JPH0670784U - Premium exchange management device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a prize exchange management device capable of efficiently exchanging special prizes without error. [Structure] Not only a gift group that can be exchanged for cash, but also a storage means for pre-registering a prize that can be exchanged with a small amount of prize balls that cannot be exchanged with this exchangeable gift group, and a storage means that is used when a prize that can be exchanged for cash is designated. Calculation means for calculating the number of prizes that can be exchanged for cash and a small amount of prize balls based on the contents of the storage means, display means for displaying the calculation result, and correction for the display contents are input. And means. [Effect] Since a cashable prize and a fractional prize can be automatically designated by only one key operation, it is efficient and less error occurs.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to prize exchange management used when exchanging prize balls such as pachinko balls, game coins, and other prize balls obtained at pachinko machines and slot machines at amusement stores such as pachinko halls. It is a thing.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 At amusement stores such as pachinko halls, prize exchange management devices are used to exchange prize balls for prizes such as pachinko balls and game coins, which are obtained from pachinko machines and slot machines. Conventionally, when a prize ball is exchanged for a prize by a prize exchange management device, it can be exchanged for a special prize for cash exchange in addition to a general prize which is a general commodity. In order to perform such a gift exchange, the conventional gift exchange management device includes a special gift key, a key group dedicated to the gift, and a gift exchange confirmation key.

Conventionally, the following operations are required to confirm the prize designation with these keys. First, when the special prize key is operated, one or more kinds of special prizes are automatically designated, and the corresponding number of special prizes is subtracted from the total number of prize balls. Within the range of the residual value after the subtraction, the operator of the device uses a group of prize exchange designation keys to designate a fractional product according to the number of surplus balls.

That is, when the total number P of input pachinko balls or medals is to be exchanged for the exchangeable type and quantity among a plurality of redeemable prizes (special prizes) P1, P2, P3 and the like having different exchange unit prices. , First, calculate so that the number of special prizes that can be exchanged is minimized in order from the special prize that has the smallest quotient and an integer quotient among P ÷ N1, P ÷ N2, and P ÷ N3. The function of one key was used to obtain the remaining number of balls, Pr, after subtracting the number of special prizes, Ps, that can be exchanged from the number of pieces.

11 to 13 are views showing a display screen showing such a situation, and in this case, it is assumed that the number of prize balls is 13220. When you press the "Special prize" key on the operation panel surface, which will be described later, the special prize is displayed, and the one with the highest exchange rate is applied and subtracted. Here, if the exchange rate of the special prize size is 400, the number is 33 and the remaining number is 20 (FIG. 11). The prizes with a small exchange rate are designated next to these 20 pieces. There are 10 milk chocolate exchange rates, so if you press the exclusive gift key to specify milk chocolate (exchange rate 10 pieces), the number 1 is specified and the remaining 10 pieces are displayed. (FIG. 12). Another milk chocolate can be specified, so if you use the numeric keypad to specify 2, the remaining number will be 0 (Fig. 13). Next, by operating the prize exchange confirmation key, the designated prize is confirmed, and the gift is handed from the clerk to the customer or automatically dispensed by the automatic prize dispenser. In this way, the type and quantity of special prizes to be exchanged with the total number of balls are displayed, and the device has stopped waiting for the input of processing for the surplus balls. The clerk saw the remaining number of remaining balls and pressed the end ball prize key that matches the number of remaining balls to input the number of prizes.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, such a conventional prize exchange management device has the following problems. That is, the operator needs to perform two key operations, the special prize key operation and the prize exclusive key operation. In addition, the key operation for exclusive use of prizes requires the operator to judge and specify the most suitable end ball prize by mental calculation etc. from the remaining value of prize balls and the number of prize balls of fractional products (end prizes). As a result of making it more complicated, there was the inconvenience that it was easy to cause erroneous judgments and wrong key presses, and the operation took a long time. In particular, when the store is close to closing, there is a problem in that it takes time to settle the store, the store cannot be cleared, and mistakes such as key operation mistakes are easy to make. The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a prize exchange management device capable of efficiently exchanging special prizes without error.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to the present invention, a first key for designating a first-class prize group that can be redeemed for the number of prize balls to be input, and a second key for designating a second-class prize group that cannot be redeemed for cash. In the prize exchange management device that can specify the 1st type of prize group and the 2nd type of prize group by operating the key groups of, the exchange rate with prize balls and the multiple types of 1st type with different product types Registration input means for registering and inputting a prize and a prize of the third kind which is a prize of the second kind that can be exchanged with a prize ball of a smaller amount than the minimum exchange rate of the prize of the first kind, and this registration. Registration data storage means for storing the registration data input by the input means, total prize ball count storage means for storing the total number of prize balls, and the total prize ball count storage means when the first key is operated. Based on the contents stored in the registration data storage means and the registered data storage means, the first type prize group is automatically designated in descending order of exchange rate Along with, the calculating means for automatically designating the registered third-class prize for the number of prize balls less than the minimum exchange rate, and the designated first-class prize and the third prize. Display means for displaying details including at least the prize type, the number of exchange prize balls, and the number of exchanges for each of the kinds of prizes, a prize exchange confirmation key, and the second item for the third kind of prize that is automatically set and designated. The correction designation by the key group is permitted, and the contents automatically designated by the calculating means when the first key is operated and the contents designated automatically by the computing device or the modified third prize. And a control unit for determining.

[0008]

[Action]

 In the prize exchange management device according to the present invention, since the fractional gift is automatically designated for the subtraction result when the cashable prize is automatically applied by only one operation of the cashable gift key, the number of key operations can be changed. It also reduces the number of employees and eliminates the need for the sales staff to make judgments regarding the input of fractional gifts. In addition, it is possible to accept correction input for the result of automatic designation of fractional gifts, so that the customer's wishes can be met. In addition, it is possible to register and input automatically designated cashable prizes and end ball prizes, and it is possible to arbitrarily register cashable prizes and end ball prizes according to the wishes of the store.

[0009]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the prize exchange management device 1 according to the present invention. This device displays necessary data and guidance displays, for example, a display unit 2 consisting of a plasma display, a keyboard 4 for a staff member to manually input the required data, a prize exchange and a prize key prize registration. A mode selector switch 5 for switching the operation mode and a journal printer 6 for printing a journal are provided. A display unit 3 for game players is provided on the back side of the display unit.

The internal configuration of the prize exchange management device 1 is shown in FIG. A CPU (microcomputer, etc.) 50 for controlling the whole is provided with a ROM section 51 for storing a control program, a RAM section 52 for storing necessary data such as the number of balls or medals allocated to a prize, and a prize exchange management device. A clock 53 for knowing the time when was operated, a character printer 56 for printing, and a buzzer 57 for issuing an alarm when an abnormal operation is directly connected. Further, a keyboard 59 for inputting a key and a plasma display 60 for performing a display on an operator through a key input interface (I / F) 54 for detecting the key input by the mode changeover switch 5 and a player The customer display 61 for displaying the above is connected via the display I / F 55 for controlling those displays. The RAM unit 52 is backed up with a battery, and the stored contents are retained as they are even if the power of the device 1 is turned off. Further, in the RAM unit 52, the total amount data regarding the entry and exit of prizes is stored at the address for each prize type.

Further, an external large printer 62 is connected to the prize exchange management apparatus 1 so that the business contents can be printed out. Further, the communication interface 58 is connected to the CPU 50, and various external devices as described below can be connected to this interface for serial data transfer. For example, at the time of business of a game shop, a counter 64 is connected to count the number of pachinko balls and medals brought in by a game player and input the number of prize balls to the prize exchange management device. Further, when the number of prize balls is entered through the receipt and the name of the prize is entered, a scanner 65 for reading a barcode is connected. In a system using a magnetic card, a card processor 66 is connected to read the card. Also, a prize dispenser 67 is connected, and prizes exchanged for prize balls are dispensed from this dispenser based on the signal of the prize type and quantity issued from the main body. The return machine 68 is for returning an end piece or the like in kind in response to a request from a customer. The handheld terminal 69 is a terminal dedicated to the storage of prizes. In addition, by connecting a master unit or a slave unit, one master unit manages a plurality of prize exchange management devices so that the business contents of the amusement store can be grasped. The state of connection of these external devices is also shown in FIG. 5, which is a connection explanatory view showing each connected device as a perspective view.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing details of the mode changeover switch 5 and the keyboard 4 provided on the panel surface of the prize exchange management device according to the present invention. First, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the mode changeover switch 5 is for changing over the setting 1 mode, the registration mode, the exchange mode, the business mode, the totaling mode, and the standby mode. Of these, the registration mode is a mode for registering the prize name and the exchange rate for prize balls. The exchange mode is a mode used for exchanging prize balls and prizes. The business mode is a mode for performing inventory management business for free gifts and data input business such as sales. The collection work is to perform the aggregation work after the work of one day is completed.

Next, the keyboard 4 shown in FIG. 6B will be described. The "prize exclusive" key section 10A includes 50 keys 10A1 to 10A50 and is used for registration and exchange of general prizes. When the mode selector switch 5 is set to the registration mode, the prize ball input screen is displayed on the display device, and the product name as a prize is assigned to this key, and the number of prize balls exchanged for each kind of prize is displayed. You can register. In the exchange mode, prize ball number data assigned to the prize key is fetched from the memory and sent to the CPU. In addition, when the mode changeover switch 5 is set to the business mode, it is possible to input data for general prizes.

The “special prize” key 11 is a switch key for handling a special prize which is a cash prize, and when the key is pressed, the special prize and the number of prize balls are exchanged in the registration mode. A rate is defined, and in the exchange mode, special prizes (cash prizes) that have been registered in advance are automatically allocated, and if there is a remaining number, the end prize is automatically allocated. In the business mode, pressing the special prize key switches to the special prize input screen. In the present invention, as will be described later, by inputting the "special prize" key, both the special prize and the end prize can be designated by batch processing. The “end” key 12 is a key for ending each process. When the prize exchange process is performed, the process is returned to the standby state. When entering data, update the data and return to the previous processing screen. Return to the initial screen in the aggregation mode. The "card receipt" key 29 interrupts the prize exchange process and issues the number of remaining balls or the number of medals as a card or receipt. The "all" key 30 is pressed during the prize exchange process using the prize exclusive key to exchange all the remaining numbers for the same prize. The “half” key 31 is pressed during the prize exchange process using the prize exclusive key to exchange half of the remaining number for the same prize. The “addition +” key 32 is used when additionally inputting the balls or medals currently handled during the prize exchange. At this time, the display screen changes from the prize exchange screen to the prize ball input screen. The "return-" key 33 is used when the remaining number is returned as a ball or a medal by the return machine during the prize exchange. The "redo" key 25 is used to clear the menu screen in each mode or to return to the previous menu screen. The numeric keypad 26A is used when inputting numerical values such as the number of prizes with the "0" to "9" keys, and the "C" key 27 can be used to cancel the entered number until the "OK" key 22 is pressed. When the "OK" key 22 is pressed, the numeral input from the ten-key pad 26A is fixedly input. The “code No.” key 24 indicates the prize as the code No. Use when entering with. Four of the "arrow" keys 23 can select a selection branch on the screen. The "picked-up ball" key 13 is used for processing picked-up balls picked up in the store. The "in-house use" key 15 is used when carrying out the shipping process when the prize is used for an employee. This is used, for example, when the store owner pays the store staff in kind as a reminder. The "stock" key 17 is used to confirm the stock of special prizes. The “verify” key 18 is used when it is confirmed that the card or receipt has been input incorrectly and it has not been accepted. The "details" key 19 is used to issue a detailed list of the number of balls and the prize exchange process. The "print" key 20 is used to print the input result. The "feed" key 21 feeds the printing paper of the printer 56 while it is being pressed. The "return" key 14 is used to return a free gift. The "manual input" key 16 is used when manually inputting ball or medal data.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a premium exchange management device according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the control means 100 for controlling the entire apparatus is provided with the cash-exchangeable prizes (special prizes) input by the registration input means 101 and the cash-incapable money prizes (end prizes) for a small amount of prize balls. Data for storing the total number of prize balls etc. brought by the customer, and the storage contents of the total number of prize balls etc. storage means 102 of the registration data storage means 102. The calculation means 104 for calculating the number of exchangeable prizes according to the stored contents, the cashable prize key 105 (11) for designating the cashable prizes, and the non-cashable prize key 106 for designating the non-cashable prizes. (10A), the prize exchange confirmation key 107 (12) for confirming the prize exchange is connected. A ball counting machine 64, a medal counting machine 64, a card processing machine 65, a bar code scanner 70, and a display means 60 are connected to the control means 100.

Next, the operation of the prize exchange management device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. It is assumed that the prize exchange management device is in the exchange mode. The number of prize balls is input from the balls, medals, cards and receipts brought by the player (step S101). Then, by depressing the "special prize" key (step S102), automatic calculation of prize exchange is performed. That is, first, the number that can be exchanged at the exchange rate of the special prize size is calculated, and the remaining number (remainder 1) is calculated (step S103). Within the range of the number of the remainder 1, the number that can be exchanged at the exchange rate in the special prize is calculated, and the remaining number (remainder 2) is calculated (step S104). Within the range of the number of the remainder 2, the number that can be exchanged at the exchange rate of the small special prize is calculated, and the remaining number (remainder 3) is calculated (step S105). Within the range of the number of remainders 3, the exchangeable number of edge prizes registered in advance is calculated, and the remaining number (remainder 4) is calculated (step S106). The display screen at this stage is shown in the figure. Here, the total number is 13220 as in the conventional example, and milk chocolate (exchange rate of 10 pieces) is registered in advance as an end product, so even milk chocolate is automatically exchanged and displayed. The screen display at this time is shown in FIG. If the remaining number does not reach the required number in the next step in steps S103 to S106, the step is skipped and the process goes to the next step.

When it is not necessary to correct the contents as shown in FIG. 7 (step S107), by inputting the enter key (step S108), special prizes and end prizes can be obtained from the automatic payout machine or the like. Will be paid out. On the other hand, when the content of the end product is changed according to the customer's request or the like, the exchange content can be corrected (step S110) by receiving a key input with the exclusive key for the gift (step S109).

Next, the registration of the prize will be described with reference to FIGS. When the mode changeover switch 5 is set to the registration mode, a registration menu screen as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. Enter 1 with the ten keys and then the end key 12. As a result, a screen as shown in FIG. 9 for registering the prize group master is displayed, and the prize group code which has been determined in advance so that the prizes can be easily managed is input. Then enter the name of the prize group. Next, select the warehousing category from the guidance at the bottom of the figure, select the number with the numeric keypad and enter it. If there is something to enter next, enter it on the next line. To end, press the end key to end.

The warehousing category here is as follows. "Inventory carry-over to receive" is a gift that repeats inventory on the next day such as Tabako, "Clear inventory to receive" is a gift that does not repeat inventory like the next day such as a special gift, and "Alternative delivery without inventory" is a catalog product. The number of deliveries and the number of receipts are always the same, and “do not store” indicates a prize for which inventory control is not performed.

Next, in the registration menu of FIG. 8, by inputting “7” with the ten keys and pressing the end key 12, the screen is switched to the exchange registration screen of FIG. 10. Here, enter the store name and the exchange unit price using the numeric keypad. For the ball unit price, enter how many yen corresponds to how many yen. The unit price for medals can be entered in the same way, but it can also be entered by the next medal ball conversion value. In the case of the example in FIG. 10, the number of balls corresponding to one medal is input. Next, for "High-speed exchange special", use the numeric keypad to register the special prize code of the special prize. There are two stages of registration fields, and if the prize dispenser is connected, register it at the top so that the special prize is paid out from the prize dispenser when the prize is actually exchanged. When exchanging, use the ten-key to enter the prize code of the end prize in the "High-speed exchange end ball" field of the prize code registered here. In this example, 3 kinds of special prizes and 3 kinds of end prizes can be registered. Therefore, the special prize and the end prize that are registered here are prizes of different prices, and this processing means that the prize to be used as a candidate when actually exchanging the prize is registered here.

Such a registration result is stored in a portion for storing registration data provided in the RAM unit 51 of the prize exchange management device, and in the exchange mode, the stored contents are used to perform necessary calculation and display. Is done. In the above embodiment, three kinds of special prizes were prepared, but this number can be increased or decreased as appropriate. In addition, by separately using an operation changeover switch or software, it is possible to switch between the conventional free gift exchange for manually inputting an end piece and the automatic free gift exchange as in the present invention.

[0022]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the prize exchange management device of the present invention, the types and exchange rates of prizes for prize balls that are less than the exchange rate of redeemable prizes are registered in advance, and exchanges for redeemable prizes are performed. Since the prizes for a small number of prize balls are automatically exchanged by simply specifying, it is possible to speed up work and prevent mistakes due to incorrect key operations. Therefore, the exchange work does not require skill and the gift exchange work can be performed without waiting for customers even during busy times.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a prize exchange management device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing flow in the prize exchange management device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a premium exchange management device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the prize exchange management device according to the present invention and a connection state of various external devices.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing how various external devices are connected to the prize exchange management device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a mode changeover switch and a keyboard on the panel surface of the prize exchange management device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen showing how the prize is exchanged in the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a menu screen in a registration mode.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen in exchange registration.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a prize group master registration screen in a registration mode.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen showing a state of conventional special prize exchange.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a display screen showing a state of conventional special prize exchange.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen showing a state of conventional special prize exchange.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 prize exchange management device main body 2 display section 3 display section 4 keyboard 5 mode selection switch 6 journal printer 50 CPU 51 ROM section 52 RAM section 53 clock 54 key input interface 55 display interface 56 print printer 57 buzzer 58 communication interface 59 keyboard 60 Plasma display 61 Customer display 62 Large size printer 63 Master or child machine 64 Ball (medal) counting machine 65 Scanner 66 Card processing machine 67 Free gift dispenser 68 Return machine 69 Handy terminal 100 Control means 101 Registration input means 102 Registration data storage means 103 total number of prize balls etc. storage means 104 computing means 105 cashable prize key 106 non-cashable prize key 107 prize exchange confirmation key

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A first key for designating a first-class prize group that can be redeemed for the number of prize balls to be input, and a second key for designating a second-class prize group that cannot be redeemed. First by group operation
In the prize exchange management device capable of designating a prize group of the second kind and a prize group of the second kind, among the plurality of first kinds of prizes having different exchange rates with prize balls and different kinds of goods, and the first kind of prizes Third prize, which is a type 2 prize that can be exchanged with a smaller amount of prize balls than the minimum exchange rate
Registration input means for registering and inputting prizes of various kinds; registration data storage means for storing registration data input by this registration input means; total prize ball count total memory means for storing the total number of prize balls; When the key is operated, the contents of the prize ball total number storage means and the registration data storage means are automatically designated from the first type prize group in descending order of exchange rate, and the prize balls having the lowest exchange rate are obtained. Calculation means for automatically designating a registered third-class prize for less than the number of prize balls, and at least a prize type and exchange for each of the designated first-class prize and third-class prize. Display means for displaying details including the number of prize balls and the number of exchanges, a prize exchange confirmation key, and a correction designation by the second key group for the automatically set designated third type prize, and the first key. When the key of The first type of prize by means and third
A prize exchange management device, comprising: a control unit for confirming the automatic designation contents of the kind of prize or the corrected designation contents of the third kind of prize.