JPH07100262A - Pachinko premium discharge machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a PACHINKO premium discharge machine for issuing a premium card for which there is no fear to be forged and it is unnecessary to store a password. CONSTITUTION:This machine is provided with a premium card storage part 2 for storing plural kinds of premium cards 8 in which a different number of pieces are recorded for each kind, respectively, a piece number input part 3 for inputting an acquired number of pieces, and a display part 4 for displaying the inputted acquired number of pieces. Also, this machine is provided with an arithmetic part 5 for calculating the number of pieces of premium cards every kind so that the sum of the number of pieces of premium cards of each kind corresponding to the inputted acquired number or pieces becomes the minimum number of pieces, a premium card discharge part 6 for taking out the premium cards of the number of pieces by kind calculated by the arithmetic part 5 from the storage part 2, and a discriminating information input part 7 for recording the discriminating information in the premium card taken out of the premium card discharge part 6.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko prize dispenser which issues a combination of prize cards in which a plurality of types of balls are recorded according to the number of pachinko balls acquired by a customer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko parlors, the number of pachinko balls that a customer has acquired by pachinko is counted and exchanged for a free gift voucher displaying the number of balls corresponding to the number of balls. I exchange it for a freebie.

On the other hand, a customer who wants to redeem a gift for cash exchanges the gift exchange ticket with a specific gift in the store, and then brings the gift to a gift exchange place outside the store, where a trader purchases the gift from the customer. Is being done.

However, since most of the customers are actually exchanging the prizes for cash, troubles may occur between the customers and the staff of the prize exchange, and a large amount of cash is exchanged for the prizes. Criminals often occur because the money is stored for cash, and there is a problem that labor costs increase because a lot of manpower is required for cash exchange at a prize exchange place. For this reason, it is possible to install a cash dispenser at the prize exchange station to unmanned and use the prize card for cashing.

[0005]

However, it is problematic for the pachinko parlor store side to hand over to the customer a prize card recording an amount of money equivalent to the number of prizes acquired.
While it becomes necessary to record a different personal identification number for each individual gift card, there is also a drawback that the customer must remember the personal identification number of the gift card that he / she received. Since the amount of money recorded on the premium card is various, there is a possibility that a crime may occur in which the recorded amount information is rewritten to forge the premium card.

The present invention solves the above problems, and provides a new pachinko prize dispenser that can issue a pachinko prize card that does not have to be forged and does not need to store a personal identification number. The purpose is to provide.

[0007]

A pachinko prize dispenser of the present invention provided for the above purpose is a prize card storing section for storing a plurality of kinds of prize cards in which different numbers are recorded for each kind. , The number input section for inputting the number of acquired cards, the display section for displaying the input number of acquired cards, and the number of each type of free gift card corresponding to the input number of acquired cards Identification information for the calculation unit that calculates the number of gift cards for each item, the gift card discharge unit that extracts the number of gift cards for each type calculated by the calculation unit from the storage unit, and the gift card that is extracted from the gift card discharge unit And an identification information input section for recording.

[0008]

In the pachinko prize dispenser configured as described above, the number of prizes corresponding to the number of pachinko balls won by the customer is input from the number input section, and, for example, a multi-digit number updated daily. When inputting identification information such as, etc. from the identification information input unit, the operation unit of the pachinko premium payout machine stores a plurality of types of prize cards in which different numbers are recorded so that the number corresponding to the input number is obtained. Among the combinations, the combination in which the sum of the numbers of prize cards is the minimum number is calculated.

The free gift card ejecting unit takes out each kind of free gift card from the free gift card storage unit, which is stored for each type, by the number calculated by the arithmetic unit. In addition, the identification information input from the identification information input unit is automatically recorded on the premium card taken out from the premium card storage unit.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a pachinko premium dispenser of the present invention. The pachinko prize dispenser 1 is equipped with a prize card storage unit 2, a number input unit 3, a display unit 4, a calculation unit 5, a prize card discharge unit 6, and an identification information input unit 7, and is provided on a prize exchange counter in a pachinko parlor. It is installed and used.

The premium card storage section 2 is a section for storing an unissued premium card 8. In this embodiment, A, B,
It is divided into three parts C, and the prize card 8 is accumulated in each part.

In this embodiment, there are three types of premium cards 8 stored in the premium card storage section 2, and all three types are general cash having a thickness of about 0.5 to 0.76 mm as shown in FIG. It is made of hard plastic with the same size and shape as the card.

The prize card 8 has a laminated structure, and a display 8A such as coloring is provided on the front side so that the type can be visually recognized. Furthermore, the prize card 8 itself has a value by sandwiching the hologram 8B using gold. Note that 8C is a portion where a painting, a photograph, an illustration, and the like are designed.

An identification information recording section 8D is provided on the back surface of the prize card 8 close to the upper long side. In the identification information input section 8D, it is possible to repeatedly record and erase information by a magnetic recording method or the like used in a normal cash card or the like. A number recording unit 8E is provided near the lower long side. The number recording unit 8E records the number corresponding to the type of the prize card 8.

The type of the premium card 8 is 15 in this example.
One book, five books, one book (one book is worth 20
The calculation processing of 0 yen) is performed, and information corresponding to these is recorded in advance in the number recording unit 8E.

The number recording section 8E can be of a magnetic recording system like the identification information recording section 8D, but since this section is for identifying the type of the prize card,
Since it is not rewritten like the identification information, it may be one that can be mechanically or optically identified by making a hole or the like in the prize card or converting it into a bar code.

Each of the sections A, B, and C of the free gift card storage section 2 stores a free gift card 8 in which a different number is recorded. In this example, the free gift card 8 is equivalent to 15 pieces. , Section B has 5 equivalents, section C has 1
A book equivalent is stored.

A number input section 3 is arranged on the upper surface of the pachinko prize dispensing machine 1. In the present embodiment, the number input unit 3 is a ten-key pad 3A for inputting numbers 0-9,
It is composed of a cancel key 3B and an issue key 3C.

In this case, the number input is performed with the ten keys 3A,
When the input is incorrect, it is cleared by pressing the cancel key 3B. The ten-key pad 3A may be arranged in several rows like an ordinary calculator instead of being arranged in one row as in this embodiment. When the correct number is input, the issuing key 3C is pressed to fix the input number.

On the other hand, the display section 4 displays the input state of the number input section 3. Since the display unit 4 in this embodiment only needs to display numbers, it is a liquid crystal screen that can be easily displayed, and the pachinko prize dispenser 1 is operated with the pachinko prize dispenser 1 installed at the prize counter. It is preferable to display the information on both sides so that both the staff and the customer of the free gift counter can confirm the displayed content in order to prevent troubles such as input errors.

The display unit 4 has a pachinko prize dispenser 1
It may be separated from the main body and connected by a cable or the like, and a display means such as an LED or a CRT may be used instead of the liquid crystal.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the prize card storage section 2 and the display section 4 are pachinko prize dispenser 1.
Are arranged along the two sides that intersect at right angles with each other, but not limited to this, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the prize card storage unit 2 and the display unit 4 are located behind, that is, on the side closer to the customer side of the prize counter. They may be placed together.

In this case, since the display unit 4 can be attached to the upper portion of the prize card storage unit 2, the displayed contents can be easily confirmed.

The arithmetic unit 5 is built in the pachinko prize dispenser 1 and is the minimum number of combinations of the respective numbers of the above-mentioned three types of premium cards 8 which is equal to the number input from the number input unit 3. Which is an arithmetic unit for calculating a combination of the RAs and stores the input data and the like from the number input unit 3
M, a ROM in which a calculation program and the like are stored, a CPU that performs calculations, and an input / output interface that transmits / receives input data and calculation results to the outside can be configured.

The prize card discharge section 6 is a prize card storage section 2
Is a portion for taking out the prize card 8 from each of the sections A, B, and C and taking it out of the pachinko prize dispenser 1. The prize card discharge ports 6A, 6B, 6C opened on the surface of the pachinko prize dispenser 1, and the pachinko. The prize dispenser 1 is configured by a known transport mechanism including a belt, a roller, and the like, which are not shown in the drawing.

In this embodiment, a prize card discharge section 6 is provided for each of the sections A, B and C of the prize card storage section 2, and a prize card 8 is discharged for each type. Since the discharge ports 6A, 6B, and 6C are provided, it is possible to select and take out the type of the gift card, and it is easy to confirm the issued gift card 8 for each type. Although not shown, the prize cards 8 taken out from the respective compartments A, B, C of the prize card storage unit 2 are merged into a single prize card outlet to discharge all kinds of prize cards 8 from one place. However, in this case, it is preferable that the prize card 8 is sequentially taken out from each section.

The control unit 5 controls the prize card ejecting unit 6. The calculation unit 5 issues a command signal to the prize card discharge unit 6 so as to take out the calculated number of the prize cards 8 of each type from each of the sections A, B, and C of the prize card storage unit 2.

The identification information input section 7 is an input section for a person in charge of the trader to record the identification information on the prize card 8. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko prize dispensing machine 1 cannot be seen from the customer side. A five-digit number can be set arbitrarily, and in this example, a cylindrical dial 7A having numbers 0-9 displayed on its surface has 0-number displayed on its peripheral surface.
Small window 7 so that one of the nine numbers can be seen outside
Part of it is exposed from B, and the number can be changed by operating the exposed part with a finger.

An openable and closable cover may be attached to the dial 7A so that the number set by the dial 7A does not rotate carelessly.

Here, the numbers seen from each small window 7B are the array of numbers currently set as the identification information,
While the premium card 8 in the premium card storage section 2 is taken out from the premium card discharge section 6, it is encoded and recorded in the identification information recording section 8D of the premium card 8.

The dial 7A may display letters such as alphabets and symbols instead of numbers. Also, the number of dials 7A can be increased or decreased as necessary. Reference numeral 7C is a calendar clock display portion provided for convenience when changing the identification information at a determined date and time.

Further, the identification information recording section 7 may be constituted by other input means such as a ten-key pad. Furthermore, the ten-key pad 3A of the number input section 3 is provided with a mode switching button or the like to switch the function and to switch the identification information recording section 7. May also be used as the input means of.

In the above embodiment, the pachinko prize dispenser 1 installed at the prize counter in the pachinko parlor has turned the dial 7A of the identification information input section 7 at a fixed date and time, for example, at a fixed time before opening. Set a valid combination of numbers.

The prize cards 8 are stored in each of the sections A, B, and C of the prize card storage unit 2 by type, and the identification information is set. Then, the number of obtained coins corresponding to the number of pachinko balls obtained by the customer is set in the prize counter. When the staff member inputs the number into the number input unit 3, the arithmetic unit 5 makes the total number of the issued premium cards 8 equal to the input number of the acquired prize cards 8 and each type of the prize card 8
The number of free gift cards 8 for each type is calculated so that the sum of the number of cards becomes minimum.

For example, if the number corresponding to the number input to the number input unit 3 is 51, the number of prize cards 8 corresponding to 15 is three, five is one, and one is one. It is calculated as one sheet, and the total number of sheets is a combination of a minimum of five sheets.

Next, the calculation unit 5 issues a command signal to the prize card discharge unit 6 so as to take out the calculated number of the calculated 8 kinds of prize cards from the prize card storage unit 2, and the prize card discharge unit 6 receives the prize based on this signal. From each of the sections A, B, and C of the card storage unit 2, the number of prize cards 8 calculated by the calculation unit 5 is taken out and discharged to the prize card discharge ports 6A, 6B, and 6C.

The prize card 8 stored in the prize card storage unit 2 is taken out by the prize card discharge unit 6 and set by the identification information input unit 7 while being discharged to the prize card discharge ports 6A, 6B, 6C. The identification information is automatically recorded in the 8D part.

The gift card 8 discharged from the gift card discharge ports 6A, 6B, 6C is given to the customer. On the other hand, a cash dispenser 9 as shown in FIG.

The cash dispenser 9 is provided with a premium card insertion slot 9A for inserting the premium card 8, and when the premium card 8 is inserted therein, the identification information recorded on the premium card is detected.

In the cash payment machine 9, the identification information detected from the prize card 8 is collated with the identification information set in the cash payment machine 9, and when the two match, the confirmation lamp is turned on and the liquid crystal or the like is displayed. The total number of prize cards 8 inserted into the prize card insertion slot 9 and the corresponding amount are displayed on the display device 9D, and then the bills and coins of the indicated amount are paid out from the cash payout exit 9E.

On the other hand, when the identification information detected from the prize card 8 is different from the identification information in the cash dispenser 9, the error lamp 9C is turned on, a buzzer sounds at the same time, and an error message is displayed on the display device 9D. Done.

Further, the premium card 8 inserted into the premium card insertion slot 9A is directly collected inside, and at the same time, the identification information is prevented from being erased and used again illegally.

[0043]

As described above, according to the pachinko premium dispenser of the present invention, it is possible to issue a minimum number of prize cards corresponding to a plurality of types according to the number of customers acquired. Therefore, it is not necessary to record the data for each acquired number for each premium card to be issued. Moreover, the number of cards recorded on each gift card is determined for each type of gift card, and the number of cards recorded on the gift card cannot be illegally rewritten, so there is no risk of forgery of the gift card.

Further, the identification information recorded on the issued premium card is different from that fixed for each card holder like a personal identification number of a normal cash card or the like, and therefore it differs for each individual premium card. There is no need to record the personal identification number, and the customer does not have to bother with remembering the personal identification number of the gift card that he or she received.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a pachinko prize dispensing machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a prize card issued by a pachinko prize dispenser according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the pachinko premium dispensing machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a cash dispenser to which a gift card is applied.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pachinko gift dispenser 2 Gift card storage unit 3 Number input unit 4 Display unit 5 Computing unit 6 Gift card discharge unit 7 Identification information input unit 8 Gift card 9 Cash dispenser

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A premium card storage unit for storing a plurality of types of premium cards in which different numbers are recorded for each type, a number input unit for inputting an acquired number, and a display unit for displaying the input number of acquired cards. And a calculation unit that calculates the number of free gift cards for each type so that the sum of the number of each type of free gift cards corresponding to the input number of acquisitions is the minimum number, and for each type calculated by the calculation unit A gift card discharge section for taking out a number of gift cards from the storage section,
A pachinko premium dispenser, comprising: an identification information input unit for recording identification information on a premium card taken out from a premium card discharge unit. 2. The pachinko premium dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the identification information is a multi-digit number updated every day. 3. The pachinko prize dispenser according to claim 2, wherein the display unit displays the number of acquired liquid crystals on both front and back surfaces. 4. The pachinko premium dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the premium card ejecting section is individually provided for each type of premium card.