JPH10137422A - Pachinko game system using ic card - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily adjust a ball dispensation rate by providing a pachinko game machine with a control means to control ball dispensation by changing the ball dispensation rate when an association is identified from the result of the identification of an association between identification data read when an IC card has been inserted and data sent from a pinball parlor computer. SOLUTION: When an IC card 1 is inserted into a card insertion slot 2A, the control section of the IC card 1 reads out its own user ID from memory and sends to the card processing section of a pinball machine control unit 2 via an interface section. The card processing section inputs the user ID sent from a pinball parlor computer 3 and ball dispensation rate data and decides whether both IDs are identical, if the card data are judged to be valid as a result of check. When they are found to be identical, the card owner is decided to be the parlor's regular customer, and the usual ball dispensation rate of the pachinko game machine is changed to a rate received from the parlor computer and normal game processing is resumed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an IC card,
Pachinko machines that play pachinko games using C cards,
The present invention relates to a system including a hall computer that manages a pachinko control unit of each pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, pachinko machines have become available for use with prepaid cards such as those used in public telephones. That is, when a customer plays a pachinko game, first, money is inserted into a ticket vending machine in a pachinko parlor, and a prepaid card provided with value information is purchased. Then, the card is inserted into the card reader of the pachinko machine and the balling key is pressed. Then, pachinko balls corresponding to a predetermined fee are discharged from the pachinko machine, and a game is started using the discharged pachinko balls. At the same time, the amount corresponding to the discharged pachinko ball is reduced from the card. In this way, the game is played on the pachinko machine using the pachinko balls, and when paying out the payout as a result of the game, the payout number is recorded on the card as the payout information. Then, at the next pachinko game, it is possible to play the game using the ball.

[0003]

However, such pachinko machines usually adjust the payout rate for each device before opening. That is, the adjustment of the payout rate of each pachinko machine is performed by a specialized coordinator individually for each pachinko machine with reference to the payout rate of the hall computer on the previous day. However, such adjustment of the pachinko machine is an adjustment for each pachinko machine, and there is a problem that it cannot be set for each user. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to set the payout rate of a pachinko machine for each user.

[0004]

In order to solve such a problem, the present invention provides a user ID area in which identification data for each user is recorded on an IC card, and the identification data selected by a predetermined means. Transmission means for transmitting the payout rate data according to the above to the pachinko control unit, and reading means for reading identification data when an IC card is inserted; read identification data and data transmitted from the hall computer Identification means for identifying the association with the control means, and control means for changing the payout rate transmitted from the hall computer when the identification means identifies the association as being relevant, and controlling the payout according to the changed payout rate Are provided in the pachinko control unit.
Therefore, it is possible to set the payout rate according to the usage status of the user, etc., and to adjust the payout rate by transmitting the payout rate data from the hall computer, so that the payout rate of each pachinko machine can be adjusted with simple control. As a result, adjustment man-hours and adjustment time can be significantly reduced. In addition, a database is provided in which point data indicating the usage status of the user is recorded in correspondence with the identification data, and the hall computer searches the database based on the specified identification data and a payout rate according to the point data. Is calculated and the payout rate data based on the calculation result is transmitted to the pachinko control unit. As a result, for customers who frequently use the pachinko parlor, if the points are raised and the payout ratio is set to be high, the user can be expected to be fixed. When the IC card is inserted, the pachinko control unit transmits a data update request to the hall computer to transmit payout rate data. As a result, the payout rate can be automatically set in the pachinko control unit when the IC card is inserted.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a pachinko system using an IC card according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is an IC card, 2 is a pachinko control unit housed in a pachinko machine, and 3 is a hall computer that manages each pachinko control unit 2 in a pachinko hall.

Next, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of each part constituting the present system. Here, FIG. 2A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the hall computer 3. The hall computer 3 includes a control unit 31 for controlling the whole hall computer 3 and a display unit 32.
A terminal communication unit 33 for performing data communication with the pachinko control unit 2, a database 34 in which user usage information is stored, a key unit 35 such as a keyboard, and data from the database 34 and from the pachinko control unit 2. A data control unit 36 for inputting data and performing arithmetic processing and the like.

FIG. 2 (b) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko machine control unit 2. The pachinko machine 2 includes a control unit 21 for controlling the entire pachinko machine, and a mechanism for transporting the inserted IC card 1 and the like. A card processing unit 22 for recording and reproducing data; a display unit 23;
A hall computer communication unit 24 for performing data communication with the
And a key unit 25. FIG. 2C is a block diagram showing the configuration of the IC card 1. The IC card 1 includes a control unit 11, an interface unit 12 as an interface with the card processing unit 22 of the pachinko unit 2, and a memory. 13

Next, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of the memory 13 of the IC card 1. The memory 13 of the IC card 1 has an issuance hall ID area 1A in which the ID of the pachinko hall to which the IC card 1 has been issued is recorded. A user ID area 1B in which an ID is fixedly recorded, a point data area 1C in which point data given according to the use status of the IC card 1 is recorded, and a ball storage number in which the number of pachinko balls for a pachinko game is recorded. An area 1D is provided.

A schematic operation of the system configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko hall, the key section 35 of the hall computer 3 is used to adjust the payout rate of each pachinko machine before the store opens every morning.
Is operated, the database 34 storing point data indicating the user's usage status and identification data such as the user's birthday is automatically searched to check the usage status of the user. The data control unit 36 calculates a payout rate for a frequently used customer or a customer whose birthday falls on the day, and the ID of the customer and the calculated payout rate data are transmitted to the terminal communication unit. The data is transmitted to each pachinko control unit 2 via 33, and is stored and held in a memory (not shown) of each pachinko control unit 2.

Here, when the hall is opened and the user inserts the IC card 1 into the card insertion slot 2 of the pachinko control unit 2 in order to play pachinko games, the card processing unit 22 of the pachinko control unit 2 inserts the IC card 1 in a predetermined manner. , The user ID is read from the memory 13 of the IC card 1, and the coincidence with the user ID from the hall computer 3 is compared. When the two IDs match, the payout rate data specified by the hall computer received from the hall computer 3 is sent to the control unit 21. The control unit 21 controls the payout rate in the pachinko game of the customer based on the designated payout rate data. If the user ID of the inserted IC card does not match the one sent from the hall computer 3, the control unit 21 controls at a normal payout rate.

In this way, it is possible to adjust the payout rate of each pachinko machine from the hall computer 3 according to the use situation of the user. In addition, when adjusting the payout rate of pachinko machines, it is possible to eliminate the need for the conventional adjuster (a nailer) to make adjustments for each pachinko machine each morning before opening a store, as in the past. Man-hours and adjustment time can be reduced. Hereinafter, the operation of the main part of the present system will be described in more detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 and 5 show the operations of the hall computer 3 and the pachinko control unit 2, respectively. FIG. 5 shows the card processing operation when an IC card is inserted into the pachinko control unit 2.

First, the operation of the hall computer 3 shown in FIG. 4 will be described. When the clerk of the pachinko hall operates the key unit 35 of the hall computer 3 before opening, the control unit 31 determines that "data reception" in step S2 is "Y", and temporarily stores the user ID data in step S3. In this case, the control unit 31 searches the point data in the database 34 in step S4 based on the ID. Then, the point data is sent to the data control unit 36, and a point process for calculating the payout rate based on the point data is executed in step S5, and the obtained payout rate data together with the user ID is stored in step S6.
To store.

As the store clerk sequentially inputs each user ID, each user ID and the corresponding payout rate data are sequentially stored in a memory (not shown) of the hall computer 3 and displayed on the display unit 32. Here, when the storage of each user ID and each payout rate data corresponding thereto is completed, the clerk operates the transmission key of the key unit 35. Then, the control unit 31 transmits the “data update request” in step S1.
Is determined to be “Y”, and in step S7, the terminal communication unit 33 is controlled to transmit the stored user IDs and payout rate data to the pachinko control unit 2 in step S7.
Such data transmission is performed to all the pachinko control units 2. When the data transmission to all the pachinko machines is completed and the determination in step S8 becomes "Y", the process returns to step S1.

Next, the hall computer 3 as described above is used.
FIG. 5 shows the operation of the pachinko control unit 2 in response to the operation of FIG.
This will be described with reference to each flowchart of FIG. The user ID and the payout rate data are transmitted from the hall computer 3 as described above, and are transmitted to the hall computer communication unit 2.
4, the control unit 21 proceeds to step S11.
Is determined to be “Y”. In this case, the control unit 21 sets the hole data as personal information data in a memory (not shown) in step S12.

Next, when the IC card 1 is inserted into the card insertion slot 2A, the card processing section 22 conveys the IC card 1 to a predetermined position and executes the card processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. That is, a data transfer request is made to the IC card 1 in step S31. Then, the control unit 11 of the IC card 1 reads its own user ID from the memory 13.
Is read out and transmitted to the card processing unit 22 of the pachinko control unit 2 via the interface unit 12 in step S32.

Therefore, the card processing section 22 executes step S3
3 is determined to be “Y”, and step S
The card data is received at 34 and stored at step S35. As a result, the control unit 21 of the pachinko control unit 2 determines “Y” for “card data reception” in step S13 and checks the stored card data for correctness. Here, if it is determined that the data is not regular data as a result of the card check, NG data is transmitted to the IC card 1 via the card processing unit 22 in step S15, and new card data is retransmitted.

On the other hand, as a result of the card data check, if the card data is determined to be regular data,
In step S17, it is determined whether the card data matches the personal information data received from the hall computer 3, that is, the IDs of the two match. Here, if both IDs match, the control unit 21 changes the normal payout rate setting state of the pachinko machine to the payout rate received from the hall computer 3, and then proceeds to the game processing of step S19. .

When the game has shifted to the pachinko game, the customer first operates the ball throw-out key in the key section 25. Then, the control unit 21 supplies a predetermined number of pachinko balls to the customer from the pachinko machine as a game ball, and performs ball information processing for reducing an amount corresponding to the predetermined number of pachinko balls from an amount information area (not shown) of the IC card 1 in a step. This is executed in S21. The patrons play pachinko games using the game balls thus supplied. In such a pachinko game, the control unit 21
Controls the payout of pachinko balls in accordance with the payout rate specified by the hall computer 3. That is, for example, when one pachinko ball enters a hole at a predetermined position to win a prize, and, for example, a subsequent pachinko ball is made to easily enter a hole provided at a central portion for a certain time, for example, the certain time is set to a longer time. By setting, the number of payouts at the time of winning is controlled to be increased.

If the user ID from the hall computer 3 and the user ID of the IC card 1 do not match, the pachinko control unit 2 controls the payout at a preset normal payout rate. When the pachinko game ends and the customer operates the checkout key, data is transmitted to the IC card 1 and the data on the card 1 is updated.
Further, a pachinko game is performed using the supplied game ball, and the payout of the result of the game is the ball storage area 1 of the card 1.
D, and the next pachinko game will be played using the accumulated ball.

As described above, the present invention enables the hall computer 3 to adjust the payout rate of each pachinko machine. In this embodiment, when transmitting the ID and the payout rate data to each pachinko control unit 2, the pachinko parlor clerk transmits the data by operating the hall computer 3 with a key. Then, when the IC card 1 is inserted, a data transfer request may be made to the hall computer 3 to cause the hall computer 3 to transmit data. With this configuration, when the IC card is inserted, the payout rate according to the frequency of use of the pachinko parlor by the user can be automatically set on the pachinko machine where the user is going to play.

[0021]

As described above, according to the present invention, the user ID area in which the identification data for each user is recorded is stored in the user ID area.
A transmission means for transmitting the payout rate data corresponding to the identification data selected by the predetermined means to the pachinko control unit provided on the C card, and a reading means for reading the identification data when the IC card is inserted; And identification means for identifying the relationship between the read identification data and the data transmitted from the hall computer; and changing the payout rate transmitted from the hall computer when the identification means identifies the association, and this change The pachinko machine (pachinko control unit) is provided with control means for controlling the payout in accordance with the payout rate set, so that the payout rate can be set in accordance with the use situation of the user and the like, and the payout rate can be controlled from the hall computer. Since the ball rate data is sent and adjusted, the ball rate of each pachinko machine can be adjusted with simple control. It is possible to reduce the number of steps and adjustment time. In addition, a database is provided in which point data indicating the usage status of the user is recorded in correspondence with the identification data, and the hall computer searches the database based on the specified identification data and a payout rate according to the point data. Is calculated and the payout rate data based on the calculation result is transmitted to the pachinko control unit, so for customers who frequently use the pachinko parlor, increase the points and raise the payout rate. If set, these customers can be grasped as fixed customers. In addition, the pachinko control unit transmits a data update request to the hall computer when the IC card is inserted to transmit the payout rate data.
The payout rate can be automatically set in the pachinko control unit when the card is inserted.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of a system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of each unit constituting the system.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a memory configuration of an IC card constituting the above system.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of a hall computer constituting the system.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a pachinko control unit constituting the system.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing operation for an IC card.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... IC card, 2 ... Pachinko control unit, 3 ... Hall computer, 1A ... Issuance hall ID area, 1B ...
User ID area, 1D ... number of coins stored area, 11, 21,
31: control unit, 13: memory, 22: card processing unit, 2
4: Hall computer communication unit, 33: Terminal communication unit, 3
4 ... Database, 36 ... Data control unit.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An IC card, a pachinko control unit mounted on a pachinko machine, for permitting a pachinko game using the IC card, and for controlling a payout of the pachinko in accordance with a payout rate adjusted in advance in the pachinko game. I consisting of a hall computer that manages each pachinko machine
A pachinko system using a C card, wherein a user ID area for recording identification data for each user is provided on the IC card, and the payout rate data according to the identification data selected by a predetermined means is pachinko control. Transmitting means for transmitting to the unit is provided in the hall computer,
And reading means for reading the identification data when the IC card is inserted, identification means for identifying the association between the read identification data and the data transmitted from the hall computer, and when the identification means identifies the association. The pachinko control unit is provided with control means for changing the payout rate transmitted from the hall computer to the payout rate and controlling the payout in accordance with the changed payout rate. Pachinko system. 2. The hall computer according to claim 1, wherein a database in which point data indicating the use status of the user corresponding to the identification data is recorded in each hall computer is connected to the hall computer, and based on the specified identification data. A calculating means for searching a database and calculating a payout rate according to the point data is provided in the hall computer, and the transmitting means transmits the calculation result of the calculating means to the pachinko control unit as the payout rate data. A pachinko system using an IC card. 3. The pachinko control unit according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko control unit transmits a data update request to the hall computer when an IC card is inserted, and causes the transmitting means to transmit payout rate data. A pachinko system using an IC card.