WO2009131218A1 - Amusement centre payment system and payment device - Google Patents

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WO2009131218A1
WO2009131218A1 PCT/JP2009/058178 JP2009058178W WO2009131218A1 WO 2009131218 A1 WO2009131218 A1 WO 2009131218A1 JP 2009058178 W JP2009058178 W JP 2009058178W WO 2009131218 A1 WO2009131218 A1 WO 2009131218A1
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  • the present invention relates to a payment system and a payment device in a game arcade, and more particularly, to a payment system and a payment device in a game hall that pays a usage fee of a gaming machine by electronic payment.
  • each game machine 803 When payment is made with electronic money at a game arcade, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, each game machine 803 (803-1 to 803-m) is connected via an intranet 804, and each game machine 803 is connected to an intranet 804. It is possible to connect to a settlement server 805 operated by an electronic money business via the Internet 806. As shown in FIG. 2, each game machine 803 has a control unit 800 and an electronic money terminal device 802.
  • the electronic money terminal device 802 includes a communication control unit 821 and a card R / W (Reader / Writer) 822. have.
  • the settlement server 805 communicates with the IC card via the card R / W 822 to perform settlement.
  • each game machine 803 shown in FIG. 1 has a control unit 800 and an electronic money terminal payment device 801 as shown in FIG.
  • the device 801 includes a communication control unit 811, a settlement processing unit 812, and a card R / W 813. Then, the settlement processing unit 812 performs settlement by communicating with the IC card via the card R / W 813, and the settlement processing unit 812 separately notifies the settlement server 805 of information related to settlement.
  • Patent Document 3 describes a configuration in which payment information is stored in a host computer and the stored payment information is periodically transmitted to a payment server.
  • each game machine 803 shown in FIG. 2 includes the electronic money terminal device 802, between the IC card and the payment server 805, Since it is necessary to perform communication and the Internet 806 is included in the communication path, a certain amount of time is required for the settlement processing. When the game is continued, it is better that the settlement processing time is short.
  • each game machine 803 shown in FIG. 3 has the electronic money terminal payment apparatus 801
  • the electronic money terminal payment apparatus 801 is required for each of the game machines 803, but the payment processing unit 812 It is necessary to install a large number of electronic money terminal payment devices 801 having the number corresponding to the game machine 803, which requires a great deal of cost.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic settlement system and a settlement apparatus that are optimal for a game arcade such as a game center.
  • the invention of claim 1 is a payment system in a game hall that electronically pays usage fees for a plurality of game devices installed in a game hall, and a plurality of electronic devices corresponding to each of the game devices.
  • Card processing comprising a money terminal device and a payment device connected to the electronic money terminal device via a communication network, wherein the electronic money terminal device rewrites payment information stored in a payment IC card Communication with the payment device to allow payment information to be transmitted / received to / from the card processing means based on an instruction from the payment device, and permission to use the gaming device when a payment establishment notification is received from the payment device The settlement information read from the IC card for settlement via the electronic money terminal device.
  • a processing information notifying means for transmitting the payment establishment notification to the electronic money terminal device, and processing information relating to the payment processing by the payment processing means to the higher-order payment apparatus via a communication path including communication means other than the communication network.
  • the invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the payment apparatus includes two payment processing means, and the processing information notification means is asynchronous with payment processing by the payment processing means.
  • the processing information notification means When the information is notified to the higher order payment apparatus, and the processing information notification means notifies the higher order payment apparatus of one processing information of the payment processing means, the other of the payment processing means performs the payment processing. It is characterized by.
  • the invention of claim 3 is the invention of claim 1, wherein the electronic money terminal device further comprises use service information acquisition means for acquiring service information associated with use of the gaming device from the gaming device,
  • the service information acquired by the use service information acquisition means is stored in the settlement IC card via the card processing means.
  • a payment device in a game hall that electronically pays usage fees for a plurality of game devices installed in a game hall, wherein a plurality of electronic money terminal devices corresponding to the respective game devices are connected.
  • Network connection means for connecting to a communication network
  • card processing control means for instructing rewriting of payment information stored in a payment IC card to the electronic money terminal device via the network connection means, and the electronic money terminal
  • the payment processing is performed based on the payment information read from the IC card for payment via the card processing control means, and when the payment processing is established, the card processing control means is used.
  • Payment processing means for writing new payment information to the payment IC card, and payment processing means by the payment processing means.
  • a payment establishment notification means for transmitting the payment establishment notification to the electronic money terminal device when the payment is established; and processing information relating to the payment processing by the payment processing means via a communication path including communication means other than the communication network.
  • processing information notifying means for notifying to the above.
  • the processing information notification means notifies the processing information to the higher order payment apparatus asynchronously with the payment processing by the payment processing means, and the payment processing means And when the processing information notifying unit notifies one processing information of the settlement processing unit to the higher order settlement apparatus when receiving a settlement request from the electronic money terminal apparatus, the settlement The apparatus further comprises request distribution means for causing the other of the processing means to perform settlement processing.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a settlement apparatus 1 and an electronic money terminal apparatus 2.
  • 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a payment apparatus 1.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electronic money terminal device 2.
  • FIG. It is the figure which showed the example of the flow of electronic payment.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the settlement system.
  • a settlement apparatus 1 is connected to an electronic money terminal apparatus 2 (2-1 to 2-n), to which game machines 3 (3-1 to 3-n) are connected, via an intranet 4.
  • the intranet 4 is connected to the settlement server 5 via the Internet 6.
  • the settlement apparatus 1 performs settlement processing by communicating with the IC card.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2 reads and writes information for an IC card, and controls communication with the payment device 1 via the intranet 4 and whether or not the game machine 3 can be used.
  • the settlement server 5 communicates information regarding settlement with the settlement apparatus 1.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the settlement apparatus 1 and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2.
  • FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the settlement apparatus 1 and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2.
  • only one electronic money terminal device 2 is shown for simplification of description, but actually, a plurality of electronic money terminal devices 2 are communicably connected to the settlement device 1.
  • the payment apparatus 1 includes a payment unit 11 and a communication unit 16, and the payment unit 11 includes a payment processing unit 12, a processing information notification unit 13, an RW processing control unit 14, and a payment result notification unit. There are 15 functional units.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2 includes a communication unit 21, a settlement control unit 22, an RW processing unit 23, a game machine connection unit 24, and a service information control unit 25.
  • the payment processing unit 12 performs payment processing based on the payment information read from the IC card 7 by the RW processing unit 23 and writes the updated information updated based on the result to the IC card 7 via the RW processing unit 23. Then, the primary electronic payment is performed. Since the payment information stored in the IC card 7 is encrypted, and the payment processing unit 12 decrypts the encrypted payment information, the RW processing control unit 14, the payment control unit 22, and the RW processing unit. 23, no processing is added to the payment information stored in the IC card 7.
  • the processing information notification unit 13 notifies the settlement server 5 of information related to the primary electronic settlement performed by the settlement processing unit 12 according to the amount of information or periodically, and obtains a response to the settlement processing first.
  • the electronic payment of the primary electronic payment performed by the unit 12 is performed.
  • the RW processing control unit 14 controls the RW processing unit 23 to read payment information from the IC card 7 and write payment information to the IC card 7.
  • the settlement result notification unit 15 notifies the settlement control unit 22 of the result of the primary electronic settlement by the settlement processing unit 12.
  • the communication unit 16 communicates with the electronic money terminal device 2 via the intranet 4 and communicates with the settlement server 5 via the intranet 4 and the Internet 5.
  • the communication unit 21 communicates with the settlement apparatus 1 via the intranet 4.
  • the settlement control unit 22 issues a settlement request to the settlement apparatus 1 and mediates communication between the RW processing control unit 14 and the RW processing unit 23 according to the settlement request, and the primary electronic settlement is established from the settlement apparatus 1.
  • a permission notification permitting game play is transmitted to the game machine 3.
  • the RW processing unit 23 reads the payment information from the IC card 7 and writes the payment information to the IC card 7 under the control of the RW processing control unit 14, and the IC card 7 under the control of the service information control unit 25.
  • the service information is read from and the service information is written to the IC card 7.
  • the game machine connection unit 24 communicates with the game machine 3.
  • the service information control unit 25 reads out the game play history and added value information regarding points, prizes, etc. by playing the game from the IC card 7 via the RW processing unit 23 and notifies the game machine 3 of the information.
  • the added value information notified from the machine 3 is written to the IC card 7 via the RW processing unit 23.
  • the payment unit 11 is often provided by an electronic payment operator, and does not necessarily have the functional units shown in FIG. 5, but basically has similar functional units. It becomes.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the settlement apparatus 1.
  • the settlement apparatus 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, a NIC (Network Interface Card) 104 is connected by a bus 105.
  • CPU Central Processing Unit
  • EEPROM Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • NIC Network Interface Card
  • the CPU 101 is a processor and operates based on a program stored in the EEPROM 102 to realize the settlement unit 11 and controls the NIC 104 based on another program stored in the EEPROM 102 to realize the communication unit 16. To do.
  • the EEPROM 102 is a rewritable nonvolatile storage device, and stores a program for realizing the settlement unit 11 and the communication unit 16.
  • the RAM 103 is a storage device that temporarily stores information and the like, and is used for temporary storage of information and the like when the CPU 101 operates.
  • the NIC 104 is a communication device that serves as an interface with the intranet 4.
  • the CPU 111, the EEPROM 112, the RAM 113, the NIC 114, and the module I / F 115 are connected by the bus 116, and the settlement module 117 is connected to the module I / F 115. Consists of.
  • the CPU 111 is a processor, and controls the NIC 114 based on a program stored in the EEPROM 102 to realize the communication unit 16.
  • the EEPROM 112 is a rewritable nonvolatile storage device, and stores a program and the like for realizing the communication unit 16.
  • the RAM 113 is a storage device that temporarily stores information and the like, and is used for temporary storage of information and the like when the CPU 111 operates.
  • the NIC 114 is a communication device that serves as an interface with the intranet 4.
  • the module I / F 115 is an interface for connecting the payment module 117.
  • the settlement module 117 stores a processor and a program for operating the processor, and implements the settlement unit 11.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the electronic money terminal device 2.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2 includes a PC (personal computer) 201 and an IC card reader / writer 202.
  • the PC 201 and the IC card reader / writer 202 may be dedicated to the electronic money terminal device 2, but can be realized by using a general-purpose PC and a general-purpose PC card reader / writer and housing them in the same casing. .
  • the PC 201 is, for example, a CPU 210, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 211, an EEPROM 212, a RAM 213, a NIC 214, a game console I / F 215, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) I / F 216, and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) I / F 217.
  • the HDD 219 is connected to the HDD I / F 216 and connected to the HDD I / F 216.
  • the CPU 210 is a processor, which operates based on programs stored in the ROM 211, the EEPROM 212, and the HDD 219, implements the settlement control unit 22 and the service information control unit 25, and based on the program and another program such as a driver.
  • the NIC 214 is controlled, the communication unit 21 is controlled, and the game machine I / F 215 is controlled based on the program and another program such as a driver, so that the game machine connection unit 24 is changed to another program such as the program and the driver.
  • the IC card reader / writer 202 is controlled to realize the RW processing unit 23.
  • the ROM is a nonvolatile storage device
  • the EEPROM 102 is a rewritable nonvolatile storage device, each of which stores a program or the like for starting up the PC 201.
  • the RAM 213 is a storage device that temporarily stores information and the like, and is used for temporary storage of information and the like when the CPU 210 operates.
  • the NIC 214 is a communication device that serves as an interface with the intranet 4.
  • the game machine I / F 215 is an interface for performing communication with the game machine 3, and is added to the PC as needed (if the PC does not have it).
  • the HDD I / F 216 is an interface for connecting the HDD 219, and the HDD 219 stores an OS (Operating System) for operating the PC 201 and programs for realizing each function unit of the electronic money terminal device 2. .
  • OS Operating System
  • the USB I / F 217 is an interface for connecting the IC card reader / writer 202. Note that the interface for connecting the IC card reader / writer 202 is not necessarily the USB I / F 217.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of electronic payment. In the figure, details of information communicated between the devices are omitted.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2-1 requests payment processing from the payment device 1 and receives a response to the request, reads the payment information from the IC card 7-1 (step 301), and reads the payment information Is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 1 (step 302).
  • the settlement apparatus 1 performs a primary electronic settlement process, transmits the updated settlement information to the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-1 (step 303), and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-1 sends the settlement information to the IC card 7-1.
  • Write step 304).
  • the payment apparatus 1 When receiving the notification that the electronic money terminal device 2-1 has successfully written the payment information, the payment apparatus 1 terminates the primary electronic payment process and sends a payment completion notification indicating that the electronic payment has been established. This is transmitted to the money terminal device 2-1 (step 305), and the electronic money terminal device 2-1 having received this transmits a permission notice permitting the start of game play to the game machine 3-1 (step 306). .
  • the electronic money terminal The apparatus 2-2 requests payment processing from the payment apparatus 1, and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-2 that has received a response to the request reads the payment information from the IC card 7-2 (step 307), and reads the payment Information is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 1 (step 308).
  • the payment apparatus 1 performs a primary electronic payment process, transmits the updated payment information to the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-2 (step 309), and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-2 sends the payment information to the IC card 7-2.
  • Write step 310).
  • the payment apparatus 1 When receiving the notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal device 2-2, the payment apparatus 1 terminates the primary electronic payment process and sends a payment notification indicating that the electronic payment has been established.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2-2 that has received this is transmitted to the money terminal device 2-2 (step 311), and a permission notice permitting the start of game play is transmitted to the game machine 3-2 (step 312). .
  • the payment apparatus 1 communicates with the payment server 5 according to a predetermined condition, and transmits processing information related to the primary electronic payment processing that has already been processed to the payment server 5 (step 313). Is obtained (step 314), the primary electronic payment processing that has already been processed, here, the primary electronic payment processing of the primary electronic payment processing in which the payment notification is transmitted in step 305 and step 311 is terminated.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2-3 requests payment processing from the payment device 1, and the electronic money terminal device 2-3 receiving the response to the request reads the payment information from the IC card 7-3 (step 315), and reads the payment information. Is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 1 (step 316).
  • the payment apparatus 1 performs a primary electronic payment process, transmits the updated payment information to the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-3 (step 317), and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-3 sends the payment information to the IC card 7-3.
  • Write step 318).
  • the payment apparatus 1 When the payment apparatus 1 receives a notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-3, the payment apparatus 1 ends the primary electronic payment process, and sends a payment completion notification indicating that the electronic payment has been established. This is transmitted to the money terminal device 2-3 (step 319), and the electronic money terminal device 2-3 receiving it transmits a permission notice permitting the start of game play to the game machine 3-3 (step 320). .
  • the electronic payment processing of the primary electronic payment processing that has transmitted the payment completion notification in this step 320 is then executed by the payment device 1 communicating with the payment server 5 under predetermined conditions.
  • the settlement unit 11 (a program for realizing it) may be provided by an electronic settlement operator.
  • the primary electronic settlement is performed according to the specifications of the settlement unit 11.
  • the process and the electronic payment process may not be performed at the same time. If the primary electronic payment process and the electronic payment process cannot be performed at the same time, the start of play of the game machine 3 is hindered during the electronic payment process.
  • a settlement apparatus considering this point will be described.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the settlement apparatus 8 according to the second embodiment (an alternative device to the settlement apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment).
  • the settlement apparatus 8 includes a settlement apparatus 81-1, a settlement apparatus 81-2, a distribution unit 87, and a communication unit 86.
  • the settlement unit 81-1 and the settlement unit 81-2 are both equivalent to the settlement unit 11 of the first embodiment and have the same functional units as the settlement unit 11.
  • the distribution unit 87 distributes the payment request from the electronic money terminal device 2 to either the payment unit 81-1 or the payment unit 81-2. Specifically, when one of the settlement unit 81-1 and the settlement unit 81-2 is performing the electronic settlement process, the distribution unit 87 operates to notify the other of the settlement request. .
  • the communication unit 86 corresponds to the communication unit 16 of the first embodiment, and performs communication with the electronic money terminal device 2 via the intranet 4 and communication with the settlement server 5 via the intranet 4 and the Internet 5. .
  • the payment apparatus 8 can be realized by the configuration shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of electronic payment. In the figure, details of information communicated between the devices are omitted.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2-1 requests payment processing from the payment device 8 and receives the response to the request, reads the payment information from the IC card 7-1 (step 401), and reads the payment information Is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 8 (step 402).
  • the distribution unit 87 notifies the payment unit 81-1 of the received payment information (step 403), the payment unit 81-1 performs primary electronic payment processing, and the updated payment information is sent to the electronic money terminal device.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2-1 writes the settlement information to the IC card 7-1 (step 406).
  • the settlement unit 81-1 When the settlement unit 81-1 receives notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal device 2-1, the settlement unit 81-1 terminates the primary electronic payment process and indicates that the electronic payment has been established. Is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device 2-1 (steps 407 and 408), and the electronic money terminal device 2-1 having received the notification transmits a permission notice permitting the game machine 3-1 to start game play. To do.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2-2 requests the payment process to the payment apparatus 8, and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-2 that has received a response to the request reads the payment information from the IC card 7-2 (step 409), and reads the read payment.
  • Information is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 8 (step 410).
  • the distribution unit 87 notifies the settlement unit 81-1 of the received settlement information (step 411), the settlement unit 81-1 performs primary electronic settlement processing, and the updated settlement information is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2-2 writes the settlement information to the IC card 7-2 (step 414).
  • the settlement unit 81-1 receives a notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal device 2-2
  • the settlement unit 81-1 ends the primary electronic payment process and indicates that the electronic payment has been established. Is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device 2-2 (steps 415 and 416), and the electronic money terminal device 2-2 that has received the notification transmits a permission notice permitting the game machine 3-2 to start game play. To do.
  • the settlement unit 81-1 communicates with the settlement server 5 according to a predetermined condition, and transmits processing information related to the primary electronic settlement processing that has already been processed to the settlement server 5 (step 417).
  • the response from 5 is obtained (step 418)
  • the electronic payment processing of the primary electronic payment processing that has already been processed is terminated.
  • the user of the game machine 3-3 makes the electronic money terminal device 2- 3 or the RW processing unit 23 of the electronic money terminal device 2-3 detects the IC card 7-3, the electronic money terminal device 2-3 requests the payment processing to the payment device 8, and responds to the request.
  • the electronic money terminal device 2-3 that has received the information reads the payment information from the IC card 7-3 (step 419), and transmits the read payment information to the payment device 8 (step 420).
  • the distribution unit 87 notifies the settlement unit 81-2 of the received settlement information (step 421), the settlement unit 81-2 performs a primary electronic settlement process, and the updated settlement information is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device. 2-3 (steps 422 and 423), and the electronic money terminal device 2-3 writes the payment information to the IC card 7-3 (step 424).
  • the payment unit 81-2 receives notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal device 2-3, the payment unit 81-2 ends the primary electronic payment processing and indicates a payment completion notification indicating that the electronic payment has been established. Is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device 2-3 (steps 425 and 426), and the electronic money terminal device 2-3 receiving the notification transmits a permission notice permitting the game machine 3-3 to start the game play. To do.
  • the electronic payment processing of the primary electronic payment processing that has transmitted the payment notification in step 425 is subsequently executed by the payment unit 81-2 communicating with the payment server 5 under a predetermined condition.
  • the payment unit 81-1 performs the primary electronic payment.

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Provided are an amusement centre payment system and payment device which enable electronic payments to be made appropriately in an amusement centre such as a game centre. A payment device 1 is connected to a plurality of electronic money terminal devices 2 (2-1 - 2-n) corresponding to a plurality of game apparatuses 3 (3-1 - 3-n) via an intranet 4, and electronic payments are made using a combination of card readers/writers provided in each of the electronic money terminal devices 2, and a payment processing unit provided in the payment device 1.

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遊技場における決済システムおよび決済装置Payment system and payment device in amusement hall
　本発明は、遊技場における決済システムおよび決済装置に関し、特に、電子決済により遊技機の利用料の決済を行う遊技場における決済システムおよび決済装置に関する。 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a payment system and a payment device in a game arcade, and more particularly, to a payment system and a payment device in a game hall that pays a usage fee of a gaming machine by electronic payment.
　近年、ＩＣ（Integrated Circuit）カード等の媒体に記憶された電子情報を利用した電子決済、いわゆる電子マネーによる決済が普及してきている。電子マネーによる決済は、小額の決済にも対応できるため、ゲームセンター等の遊技場における決済に利用することも提案されている。 In recent years, electronic payment using electronic information stored in a medium such as an IC (Integrated Circuit) card, so-called electronic money payment, has become widespread. Since payment by electronic money can be applied to a small amount of payment, it is also proposed to use it for payment in a game center such as a game center.
　遊技場において電子マネーによる決済を行う場合には、例えば、図１に示すように、各ゲーム機８０３（８０３－１～８０３－ｍ）をイントラネット８０４で接続し、各ゲーム機８０３が、イントラネット８０４とインターネット８０６を介して、電子マネー事業者が運営する決済サーバ８０５と接続可能となるようにしている。各ゲーム機８０３は、図２に示すように、制御部８００と電子マネー端末装置８０２を有しており、電子マネー端末装置８０２は、通信制御部８２１とカードＲ／Ｗ（Reader/Writer）８２２を有している。そして、決済サーバ８０５がカードＲ／Ｗ８２２を介してＩＣカードと交信を行うことにより、決済を行うこととなる。このようなシステムで決済を行うものには、例えば、特許文献１に記載された技術がある。 When payment is made with electronic money at a game arcade, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, each game machine 803 (803-1 to 803-m) is connected via an intranet 804, and each game machine 803 is connected to an intranet 804. It is possible to connect to a settlement server 805 operated by an electronic money business via the Internet 806. As shown in FIG. 2, each game machine 803 has a control unit 800 and an electronic money terminal device 802. The electronic money terminal device 802 includes a communication control unit 821 and a card R / W (Reader / Writer) 822. have. Then, the settlement server 805 communicates with the IC card via the card R / W 822 to perform settlement. For example, there is a technique described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-151620 that performs settlement using such a system.
　また、電子マネーによる決済システムとしては、ＩＣカードと決済サーバが直接交信を行うことなく決済が可能なものがあり、例えば、自動販売機の決済等に利用されている（例えば、特許文献２参照）。この技術を遊技場における決済に利用した場合には、図１に示した各ゲーム機８０３は、図３に示すように、制御部８００と電子マネー端末決済装置８０１を有し、電子マネー端末決済装置８０１は、通信制御部８１１と決済処理部８１２、カードＲ／Ｗ８１３を有することとなる。そして、決済処理部８１２がカードＲ／Ｗ８１３を介してＩＣカードと交信を行うことにより決済を行い、決済処理部８１２は、別途、決済に関する情報を決済サーバ８０５に通知することとなる。 In addition, as a settlement system using electronic money, there is a system capable of settlement without direct communication between an IC card and a settlement server, which is used for settlement of vending machines, for example (see, for example, Patent Document 2). ). When this technology is used for payment in a game arcade, each game machine 803 shown in FIG. 1 has a control unit 800 and an electronic money terminal payment device 801 as shown in FIG. The device 801 includes a communication control unit 811, a settlement processing unit 812, and a card R / W 813. Then, the settlement processing unit 812 performs settlement by communicating with the IC card via the card R / W 813, and the settlement processing unit 812 separately notifies the settlement server 805 of information related to settlement.
　なお、ホストコンピュータに決済情報を蓄積し、蓄積した決済情報を定期的に決済サーバに送信する構成が特許文献３に記載されている。 Note that Patent Document 3 describes a configuration in which payment information is stored in a host computer and the stored payment information is periodically transmitted to a payment server.
特開２００５－８５１６２号公報JP 2005-85162 A 特開２００８－１６０１６号公報JP 2008-16016 A 特許第４０６７８３６号公報Japanese Patent No. 4067836
　ところで、ゲームセンター等の遊技場で電子マネーによる電子決済を行う場合、前述の図２に示した各ゲーム機８０３が電子マネー端末装置８０２を有する決済システムでは、ＩＣカードと決済サーバ８０５の間で交信を行う必要があり、その通信経路にインターネット８０６を含む等の理由から、決済処理にある程度の時間を要することとなる。ゲームを継続する場合には、この決済処理時間は短い方が良い。 By the way, when performing electronic payment with electronic money in a game arcade such as a game center, in the payment system in which each game machine 803 shown in FIG. 2 includes the electronic money terminal device 802, between the IC card and the payment server 805, Since it is necessary to perform communication and the Internet 806 is included in the communication path, a certain amount of time is required for the settlement processing. When the game is continued, it is better that the settlement processing time is short.
　また、前述の図３に示した各ゲーム機８０３が電子マネー端末決済装置８０１を有する決済システムでは、全てのゲーム機８０３のそれぞれに電子マネー端末決済装置８０１が必要であるが、決済処理部８１２を有する電子マネー端末決済装置８０１をゲーム機８０３に対応する数だけ設置することは、多大なコストが必要である。 In the payment system in which each game machine 803 shown in FIG. 3 has the electronic money terminal payment apparatus 801, the electronic money terminal payment apparatus 801 is required for each of the game machines 803, but the payment processing unit 812 It is necessary to install a large number of electronic money terminal payment devices 801 having the number corresponding to the game machine 803, which requires a great deal of cost.
　そこで、本発明は、ゲームセンター等の遊技場に最適な電子決済システム及び決済装置を提供することを目的とする。 Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic settlement system and a settlement apparatus that are optimal for a game arcade such as a game center.
　前述した目的を達成するため、請求項１の発明は、遊技場に設置された複数の遊技装置の利用料を電子決済する遊技場における決済システムにおいて、前記遊技装置のそれぞれに対応した複数の電子マネー端末装置と、前記電子マネー端末装置と通信ネットワークを介して接続された決済装置とを具備し、前記電子マネー端末装置は、決済用ＩＣカードに記憶されている決済情報の書き換えを行うカード処理手段と、前記決済装置と通信を行い該決済装置の指示に基づいて前記カード処理手段との間で決済情報を送受信させるとともに前記決済装置から決済成立通知を受けた場合に前記遊技装置に利用許可を与える決済制御手段とを具備し、前記決済装置は、前記電子マネー端末装置を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードから読み取った決済情報に基づいて決済処理を行うとともに該決済処理が成立した場合に前記電子マネー端末装置を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードに新たな決済情報を書き込ませる決済処理手段と、前記決済処理手段により決済処理が成立した場合に前記電子マネー端末装置に前記決済成立通知を送信する決済成立通知手段と、前記決済処理手段による決済処理に関する処理情報を前記通信ネットワーク以外の通信手段を含む通信経路で上位決済装置に通知する処理情報通知手段とを具備することを特徴とする。 In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention of claim 1 is a payment system in a game hall that electronically pays usage fees for a plurality of game devices installed in a game hall, and a plurality of electronic devices corresponding to each of the game devices. Card processing comprising a money terminal device and a payment device connected to the electronic money terminal device via a communication network, wherein the electronic money terminal device rewrites payment information stored in a payment IC card Communication with the payment device to allow payment information to be transmitted / received to / from the card processing means based on an instruction from the payment device, and permission to use the gaming device when a payment establishment notification is received from the payment device The settlement information read from the IC card for settlement via the electronic money terminal device. Payment processing based on the payment processing means and writing the new payment information to the IC card for payment via the electronic money terminal device when the payment processing is established, and the payment processing means is established by the payment processing means A payment establishment notification means for transmitting the payment establishment notification to the electronic money terminal device, and processing information relating to the payment processing by the payment processing means to the higher-order payment apparatus via a communication path including communication means other than the communication network. And a processing information notifying means.
　また、請求項２の発明は、請求項１の発明において、前記決済装置は、前記決済処理手段を２つ具備し、前記処理情報通知手段は、前記決済処理手段による決済処理と非同期で前記処理情報を前記上位決済装置に通知し、前記処理情報通知手段が前記決済処理手段の一方の処理情報を前記上位決済装置に通知している場合は、前記決済処理手段の他方が決済処理を行うことを特徴とする。 The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the payment apparatus includes two payment processing means, and the processing information notification means is asynchronous with payment processing by the payment processing means. When the information is notified to the higher order payment apparatus, and the processing information notification means notifies the higher order payment apparatus of one processing information of the payment processing means, the other of the payment processing means performs the payment processing. It is characterized by.
　また、請求項３の発明は、請求項１の発明において、前記電子マネー端末装置は、前記遊技装置から該遊技装置の利用に伴うサービス情報を取得する利用サービス情報取得手段をさらに具備し、前記利用サービス情報取得手段が取得したサービス情報を前記カード処理手段を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードに記憶することを特徴とする。 The invention of claim 3 is the invention of claim 1, wherein the electronic money terminal device further comprises use service information acquisition means for acquiring service information associated with use of the gaming device from the gaming device, The service information acquired by the use service information acquisition means is stored in the settlement IC card via the card processing means.
　また、請求項４の発明は、遊技場に設置された複数の遊技装置の利用料を電子決済する遊技場における決済装置において、前記遊技装置のそれぞれに対応した複数の電子マネー端末装置が接続された通信ネットワークと接続するネットワーク接続手段と、前記ネットワーク接続手段を介して前記電子マネー端末装置に決済用ＩＣカードに記憶されている決済情報の書き換えを指示するカード処理制御手段と、前記電子マネー端末装置からの決済要求に応じて前記カード処理制御手段を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードから読み取った決済情報に基づいて決済処理を行うとともに該決済処理が成立した場合に前記カード処理制御手段を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードに新たな決済情報を書き込ませる決済処理手段と、前記決済処理手段により決済処理が成立した場合に前記電子マネー端末装置に前記決済成立通知を送信する決済成立通知手段と、前記決済処理手段による決済処理に関する処理情報を前記通信ネットワーク以外の通信手段を含む通信経路で上位決済装置に通知する処理情報通知手段とを具備することを特徴とする。 According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a payment device in a game hall that electronically pays usage fees for a plurality of game devices installed in a game hall, wherein a plurality of electronic money terminal devices corresponding to the respective game devices are connected. Network connection means for connecting to a communication network, card processing control means for instructing rewriting of payment information stored in a payment IC card to the electronic money terminal device via the network connection means, and the electronic money terminal In response to a payment request from the device, the payment processing is performed based on the payment information read from the IC card for payment via the card processing control means, and when the payment processing is established, the card processing control means is used. Payment processing means for writing new payment information to the payment IC card, and payment processing means by the payment processing means. A payment establishment notification means for transmitting the payment establishment notification to the electronic money terminal device when the payment is established; and processing information relating to the payment processing by the payment processing means via a communication path including communication means other than the communication network. And processing information notifying means for notifying to the above.
　また、請求項５の発明は、請求項４の発明において、前記処理情報通知手段は、前記決済処理手段による決済処理と非同期で前記処理情報を前記上位決済装置に通知し、前記決済処理手段を２つ具備するとともに、前記電子マネー端末装置からの決済要求を受けた際に前記処理情報通知手段が前記決済処理手段の一方の処理情報を前記上位決済装置に通知している場合は、前記決済処理手段の他方に決済処理を行わせる要求振分手段をさらに具備することを特徴とする。 Further, in the invention of claim 5, in the invention of claim 4, the processing information notification means notifies the processing information to the higher order payment apparatus asynchronously with the payment processing by the payment processing means, and the payment processing means And when the processing information notifying unit notifies one processing information of the settlement processing unit to the higher order settlement apparatus when receiving a settlement request from the electronic money terminal apparatus, the settlement The apparatus further comprises request distribution means for causing the other of the processing means to perform settlement processing.
　本発明によれば、複数台のゲーム機のそれぞれで即時性の高い電子決済が可能な決済システムを比較的低コストで実現することが可能となる。 According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a payment system capable of highly-immediate electronic payment with each of a plurality of game machines at a relatively low cost.
従来の電子決済システムの構成例を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the structural example of the conventional electronic payment system. 従来の電子決済システムの構成例を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the structural example of the conventional electronic payment system. 従来の電子決済システムの構成例を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating the structural example of the conventional electronic payment system. 決済システムの構成例を示した図である。It is the figure which showed the structural example of the payment system. 決済装置１と電子マネー端末装置２の機能的な構成例を示すブロック図である。FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of a settlement apparatus 1 and an electronic money terminal apparatus 2. 決済装置１の構成例を示した図である。1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a payment apparatus 1. FIG. 電子マネー端末装置２の構成例を示した図である。2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electronic money terminal device 2. FIG. 電子決済の流れの例を示した図である。It is the figure which showed the example of the flow of electronic payment. 実施例２における決済装置８（実施例１の決済装置１の代替装置）の機能的な構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the payment apparatus 8 in Example 2 (alternative apparatus of the payment apparatus 1 of Example 1). 電子決済の流れの例を示した図である。It is the figure which showed the example of the flow of electronic payment.
　以下、本発明に係る遊技場における決済システムおよび決済装置の一実施の形態について、添付図面を参照して詳細に説明する。 Hereinafter, an embodiment of a payment system and a payment device in a game arcade according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
　図４は、決済システムの構成例を示した図である。同図に示す決済システムは、決済装置１と、それぞれにゲーム機３（３－１～３－ｎ）が接続された電子マネー端末装置２（２－１～２－ｎ）をイントラネット４で接続し、このイントラネット４を、インターネット６を介して決済サーバ５と接続することで構成されている。 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the settlement system. In the settlement system shown in the figure, a settlement apparatus 1 is connected to an electronic money terminal apparatus 2 (2-1 to 2-n), to which game machines 3 (3-1 to 3-n) are connected, via an intranet 4. The intranet 4 is connected to the settlement server 5 via the Internet 6.
　決済装置１は、ＩＣカードとの間で交信を行うことにより決済処理を行う。電子マネー端末装置２は、ＩＣカードを対象として情報の読み書きを行うほか、イントラネット４を介した決済装置１との通信や、ゲーム機３の利用の可否を制御する。決済サーバ５は、決済装置１との間で決済に関する情報を交信する。 The settlement apparatus 1 performs settlement processing by communicating with the IC card. The electronic money terminal device 2 reads and writes information for an IC card, and controls communication with the payment device 1 via the intranet 4 and whether or not the game machine 3 can be used. The settlement server 5 communicates information regarding settlement with the settlement apparatus 1.
　ここで、決済装置１と電子マネー端末装置２の詳細について説明する。図５は、決済装置１と電子マネー端末装置２の機能的な構成例を示すブロック図である。なお、同図においては、説明の簡略化のため電子マネー端末装置２を１つだけ示しているが、実際には、複数の電子マネー端末装置２が決済装置１と通信可能に接続される。 Here, details of the settlement apparatus 1 and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the settlement apparatus 1 and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2. In the figure, only one electronic money terminal device 2 is shown for simplification of description, but actually, a plurality of electronic money terminal devices 2 are communicably connected to the settlement device 1.
　同図に示すように、決済装置１は、決済部１１と通信部１６を有し、決済部１１は、決済処理部１２と、処理情報通知部１３、ＲＷ処理制御部１４、決済結果通知部１５の各機能部を有している。 As shown in the figure, the payment apparatus 1 includes a payment unit 11 and a communication unit 16, and the payment unit 11 includes a payment processing unit 12, a processing information notification unit 13, an RW processing control unit 14, and a payment result notification unit. There are 15 functional units.
　また、電子マネー端末装置２は、通信部２１と、決済制御部２２、ＲＷ処理部２３、ゲーム機接続部２４、サービス情報制御部２５を有している。 In addition, the electronic money terminal device 2 includes a communication unit 21, a settlement control unit 22, an RW processing unit 23, a game machine connection unit 24, and a service information control unit 25.
　決済処理部１２は、ＲＷ処理部２３がＩＣカード７から読み出した決済情報に基づいて決済処理を行い、その結果に基づいて更新した済情報をＲＷ処理部２３を介してＩＣカード７に書き込むことで、一次電子決済を行う。ＩＣカード７に記憶されている決済情報は、暗号化されており、この暗号化された決済情報の復号を決済処理部１２が行うため、ＲＷ処理制御部１４、決済制御部２２、ＲＷ処理部２３では、ＩＣカード７に記憶されている決済情報に対して処理を加えることはない。 The payment processing unit 12 performs payment processing based on the payment information read from the IC card 7 by the RW processing unit 23 and writes the updated information updated based on the result to the IC card 7 via the RW processing unit 23. Then, the primary electronic payment is performed. Since the payment information stored in the IC card 7 is encrypted, and the payment processing unit 12 decrypts the encrypted payment information, the RW processing control unit 14, the payment control unit 22, and the RW processing unit. 23, no processing is added to the payment information stored in the IC card 7.
　処理情報通知部１３は、決済処理部１２が行った一次電子決済に関する情報を、その情報量に応じて、または定期的に決済サーバ５に通知し、その応答を得ることで、先に決済処理部１２が行った一次電子決済の本電子決済を行う。 The processing information notification unit 13 notifies the settlement server 5 of information related to the primary electronic settlement performed by the settlement processing unit 12 according to the amount of information or periodically, and obtains a response to the settlement processing first. The electronic payment of the primary electronic payment performed by the unit 12 is performed.
　ＲＷ処理制御部１４は、ＲＷ処理部２３を制御してＩＣカード７からの決済情報の読み出しとＩＣカード７への決済情報の書き込みを行う。 The RW processing control unit 14 controls the RW processing unit 23 to read payment information from the IC card 7 and write payment information to the IC card 7.
　決済結果通知部１５は、決済処理部１２による一次電子決済の結果を決済制御部２２へ通知する。 The settlement result notification unit 15 notifies the settlement control unit 22 of the result of the primary electronic settlement by the settlement processing unit 12.
　通信部１６は、イントラネット４を介した電子マネー端末装置２との通信や、イントラネット４とインターネット５を介した決済サーバ５との通信を行う。 The communication unit 16 communicates with the electronic money terminal device 2 via the intranet 4 and communicates with the settlement server 5 via the intranet 4 and the Internet 5.
　通信部２１は、イントラネット４を介した決済装置１との通信を行う。 The communication unit 21 communicates with the settlement apparatus 1 via the intranet 4.
　決済制御部２２は、決済装置１に対して決済要求を発するとともにその決済要求に応じたＲＷ処理制御部１４とＲＷ処理部２３の通信を仲介し、決済装置１から一次電子決済がが成立した旨の通知を受けると、ゲーム機３に対してゲームプレイを許可する許可通知を送信する。 The settlement control unit 22 issues a settlement request to the settlement apparatus 1 and mediates communication between the RW processing control unit 14 and the RW processing unit 23 according to the settlement request, and the primary electronic settlement is established from the settlement apparatus 1. When the notification of the effect is received, a permission notification permitting game play is transmitted to the game machine 3.
　ＲＷ処理部２３は、ＲＷ処理制御部１４の制御下でＩＣカード７からの決済情報の読み出しとＩＣカード７への決済情報の書き込みを行うとともに、サービス情報制御部２５の制御下でＩＣカード７からのサービス情報の読み出しとＩＣカード７へのサービス情報の書き込みを行う。 The RW processing unit 23 reads the payment information from the IC card 7 and writes the payment information to the IC card 7 under the control of the RW processing control unit 14, and the IC card 7 under the control of the service information control unit 25. The service information is read from and the service information is written to the IC card 7.
　ゲーム機接続部２４は、ゲーム機３との間で通信を行う。 The game machine connection unit 24 communicates with the game machine 3.
　サービス情報制御部２５は、ゲームのプレイ履歴や、ゲームをプレイしたことによるポイントや景品等に関する付加価値情報をＲＷ処理部２３を介してＩＣカード７から読み出してゲーム機３に通知したり、ゲーム機３から通知された付加価値情報をＲＷ処理部２３を介してＩＣカード７に書き込む。 The service information control unit 25 reads out the game play history and added value information regarding points, prizes, etc. by playing the game from the IC card 7 via the RW processing unit 23 and notifies the game machine 3 of the information. The added value information notified from the machine 3 is written to the IC card 7 via the RW processing unit 23.
　なお、決済部１１は、電子決済の運営事業者により提供されることが多く、必ずしも図５に示した各機能部を有するとは限らないが、基本的には、類似した機能部を有することとなる。 The payment unit 11 is often provided by an electronic payment operator, and does not necessarily have the functional units shown in FIG. 5, but basically has similar functional units. It becomes.
　図６は、決済装置１の構成例を示した図である。同図（ａ）に示した例では、決済装置１は、ＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）１０１とＥＥＰＲＯＭ（Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory）１０２、ＲＡＭ（Random Access Memory）１０３、ＮＩＣ（Network Interface Card）１０４がバス１０５で接続されることで構成される。 FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the settlement apparatus 1. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the settlement apparatus 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, a NIC (Network Interface Card) 104 is connected by a bus 105.
　ＣＰＵ１０１は、プロセッサであり、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ１０２に記憶されているプログラムに基づいて動作し、決済部１１を実現するとともに、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ１０２に記憶されている別のプログラムに基づいてＮＩＣ１０４を制御して通信部１６を実現する。 The CPU 101 is a processor and operates based on a program stored in the EEPROM 102 to realize the settlement unit 11 and controls the NIC 104 based on another program stored in the EEPROM 102 to realize the communication unit 16. To do.
　ＥＥＰＲＯＭ１０２は、書き換え可能な不揮発性記憶装置であり、決済部１１や通信部１６を実現するためのプログラム等が記憶されている。 The EEPROM 102 is a rewritable nonvolatile storage device, and stores a program for realizing the settlement unit 11 and the communication unit 16.
　ＲＡＭ１０３は、情報等を一時的に記憶する記憶装置であり、ＣＰＵ１０１が動作する際に、情報等の一時記憶に利用される。 The RAM 103 is a storage device that temporarily stores information and the like, and is used for temporary storage of information and the like when the CPU 101 operates.
　ＮＩＣ１０４は、イントラネット４とのインタフェイスとなる通信装置である。 The NIC 104 is a communication device that serves as an interface with the intranet 4.
　また、同図（ｂ）に示した例では、決済装置１は、ＣＰＵ１１１とＥＥＰＲＯＭ１１２、ＲＡＭ１１３、ＮＩＣ１１４、モジュールＩ／Ｆ１１５がバス１１６で接続され、モジュールＩ／Ｆ１１５に決済用モジュール１１７が接続されることで構成される。 Further, in the example shown in FIG. 2B, in the settlement apparatus 1, the CPU 111, the EEPROM 112, the RAM 113, the NIC 114, and the module I / F 115 are connected by the bus 116, and the settlement module 117 is connected to the module I / F 115. Consists of.
　ＣＰＵ１１１は、プロセッサであり、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ１０２に記憶されているプログラムに基づいてＮＩＣ１１４を制御して通信部１６を実現する。 The CPU 111 is a processor, and controls the NIC 114 based on a program stored in the EEPROM 102 to realize the communication unit 16.
　ＥＥＰＲＯＭ１１２は、書き換え可能な不揮発性記憶装置であり、通信部１６を実現するためのプログラム等が記憶されている。 The EEPROM 112 is a rewritable nonvolatile storage device, and stores a program and the like for realizing the communication unit 16.
　ＲＡＭ１１３は、情報等を一時的に記憶する記憶装置であり、ＣＰＵ１１１が動作する際に、情報等の一時記憶に利用される。 The RAM 113 is a storage device that temporarily stores information and the like, and is used for temporary storage of information and the like when the CPU 111 operates.
　ＮＩＣ１１４は、イントラネット４とのインタフェイスとなる通信装置である。 The NIC 114 is a communication device that serves as an interface with the intranet 4.
　モジュールＩ／Ｆ１１５は、決済用モジュール１１７を接続するためのインタフェイスである。 The module I / F 115 is an interface for connecting the payment module 117.
　決済用モジュール１１７は、プロセッサとこれを動作させるプログラムを記憶しているもので、決済部１１を実現する。 The settlement module 117 stores a processor and a program for operating the processor, and implements the settlement unit 11.
　図７は、電子マネー端末装置２の構成例を示した図である。同図に示すように、電子マネー端末装置２は、ＰＣ（パーソナルコンピュータ）２０１とＩＣカードリーダライタ２０２により構成される。ＰＣ２０１とＩＣカードリーダライタ２０２は、電子マネー端末装置２に専用のものでもよいが、汎用のＰＣと、汎用のＰＣ用カードリーダライタを利用し、これらを同一の筐体に収めることで実現できる。 FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the electronic money terminal device 2. As shown in the figure, the electronic money terminal device 2 includes a PC (personal computer) 201 and an IC card reader / writer 202. The PC 201 and the IC card reader / writer 202 may be dedicated to the electronic money terminal device 2, but can be realized by using a general-purpose PC and a general-purpose PC card reader / writer and housing them in the same casing. .
　ＰＣ２０１は、例えば、ＣＰＵ２１０と、ＲＯＭ（Read Only Memory）２１１、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ２１２、ＲＡＭ２１３、ＮＩＣ２１４、ゲーム機用Ｉ／Ｆ２１５、ＨＤＤ（Hard Disk Drive）Ｉ／Ｆ２１６、ＵＳＢ（Universal Serial Bus）Ｉ／Ｆ２１７がバス２１８で接続され、ＨＤＤ　Ｉ／Ｆ２１６にＨＤＤ２１９が接続されることで構成されている。 The PC 201 is, for example, a CPU 210, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 211, an EEPROM 212, a RAM 213, a NIC 214, a game console I / F 215, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) I / F 216, and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) I / F 217. The HDD 219 is connected to the HDD I / F 216 and connected to the HDD I / F 216.
　ＣＰＵ２１０は、プロセッサであり、ＲＯＭ２１１、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ２１２、ＨＤＤ２１９に記憶されているプログラムに基づいて動作し、決済制御部２２とサービス情報制御部２５を実現するとともに、同プログラムとドライバ等の別のプログラムに基づいてＮＩＣ２１４を制御して通信部２１を、同プログラムとドライバ等の別のプログラムに基づいてゲーム機用Ｉ／Ｆ２１５を制御してゲーム機接続部２４を、同プログラムとドライバ等の別のプログラムに基づいてＩＣカードリーダライタ２０２を制御してＲＷ処理部２３を実現する。 The CPU 210 is a processor, which operates based on programs stored in the ROM 211, the EEPROM 212, and the HDD 219, implements the settlement control unit 22 and the service information control unit 25, and based on the program and another program such as a driver. The NIC 214 is controlled, the communication unit 21 is controlled, and the game machine I / F 215 is controlled based on the program and another program such as a driver, so that the game machine connection unit 24 is changed to another program such as the program and the driver. Based on this, the IC card reader / writer 202 is controlled to realize the RW processing unit 23.
　ＲＯＭは、不揮発性記憶装置であり、ＥＥＰＲＯＭ１０２は、書き換え可能な不揮発性記憶装置であり、いずれも、ＰＣ２０１を起動するためのプログラム等が記憶されている。 The ROM is a nonvolatile storage device, and the EEPROM 102 is a rewritable nonvolatile storage device, each of which stores a program or the like for starting up the PC 201.
　ＲＡＭ２１３は、情報等を一時的に記憶する記憶装置であり、ＣＰＵ２１０が動作する際に、情報等の一時記憶に利用される。 The RAM 213 is a storage device that temporarily stores information and the like, and is used for temporary storage of information and the like when the CPU 210 operates.
　ＮＩＣ２１４は、イントラネット４とのインタフェイスとなる通信装置である。 The NIC 214 is a communication device that serves as an interface with the intranet 4.
　ゲーム機用Ｉ／Ｆ２１５は、ゲーム機３との通信を行うためのインタフェイスであり、必要に応じて（ＰＣが有していなければ）ＰＣに増設されるものである。 The game machine I / F 215 is an interface for performing communication with the game machine 3, and is added to the PC as needed (if the PC does not have it).
　ＨＤＤ　Ｉ／Ｆ２１６は、ＨＤＤ２１９を接続するためのインタフェイスであり、ＨＤＤ２１９は、ＰＣ２０１を動作させるＯＳ（Operating System）や電子マネー端末装置２の各機能部を実現するためのプログラムを記憶している。 The HDD I / F 216 is an interface for connecting the HDD 219, and the HDD 219 stores an OS (Operating System) for operating the PC 201 and programs for realizing each function unit of the electronic money terminal device 2. .
　ＵＳＢ　Ｉ／Ｆ２１７は、ＩＣカードリーダライタ２０２を接続するためのインタフェイスである。なお、ＩＣカードリーダライタ２０２を接続するためのインタフェイスは、必ずしもＵＳＢ　Ｉ／Ｆ２１７である必要は無い。 The USB I / F 217 is an interface for connecting the IC card reader / writer 202. Note that the interface for connecting the IC card reader / writer 202 is not necessarily the USB I / F 217.
　次に、電子マネー端末装置２と決済装置１による電子決済の流れを説明する。図８は、電子決済の流れの例を示した図である。なお、同図においては、各装置間で交信される情報の細部については省略している。 Next, the flow of electronic payment by the electronic money terminal device 2 and the payment device 1 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of electronic payment. In the figure, details of information communicated between the devices are omitted.
　まず、ゲーム機３－１の利用者が、電子マネー端末装置２－１を操作するか電子マネー端末装置２－１のＲＷ処理部２３にＩＣカード７－１を検知させると、電子マネー端末装置２－１が決済装置１に決済処理を要求し、当該要求に対する応答を受けた電子マネー端末装置２－１は、ＩＣカード７－１から決済情報を読み出して（ステップ３０１）、読み出した決済情報を決済装置１に送信する（ステップ３０２）。決済装置１では、一次電子決済処理を行い、更新した決済情報を電子マネー端末装置２－１に送信し（ステップ３０３）、電子マネー端末装置２－１がこの決済情報をＩＣカード７－１に書き込む（ステップ３０４）。そして、決済装置１は、電子マネー端末装置２－１による決済情報の書き込みが成功した旨の通知を受けると、一次電子決済処理を終了し、電子決済が成立した旨を示す決済済通知を電子マネー端末装置２－１に送信し（ステップ３０５）、これを受けた電子マネー端末装置２－１がゲーム機３－１に対してゲームプレイの開始を許可する許可通知を送信する（ステップ３０６）。 First, when a user of the game machine 3-1 operates the electronic money terminal device 2-1, or causes the RW processing unit 23 of the electronic money terminal device 2-1 to detect the IC card 7-1, the electronic money terminal device The electronic money terminal device 2-1 requests payment processing from the payment device 1 and receives a response to the request, reads the payment information from the IC card 7-1 (step 301), and reads the payment information Is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 1 (step 302). The settlement apparatus 1 performs a primary electronic settlement process, transmits the updated settlement information to the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-1 (step 303), and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-1 sends the settlement information to the IC card 7-1. Write (step 304). When receiving the notification that the electronic money terminal device 2-1 has successfully written the payment information, the payment apparatus 1 terminates the primary electronic payment process and sends a payment completion notification indicating that the electronic payment has been established. This is transmitted to the money terminal device 2-1 (step 305), and the electronic money terminal device 2-1 having received this transmits a permission notice permitting the start of game play to the game machine 3-1 (step 306). .
　同様に、ゲーム機３－２の利用者が、電子マネー端末装置２－２を操作するか電子マネー端末装置２－２のＲＷ処理部２３にＩＣカード７－２を検知させると、電子マネー端末装置２－２が決済装置１に決済処理を要求し、当該要求に対する応答を受けた電子マネー端末装置２－２は、ＩＣカード７－２から決済情報を読み出して（ステップ３０７）、読み出した決済情報を決済装置１に送信する（ステップ３０８）。決済装置１では、一次電子決済処理を行い、更新した決済情報を電子マネー端末装置２－２に送信し（ステップ３０９）、電子マネー端末装置２－２がこの決済情報をＩＣカード７－２に書き込む（ステップ３１０）。そして、決済装置１は、電子マネー端末装置２－２による決済情報の書き込みが成功した旨の通知を受けると、一次電子決済処理を終了し、電子決済が成立した旨を示す決済済通知を電子マネー端末装置２－２に送信し（ステップ３１１）、これを受けた電子マネー端末装置２－２がゲーム機３－２に対してゲームプレイの開始を許可する許可通知を送信する（ステップ３１２）。 Similarly, when the user of the game machine 3-2 operates the electronic money terminal device 2-2 or causes the RW processing unit 23 of the electronic money terminal device 2-2 to detect the IC card 7-2, the electronic money terminal The apparatus 2-2 requests payment processing from the payment apparatus 1, and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-2 that has received a response to the request reads the payment information from the IC card 7-2 (step 307), and reads the payment Information is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 1 (step 308). The payment apparatus 1 performs a primary electronic payment process, transmits the updated payment information to the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-2 (step 309), and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-2 sends the payment information to the IC card 7-2. Write (step 310). When receiving the notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal device 2-2, the payment apparatus 1 terminates the primary electronic payment process and sends a payment notification indicating that the electronic payment has been established. The electronic money terminal device 2-2 that has received this is transmitted to the money terminal device 2-2 (step 311), and a permission notice permitting the start of game play is transmitted to the game machine 3-2 (step 312). .
　一方、決済装置１は、予め定めた条件にしたがって、決済サーバ５と通信を行い、既に処理を行った一次電子決済処理に関する処理情報を決済サーバ５に送信し（ステップ３１３）、決済サーバ５からの応答を得ると（ステップ３１４）、既に処理を行った一次電子決済処理、ここでは、ステップ３０５とステップ３１１で決済済通知を送信した一次電子決済処理の本電子決済処理を終了する。 On the other hand, the payment apparatus 1 communicates with the payment server 5 according to a predetermined condition, and transmits processing information related to the primary electronic payment processing that has already been processed to the payment server 5 (step 313). Is obtained (step 314), the primary electronic payment processing that has already been processed, here, the primary electronic payment processing of the primary electronic payment processing in which the payment notification is transmitted in step 305 and step 311 is terminated.
　その後、ゲーム機３－３の利用者が、電子マネー端末装置２－３を操作するか電子マネー端末装置２－３のＲＷ処理部２３にＩＣカード７－３を検知させると、電子マネー端末装置２－３が決済装置１に決済処理を要求し、当該要求に対する応答を受けた電子マネー端末装置２－３は、ＩＣカード７－３から決済情報を読み出して（ステップ３１５）、読み出した決済情報を決済装置１に送信する（ステップ３１６）。決済装置１では、一次電子決済処理を行い、更新した決済情報を電子マネー端末装置２－３に送信し（ステップ３１７）、電子マネー端末装置２－３がこの決済情報をＩＣカード７－３に書き込む（ステップ３１８）。そして、決済装置１は、電子マネー端末装置２－３による決済情報の書き込みが成功した旨の通知を受けると、一次電子決済処理を終了し、電子決済が成立した旨を示す決済済通知を電子マネー端末装置２－３に送信し（ステップ３１９）、これを受けた電子マネー端末装置２－３がゲーム機３－３に対してゲームプレイの開始を許可する許可通知を送信する（ステップ３２０）。 Thereafter, when the user of the game machine 3-3 operates the electronic money terminal device 2-3 or causes the RW processing unit 23 of the electronic money terminal device 2-3 to detect the IC card 7-3, the electronic money terminal device 2-3 requests payment processing from the payment device 1, and the electronic money terminal device 2-3 receiving the response to the request reads the payment information from the IC card 7-3 (step 315), and reads the payment information. Is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 1 (step 316). The payment apparatus 1 performs a primary electronic payment process, transmits the updated payment information to the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-3 (step 317), and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-3 sends the payment information to the IC card 7-3. Write (step 318). When the payment apparatus 1 receives a notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-3, the payment apparatus 1 ends the primary electronic payment process, and sends a payment completion notification indicating that the electronic payment has been established. This is transmitted to the money terminal device 2-3 (step 319), and the electronic money terminal device 2-3 receiving it transmits a permission notice permitting the start of game play to the game machine 3-3 (step 320). .
　このステップ３２０で決済済通知を送信した一次電子決済処理の本電子決済処理は、この後、所定の条件下で決済装置１が決済サーバ５と通信を行うことで実行される。 The electronic payment processing of the primary electronic payment processing that has transmitted the payment completion notification in this step 320 is then executed by the payment device 1 communicating with the payment server 5 under predetermined conditions.
　前述の実施例１では、決済部１１（を実現するプログラム）が電子決済の運営事業者により提供されることがあると説明したが、その場合には、決済部１１の仕様により、一次電子決済処理と本電子決済処理を同時に行うことができないことがある。そして、一次電子決済処理と本電子決済処理を同時に行うことができなければ、本電子決済処理中には、ゲーム機３のプレイ開始が妨げられることとなる。実施例２では、この点を考慮した決済装置について説明する。 In the above-described first embodiment, it has been described that the settlement unit 11 (a program for realizing it) may be provided by an electronic settlement operator. In this case, the primary electronic settlement is performed according to the specifications of the settlement unit 11. The process and the electronic payment process may not be performed at the same time. If the primary electronic payment process and the electronic payment process cannot be performed at the same time, the start of play of the game machine 3 is hindered during the electronic payment process. In the second embodiment, a settlement apparatus considering this point will be described.
　図９は、実施例２における決済装置８（実施例１の決済装置１の代替装置）の機能的な構成を示すブロック図である。 FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the settlement apparatus 8 according to the second embodiment (an alternative device to the settlement apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment).
　同図に示すように、決済装置８は、決済装置８１－１と決済装置８１－２、振分部８７、通信部８６を有している。 As shown in the figure, the settlement apparatus 8 includes a settlement apparatus 81-1, a settlement apparatus 81-2, a distribution unit 87, and a communication unit 86.
　決済部８１－１と決済部８１－２は、いずれも、実施例１の決済部１１に相当するものであり、決済部１１と同様の機能部を有している。 The settlement unit 81-1 and the settlement unit 81-2 are both equivalent to the settlement unit 11 of the first embodiment and have the same functional units as the settlement unit 11.
　振分部８７は、電子マネー端末装置２からの決済要求を決済部８１－１と決済部８１－２のいずれかに振り分ける。具体的には、振分部８７は、決済部８１－１と決済部８１－２のいずれか一方が本電子決済処理を行っている場合には、他方に決済要求を通知するように動作する。 The distribution unit 87 distributes the payment request from the electronic money terminal device 2 to either the payment unit 81-1 or the payment unit 81-2. Specifically, when one of the settlement unit 81-1 and the settlement unit 81-2 is performing the electronic settlement process, the distribution unit 87 operates to notify the other of the settlement request. .
　通信部８６は、実施例１の通信部１６に相当するものであり、イントラネット４を介した電子マネー端末装置２との通信や、イントラネット４とインターネット５を介した決済サーバ５との通信を行う。 The communication unit 86 corresponds to the communication unit 16 of the first embodiment, and performs communication with the electronic money terminal device 2 via the intranet 4 and communication with the settlement server 5 via the intranet 4 and the Internet 5. .
　なお、決済装置８は、決済装置１と同様に、図６で示した構成で実現できる。 Note that the payment apparatus 8 can be realized by the configuration shown in FIG.
　次に、電子マネー端末装置２と決済装置８による電子決済の流れを説明する。図１０は、電子決済の流れの例を示した図である。なお、同図においては、各装置間で交信される情報の細部については省略している。 Next, the flow of electronic payment by the electronic money terminal device 2 and the payment device 8 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of electronic payment. In the figure, details of information communicated between the devices are omitted.
　まず、ゲーム機３－１の利用者が、電子マネー端末装置２－１を操作するか電子マネー端末装置２－１のＲＷ処理部２３にＩＣカード７－１を検知させると、電子マネー端末装置２－１が決済装置８に決済処理を要求し、当該要求に対する応答を受けた電子マネー端末装置２－１は、ＩＣカード７－１から決済情報を読み出して（ステップ４０１）、読み出した決済情報を決済装置８に送信する（ステップ４０２）。決済装置８では、受信した決済情報を振分部８７が決済部８１－１に通知し（ステップ４０３）、決済部８１－１が一次電子決済処理を行い、更新した決済情報を電子マネー端末装置２－１に送信し（ステップ４０４、ステップ４０５）、電子マネー端末装置２－１がこの決済情報をＩＣカード７－１に書き込む（ステップ４０６）。そして、決済部８１－１は、電子マネー端末装置２－１による決済情報の書き込みが成功した旨の通知を受けると、一次電子決済処理を終了し、電子決済が成立した旨を示す決済済通知を電子マネー端末装置２－１に送信し（ステップ４０７、ステップ４０８）、これを受けた電子マネー端末装置２－１がゲーム機３－１に対してゲームプレイの開始を許可する許可通知を送信する。 First, when a user of the game machine 3-1 operates the electronic money terminal device 2-1, or causes the RW processing unit 23 of the electronic money terminal device 2-1 to detect the IC card 7-1, the electronic money terminal device The electronic money terminal device 2-1 requests payment processing from the payment device 8 and receives the response to the request, reads the payment information from the IC card 7-1 (step 401), and reads the payment information Is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 8 (step 402). In the payment device 8, the distribution unit 87 notifies the payment unit 81-1 of the received payment information (step 403), the payment unit 81-1 performs primary electronic payment processing, and the updated payment information is sent to the electronic money terminal device. The electronic money terminal device 2-1 writes the settlement information to the IC card 7-1 (step 406). When the settlement unit 81-1 receives notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal device 2-1, the settlement unit 81-1 terminates the primary electronic payment process and indicates that the electronic payment has been established. Is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device 2-1 (steps 407 and 408), and the electronic money terminal device 2-1 having received the notification transmits a permission notice permitting the game machine 3-1 to start game play. To do.
　同様に、ゲーム機３－２の利用者が、電子マネー端末装置２－２を操作するか電子マネー端末装置２－２のＲＷ処理部２３にＩＣカード７－２を検知させると、電子マネー端末装置２－２が決済装置８に決済処理を要求し、当該要求に対する応答を受けた電子マネー端末装置２－２は、ＩＣカード７－２から決済情報を読み出して（ステップ４０９）、読み出した決済情報を決済装置８に送信する（ステップ４１０）。決済装置８では、受信した決済情報を振分部８７が決済部８１－１に通知し（ステップ４１１）、決済部８１－１が一次電子決済処理を行い、更新した決済情報を電子マネー端末装置２－２に送信し（ステップ４１２、ステップ４１３）、電子マネー端末装置２－２がこの決済情報をＩＣカード７－２に書き込む（ステップ４１４）。そして、決済部８１－１は、電子マネー端末装置２－２による決済情報の書き込みが成功した旨の通知を受けると、一次電子決済処理を終了し、電子決済が成立した旨を示す決済済通知を電子マネー端末装置２－２に送信し（ステップ４１５、ステップ４１６）、これを受けた電子マネー端末装置２－２がゲーム機３－２に対してゲームプレイの開始を許可する許可通知を送信する。 Similarly, when the user of the game machine 3-2 operates the electronic money terminal device 2-2 or causes the RW processing unit 23 of the electronic money terminal device 2-2 to detect the IC card 7-2, the electronic money terminal The apparatus 2-2 requests the payment process to the payment apparatus 8, and the electronic money terminal apparatus 2-2 that has received a response to the request reads the payment information from the IC card 7-2 (step 409), and reads the read payment. Information is transmitted to the settlement apparatus 8 (step 410). In the settlement apparatus 8, the distribution unit 87 notifies the settlement unit 81-1 of the received settlement information (step 411), the settlement unit 81-1 performs primary electronic settlement processing, and the updated settlement information is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device. The electronic money terminal device 2-2 writes the settlement information to the IC card 7-2 (step 414). When the settlement unit 81-1 receives a notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal device 2-2, the settlement unit 81-1 ends the primary electronic payment process and indicates that the electronic payment has been established. Is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device 2-2 (steps 415 and 416), and the electronic money terminal device 2-2 that has received the notification transmits a permission notice permitting the game machine 3-2 to start game play. To do.
　一方、決済部８１－１は、予め定めた条件にしたがって、決済サーバ５と通信を行い、既に処理を行った一次電子決済処理に関する処理情報を決済サーバ５に送信し（ステップ４１７）、決済サーバ５からの応答を得ると（ステップ４１８）、既に処理を行った一次電子決済処理の本電子決済処理を終了するが、この間に、ゲーム機３－３の利用者が、電子マネー端末装置２－３を操作するか電子マネー端末装置２－３のＲＷ処理部２３にＩＣカード７－３を検知させると、電子マネー端末装置２－３が決済装置８に決済処理を要求し、当該要求に対する応答を受けた電子マネー端末装置２－３は、ＩＣカード７－３から決済情報を読み出して（ステップ４１９）、読み出した決済情報を決済装置８に送信する（ステップ４２０）。決済装置８では、受信した決済情報を振分部８７が決済部８１－２に通知し（ステップ４２１）、決済部８１－２が一次電子決済処理を行い、更新した決済情報を電子マネー端末装置２－３に送信し（ステップ４２２、ステップ４２３）、電子マネー端末装置２－３がこの決済情報をＩＣカード７－３に書き込む（ステップ４２４）。そして、決済部８１－２は、電子マネー端末装置２－３による決済情報の書き込みが成功した旨の通知を受けると、一次電子決済処理を終了し、電子決済が成立した旨を示す決済済通知を電子マネー端末装置２－３に送信し（ステップ４２５、ステップ４２６）、これを受けた電子マネー端末装置２－３がゲーム機３－３に対してゲームプレイの開始を許可する許可通知を送信する。 On the other hand, the settlement unit 81-1 communicates with the settlement server 5 according to a predetermined condition, and transmits processing information related to the primary electronic settlement processing that has already been processed to the settlement server 5 (step 417). When the response from 5 is obtained (step 418), the electronic payment processing of the primary electronic payment processing that has already been processed is terminated. During this time, the user of the game machine 3-3 makes the electronic money terminal device 2- 3 or the RW processing unit 23 of the electronic money terminal device 2-3 detects the IC card 7-3, the electronic money terminal device 2-3 requests the payment processing to the payment device 8, and responds to the request. The electronic money terminal device 2-3 that has received the information reads the payment information from the IC card 7-3 (step 419), and transmits the read payment information to the payment device 8 (step 420). In the settlement apparatus 8, the distribution unit 87 notifies the settlement unit 81-2 of the received settlement information (step 421), the settlement unit 81-2 performs a primary electronic settlement process, and the updated settlement information is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device. 2-3 (steps 422 and 423), and the electronic money terminal device 2-3 writes the payment information to the IC card 7-3 (step 424). When the payment unit 81-2 receives notification that the payment information has been successfully written by the electronic money terminal device 2-3, the payment unit 81-2 ends the primary electronic payment processing and indicates a payment completion notification indicating that the electronic payment has been established. Is transmitted to the electronic money terminal device 2-3 (steps 425 and 426), and the electronic money terminal device 2-3 receiving the notification transmits a permission notice permitting the game machine 3-3 to start the game play. To do.
　このステップ４２５で決済済通知を送信した一次電子決済処理の本電子決済処理は、この後、所定の条件下で決済部８１－２が決済サーバ５と通信を行うことで実行されるが、この本電子決済処理中には、決済部８１－１が一次電子決済を行うこととなる。 The electronic payment processing of the primary electronic payment processing that has transmitted the payment notification in step 425 is subsequently executed by the payment unit 81-2 communicating with the payment server 5 under a predetermined condition. During the electronic payment process, the payment unit 81-1 performs the primary electronic payment.
　１　　決済装置
　２、２－１～２－ｎ　　電子マネー端末装置
　３、３－１～３－ｎ　　ゲーム機
　４　　イントラネット
　５　　決済サーバ
　６　　インターネット
　７、７－１～７－ｎ　　ＩＣカード
　８　　決済装置
　１１　　決済部
　１２　　決済処理部
　１３　　処理情報通知部
　１４　　ＲＷ処理制御部
　１５　　決済結果通知部
　１６　　通信部
　２１　　通信部
　２２　　決済制御部
　２３　　ＲＷ処理部
　２４　　ゲーム機接続部
　２５　　サービス情報取得部
　８１－１　　決済部
　８１－２　　決済部
　８６　　通信部
　８７　　振分部
　１０１　　ＣＰＵ
　１０２　　ＥＥＰＲＯＭ
　１０３　　ＲＡＭ
　１０４　　ＮＩＣ
　１０５　　バス
　１１１　　ＣＰＵ
　１１２　　ＥＥＰＲＯＭ
　１１３　　ＲＡＭ
　１１４　　ＮＩＣ
　１１５　　モジュールＩ／Ｆ
　１１６　　バス
　１１７　　決済用モジュール
　２０１　　ＰＣ
　２０２　　ＩＣカードリーダライタ
　２１０　　ＣＰＵ
　２１１　　ＲＯＭ
　２１２　　ＥＥＰＲＯＭ
　２１３　　ＲＡＭ
　２１４　　ＮＩＣ
　２１５　　ゲーム機用Ｉ／Ｆ
　２１６　　ＨＤＤ　Ｉ／Ｆ
　２１７　　ＵＳＢ　Ｉ／Ｆ
　２１８　　バス
　２１９　　ＨＤＤ DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Payment apparatus 2, 2-1 to 2-n Electronic money terminal apparatus 3, 3-1 to 3-n Game machine 4 Intranet 5 Payment server 6 Internet 7, 7-1 to 7-n IC card 8 Payment apparatus 11 Payment Unit 12 settlement processing unit 13 processing information notification unit 14 RW processing control unit 15 settlement result notification unit 16 communication unit 21 communication unit 22 settlement control unit 23 RW processing unit 24 game machine connection unit 25 service information acquisition unit 81-1 settlement unit 81 -2 Settlement unit 86 Communication unit 87 Distribution unit 101 CPU
102 EEPROM
103 RAM
104 NIC
105 bus 111 CPU
112 EEPROM
113 RAM
114 NIC
115 Module I / F
116 bus 117 payment module 201 PC
202 IC card reader / writer 210 CPU
211 ROM
212 EEPROM
213 RAM
214 NIC
215 Game console I / F
216 HDD I / F
217 USB I / F
218 bus 219 HDD

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  1. 　遊技場に設置された複数の遊技装置の利用料を電子決済する遊技場における決済システムにおいて、
    　前記遊技装置のそれぞれに対応した複数の電子マネー端末装置と、前記電子マネー端末装置と通信ネットワークを介して接続された決済装置とを具備し、
    　前記電子マネー端末装置は、決済用ＩＣカードに記憶されている決済情報の書き換えを行うカード処理手段と、前記決済装置と通信を行い該決済装置の指示に基づいて前記カード処理手段との間で決済情報を送受信させるとともに前記決済装置から決済成立通知を受けた場合に前記遊技装置に利用許可を与える決済制御手段とを具備し、
    　前記決済装置は、前記電子マネー端末装置を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードから読み取った決済情報に基づいて決済処理を行うとともに該決済処理が成立した場合に前記電子マネー端末装置を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードに新たな決済情報を書き込ませる決済処理手段と、前記決済処理手段により決済処理が成立した場合に前記電子マネー端末装置に前記決済成立通知を送信する決済成立通知手段と、前記決済処理手段による決済処理に関する処理情報を前記通信ネットワーク以外の通信手段を含む通信経路で上位決済装置に通知する処理情報通知手段とを具備する
    　ことを特徴とする遊技場における決済システム。     In a payment system in a game hall that electronically pays usage fees for a plurality of gaming devices installed in a game hall,
    A plurality of electronic money terminal devices corresponding to each of the gaming devices, and a payment device connected to the electronic money terminal device via a communication network,
    The electronic money terminal device communicates with the card processing unit that rewrites the payment information stored in the IC card for payment, and communicates with the payment device based on an instruction of the payment device. Payment control means for sending and receiving payment information and giving permission to the gaming device when a payment establishment notification is received from the payment device;
    The settlement apparatus performs a settlement process based on the settlement information read from the settlement IC card via the electronic money terminal apparatus and, when the settlement process is established, the settlement apparatus via the electronic money terminal apparatus Payment processing means for writing new payment information to an IC card, payment establishment notification means for transmitting the payment establishment notification to the electronic money terminal device when payment processing is established by the payment processing means, and the payment processing means And a processing information notifying means for notifying processing information related to the payment processing by the host payment device via a communication path including communication means other than the communication network.
  2. 　前記決済装置は、前記決済処理手段を２つ具備し、
    　前記処理情報通知手段は、前記決済処理手段による決済処理と非同期で前記処理情報を前記上位決済装置に通知し、
    　前記処理情報通知手段が前記決済処理手段の一方の処理情報を前記上位決済装置に通知している場合は、前記決済処理手段の他方が決済処理を行うことを特徴とする請求項１記載の遊技場における決済システム。     The payment apparatus comprises two payment processing means,
    The processing information notification means notifies the processing information to the higher order payment apparatus asynchronously with the payment processing by the payment processing means,
    2. The game according to claim 1, wherein when the processing information notifying unit notifies one processing information of the settlement processing unit to the higher order settlement apparatus, the other of the settlement processing unit performs the settlement process. Payment system on the ground.
  3. 　前記電子マネー端末装置は、前記遊技装置から該遊技装置の利用に伴うサービス情報を取得する利用サービス情報取得手段をさらに具備し、
    　前記利用サービス情報取得手段が取得したサービス情報を前記カード処理手段を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードに記憶する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項１記載の遊技場における決済システム。     The electronic money terminal device further comprises use service information acquisition means for acquiring service information associated with use of the gaming device from the gaming device,
    The payment system at a game arcade according to claim 1, wherein the service information acquired by the use service information acquisition means is stored in the IC card for payment via the card processing means.
  4. 　遊技場に設置された複数の遊技装置の利用料を電子決済する遊技場における決済装置において、
    　前記遊技装置のそれぞれに対応した複数の電子マネー端末装置が接続された通信ネットワークと接続するネットワーク接続手段と、
    　前記ネットワーク接続手段を介して前記電子マネー端末装置に決済用ＩＣカードに記憶されている決済情報の書き換えを指示するカード処理制御手段と、
    　前記電子マネー端末装置からの決済要求に応じて前記カード処理制御手段を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードから読み取った決済情報に基づいて決済処理を行うとともに該決済処理が成立した場合に前記カード処理制御手段を介して前記決済用ＩＣカードに新たな決済情報を書き込ませる決済処理手段と、
    　前記決済処理手段により決済処理が成立した場合に前記電子マネー端末装置に前記決済成立通知を送信する決済成立通知手段と、
    　前記決済処理手段による決済処理に関する処理情報を前記通信ネットワーク以外の通信手段を含む通信経路で上位決済装置に通知する処理情報通知手段と
    　を具備することを特徴とする遊技場における決済装置。     In a payment device in a game hall that electronically pays usage fees for a plurality of game devices installed in a game hall,
    Network connection means for connecting to a communication network to which a plurality of electronic money terminal devices corresponding to each of the gaming devices is connected;
    Card processing control means for instructing rewriting of payment information stored in a payment IC card to the electronic money terminal device via the network connection means;
    In response to a payment request from the electronic money terminal device, the card processing control is performed based on the payment information read from the IC card for payment via the card processing control means, and the card processing control is performed when the payment processing is established. Payment processing means for writing new payment information to the payment IC card via the means;
    A settlement establishment notification means for transmitting the settlement establishment notification to the electronic money terminal device when a settlement process is established by the settlement processing means;
    And a processing information notifying means for notifying processing information related to the payment processing by the payment processing means to a higher order payment apparatus through a communication path including communication means other than the communication network.
  5. 　前記処理情報通知手段は、前記決済処理手段による決済処理と非同期で前記処理情報を前記上位決済装置に通知し、
    　前記決済処理手段を２つ具備するとともに、前記電子マネー端末装置からの決済要求を受けた際に前記処理情報通知手段が前記決済処理手段の一方の処理情報を前記上位決済装置に通知している場合は、前記決済処理手段の他方に決済処理を行わせる要求振分手段をさらに具備する
    　ことを特徴とする請求項４記載の遊技場における決済装置。     The processing information notification means notifies the processing information to the higher order payment apparatus asynchronously with the payment processing by the payment processing means,
    Two payment processing means are provided, and when receiving a payment request from the electronic money terminal device, the processing information notification means notifies one processing information of the payment processing means to the higher order payment device. 5. The game device settlement apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising request distribution means for causing the other of the settlement processing means to perform settlement processing.
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