JPH0239263A - Waiting player arranging device for game facility or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate the fatigue and the unpleasant feeling of many waiting players at the game facilities, etc., by issuing the order tickets and displaying the line-up position information in accordance with the number of players. CONSTITUTION:A master device 1 is prepared together with a terminal display device which receives the information transmitted through an antenna 9 of the device 1 and displays the contents of the information like the device 1. The device 1 issues the order tickets 11 containing the order numbers for the players of the game facilities via a printer 10. Then the groups are set based on the order numbers of the tickets, and a 1st group is set in a line-up waiting state with a 2nd group set in a scattered waiting state respectively. These group setting jobs are prescribed by the head number 2a and the end number 2b displayed on the device 1 and the terminal display device. Thus the play start time 4 and the maximum waiting time 3 are shown to the players who are presently kept in a line-up waiting state. Thus it is possible to eliminate the fatigue and the unpleasant feeling of many players kept waiting.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a waiting customer management device at an amusement park, etc., for efficiently keeping customers queuing in line to wait their turn when using the amusement facility.

(Prior Art) In front of popular rides such as amusement parks, long lines of customers wait for their turn. However, in the past, these waiting customers were sorted out,
No measures have been taken to measure the convenience of the amusement park and the customers waiting. At best, the current situation is to simply write the current waiting time on a plate at the waiting area, or to provide some entertainment to kill time, in order to lighten the waiting time.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) By the way, even if the current waiting time is displayed, waiting customers have to wait in line, and this is difficult for customers in long lines. Waiting times like this are nothing but fatigue and discomfort, and on the other hand, for the amusement park, the time during which customer behavior is restricted does not generate any business profits and is inefficient from an economic efficiency point of view. This can be said to be an economical state.

The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to eliminate the fatigue and discomfort felt by customers waiting in long lines, and to improve the behavior of customers for the amusement park. Amusement facilities, etc. that can encourage consumption by customers at shops, increase operating profits, and increase economic efficiency by minimizing regulations and replacing time spent lining up with time for free activities. An object of the present invention is to provide a waiting customer sorting device for

(Means for Achieving the Object) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a first invention includes a base unit and a terminal display device, and the base unit forms a first group that uses an amusement facility, etc. The first number information and the last number information of the numbered tickets owned by each customer, the start time information when the first group started using the amusement facility, and the first group Information on the waiting time until the remaining group can use the amusement facility, and information on the first number and the last number of the numbered tickets held by the customers forming the second group who use the amusement facility after the first group. input means for inputting information and waiting time information until the second group can use the amusement facility; display means for displaying the number information and time information input by the input means; First group play! 1. The waiting time of the first group and the waiting time of the second group are determined based on the start point input means for inputting a start signal corresponding to the start of use of the facility and the start signal input by the start point input means. a time subtraction means for counting down the waiting time; a recall signal generating means for generating a recall signal when the waiting time of the second group reaches a certain time value by the time subtraction means; and a display means for displaying the call-back signal. a reset means for clearing each piece of information displayed by the display means, a transmission means for transmitting number information and time information for the first and second groups displayed by the display means and a call-back signal, and a customer using the amusement facility. and ticket issuing means for issuing the numbered tickets displaying numbered tickets corresponding to the number of numbers and group line position information, etc., and the terminal display device receives each information transmitted by the transmitting means of the base unit. The present invention is characterized in that it includes a receiving means, a display means for displaying the number information and time information received by the receiving means, and a sound generating means for generating a sound when a call-back signal is received. The invention consists of a base unit and a portable receiver in which serial numbers are sequentially and individually stored and issued to customers using amusement facilities, etc., and the base unit stores the serial numbers of the portable receivers to be issued. an input means for inputting information, waiting time information until the amusement facility can be used, first number information and last number information of a waiting customer to be called based on the above-mentioned serial number information and waiting time information; Waiting head number information and waiting end number information based on the serial number information input by the means;
Display means for displaying waiting time information, call head number information and call end number information, and reset means for clearing each information displayed by the display means;
After inputting the waiting time information, a time subtraction means counts down the waiting time based on the start signal, and a calling signal generating means generates a calling signal when the waiting time reaches a certain time value by the time subtracting means. and transmitting means for transmitting a calling signal based on the signal generating means to the portable receiver of the first calling number and the last calling number displayed by the display means, The receiver is characterized in that it includes a receiving means for receiving a signal from the transmitting means of the base unit, and a sounding means for generating a sound when receiving a calling signal.

(Operation) According to the first invention, a numbered ticket with a serial number displayed is issued to a customer using the amusement facility. A group is then set up based on the serial number displayed on the numbered ticket, and the first group waits in line at the meeting place, and the second group waits in a dispersed manner. The setting of this group is defined by the first and last numbers of the first and second groups displayed on the base unit and the terminal display device. The terminal display device displays the start time for the first group of people currently waiting in line to start using the amusement facility, as well as the waiting time that is rapidly approaching, alleviating the discomfort and fatigue felt by customers waiting in line. be done. In addition, for the second group that is waiting in a distributed manner, the first number and last number of that group, as well as the waiting time information that is approaching each moment, are displayed on the terminal display device, so that the second group who can use the amusement facility can To easily and surely know the turn of a player, and also to know by voice the time to line up at a meeting place, and to be safe and secure without missing a game facility.

Effective use of such waiting time also leads to an increase in economic efficiency for the amusement facility operator, as the customers who are waiting in a distributed manner can use other amusement facilities or wait to eat and drink at shops, restaurants, etc.

In addition, in the second invention, the portable receiver that also serves as a number plate issued to the waiting customer emits a sound directly based on the call signal from the base unit, so the waiting customer can access the amusement facility without looking at the terminal display device. You can know when to use it.

(Examples) Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on illustrated examples.

FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of a parent device used in the apparatus of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an external configuration diagram of a terminal display device, and FIG. 3 is an external configuration diagram of a gathering and alignment guide device.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes the main unit of the main unit, which is installed inside each amusement facility ticket issuing area. The device body 1 is equipped with a large screen display, for example, a plasma display D, and displays the top of the numbered tickets 11 held by each of the customers forming the first group who will be using the amusement facility from now on. The longest waiting time 3 for customers who have the number 2a, the last number 2b, and the numbered ticket 11 with the last number,
Waiting time start time 4 when the customer with the first number started using the amusement facility and numbered tickets issued to date 1! (the final number of the currently issued numbered tickets 11) 5, the first number 6a and the last number 6b of the numbered tickets 11 held by each customer who constitutes the second group waiting for distribution, and the same number. The waiting time 7 of each group is displayed.

8a is a keyboard for inputting data, and the number and time information displayed on the display D are inputted. 8b is a selection button for selecting whether the data input from the keyboard 8a is waiting number information, waiting time information, etc. 8C is an indicator light corresponding to the selection button 8C, and is composed of a sounding diode. 9 is an antenna, 10 is a printer, and 11 is a numbered ticket.When a ticket is sold to a customer using a predetermined amusement facility, an attendant operates the keyboard 8, and the printer 10 prints out the number. do. The ticket may also serve as a numbered ticket.

12 is a terminal display device placed near a shop or restaurant (see Figure 2); 13a, 13b, 14, 15;
Reference numerals a, 15b, and 16 are display sections composed of large LTD displays. The display section 13a shows the first number of the numbered tickets held by the first group who are currently lining up and waiting their turn.
The display section 13b shows the last number, the display section 14 shows the waiting time of the last customer, and the display section 15a shows the customers belonging to the second group who are waiting in a dispersed manner. The first number of the numbered ticket is displayed on the display section 15b, and the last number is displayed on the display section 16, and the waiting time for the same group is displayed on the display section 16.

17 is an antenna, 18 is a base, and 19 is a caster.

The display surface of this terminal display device 12 is rotated by a motor.

The gathering and lining up guide device shown in FIG.
A hook 21 is provided near the upper end of the ball 20 set up 3, and a serial number display board 22 is hung on this hook 21. On the serial number display board 22, the serial numbers of the customers constituting the first waiting customer group are written.

4 and 5 are block diagrams of the base unit 1 and the terminal display device 12.

25 is the central processing unit on the main unit 1 side, 26 is the I10 interface, Bb is the pass line for data bus, address bus, control bus, etc., 27 is ROM for storing fixed programs, 28 is work area RAM, and 29 is time history. A timer that outputs notification information; 30 is an I10 interface; 31 is a display composed of a light emitting diode;
32 is an I10 interface, 33 is a transmitter, and 34 is an antenna attached to the transmitter 33.

35 is an I10 interface, 36 is a driver for converting data output through the I10 interface into data for displaying on a plasma display, 37 is a plasma display, 38 is an I10 interface, and 39 is a printer.

40 is a central processing unit on the terminal display device 12 side, Ba is a pass line consisting of a data bus, address bus, control bus, etc., 41 is an I10 interface, and 43 is an RO.
M, 44 is a RAM, 45 is a timer that outputs time elapsed information, 46 is an antenna, 47 is a receiving unit consisting of a demodulation circuit etc. that demodulates the received signal by the antenna 46, 48
．． 49 is an I10 interface, 50 is a sound generating section that generates a tunable frequency signal and amplifies power, and 51 is a speaker.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

FIG. 6 is an operation flowchart of the base unit 1. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the terminal display device.

In FIG. 6, first, when the main unit 1 is powered on and starts (step S1), initial settings such as initialization are performed, and then the process proceeds to step S2. Step S
In step 2, it is determined whether or not the waiting number input selection button 8b has been pressed. In the case of YESJ, the process advances to step S3, and then the waiting number information input from the keyboard 8A is taken into the bus Bb.

In step S4, the waiting number information on bus Bb is stored in RAM2.
8, and the process proceeds to step S5. In step S5, the waiting number information stored in the RAM 28 is displayed on the plasma display 37 via the I10 interface 35.

Proceeding to step S6, it is determined whether a key corresponding to the transmission button has been pressed. In the case of rYEsJ, the process advances to step S7, where the waiting number information is read from the RAM 28 and sent to the transmitter 33 via the I10 interface 32. The transmitter 33 modulates the waiting number information into high frequency and transmits it from the antenna 34. In step S8, it is determined whether or not the waiting time input selection button 8b has been pressed, and if rYESJ, the process advances to step S9. In step S9, waiting time information input from the keyboard 25 is inputted! 10 interface 26 to the bus Bb. In step SIO, waiting time information on the bus is stored in the RAM 28.

Proceeding to step Sll, the latency information stored in the RAM in step SIO is applied to the plasma display driver 36 via the I10 interface 35. As a result, the driver 36 displays the waiting time on the display 37. In the following step S12, it is determined whether the key corresponding to the transmission button has been pressed, and if "YES", the process advances to step S13. In step S13,
The wait time information stored in the RAM 2B is read by the CPU 24 and sent to the transmitter 33 via the I10 interface 32. In step S14, the CPU sends a transmission command to the transmitter 33.
Wait time information is transmitted via the antenna 34.

Proceeding to step S15, the number of numbered tickets issued so far is confirmed, and in step S16, the final numbered ticket number currently issued is displayed on the display D in FIG.
will be displayed.

When proceeding to step S17, the next waiting number selection key 8Bb
It is determined whether or not is pressed. “If you are YESJ,
Proceeding to step S18, the next waiting number information input via the keyboard 8a is taken into the bus Bb via the I10 interface 26, and stored in the RAM in step S19. In the following step S20, the next waiting number is displayed on the display D. Step 5
21, it is determined whether or not the key corresponding to the transmission button has been pressed, and if rYEsJ, the process proceeds to step S.
22, a transmission command is sent by the CPU 24 to the transmitting section 33, and the next waiting number information stored in the RAM 28 is sent to the transmitting section 33, and the transmitting section 33 transmits the next waiting number information via the antenna 34.

Next, when the process proceeds to step S23, it is determined whether or not the next waiting time selection button has been pressed, and if "rYES", the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the keyboard 2
The next waiting time information input from 5 is taken into bus Bb via the I10 interface 26, step S2.
5 and is stored in the RAM 28. In step 326, the RA
The next waiting time information stored in M28 is displayed on plasma display D. In the following step S27, it is determined whether the key corresponding to the transmission button has been pressed, and r
If YESJ, the process proceeds to step 52B, where the transmission command and next waiting time information are sent to the transmitter 33, and the antenna 34
sent via. Proceeding to step S29, it is determined whether the start time input selection key has been pressed, and r
If YES, the process proceeds to step S30, and the start time information input from the keyboard 8a is then taken into the bus Bb via the I10 interface 26, and the start time information is stored in the RAM 28 in step S31. In the following step S32, the plasma display 3
When the process proceeds to step 333 where the start time is displayed in step S33, it is determined whether or not the key corresponding to the timer start button has been pressed, and if rYESJ, the cpU 24 transmits a timer start signal from the transmitter 33 in step S34. , the timer 29 is started in step S35. Then, in the following step 336, the waiting time information and next waiting time information displayed on the plasma display 37 are counted down, and the new waiting time and next waiting time information that have been down-counted are displayed on the plasma display every moment. displayed on the screen 36.

Proceeding to step S37, the CPU 24 determines whether the next waiting time has reached a time value of 5 to 10 minutes, and selects rYES.
If it is J, the process advances to step 338. In step 338, it is determined whether the key corresponding to the transmission button has been pressed, and if rYESJ, the process advances to step S39.

In step S39, the CPU 24 sends a recall signal transmission command to the transmitter 33 via the I35, and as a result, the transmitter 35 transmits a recall signal via the antenna 34. In step 340, it is determined whether or not the key corresponding to the clear button has been pressed.
The waiting number and waiting time displayed on the screen will be cleared. In the following step S41, a clear signal is transmitted from the transmitter 33.

Next, the operation of the terminal display device 12 will be explained with reference to FIG.

First, when the power is turned on, after Yesimamarization, Step S
Starts at 43. In the following step S44, the base device 1
It is determined whether or not the waiting number information transmitted from
The received waiting time information is taken into the bus Bb via the I10 interface 48 and stored in the RAM 44.

In step S46, the waiting number information stored in the RAM 44 is displayed on the display units 13a and 13b. In the following step 347, it is determined whether or not the waiting time information transmitted from the base unit has been received, and if it is rYEsJ, the process proceeds to step S.
4B, the received waiting time information is fetched and stored in the RAM 44 as in step S45.

In step S49, the waiting time information stored in the RAM is displayed on the display section 14. In the following step S50, it is determined whether or not the next additional number information transmitted from the base unit 1 has been received. If rYESJ, the process advances to step S51, and the received next waiting number information is stored in the RAM 44 in the same manner as in step 848. Stored.

In step S51, the next waiting number information stored in the RAM 44 is displayed on the display sections 15a and 15b. When the process proceeds to step S53, it is determined whether or not the next waiting time information transmitted from the base unit 1 side has been received. If rYESJ, the process proceeds to step S54, where the received next waiting time information is stored in the RAM 44. , is displayed on the display section 16 in the following step S55.

Proceeding to step S56, it is determined whether or not a timer start signal transmitted from base unit 1 has been received, and rYEs
If it is J, a timer is activated in step S57, and the waiting time and next waiting time displayed on the display section 14.16 are counted down. Proceeding to step S59, it is determined whether or not a call-back signal transmitted by base unit 1 has been received, and if rYEsJ, proceeding to step S60, the CP
U40 sends a sound generation command signal to sound generation section 50 via I10 interface 49. In the sounding section 50, a chime,
Alternatively, the speaker 51 outputs a synthesized voice,
A call-back sound or a call-back announcement is made from the speaker 51.

In step S61, it is determined whether or not a clear signal transmitted from base unit 1 has been received, and if rYESJ, in step S62, display units 13a, 13b, 14, 1
Clear the time information and number information displayed on 5a, 15b, and f6.

Then, as described above, when a call-back announcement is made from the terminal display device, the customers who had been waiting in a scattered manner begin to gather at the line-up area from shops, restaurants, etc.

The assembled customers line up in front of the gathering and lining place specifying device shown in FIG. The first number and the last number for the next time displayed on the display device are written, and the group of people who have already lined up and are using the amusement facility have almost finished using the amusement facility, and the number of customers with the last number has been filled in. Since it is almost their turn to play, the group called back by the call-back announcement can use the play facility without much waiting time.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the base unit, the terminal display device, and the assembly/alignment place specifying device are used. By arranging the devices at various locations, the area where the base unit can transmit data may be expanded, or the area where the radio waves transmitted from the base unit cannot reach the terminal display device may be covered.

FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b) are external configuration diagrams of a base unit toi and a receiving card 114, which constitute a waiting customer sorting device different from the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 7.

In FIG. 8(a), the master device 101 is equipped with a plasma display D, and displays the registration number 102 registered by reading the serial number stored in the reception card issued to the waiting customer, and the registration number 102 registered by reading the serial number stored in the reception card issued to the waiting customer. Our first waiting number is 103 and the last waiting number is 5 (the final number of the currently issued receiving card).
104, the current waiting time 105, the first to third calling numbers and the last calling numbers 106, 107, 1
08 are displayed respectively.

Numeric keys 109 are used to input waiting time information and call number information. 110 is a start button for counting down the waiting time after entering the waiting time; 111 is a call button for starting a calling operation; 112 is a card slot for inserting a receiving card and reading its serial number; 113 is a It's an antenna.

A control unit built into the device main body of this base device 101 performs the following processing. First, memorize the serial number of the issued reception card 114, and enter the first number 103 and the last number 10 of the waiting customer.
Only 4 is displayed on the display D. The set waiting time is counted down at the same time as the start button 110 is operated, and a ringing tone is emitted by the ringing signal generating means, for example, 5 to 10 minutes before the time-up. In addition, after pressing down the call button 111, the numeric key 1
09 operation, the first call number and the last call number are input and displayed on display D, and all reception cards with serial numbers within this range are accessed. For the receiving cart of the called number, a call sign converted into a digital signal from a weak radio wave oscillator is sent to the antenna 113.
Make a call via . At this time, consideration is given so that to, ooo or so receiving cards do not cause interference.

The receiving card 114 is issued to each waiting customer, receives a paging digital signal from the base unit 101, and emits a chime sound or voice. This receiving card 114 is returned to a predetermined place when it is the player's turn to use the game facility. In addition to this, the receiver may be of a portable type, such as a pen type.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, customers who line up and wait for their turn to use the amusement facility can be made to wait in a state where they can move freely, so that the customers do not have to wait in line for a long time. , the discomfort and fatigue felt when waiting in line will be alleviated, and
Since you can check the waiting time information that is getting closer every moment, you can surely and easily know your turn until you can use the amusement facility.

In addition, since the waiting time in line at the meeting place can be informed by voice or the like, it is safe and reliable that the user will not miss out on using the play facility.

Furthermore, for the operator of the Yu IJili facility, if the customers who are waiting in a distributed manner can wait to eat and drink at shops, restaurants, etc., it will be possible to improve operating profits and economic efficiency accordingly.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of a main unit constituting a device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an external configuration diagram of the terminal display device, and FIG. 3 is an external configuration diagram of the collection alignment guide device. Figure 4 is a block diagram of the base unit, Figure 5 is a block diagram of the terminal display device, Figure 6 is an operation flowchart of the base unit, Figure 7 is an operation flowchart of the terminal display unit, and Figure 8 (A). (B)
FIG. 2 is an external configuration diagram of a base unit of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the second invention and an external configuration diagram of a reception card used therein; FIG. 1.101...Base unit, 2a, 103...Currently first waiting number, 2b, 104...
... Current last waiting number, 3.105... Current waiting time, 4... Waiting time start time, 6a... Next first waiting number, 6b... Next last waiting number, 7... Next waiting time, 8a...Keyboard 8b...
- Selection button, 10... Printer, 11... Numbered ticket, 12... Terminal display device, 13a... Current first waiting number display section, 13b... Current @ last waiting number display section,
14... Current waiting time display section, 15a... Next first waiting number display section, 15b... Next last waiting number display section, 16... Next waiting time display section, 22... Serial number display Plate, P... Gathering and alignment place specifying device, 25.40... Central processing unit, 33... Transmission unit, D... Plasma display, 29.45... Timer 27.43... ROM. 28.44...RAM, 47...Transmission unit, 50...
... Sound generation part, 51 ... Speakers 106, 107, 10
8...Call number 112...Card insertion slot 114...Reception card slot 1 Figure

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) Consists of a base unit and a terminal display device that receives information transmitted from the base unit and displays the content, and the base unit is used to control the number of customers forming the first group using the amusement facility, etc. The first number information and the last number information of the numbered tickets each possesses, the start time information when the first group started using the amusement facility, and the remaining among the first group. Waiting time information until the group can use the amusement facility, and information on the first number and last number of the numbered tickets held by each customer forming the second group that uses the amusement facility after the first group. input means for inputting information on the waiting time until the second group can use the amusement facility; display means for displaying the number information and time information input by the input means; a start point input means for inputting a start signal corresponding to when one group starts using the amusement facility; a time subtraction means for counting down the waiting time of the second group; a recall signal generating means for generating a recall signal when the waiting time of the second group reaches a certain time value by the time subtraction means; and the display. a reset means for clearing each piece of information displayed by the means; a transmitting means for transmitting the number information and time information in the first and second groups displayed by the display means and a recall signal; and an amusement facility. and a ticket issuing means for issuing the numbered ticket displaying numbered tickets corresponding to the number of customers using the service and information on gathering and queuing positions, etc., and the terminal display device is configured to: issue each information transmitted by the transmitting means of the parent device. a receiving means for receiving a call-back signal; a display means for displaying the number information and time information received by the receiving means; and a sound generating means for generating a sound when a call-back signal is received. A device for organizing waiting customers at amusement facilities, etc. (2), characterized by comprising the base unit and terminal display device described in the above item 1, and a gathering and lining place specifying means for defining a gathering and lining place in accordance with the serial number of the numbered ticket held by the customer. A device for organizing waiting customers at amusement facilities, etc. (3) Consisting of a base unit and a portable receiver in which serial numbers are sequentially stored and issued to customers using the amusement facilities, etc.; an input means for respectively inputting number information, waiting time information until the amusement facility can be used, and first number information and last number information of a waiting customer to be called based on the above-mentioned serial number information and waiting time information; Display means for displaying each of waiting head number information, waiting tail number information, waiting time information, calling head number information, and calling tail number information based on the serial number information inputted by the input means; a reset means for clearing each piece of information displayed by the means; a time subtraction means for counting down the waiting time based on the start signal after inputting the waiting time information; and a time subtraction means for counting down the waiting time based on the start signal; a calling signal generating means that generates a calling signal when the value is reached, and a calling signal is transmitted based on the signal generating means to the portable receiver of the first calling number and the last calling number displayed by the display means. The portable receiver includes: a receiving device that receives a signal from the transmitting device of the base unit; and a sounding device that generates a sound when a calling signal is received. A waiting customer arrangement device for an amusement facility, etc., characterized by the following. (4) A waiting customer arrangement device for an amusement facility, etc., wherein the portable receiver according to item 3 is a card-type receiver.