JP3502344B2 - Amusement park player registration management device - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention
Player registration and management of the amusement arcade to manage the location of the players
Equipment related. [0002] For example, a pachinko hoe
If you want to contact a friend when you come to the store with a friend
Need to find out all of their peers and inform them
You. In such a case, you can search for friends by yourself,
Calling friends by internal broadcasting. However, pachinko halls have recently become larger.
Searching for friends on my own takes time
Therefore, register your friends as a group,
It is desirable to facilitate the search. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances.
The purpose is to group friends who came to the amusement
Game registration that can be easily and easily registered
It is to provide a device. [0005] [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] A player in a game arcade according to the present invention.
Registration management deviceIs a playRecord personal information to identify technicians
Storage media and gaming machines are provided in one-to-one correspondence.
Gaming machine for reading personal information stored in the storage medium
Reading means and personal information read by the gaming machine reading means.
Based on the information, the player and the game the player is playing
Centralized management device for registering location data indicating the correspondence with the machine
In a game room where a player is set up,
Register customers as a group and
Comprising a terminal used to confirm the location between
The central management device is registered as a group by the terminal.
Group registration data indicating the player and the location data
A call indicating the location of a group-registered player based on the
The data is created, and the terminal is created by the central management device.
This is to input the generated call data and display it to the player.
You. According to such a configuration, together with the game hall
If you want to register visiting buddies as a group,Terminal
To register a group of fellow players. And
Loop-registered friends are set up one-on-one for gaming machines
Stored in the storage medium by the gaming machine reading means
When the centralized management device reads the personal information
The correspondence between the registered gaming machines and the gaming machines
Create location data to indicate the location data and
Games registered in groups based on group registration data
Create call data indicating the location of the customer. This makes the end
The end device inputs the call data created by the central management
Since the information is displayed to the player, the player
You can know where it is. [0007] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the present invention is applied to pachinko halls.
A first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS.
You. Pachinko halls as amusement arcades
A plurality of pachinko game machines 1 are installed. This snap
The number of outgoing balls that are driven into the board and discharged
And output a signal indicating the number of safe balls to be released to the player
You. Adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1
A card reader 3 is provided as reading means for a technical machine.
You. When the money is inserted, or after the
As described above, the card reader 3 functions as a storage medium.
Respond to switch operations with a valid membership card inserted.
When you release the same number of pachinko balls to the pachinko game machine 1,
In both cases, a signal indicating sales is output. [0008] Above the pachinko game machine 1 is a call alerter.
Caller having a function as a column and a message display means
A pump unit 4 is provided. This calling lamp unit
4 is based on a signal from the pachinko game machine 1
The number of out balls and the number of safe balls of the pachinko game machine 1 are counted.
Counts, and counts data as a group
Outgoing to centralized management device 5 having a function as information storage means
Power. The call lamp unit 4 is a card reader.
3 When a member card is inserted,
Check with the central management unit 5 for the
Each time the sales data of the Taima ball rental machine 2 is output to the central control device 5.
Power. An imaging means is provided at a predetermined position in the pachinko hall.
The camera 6 is installed. This camera 6
Number of pachinko game machines 1 are set to be photographed.
It has horizontal / vertical rotation function and zoom function.
Manual with switch operation (not shown)
Finger from camera control device 7 as operation and imaging control means
It is to be driven by law. In this case, focus
The management device 5 monitors each pachinko game machine 1 for fraud.
When it is determined that fraud has been committed,
Pachi to be photographed by command to camera control device 7
While displaying the Nko game machine 1 on a monitor (not shown),
The video is stored in the recording device. On the other hand, in the pachinko hallIsRegister number
Terminal(Equivalent to terminal)8 are installed. This registration
The terminal 8 is connected to the pachinko hall as described later.
Used when registering and calling a group between groups
Therefore, data and signals are transmitted to and from the central control device 5.
And a video signal from the camera control device 7 as an image.
To be projected. Here, the centralized management device 5 is a registration terminal 8
Pachinko game machine 1 to be photographed in response to a command from
A command to shoot the image is output to the camera control device 7.
Swelling. FIG. 2 schematically shows the configuration of the registration terminal 8.
ing. In FIG. 2, the control unit 9 includes a card reader
No. 10 from the member card inserted in No. 10 Read collection
Output to the middle management device 5. Also, the display unit 11 is a touch panel.
The control unit 9 is provided with a touch panel 12.
Operate central control device 5 based on signal from panel 12
A signal is output and a predetermined image or
Display the image indicated by the image signal from the camera control device 7
It has become. FIG. 3 shows the peripheral configuration of the pachinko game machine 1.
are doing. The card reader 3 is of the automatic inhalation type and is a member
When the card is inserted, the member card is carried inside
When the discharge switch (not shown) is operated,
The member card conveyed to the department is discharged.
In addition, in the Taima ball lending machine 2, the card reader 3 has a membership card.
Pachinko balls are now lent out when inserted
ing. This membership card is a service for the player
It is issued for each pachinko hall for improvement.
In order to identify the player,
Member No. Is stored together with the password. Ma
In addition, the member card includes the member name and the validity of the member card.
The deadline is embossed. [0015] As a service using this membership card
Has a pachinko ball storage service. Toes
And a card of a ball counter not shown when ending the game.
Count pachinko balls with the reader reading the membership card
The counting value is cumulatively recorded in the central control device 5 by counting.
I can remember. And the next time you visit the card
I inserted my membership card into reader 3 and entered my PIN code
Switch the desired amount in the state
Amount input within the range of the number of saved balls stored in the management device 5
The number of pachinko balls from the Daima ball rental machine 2
Can receive. So, for the player,
The hassle of exchanging pachinko balls for prizes one by one has been eliminated
As a pachinko hall to secure players
be able to. [0016] In addition, a service using a membership card is provided.
In addition, the operating status of each pachinko game machine 1 is provided.
In other words, a data display device not shown in the pachinko hall
Is installed, and the player can display the membership card
Desired by operating switches while inserted in the device
Operating status of pachinko game machine 1 from several days ago (game
The number of starts, the number of special prizes, etc.) on the monitor
You can do it. Therefore, the player
Operation status of each pachinko game machine 1 by the data display device
You can check, so select pachinko game machine 1
It can be used as a guide when doing. FIG. 4 schematically shows the structure of the call lamp unit 4.
It is shown schematically. That is, the control unit 13 includes a call switch
So that the lamp unit 15 is turned on by the operation on
Has become. The control unit 13 also controls the pachinko game machine 1
Centralized management system for the operating status of the car and the sales status of the Taima ball rental machine 2
5 and the member card read by the card reader 3.
Member No. Is output to the central management device 5. Toes
And the control unit 13 outputs from the pachinko game machine 1
Out ball and safe released from pachinko game machine 1
Total number of balls and game starts, number of special awards, etc.
A centralized management device that counts and counts the value at predetermined time intervals.
5 is output. Further, the control unit 13 transmits the
A predetermined message is displayed on the message display section 16 in response to the
Is displayed. Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. Play
Technician wants to enjoy service from pachinko hall
In the case, by performing the prescribed registration procedure,
Receive issuance. In this case, the pachinko hall staff
Means that when a membership card is issued,
Enter the data. Then, the central management device 5 stores the member data.
Register member data in the member data memory according to data input.
Record. That is, the member data memory of the central management device 5
Is a member No. as shown in FIG. Corresponding to the password N
o. , Member name and expiration date are stored. Now, the game registered as a member as described above
When a customer enters the pachinko hall with friends,
If you want to register,
Group registration is performed by the registration terminal 8. This group registration
Record is necessary when confirming the location of friends as described later
This is a preliminary task. That is, FIGS. 8 to 8 show the operation of the registration terminal 8.
In FIG. 12, the registration terminal 8 indicates that the power is turned on.
Display an initial screen (see FIG. 13) (step A).
1). That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays “Operation
Please choose Message appears.
In addition, the operation proposals of "register", "call" and "designated call"
Is displayed. Here, the operation guidance of “Registration” is
Operation registration called "call", which means to register a loop
Means calling a group registered player, "Finger
An operation guide called “name call” is used to identify a specific player who is playing.
It means calling. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8
Whether the “Registration” display section is touched (Step A
2) Whether the “call” display section is touch-operated (step
A10) It is determined whether a touch operation is performed on the “designated call” display section.
The monitoring is started (step A101). [New registration]-Requesting group registration
The player can use the “register” display section of the display section 11 of the registration terminal 8.
Touch operation. Then, the registration terminal 8 performs “registration”.
When a touch operation is performed on the display unit (step A2), a table is displayed.
The display screen is switched to screen [A] (see FIG. 14) (step
A3). That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays
"<Registration> Please choose new registration or additional registration."
Message is displayed, and
Operation guidance of "add" and "end" is displayed. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8
Whether the "new" display is touched (step A
4) Whether touch operation is performed on the “add” display section (step
A11) Monitor whether touch operation is performed on the “end” display unit
(Step A12). Here, the game for which a new registration of a group is desired.
The technician performs a touch operation on the “new” display unit. Then, climb
The recording terminal 8 is operated when the "new" display is touched.
(Step A4) sends a new registration signal to the central control device 5.
After the output (step A5), the display screen is displayed [B]
(See FIG. 15). That is, the table of the registration terminal 8
The display unit 11 displays “<New registration>
You can register. Register if you do not register
Please insert your membership card. Is displayed.
As well as numerical display of 0-9, "correction", "end"
Is displayed. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 inputs the password.
(Step A7) or accept the membership card (step
Step A13) Whether the “end” display section is touch-operated
Is monitored (step A18). Here, registration of a password indicating a group is performed.
Players who wish to enter a 4-digit PIN on the numeric display
Input by touch operation. Then, the registration terminal 8
Is entered when a password is entered (step A7).
A password registration signal indicating the security code is sent to the central control device 5.
After the output, the display screen is changed to screen [C] (see FIG. 16).
Switch. That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays
"<New registration> Please insert the member card of the person to register
No. Is displayed and "End"
Is displayed. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 executes step A13.
Whether the member card was accepted by shifting to
A13), is the touch operation performed on the “end” display section
Step A18) Monitor whether you have entered your PIN
(Step A7). On the other hand, FIG. 27 to FIG.
The operation of FIG. That is, the central management device 5
If it is turned on, check whether a new registration signal has been input (step
B1), whether an additional registration signal has been input (step B1).
7) Monitor whether a call signal has been input (step B37)
I will do it. In this case, a new registration signal is sent from the registration terminal 8.
Is input, the central management device 5 receives a new registration signal.
When the password is input (step B1), the password No. Entered
(Step B1), Member No. Is entered (step
B2), monitor whether an end signal has been input
(Step B11). At this time, a new registration signal is sent from the registration terminal 8.
Followed by the password No. Is entered, the central management device 5
Is the password No. Is entered (step B2),
The group registration memory shown in FIG.
Create a new file and add group N to the new file
o. And the group PIN are registered (Step B
3), by moving to step B4, the member No. ,
End signal, password No. Watch for any of the input
Become like With the above operation, the central management device 5
Group registration data, the first
Group No. And the group password are stored.
In this case, the member No. And member names are still remembered
Not. Now, as described above, the registration terminal 8
The password No. When registration is completed, one person
The member card held by the friend of the eye is the card of the registration terminal 8
Insert into reader 10. Also, a password indicating the group
Even if you did not register for the first party
Insert the employee card into the card reader 10 of the registration terminal 8
You. Then, the registration terminal 8 receives the membership card.
When inserted (step A13 in FIG. 8), the inserted
Judge whether the member card is a regular member card (step
A14) If it is not a regular membership card, display unit 1
1. In the message "Please insert your membership card."
After displaying the message (step A20), the membership card
Is discharged (step A21). Also, the inserted member
If the card is a legitimate membership card, the member No.
Is output to the central control device 5 (step A15),
Whether a registration signal is input from the central control device 5 (step A
16) Monitors the input of a rejection signal
(Step A22). On the other hand, the central management device 5 is
No. Is input (step B in FIG. 27).
4), collation processing based on the member data in the member data memory
(Step B5) to determine whether the membership card is valid
Is determined (step B6). At this time, the membership card
If invalid, a rejection signal is output to the registration terminal 8.
(Step B14). Also, the membership card is valid and
If it is the first registration (step B7), the glue
No. Is registered or not (step B8). At this time, the password No. In advance
If recorded, group No. Is already registered
Therefore, the central management device 5 stores the
The member registration number is added to the group registration data. And the member N
o. After registering the member name corresponding to
Step B9), and outputs a registration signal to the registration terminal 8 (step B9).
B10). In addition, the group password No. Has registered
With no member number. Is entered from the registration terminal 8
Is the central management device 5, the group No. Has not been registered
And the group registration data is stored in the group registration memory.
Member No. And after registering the member name (step
B16), and outputs a registration signal to the registration terminal 8 (step S16).
B10). With the above operation, the group of the central management device 5
The first group registration data is registered in the loop registration memory
Is done. In addition, the group password No. If you did not register
Is the group password No. in the group registration data. Is remembered
Will not be. Now, the registration terminal 8 is the central management device 5
Input a rejection signal indicating that the membership card is invalid.
(Step A16 in FIG. 8), the display
The card is not currently accepted. Message
Is displayed (step A23), and the membership card is ejected.
(Step A24), and then proceed to Step A7.
Enter your PIN or accept your membership card
The touch panel on the “End” display.
Become so. Therefore, if your membership card is invalid,
Group registration cannot be performed. Here, when the first person is officially registered,
Since the registration signal is output from the central management device 5, the registration terminal
When the terminal 8 receives the registration signal (step A1)
6) Switch the display screen to screen [D] (see FIG. 17)
(Step A17). That is, the display unit 1 of the registration terminal 8
1 、 "<Registration> registered. The next member car
Please insert a key or touch the end. "
Message is displayed and the operation of "End"
Information is displayed. Then, a member car owned by the second friend
When the card is inserted into the card reader 10 of the registration terminal 8,
In the same manner as described above, the card reader 10 of the registration terminal 8
No. of the member card inserted in the Is a centralized management device 5
Is output to Then, the central management device 5 sets the member No. But
When input (step B4 in FIG. 27), the second person
6 (step B7), the glue shown in FIG.
Group registration data in the first group
Copy it to the group registration data and
Member No. entered in the loop registration data And the member N
o. By registering the member name corresponding to
After creating the loop registration data (step B15),
A registration signal is output to the central control device 5 (step B1).
0). [End] ..... all by the above-described registration operation
When registration of your fellow member card is completed,
Touch operation is performed on the “end” display section of the display section 11 of the device 8.
Then, the registration terminal 8 operates the “end” display section.
At this time (step A18 in FIG. 8), the end operation signal is concentrated.
After outputting to the management device 5 (step A19),
By returning to step A1, the initial screen is displayed. On the other hand, the central management device 5 is
When an end signal is input (step B1 in FIG. 27)
1), Member No. Is registered or not (step
B12). At this time, the member No. Is already registered
In the central management device 5, the member No. Is considered registered
Then, the process returns to step B1 to enter the initial state. In this case, the group No. Registration is completed
Registered terminal 8 without registering a membership card
Is touched on the “end” display section of the member No.
Is not registered and an end signal is sent from the registration terminal 8
In such a case, the central management device 5
Group registration data once created in the group registration memory
Is deleted (step B13). [Additional registration] .....
Add new friends to the group registered by the work
Touch operation on the `` Registration '' display area on the initial screen.
To switch the display screen to screen [A] (see FIG. 13).
After changing, touch operation on the “Add” display section of screen [A]
I do. Then, the registration terminal 8 touches the “add” display section.
When the switch is operated (step A11 in FIG. 8),
A recording signal is output (step A25), and a display screen is displayed.
To the screen [E] (see FIG. 18) (step A2).
6). That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays “<add
Registration> Insert your registered member card,
Enter the group PIN. Messe
Page is displayed, numerical display of 0-9, "End"
Is displayed. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 receives the membership card.
(Step A27), the password No. Was entered
(Step A34) A touch operation is performed on the “end” display unit
Is monitored (step A35). Here, when ending the additional registration operation,
Touch the “End” display section 11 of the display section 11 of the registration terminal 8.
Switch. Then, the registration terminal 8 displays the “end” display section.
Is touched (step A35), an end signal
The number is output to the central control device 5 (step A35a). At this time, the central management device 5 operates as a registration terminal.
When an additional registration signal is input from step 8 of FIG.
B17), password No. Is entered (step B1
8), Member No. Is input (step B22),
End signal is input (step B).
101). In this case, an end signal is output from registration terminal 8.
The central control device 5 receives the end signal
When (step B101), return to step B1
Is brought to the initial state. Now, the group member who has been registered
Password No. Is registered, the password No. is registered.
Is input to the registration terminal 8. Then, the registration terminal 8
Password No. Is entered (step A3 in FIG. 9).
4), input password No. To the central control device 5
(Step A41), the registration data from the central management device 5
Input (step A42) or a rejection signal is input.
Is monitored (step A44). Also, the group members previously registered
Password No. Is not registered, or the password is N
o. Is registered even if the password is registered. Forget
If it has, the card reader 10 of the registration terminal 8
Insert a membership card. Then, the registration terminal 8 becomes a member
When the card is accepted (Step A27), the member car
Judge whether the card is a valid member card (step A2).
8). At this time, if the member card is a regular member card
Is displayed on the display section 11, "Please insert your card"
No. Is displayed (step A3).
2) Discharge the membership card (step A33). Ma
If the member card is a regular member card,
Member No. Is output to the central control device 5 (step A
29) Whether registration data is input from central management device 5
(Step A30) Whether a rejection signal is input (Step A30)
A36), it monitors the input of an unregistered signal.
(Step A38). Here, the centralized management device 5 has a registration terminal 8
From the additional registration signal, the password No. When you enter
(Steps B17 and B18 in FIG. 28)
Read the group registration data from the memory (Step B1
9), the entered password No. Password No. exist
It is determined whether or not to do. At this time, the entered password No.
Rejection signal when there is no registered data that matches
Is output to the registration terminal 8 (step B21). Also,
Password No. If there is registered data that matches
The recorded data is output to the registration terminal 8 (step B2).
7). Also, the centralized management device 5 is the registered terminal 8
Et al. Without entering the member number. Entered
At this time (step B22), the member data
The collation process is executed based on the data (step B23),
Determine whether the member card is valid (step B2)
4). At this time, if the membership card is invalid, reject
The signal is output to the registration terminal 8 (step B33). Ma
Also, if your membership card is valid, make a group registration note
The group registration data of the group is read (step B25),
Member No. Determines whether or not is registered in the group registration data
(Step B26). At this time, the member No. Is registered
If not, an unregistered signal is output to the registered terminal 8.
(Step B34). Member No. Is registered
If there is, output the group registration data to the registration terminal 8
(Step B27). Now, the registration terminal 8 is the central management device 5
When a rejection signal is input (step A3 in FIG. 9)
6) The message "This card cannot be used at this time
Hmm. Is displayed (step A3).
7) The member card is ejected (step A40). Ma
When an unregistered signal is input from the central control device 5,
(Step A38), "This card is not registered
Hmm. Please insert the registered card. "
After displaying the message (step A39), the membership card
Is discharged (step A40). Therefore, the membership card
If it is invalid or if your membership card is valid
Using a membership card that is not registered as a group
Cannot be registered. Here, the password input to the registration terminal 8
If the number is correct, or the member inserted in the registration terminal 8
If the card was used for group registration
Is registered in the registration terminal 8 from the central management device 5.
Since the data is output, the registration terminal 8 registers the group.
When data is input (step A30), the display screen
To the screen [F] (see FIG. 19) (step A3).
1). That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays “<add
Registration> Member No. Your name ... "
The recorded data is displayed, and "Member of additional registration
Please insert a card. And the message
Is displayed. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 proceeds to step A7.
Depending on whether you transfer, enter your PIN or
Is accepted or the "End" display is touched
To monitor. Therefore, a player who wishes to register additionally is a member
Insert the card into the card reader 10 of the registration terminal 8
When the registration terminal 8 accepts the membership card,
Step A13), Member No. To the central management device 5
(Step A15). Then, the central management device 5 registers the registration terminal 8
From Member No. Is entered (step B in FIG. 28).
28), collation based on member data in member data memory
Execute the process (step B29) and check if the membership card is valid
It is determined whether or not it is (step B30). At this time,
If the mode is invalid, a rejection signal is output (step
B36). Also, when your membership card is valid,
Member No. And the member name in the group registration memory group
Register additional data at the end of the corresponding file indicating registration data
(Step B31), and sends a registration signal to the registration terminal 8.
(Step B32). Here, the registration terminal 8 is connected to the central management device 5
(Step A2 in FIG. 8)
2) The message "This card cannot be used at this time
Hmm. Is displayed (step A2).
3) The member card is ejected (step A24). Ma
When a registration signal is input (step A16),
After switching the display screen to screen [D] (see FIG. 17),
Step A17), eject the member card (Step A2)
4). Then, as described above,
When registration of all member cards is completed, the registration terminal 8
Touch operation is performed on the "end" display section of the display section 11 of FIG. Do
In the registration terminal 8, the “end” display section is touch-operated.
(Step A18), the end signal is sent to the central control device.
5 (step A19). Then, the central management equipment
When the end signal is input (step 5 in FIG. 28)
B35), additional registration by moving to step B17.
This is the initial state of the recording. Addition to the above registered terminal 8
By registering, you can add additional members to the group
You. Now, the group is registered as described above.
When a player plays on the pachinko game machine 1, the pachinko
Meeting a card reader 3 provided adjacent to the co-game machine 1
Insert a member card. Then, the call lamp unit 4
In FIG. 31 showing the operation, the call lamp unit 4
When a membership card is inserted into the card reader 3,
C1), the member No. stored in the member card. Read
Is output to the central management device 5 (step C2). Then, FIG. 3 showing the operation of the central management device 5
2, the centralized management device 5 has the member No. Call run
When input from the unit 4 (step D1), the
Register the member location data in the member location memory (step D
2). The member location data is as shown in FIG.
Group No. Corresponding to the member No. And slingshot
FIG. In this case, the group
No. Are the players registered as a group by the registration terminal 8
Is granted only to players who have not registered as a group.
Not granted to technicians. The operation of the centralized management device 5 shown in FIG.
Are the operations of the centralized management device 5 shown in FIGS.
It is done in parallel. In recent years, pachinko halls have become larger.
Has been working for a short time after entering the pachinko hall.
It is difficult to find between. In such a case,
Group registration is performed in advance by the registration terminal 8 as in
This makes it possible to easily find a friend. [Group call]: Register a group in advance
If you want to search for a friend, click on the initial screen of the registration terminal 8
Touch operation on the “call” display area. Then, the registered terminal
8 when a touch operation is performed on the “call” display section (FIG. 8).
Step A10), the display screen is changed to screen [G] (see FIG. 20).
(Step A46). In other words, the registered terminal
The display section 11 of the machine 8 displays “<Call>
Please. Is displayed,
An operation guide of "end" is displayed. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 concentrates the call signal.
After outputting to the management device 5 (step A47),
To accept the code (step A48) or the "end" display section
Will be monitored for touch operations (step
A60). Therefore, the card reader 10 of the registration terminal 8
Insert the membership card held by the player into the registration terminal
When the machine 8 receives the membership card (step A4)
8) Check if the accepted membership card is a regular membership card
A determination is made (step A49). At this time, the membership card
If it is not a valid membership card, the display section 11 displays
Please insert your store membership card. "
After displaying (Step A61), the member card is ejected.
(Step A62). In addition, the member card is a regular member
If it is a card, the member No. Central management device 5
Output (step A50), the central management device 5
The call data is input (step A51),
Signal is input (step A63) or an unregistered signal is input
It is monitored whether or not to do (step A65). Here, the centralized management device 5 is connected to the registration terminal 8
From Member No. Is input (step B in FIG. 29).
38), collation based on member data in member data memory
Execute the process (step B39) and check if the membership card is valid
It is determined whether or not it is (step B40). At this time, member N
o. Is invalid, a rejection signal is output to the registration terminal 8.
Power. Member No. If the was effective,
Read the group registration data from the group registration memory (step
B41), member No. Is registered in the group registration data.
It is determined whether or not it has been done. At this time, the registered data
Member No. Is not registered, the unregistered signal is
Output to the end device 8 (step B47). In addition, registration day
Member No. Has been registered,
Create (step B43) and register call data
After outputting to terminal 8 (step B44), the registered terminal
The video request signal is input from the device 8 (B48),
(Step B5).
2). This call data is stored in the group to be called.
Member No. of the registered fellow And pachinko game machine 1
No. It shows the relationship with. In other words, the centralized tube
Management device 5 stores the group registration memory and the member location memory.
Stored group registration data and member location data
Based on the member No. to be called. And pachinko games
It is possible to determine the relationship with the machine 1. Now, the registration terminal 8 is the central management device 5
(Step A6 in FIG. 11)
3) The message "This card cannot be used at this time
Hmm. Is displayed (step A6).
4) The member card is ejected (step A67). Ma
When an unregistered signal is input from the central control device 5,
(Step A65), "This card is not registered
Hmm. Please insert the registered card. "
After displaying the message (step A66), the membership card
Is discharged (step A67). Therefore, the membership card
If it is invalid or if your membership card is valid
Using a membership card that is not registered as a group
Cannot make a call. Here, the member car inserted into the registration terminal 8
If the password is valid and used when registering as a group
In this case, since the call data is input from the central management device 5,
When the registration terminal 8 inputs the call data (step
A51), the display screen is switched to the screen [H] (see FIG. 21).
(Step A52). That is, the table of the registration terminal 8
Indicating part 11 indicates “<Call> Member No. Name ...
… ”Is displayed, and“ Video ”and
And an operation guide of "End" is displayed. In this case,
The member card held among the loop registered friends
When there is something that has not been read by the card reader 3
In the table No. Instead of "I don't play."
A message is displayed. Then, the registration terminal 8
Whether the "image" display unit has been touched (step A5)
3) Monitor whether a touch operation is performed on the “end” display unit
(Step A68). If the user does not want to display an image,
Touch operation on the "end" display section of the display section 11 of the recording terminal 8
I do. Then, the registration terminal 8 touches the “end” display section.
When the switch is operated (step A68), the end signal is collected.
Output to the middle management device 5 (step A68a),
After discharging the member card (step A69),
The initial screen is displayed on the display unit 11 by returning to the step A1.
You. On the other hand, the central management device 5 sends an end signal from the registration terminal 8.
When a number is input (step B52 in FIG. 29),
By returning to step B1, the initial state is established. Now, let's check the playing status of friends as video.
If you want, it is displayed on the display 11 of the registration terminal 8
Touch operation on the “video” display section. Then, the registration end
When the touch panel is touched on the “image” display section,
(Step A53 in FIG. 11), the display screen is changed to screen [I].
(See FIG. 22) (step A54). Toes
In addition, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays <Call>
o. When the call data "Name ..." is displayed,
The message "Please touch the person to call."
Page and an operation guide of "end" are displayed. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 sets the
Player has been selected (step A55),
Will monitor whether the touch panel has been touched
(Step A70). Here, when ending the video display, the registration
Touch operation on the “end” display section of the display section 11 of the terminal 8
You. Then, the registration terminal 8 touches the “end” display section.
When operated (Step A70), Step A52
Screen display of the display unit 11
Switch to [H]. Now, the information displayed on the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 is displayed.
Touch the name display area of a registered friend to
The end device 8 determines that the player has been selected (step A).
55), outputting the video request signal to the central control device 5
(Step A56), the display screen is changed to screen [J] (FIG. 23).
(See step A57). In other words, the registration end
The display unit 11 of the end device 8 displays the table No. Is displayed
And the video signal input from the camera control device 7 is
Is displayed as an image,
Is displayed. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 displays
Touch operation on the “Message” display (step
A58), monitoring whether touch operation is performed on the "end" display unit
(Step A71). On the other hand, the central management device 5 is
When a video request signal is input from the
48) Whether a video request signal is output to the camera control device 7
(Step B49), a message request signal is input.
(Step B50), monitoring whether an end signal is input
(Step B53). This video request signal
Table No. to be imaged And the registration terminal that outputs the video signal
The camera control device 7 includes a video request signal.
Number, the platform No. to be imaged. Corresponding to
Pachinko gage to be photographed by driving the camera 6
Registration terminal 8 for outputting a video signal obtained by capturing the video
Output to As a result, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8
Means that the area around the pachinko game machine 1 to be photographed is
Displayed, the player is playing with the pachinko game machine 1.
You can check the status of your friends. Here, by operating the registration terminal 8
If you do n’t want to send a message to your designated buddies,
Touch operation on the “end” display section of the display section 11 of the registration terminal 8
Make. Then, the registration terminal 8 touches the “end” display.
When the touch switch is operated (step A71 in FIG. 11), the process ends.
After outputting the signal to the central control device 5 (step 71
a), the display unit 11 moves to step A52.
Is switched to the screen [H]. Thus, the centralized management device 5 has the registration terminal
When an end signal is input from the device 8 (step in FIG. 29)
B53), the video request signal is returned by returning to step B48.
Monitor for incoming signal or end signal
become. Now, the image is displayed on the display section 11 of the registration terminal 8.
A preset message to friends
If you want to reach it, change the "Message"
Touch operation. Then, the registration terminal 8 displays “Message
When the touch panel is touch-operated (see FIG. 11).
A58), and sends a message request signal to the central control device 5.
Force (step A59), and then return to step A52.
Thereby, the screen display of the display unit 11 is switched to [H]. Then, the central management device 5 registers the registration terminal 8
When a message request signal is input from the
Step B50) The message request signal is registered in the group.
Corresponding to the pachinko game machine 1 where other
Output to the call lamp unit 4 provided
Step B51), returning to step S1 to return to the initial state
State. Here, the call lamp unit 4 is a centralized tube.
When a message request signal is input from the
31 step C5), executing a message output process
(Step C6). This message output process is called
For example, the message display section 16 of the lamp unit 4
Is displayed. Therefore, the group-registered friends play a game.
Call lamp provided for pachinko game machine 1
The display section 16 of the unit 4 displays a message "
Message is displayed.
Players registered as a group will finish the game and gather
Swell. [0086] Then, the player is required to finish the game.
When the membership card is ejected from the reader 3, the call lamp
Unit 4 is activated when the membership card is ejected (step
C3), a game end signal is output to the central control device 5.
(Step C4). Then, the central management device 5 sets the calling lamp
When a game end signal is input from the knit 4 (see FIG. 32)
Step D3), from the member location data in the member location memory
The corresponding member location data is deleted (step D4). Therefore, the friends registered in the group finish the game.
When the calling operation is performed on the registered terminal 8 with the completion
Indicates that the game ends in the call data displayed on the display unit 11.
No. of the pachinko game machine 1 where the friend who played
"Not playing" message is displayed instead of
Is done. [Nominating Call] ..... Playing as described above
By registering as a group prior to
You can easily check the location of your friends by calling
However, if you forget to register as a group, or
Confirm the location of a friend without registering as follows
Can be That is, a player who wants to search for a friend is a registered terminal
"Nominated call" displayed on the initial screen of the display unit 11 of the device 8
Touch the “out” display section. Then, the registration terminal 8
Is displayed when a touch operation is performed on the “call
8 step A101), the display screen of the display unit 11 is displayed on the screen
[K] (see FIG. 24) (step A10)
2). That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays “<
Name Call> Please insert your membership card. Messe
Message is displayed, and an operation guide of "End" is displayed.
Shown. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 sends the nominated call signal
After outputting to the central management device 5 (step A103),
Whether the member card has been accepted (step A104),
Will monitor whether the touch panel has been touched
(Step A113). Here, when ending the designated call, the display
A touch operation is performed on the “end” display unit of the unit 11. Then, climb
The recording terminal 8 is touch-operated on the “end” display section.
(Step A113), the end signal is sent to the central control device 5.
After output (Step A114), return to Step A1
Display the initial screen. On the other hand, the centralized management device 5 has the registration terminal 11
When the nomination call signal is input from the
B102), Member No. Is entered (step B10).
3), it is monitored whether an end signal is input or not.
Step B112). Here, the centralized management device 5 has a registration terminal 8
, An end signal is input from the
When a signal is input (step B112), the step
By returning to B1, the state becomes the initial state. Now, if you want to call a specific player
Inserts the membership card into the card reader 10 of the registration terminal 8
Enter. Then, the registration terminal 8 accepts the membership card.
(Step A104 in FIG. 12), the membership card is
It is determined whether or not the card is a regular member card (step A10).
5) At this time, the member card is not a regular member card
At the time, "Please insert your membership card"
No. Is displayed (step A1).
15) The member card is ejected (step A116).
Also, if the member card is a regular member card,
The member No. stored in the member card. The centralized management device
5 (step A106), the centralized management device
5 to input a permission signal (step A107),
It is monitored whether a no signal is input (step A).
117). On the other hand, the centralized management device 5
No. (Step B1 in FIG. 30)
03), Member No. (Step B1)
04), determine whether the membership card is valid (step
B105). At this time, if the membership card is invalid
Outputs a rejection signal to the registration terminal 8 (step
B113), by moving to step B103
Member No. Monitor the input signal or the end signal.
Become so. Here, the registration terminal 8 is connected to the central management device 5
When a rejection signal is input from (step A1 in FIG. 12)
17), The display section 11 displays "This card is not currently available.
No. ”Message (step
A118) After discharging the membership card (step A1)
19), by moving to step A104,
Mode has been accepted or the “End” display has been touch operated.
Or to monitor. The central management device 5 has a membership card.
If it is effective, output the permission signal to the registration terminal 8
(Step B106 in FIG. 30), from the registration terminal 8
Whether the member information is input (step B107) or an end signal
Is monitored for input (step B11).
4). At this time, the registration terminal 8 is connected to the central management device.
When the permission signal is input from the step 5 in FIG.
A107), the display screen of the display unit 11 is changed to a screen [L] (FIG. 2).
5). That is, the display unit 1 of the registration terminal 8
No. 1 contains <Nomination call> Member No. of the caller. Or first name
Please enter the previous. Is displayed "message
With numbers from 0 to 9 and alphabets from A to Z
Display and operation guidance of "Correction" and "End" are displayed
Is done. Subsequently, the registration terminal 8 inputs the member information.
(Step A109), touch operation on “end” display section
It is monitored whether the operation is performed (step A120). Here, when ending the calling operation, the registration
Touch operation on the “end” display section of the display section 11 of the terminal 8
You. Then, the registration terminal 8 touches the “end” display section.
When operated (step A120), an end signal is collected.
Output to the middle management device 5 (step A121),
After discharging the member card (step A122),
The initial screen is displayed by returning to step A1. This and
The central management device 5 receives an end signal from the registration terminal 8
When the force is applied (step B114 in FIG. 30), the step
By returning to B1, the state becomes the initial state. Now, when you want to confirm the location of a specific friend
Is a numeric display on the display 11 of the registration terminal 8 or an
Friends hold by touch operation on the favet display
No. of the member card to be used. Or member information such as name
input. Then, the registration terminal 8 inputs the member information.
(Step A109 in FIG. 12), the member information is collected.
After output to the middle management device 5 (step A110),
Whether call data is input from the middle management device 5 (step A
111), monitor whether a rejection signal is input
(Step A123). On the other hand, the centralized management device 5
30 when the member information is input (step B10 in FIG. 30).
7) Read the member data from the member data memory (step
B108), the member information is registered in the member data memory.
It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step B109). this
When the member information is not registered in the member data memory
Output a rejection signal to the registration terminal 8 (step
B115). Then, the registration terminal 8 becomes the central management device 5
When a rejection signal is input from (step A1 in FIG. 12)
23) In the display section 11, "Not a member of our shop."
Is displayed (step A12).
4), by moving to step A109, the member information
Is input or the “End” display is touch-operated.
Become monitored. Further, the centralized management device 5 stores the member information
When registered in the data memory, the member location memory
Call data is created based on the
(Step B110), after creating the call data (step
B111), and returning to step B1, the initial state
Become. Here, the registration terminal 8 is connected to the central management device 5
When the call data is input from (step A in FIG. 12)
111), the display screen of the display unit 11 is changed to a screen [M] (FIG. 26).
Switch). That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8
<Nomination Call> Member No. Your name ... is displayed
While displaying numbers from 0 to 9 and alphabets from A to Z
Display, as well as operation guidance such as "Correction" and "End"
Is displayed. Therefore, when no group registration is performed,
Even if there is, nominating call operation to registration terminal 8
The display of the display unit 11 allows the location of a friend to be easily confirmed.
Can be. According to the above configuration, the pachinko hall
Registration terminal using a membership card when visiting a store with friends
8 has been registered in advance as a group.
A pachinko game in which a friend plays by calling the end machine 8
No. of game machine 1 Can be easily checked.
To quickly find the location of friends in the pachinko hall
Can be. Therefore, search for friends in pachinko halls one by one.
There is no need to start, so the time to find a friend is significantly shorter
Can be reduced. Also, if a group registered friend is playing
Video of the area around the pachinko game machine 1
To check the playing status of your friends.
Can be recognized. Therefore, the crackling friends are playing
If the Nko Game Machine 1 is in the special prize state,
Disturbing fellow play by extending the gathering
Can be prevented. Further, a pachinko game where a friend is playing
Call lamp unit 4 provided corresponding to the
Message can be displayed, so that friends can play
Can transmit messages without disturbing the technique
You. In addition, when group registration is not performed
Even if the information of the friend is given to the registration terminal 8
You can check the location of more specific peers.
It is extremely excellent. A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
It will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1
Automatic suction type as card reader 3 provided corresponding to
In the second embodiment, an example is shown in which
Member card slides along slit as leader 3
Member stored in the member card after being moved
No. It is intended for a slide type that reads. That is, the operation of the call lamp unit 4 is shown.
In FIG. 33, the call lamp unit 4 is a member card.
Is accepted (step E1), the member No. Output
(Step E2). Then, FIG. 3 showing the operation of the central management device 5
4, the centralized management device 5 stores the member No. Entered
When (step F1), the member location data in the member location memory
Data is read (step F2) and the member location data
Enter the file number of the pachinko game machine 1 in the file. Is registered
It is confirmed whether or not there is (step F3). At this time,
In this file, the table No. If was not registered,
The table No. of the pachinko game machine 1 is stored in the file. Register
(Step F5). In addition, the corresponding file of member data
No. Is registered (step F3),
After deleting the file (step F4),
o. Is registered (step F5). The call lamp unit 4 is provided with a centralized pipe.
When a message request signal is input from the
Step E3), execute the message output process (Step
E4). According to the second embodiment, the card reader 3
Even if a slide type is used, centralized management
The device 5 can appropriately create the member location memory.
Therefore, as in the first embodiment, a group-registered player
Can be reliably executed. Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
Will be explained. In the third embodiment, a group registered
The game state of the pachinko game machine 1 in which
Of the call lamp unit 4 having a function as a data display unit.
It is displayed on the message display unit 16.
The operation of the central management device 5 shown in FIG.
Is performed in parallel with the above operation. That is, a special prize is generated in the pachinko game machine 1.
Then, from the pachinko game machine 1 to the calling lamp unit 4
Since the special prize signal is output, the calling lamp unit 4
When a special prize signal is input from the pachinko game machine 1,
The prize signal is output to the central management device 5. Then, the central management device 5 sets the calling lamp unit.
When the special prize signal is input from the knit 4 (step G
1) Read the group registration data from the group registration memory
(Step G2), and execute a search process (step G2).
G3). In this search process, the group registration memory
Players registered as a group based on group registration data
No. of the pachinko game machine 1 that is playing. Search for
You. At this time, a special prize is generated for the registered players
When playing with the pachinko game machine 1
G4), a group in which other registered players play games.
Call lamp unit provided for the dick machine 1
The game data of “……… Boot big hit” is shown in Set 4
A message signal is output (step G5). As a result, a pachinko game played by friends
The message of the call lamp unit 4 provided corresponding to the machine 1
The Sage display 16 shows the play "...
The trick data is displayed. The central control device 5 is provided with a calling lamp unit.
Indicate that pachinko game machine 1 was stopped from unit 4
When a stop signal is input (step G6),
Group registered members are stopped in the same way as entering a number
Check that the pachinko game machine 1 is playing
(Steps G7 to G9), the group registered play
It is provided corresponding to the pachinko game machine where the technicians play
Calling lamp unit 4 says “…….
Output a message signal indicating game data (step
G10). As a result, a pachinko game played by friends
The message of the call lamp unit 4 provided corresponding to the machine 1
The game "......... Batch stop" is displayed on the sage display section 16.
The data is displayed. According to the third embodiment, the group
Operating status of pachinko game machine 1 in which registered friends play
Is displayed on the message display section 16 of the call lamp unit 4.
As shown, confirm with the game data
By doing so, you can gain a sense of solidarity with your friends
You can improve your ambition. Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As described with reference to FIG.
The description is omitted by attaching one symbol. This fourth embodiment is a
Call data display means is provided near the dick machine 1.
It is characterized by the following. That is, FIG. 36 shows the overall schematic structure.
To display the call data corresponding to the call lamp unit 4.
A step 17 is provided. In this case, the central management device 5
Is a group registered player and the player
No. Call data indicating the relationship with
Output to the call lamp unit 4
You. Also, the call lamp unit 4 is a central management device 5
When the call data is input from the
The data is displayed on the data display means 17. Soshi
The calling data display means 17 displays the calling lamp unit 4.
Displays the call data given by FIG. 37 shows a specific example of the call data display means 17.
An example is shown. In FIG. 37, display of call data
Means 17 is a display unit provided with a touch panel 18 on the front.
19, the call data display of such a configuration
The means 17 is connected to the calling lamp unit 4 as shown in FIG.
Is provided. FIG. 39 showing the operation of the call lamp unit 4.
, The call lamp unit 4 is initially displayed on the display unit 19.
Receiving a membership card to the card reader 3 with the screen displayed
When inserted (steps H1 and H2), the member No. Collection
Output to the middle management device 5 (step H3). Then, FIG. 4 showing the operation of the central management device 5
0, the central control device 5 sets the calling lamp unit 4
From Member No. Is entered (step I1), the
Executes collation processing based on member data in member data memory
(Step I2), the member No. Is registered in the registration data
If it is not, the member location data is stored in the member location memory.
The data is registered (step I3). Next, group registration
Search the group registration data in the memory (step I
4), Member No. Is already registered (step
I5) Reading member location data from member location memory
To create call data (steps I6 and I7),
The calling data is output to the calling lamp unit 4 (S
Step I8). On the other hand, the call lamp unit 4 is
When the call data is input from the device 5 (step H
6), the call data is displayed on the display unit 19 (see FIG. 39).
Step H7). That is, as shown in FIG.
The display unit 19 of the unit 4 displays
Of the pachinko game machine 1 in which the player and the player
No. And the message is displayed.
And an operation guide of “End” is displayed. In addition, glue
If the number of registered players is large, the display unit 1
9 cannot display all member data at once,
Check all member data with the crawl function
it can. Now, the friend displayed on the display unit 19
If you want to send a message,
Page ”display section. Then, the call lamp
In knit 4, touch operation was performed on the "message" display section
At this time (step H8), the message "Please select a destination
No. Is displayed on the display unit 19 (step
H9). Therefore, the friend displayed on the display unit 19
Touch the name of the message you want to send
When operated, the call lamp unit 4 specifies the destination
Is determined (step H10), and a message
A message request signal is output to the central control device 5 (step
H11). Then, the central management device 5 sends the message
When a request signal is input (step I16 in FIG. 40),
A message request signal is sent to the corresponding calling lamp unit 4.
Output (Step I17). In this case, the call lamp unit 4 is
When a message request signal is input from the management device 5
(Step H13 in FIG. 39), the message output process is executed.
(Step H14). As a result of the above operation, the destination
Provided for the pachinko game machine 1 in which the player plays
For example, the display unit 19 of the call lamp unit 4
The message "All members" is now displayed
You. Now, transmission of the message as described above
When all the parties who want
Touch the “End” display section of the display section 19 of the knit 4
You. Then, the call lamp unit 4 displays the “end” display section.
Is touched (step H1 in FIG. 39).
2), by moving to step H4
Accepted, entered call data, or "message"
The display is touched or a message request signal is input.
Start to monitor what you do. Then, the game of the pachinko game machine 1 is completed.
If you do, eject your membership card from the card reader 3.
You. Here, the calling lamp unit 4 discharges the membership card.
When issued (step H4), the game end signal is concentrated.
The data is output to the management device 5 (step H5). [0136] Then, the central management device 5 sets the calling lamp unit.
When a game end signal is input from the knit 4 (see FIG. 40)
Step I9), member registered in member location memory
Delete the corresponding data of the location data (step I1
0). Next, the group registration data in the group registration memory
(Step I11), and the group registration data
Member No. of the player who has finished the game Is registered
It is determined whether or not it is (step I12). At this time, glue
Member data corresponding to the registration data
Read the member location data in the member location memory
(Step I13), after creating the call data (Step
Step I14), the call data is stored in the corresponding call lamp
Output to the knit 4 (step I15). In this case, the call
Outgoing data, membership card ejected from card reader 3
This indicates that the player has finished the game. Therefore, the display unit 1 of the call lamp unit 4
9 is followed by the name of the player who has finished playing
Message is displayed.
By confirming the display unit 19 of the lamp unit 4,
It is possible to confirm that the game has been completed in the interval. According to the fourth embodiment, the calling lamp unit
The call data displayed on the display unit 19 of the unit 4
Can check the location of the registration terminal 8
There is no need to go to each other. FIGS. 41 to 46 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
Is shown. In the fifth embodiment, a communication function is added to the membership card.
Equipped with a game, the player simply carries a membership card
It is characterized in that the location of the customer can be confirmed. That is, a diagram schematically showing the structure of the member card.
At 41, the membership card 20 includes the light emitting unit 21, the light receiving unit 2
2, the control circuit 23 and the battery 24
The control circuit 23 determines that the light receiving unit 22 has the member No. Request signal
Is received, the member No. stored in advance is stored. Show
An optical signal is emitted from the light emitting unit 21. On the other hand, the location of the call lamp unit 4 is confirmed.
A terminal 25 is provided integrally, and a location confirmation terminal is provided at the rest area.
Machine 25 is installed. This location confirmation terminal 25
Optical unit 26, light receiving unit 27, control circuit 28, and transmitting / receiving unit 29
The control circuit 28 controls the transmission / reception unit 29
It is connected to the central management device 5 through the communication. This control circuit
28 emits a request signal from the light emitting unit 26 and receives the request signal.
The optical part 27 is a member No. When the member No. is received.
Is transmitted to the central management device 5 through the transmission / reception unit 20.
It has become. Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. Association
Players who hold a valid membership card by registering
A state where the member card 20 is attached to clothes, for example, as a name tag
Play with. At this time, a diagram showing the operation of the membership card 20
At 43, the light receiving unit 22 of the member card 20
o. It is determined whether to input a request signal (step
J1). On the other hand, the location confirmation end of the call lamp unit 4
In FIG. 44 showing the operation of the terminal 25, a location confirmation terminal
25 is a member number. Output a request signal from the light emitting unit 26
(Step K1), the light-receiving unit 22 determines that the member No. Enter
(Step K2) or send a message from the central
Monitoring whether or not an input signal is input (step K).
5). Now, the player corresponds to the pachinko game machine 1
Sitting on a chair (not shown)
From the location confirmation terminal 25 provided in the
Member No. output Light signal indicating request signal is game
The member card 20 worn by the customer is illuminated.
You. Then, the member card 20 has the member No. Required
When a request signal is received (step J1 in FIG. 43),
Member No. memorized. From the light emitting unit 21
Output (Step J2). Here, confirmation of the location of the call lamp unit 4
In the terminal 25, the light receiving unit 27 outputs from the membership card 20.
Member No. Is input when an optical signal indicating
Step K2), the member No. indicated by the optical signal. Last time
Member No. entered in Judge whether it is the same as (step
K3), if not the same, enter the member number entered this time. To
The data is output to the central management device 5 (step K4). On the other hand, FIG. 46 showing the operation of the central management device 5
In the centralized management device 5, the call lamp unit 4
From the location confirmation terminal 25 provided, the member number. Enter
Press (Step M1) or locate at the rest area
From the authentication terminal 25, the member No. You are typing or watching
(Step M6). At this time, the central management device 5
Unit 4 to Member No. (Step M
1), reading the location data in the location memory shown in FIG.
(Step M2) The gaming machine No. is added to the corresponding location data.
Is registered (step M3). In this case, the applicable location
If the rest area flag is on in the data,
Turn off the lag. This rest area flag indicates that the player is taking a break
This flag indicates that the user is at the location. The central management device 5 is shown in FIG.
Registration terminal 8 or call lamp unit 4
Of the "Message" display section of the display section 19 is touch-operated.
Message is sent to the corresponding call lamp unit 4.
Output a signal. At this time, the call lamp unit 4
When a message signal is input from the management device 5 (see FIG.
Step K5 of 4), execute message output processing
(Step K6). On the other hand, the location confirmation terminal installed in the rest area
In FIG. 45 showing the operation of the terminal 25, the location confirmation terminal
25 is a member number. Output a request signal from the light emitting unit 26
(Step L2), the light receiving unit 27 is set to the member No. Show
It is monitored whether an optical signal is input (step L
3). Now, the player is tired of the game and enters the rest area
From the location confirmation terminal 25 provided at the rest area.
Member No. The optical signal indicating the request signal is a membership card
20 is irradiated. Then, the member card 20 has the member No. Required
Since a request signal is input (step J1 in FIG. 43),
Member No. memorized. From the light emitting unit 21
Output (Step J2). The terminal 25 for confirming the location of the resting place
The light receiving unit 27 reads the member No. from the member card 20. Entered
At the time (step L2 in FIG. 45), the member No. The concentrated tube
Output to the processing device 5 (step L3). [0156] In this case, the central control device 5 is located at the resting place.
From the presence confirmation terminal 25, the member No. Is entered (Fig.
46, step M6), the location data is read from the location memory.
(Step M7), the resting location
It is determined whether or not the lag is on (step M
8). In this case, if the rest area flag was off,
After turning on the resting place flag (step M9),
No. Is registered or not (step M1).
0). Here, the gaming machine No. is added to the corresponding location data. Already
Is registered in the gaming machine No. Delete
Step M11). The registration terminal 8 or the calling lamp unit
Item 4 is a rest of the location data stored in the location memory.
When the resting place flag is on,
Then, the text "rest area" is displayed. Therefore, register
Displayed on the display of the terminal 8 and the call lamp unit 4
When the call data indicates "rest area",
You can judge that you are in the rest area. According to the fifth embodiment, the player can use the communication device.
Attach the membership card 20 with the ability to clothes like a name tag
You can check the location of your friends only by using the registration terminal 8 or
Does not require an operation on the call lamp unit 4. FIGS. 47 to 61 show a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.
The description is omitted. In the sixth embodiment, the registration terminal 8
Calling a player carrying a pager (registered trademark)
It is characterized by the addition of In this case, the pocket
Use a bell with a message display function.
You. FIG. 47 schematically shows the entire structure.
You. In this FIG. 47, the pachinko hall was set up.
The plurality of registration terminals 8 are connected to the modem 30. This
Is the telephone number given by the registration terminal 8
And modulate the transmitted data including
Send. The central office sends the transmitted data to the central office,
The central office transmits data to wireless base stations installed nationwide.
Data is sent. Therefore, the radio base station
When transmission data is transmitted from, the telephone indicated by the transmission data
A portable radio call alerting device to which a number is assigned
The buzzer sounds from the bell 31 and a message
Will be displayed. FIG. 48 shows a group provided in the central control device 5.
3 shows a loop registration memory. In FIG.
In the loop registration memory, each member registered in the group
Ketbell No. Is added. FIGS. 49 to 51 show the operation of the registration terminal 8.
Is shown. 49 to 51, the wireless
A registration terminal 8 having a function as a call data transmitting means
Displays the initial screen (see FIG. 52) when the power is turned on.
indicate. That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays
The message "Please select an operation."
As well as “registration”, “calling”, “designated calling” and “
An operation guide of "Ketbell call" is displayed. Here, the members who visited the pachinko hall
To register a group, touch the “Registration” display area.
You. Then, as in the first embodiment, the registration terminal 8
Since the insertion of the membership card is instructed (step A6),
When the member card is inserted into the registration terminal 8, the registration terminal 8
Confirms that the card is a member card (step A1
4), Member No. Is output to the central control device 5 (step
A15). As a result, the central management device 5 stores the member data
Register a group and then send a registration signal to the registration terminal 8.
Registration terminal 8 receives the registration signal
(Step A16), the display screen is changed to screen [N] (FIG. 53).
(See step A301). In other words, register
The display section 11 of the terminal 8 displays “<Registration>
Was. Pager No. If you register a pager
Please touch. Is displayed "message
With "pager", "next member" and "end"
Is displayed. Here, the player registered in the group is
If you carry a pager, the "pager" display
Touch operation. Then, the registration terminal 8 displays “Pocket
When the "Tobel" display is operated (step A30)
2), switch the display screen to screen [O] (see FIG. 54)
You. That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays “<
No. No. Registration> Pager No. Enter
Please. "And the numbers 0-9
And "execute", "cancel" and "end" operations
Information is displayed. Therefore, the numbers displayed on the display unit 11
The user is carrying the device by touching the display.
No. of pager 31 And then execute
Touch operation of the section. Then, the registration terminal 8 displays “actual
When the "line" display is operated (step A304),
Pager No. entered Is output to the central control device 5
(Step A305). This enables centralized management equipment
5 is the pager No. that was input. The group registration memo
(See FIG. 48). [0167] The registration terminal 8 operates as described above.
Ketbell No. After registering, the display screen is changed to screen [N].
(See FIG. 53). Here, the next friend who came to the pachinko hall
When a group is registered as a group, it is displayed on the display unit 11
Touch the “Next member” display section. Then register
When the “next member” display section is operated, the terminal 8
(Step A306), eject the member card (step
A307), and the process proceeds to Step A7. Then, the member card owned by the next friend is
Companion by operating with the registered terminal 8 inserted
As a group, and their friends
If you have the pager No. Register As described above, all the friends are registered in the group.
Record and pager No. Has finished registering
Touch the “End” display section displayed on the display section 11
Switch operation. Then, the registration terminal 8 displays “End”.
When the section is operated (step A308), an end signal
Is output to the central control device 5 (step A309), and the member
After ejecting the card (step A310), step
Return to A1. Although not shown, additional members are registered.
Pager No. Can be registered
Of course. Now, register the friend who carried the pager
When calling using the terminal 8, the table of the registered terminal 8
While the initial screen (see FIG. 52) is displayed on the display unit 11,
Touch operation of the “pager call” display area. Do
The registration terminal 8 touches the pager
When it is created (Step A201), the display screen is displayed
[P] (see FIG. 55) (step A20)
2). That is, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8 displays “<
Ketbell call> Call for group or after group
Please choose whether to call outside. "
As well as "Group", "Non-group",
An operation guide of "end" is displayed. Here, group registration is performed by the registration terminal 8.
Pager no. Is registered
When calling a friend who has been called, it is displayed on the display unit 11.
Touch operation of the “group” display area. Then, the registration end
When the “group” display section is operated,
Step A203), pager call to central control device 5
After outputting the signal (step A204), the display screen is
The screen is switched to the screen [Q] (see FIG. 56). In other words, the display
11: "<Paging page> Insert membership card
please do it. Is displayed,
An operation guide of "end" is displayed. [0174] Therefore, the member card held by the user is registered.
Insert it into terminal 8. Then, the registration terminal 8 registers
When the card is read (step A206), the member card
Is determined (step A207) and the membership card is used.
If there is a member No. read from the member card. Focus
The data is transmitted to the management device 5 (step A208). On the other hand, the central management device 5
Member number following the pager calling signal. Entered
At this time (steps B201 and B202 in FIG. 61), the member
No. Is executed (step B203), and the member is
It is determined whether the registration is valid (step B20)
4). At this time, if the membership registration is invalid, reject
The signal is output to the registration terminal 8 (step B210).
Then, when the registration terminal 8 inputs the rejection signal,
(Step A227), "This card cannot be used now
No. Is displayed (Step A
228), and eject the member card (step A22)
9). In the central management device 5, the member registration is valid.
(Step B204), the group shown in FIG.
Read the stored data from the loop registration memory (step B
205), determine whether the member data is registered or not
(Step B206). At this time, the membership registration is valid
There is a member no. Is not registered as a group
Outputs an unregistered signal (step B211). Do
When the registration terminal 8 inputs an unregistered signal,
Step A225), "The group is not registered."
Is displayed (step A226). [0177] The central management device 5 stores the member data.
If it has been registered in the group registration memory (step
B206), create pager call data (step
B207). This pager call data is
Pager No. among the registered members. Is registered
Consists of member data. Subsequently, the central management device 5 operates as described above.
The pager call data created by the registration to the registration terminal 8
Output (Step B208). Then, the registration terminal 8
Inputs pager call data from central control device 5
(Step A209), the display screen is displayed on the screen.
[R] (see FIG. 57). That is, the display unit 11
Pager N among members registered in the group
o. Is added to the registered member data.
Please. Message appears.
In addition, the operation guidance of "execute", "cancel" and "end"
Is displayed. Here, the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8
Touch the data display area of the
You. Then, the registration terminal 8 selects the member to be selected.
If there is an input (step A211), select
Pager No. Memorize (step
A230). Then, as described above, the relationship to be called
When you select the interval by touch operation,
To operate. Then, the registration terminal 8 displays the “execute” display section
Is operated (step A212), the screen is displayed.
The screen is switched to the screen [S] (see FIG. 58). In other words, the display
11, “<pager call>” followed by various messages
Message appears and the message "Please select a message.
No. "Is displayed, and" Execute ",
Operation guides of "cancel" and "end" are displayed. Here, a message to be sent to a friend is displayed.
Touch operation on the part. Then, the registration terminal 8 displays “actual
When the "line" display is operated (step A214),
A transmission process is executed (step A215). That is, above
Pager No. stored as described above. Send
And output the selected message to the telephone line
You. As a result, the pager No. through the telephone line.
And the message is sent to the central office, from the central office
A paging signal for calling the pager 31 through the radio base station
Followed by the message. As a result, pachinko
Pager 31 carried by a friend playing in the hall
Beeps and a message is displayed
Therefore, a desired message can be notified. Then, as described above, a friend carries
When a message is sent to the pager 31
Is displayed on the display unit 11 of the registration terminal 8.
Touch the “End” display section. Then, the registration terminal 8
Indicates that the “end” display section has been operated (step A2
32), and after discharging the membership card (step A23)
3) Output an end signal to the central control device 5 (step)
A234). As a result, the central management device 5 is
When the end signal is input from the device 8 (step B20
9), return to step A202 to initialize
Return to the state. In addition, a friend other than the group registered
When calling a person who carries the ketbell 31, display
Of the screen [N] (see FIG. 53) displayed on the section 11
Touch operation of the “other than group” display area. Then, climb
The recording terminal 8 indicates that the "out of group" display section has been operated.
(Step A217), the screen is displayed on screen [U] (FIG.
60). That is, the display unit 11 displays “<
Pager call> Enter the number to be called
No. Is displayed and the numbers 0-9 are displayed
In addition, the operation plan of "execute", "cancel" and "end"
Is displayed. In this case, the operation for the numerical display of 0 to 9 is performed.
The pocket carried by the friend who will be called
No. of Tober And then touch the
Switch. Then, the registration terminal 8 displays the “execute” display section
Is operated (step A219), the transmission process is performed.
Execute (Step A220). In other words, the input
Ketbell No. To the central office via the telephone line
You. As a result, the port carried by the
The buzzer sounds from Ketbell,
It can recognize that the call was received. According to the sixth embodiment, the registration terminal 8
The pager carried by a friend.
Beep or display a message.
Send a message to the call lamp unit
If your friends are more involved in the game than just a configuration
Even if you can call your friends without fail. It should be noted that a friend carries as the registration terminal 8
Pager 31 is configured to call all at once
Is also good. The present invention is limited only to the above embodiments.
Instead, it can be modified or expanded as follows. Rest area
A card reader is set up in the
When inserted into the card reader,
You may turn on the resting place flag of the location data
No. The communication function of the membership card includes
ID card built into the employee card and installed on the pachinko game machine side
Transmit a weak electric wave from the transmitter and write it on the ID tag.
Member No. remembered. May be read. This
In case of, set the frequency of adjacent transmitters differently
By doing so, the member No. stored in the ID tag is displayed. Mix
Can be read without trust. Caller who has a receiving function on the member card
And a function for transmitting a call signal to the registration terminal 8.
Provided, the member card receives a call signal from the registration terminal 8
At this time, the call notification means may be driven.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an overall configuration in a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a registration terminal. FIG. 3 is provided corresponding to a pachinko game machine. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a call lamp unit. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a member data memory. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a group registration memory. FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the location memory. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the registration terminal. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the registration terminal. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the registration terminal. 3 FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the registration terminal, part 4 FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the registration terminal, part 5 FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an initial screen of the registration terminal FIG. Machine screen [ FIG. 15 shows a screen [B] of the registration terminal. FIG. 16 shows a screen [C] of the registration terminal. FIG. 17 shows a screen [D] of the registration terminal. FIG. 18 shows a screen [E] of the registration terminal. FIG. 19 shows a screen [F] of the registration terminal. FIG. 20 shows a screen [G] of the registration terminal. FIG. 21. Fig. 22 shows the screen [H] of the terminal. Fig. 22 shows the screen [I] of the registration terminal. Fig. 23 shows the screen [J] of the registration terminal. [Fig. 24] Screen [K] of the registration terminal. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a screen [L] of the registration terminal. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a screen [M] of the registration terminal. FIG. 27 is a first flowchart showing the operation of the centralized management device. FIG. 28 is a second flowchart illustrating the operation of the central management device. FIG. 29 is a third flowchart illustrating the operation of the central management device. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the operation of the card reader. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the operation of the centralized management device. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of the centralized management device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the operation of the centralized management device. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the operation of the centralized management device in the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 36 is an entire flowchart in the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 37 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the call lamp unit. FIG. 38 is a front view of the call lamp unit. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the operation of the call lamp unit. FIG. 41 is a schematic diagram showing a membership card in a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a location memory. FIG. 43 is a flow chart showing the operation of the membership card. FIG. 44 is a flow chart showing the operation of the terminal for confirming the location of the calling lamp unit. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the operation of the terminal for confirming the location of the rest area. FIG. 47 is a schematic diagram showing the entire system in the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 48 is a schematic diagram showing a group registration memory. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the operation of a registration terminal. FIG. 50 FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the operation of the registration terminal, part 2 FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the operation of the registration terminal, part 3 FIG. 52 is a diagram showing an initial screen of the registration terminal FIG. FIG. 54 shows the screen [O] of the registration terminal. FIG. 55 shows the screen [P] of the registration terminal. FIG. 56 shows the registration terminal. FIG. 57 shows the screen [R] of the registration terminal. FIG. 58 shows the screen [S] of the registration terminal. FIG. 59 shows the screen [S] of the registration terminal. FIG. 60 shows a screen [U] of the registration terminal. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the operation of the central control device. [Description of References] 1 is a pachinko game machine (game machine), 3 is a card A reader (game machine reading means), 5 a centralized management device (group information storage means), 6 a camera (imaging means), 7 a camera control device (imaging control means), 8 a registration terminal ( terminal ),
Reference numeral 20 denotes a membership card (storage medium).

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-63-277076 (JP, A) JP-A-5-115610 (JP, A) JP-A-6-134127 (JP, A) JP-A-4-208180 (JP) , A) Registered utility model 3016604 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 7/02 328 A63F 7/02 350

Claims (1)

(57) and Patent Claims 1. A storage medium storing personal information for identifying the Yu technique customers, provided a one-to-one correspondence to the gaming machine, is stored in the storage medium Based on the personal information read by the gaming machine reading means.
In a game arcade provided with a centralized management device for registering location data indicating a correspondence between a player and a gaming machine in which the player is playing, the player registers a group of fellow players as a group, and A terminal used to confirm the location of the group-registered buddies, wherein the centralized management device is registered in a group based on group registration data indicating the players registered in a group by the terminal and the location data. Wherein the terminal generates call data indicating the location of the player, and the terminal inputs the call data generated by the centralized management device and displays the input data to the player.