JP3865417B2 - Card information exchange system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a card information exchange system for exchanging valuable information stored in a plurality of prepaid cards having different information writing formats, for example, a pachinko game using a prepaid game card. Since the writing format of information is different in a card-type gaming facility, the valuable value of a gaming card that cannot be used in the card-type gaming facility can be read and stored in a gaming card that can be used in the card-type gaming facility. It is related with the card information exchange system which can be performed.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, prepaid card systems in which a prepaid card is purchased in advance and the prepaid card can be used in place of cash have become widespread. This prepaid card system is adopted by a plurality of institutions, and a plurality of types of prepaid cards are issued. The prepaid card can be used, for example, for transportation use, public phone use, shopping at a convenience store, gaming at a game store, and the like.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, prepaid cards issued by each organization have no common information writing format and the like, and prepaid cards issued by a plurality of organizations cannot be shared. For example, a prepaid card that can be used for transportation cannot be used for public telephones or games at a game store.
[0004]
For this reason, the user of the prepaid card has to possess a plurality of types of prepaid cards that can be used in each organization in advance, which causes a problem that a heavy burden is placed on the user.
[0005]
In addition, the user may purchase a prepaid card that is less frequently used, and the balance of the prepaid card is wasted.
For example, in the case of a prepaid game card used in a game of a game store, a common game card is issued nationwide, but there are a plurality of institutions that issue this game card, and each game card The information storage format is different. In addition, when Japan is divided into multiple blocks and a card is issued using a different information writing format for each block, or a so-called house card that can be used only at chain member stores is issued Also in this case, the information writing format of the card is different for each chain.
[0006]
For this reason, a game card issued by a certain institution cannot be used except for a group of game stores belonging to the institution, and a player must purchase a plurality of game cards for each group of game stores to be used. There was a problem that had to be done.
[0007]
In addition, if a gaming card belonging to a group that is less frequently used is purchased, the balance of the gaming card is wasted, resulting in a disadvantage to the player, and as a result, the entertainment at the gaming store. There was a problem of damage.
[0008]
In view of the above-described problems of the prior art, the present invention uses prepaid cards by reading valuable information stored in prepaid cards with different information storage formats and converting them to other information storage formats. It is an object of the present invention to provide a card information exchange system that improves the performance and does not waste the balance of prepaid cards.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above-described object, the present invention electrically communicates with a management device of a card exchange company that stores information writing formats of a plurality of game card information, and writes information to a game card issued by a certain game store. Valuable value information of game cards issued by other game stores of different formatsOf a certain amusement storeA card information exchange system comprising a card information exchange device that moves to a game card that can be used in the game store,
  In the card information exchange device,
  Other store card information reading means for reading information of game cards issued by other game stores with different information writing formats;
  Other store card information transmitting means for transmitting the information of the game card issued by the other game store read by the other store card information reading means to the management device of the card exchange company;
  Corresponding to the information of the game card issued by the other game store transmitted to the card exchange company by the other store card information transmitting means, the valuable value information of the game card issued by the other game store transmitted from the card exchange company is obtained. Receiving value information receiving means,
  Based on the valuable value information of the game card issued by another game store received by the valuable value information receiving means,AboveValuable value information writing means for writing valuable value information to a game card usable in the game store;
  Valuable value information storage means for storing valuable value information received by the valuable value information receiving means;
  A game card discharging means for discharging the game card in which the valuable value information is written by the valuable value information writing means in a gameable state;
  AboveRecognition information confirmation means for reading the recognition information of the game card issued by the game store;
  Based on the recognition information of the gaming card read by the recognition information confirmation means, for the management device of the card exchange company,AboveWrite format information request means for requesting transmission of information related to the information write format to the game card issued by the game store;
  With
  In the management device of the card exchange company,
  Based on the information writing format corresponding to the information writing format of the plurality of game card information stored in advance, the information of the gaming card issued by the other gaming store transmitted by the other store card information transmitting means. Card information analysis means to analyze,
  Valuable value information transmitting means for transmitting the valuable information of game cards issued by other game stores analyzed by the card information analyzing means to the card information exchange device;
  Based on the transmission request from the writing format information request means, among the information writing formats of a plurality of game card information stored in advance,AboveWriting format information transmitting means for transmitting information related to the information writing format to the game card issued by the game store;
  With
  The valuable value information writing means, according to the information writing format transmitted by the writing format information transmitting means,AboveValuable value information is written in a game card that can be used in the game store.
[0013]
[Action]
  In the present invention, a game card issued by another game store having a different information writing format from a game card issued by a certain game store,Of a certain amusement storeWhen trying to use at the game store, valuable information stored in the game card is exchanged by the card information exchange device.AboveMove to a game card that can be used at the game store.
[0018]
In the exchange of card information by the card information exchange device, first, the information of game cards issued by other game stores having different information writing formats is read by the other store card information reading means.
[0019]
Next, other store cardinformationThe transmission means transmits the information of the game card issued by the other game store read by the other store card information reading means to the management device of the card exchange company.
[0020]
In the management device of the card exchange company, the card information analysis means analyzes the information of the game card issued by the other game store transmitted by the other shop card information transmission means based on the pre-stored writing format, The valuable value information of the gaming card analyzed by the card information analyzing means is converted into the card by the valuable value information transmitting means.informationSent to switching equipment.
[0021]
And cardinformationThe valuable value information receiving means of the exchange device receives the valuable value information of the game card issued by another game store transmitted from the card exchange company.
[0022]
  Next, based on the valuable value information of the game card issued by another game store received by the valuable value information receiving means by the valuable value information writing means,ConcernedValuable value information is written on a game card that can be used at a game store.
[0023]
Next, the game card discharging means discharges the game card in which the valuable value information is written by the valuable value information writing means in a game-ready state.
[0024]
By exchanging information in this way, game card users can use game cards with different information writing formats.
Therefore, the player does not need to purchase a plurality of types of game cards for each group of game stores to be used in advance, and the burden on the player can be reduced. In addition, even if a game card belonging to a less frequently used group is purchased, the balance of the game card is not wasted, and there is no disadvantage to the player. There is no loss of interest.
[0025]
  Also,In the exchange of card information in the card information exchange device, by the recognition information confirmation means,ConcernedRecognition information of game cards issued by amusement storesReadConfirmation information confirmation means by writing form information request meansTo the recognition information of the game card read byBased on the card exchange company's management device,ConcernedRequests transmission of information related to the information writing format to the game card issued by the game store.
[0026]
  In the management apparatus of the card exchange company, the information is stored in advance by the writing format information transmitting means based on the transmission request from the writing format information requesting means.ConcernedInformation on the information writing format to the game card issued by the game store is transmitted.
[0027]
  Then, in the valuable value information writing means, according to the writing format transmitted by the writing format information transmitting means,ConcernedValuable value information is written on a game card that can be used at a game store.
[0028]
Therefore, when the valuable information is written into the game card by the valuable information writing means, the writing format is sent from the management device of the card exchange company. Can correspond to the format. That is, since the card information exchange device can be used in correspondence with different types of writing formats, the versatility of the card information exchange device can be enhanced. Also, since the information writing format for the game card is managed by the management device of the card exchange company, the security for the game card can be improved.
[0029]
  Also,In the exchange of card information in the card information exchange device, the valuable information received by the valuable information receiving means is stored by the valuable information storage means.
[0030]
Accordingly, since the information exchange history can be stored in the game store where the game card information has been exchanged, the reliability of the settlement with the card exchange company can be enhanced.
[0031]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the embodiment described below, as a typical prepaid card utilization facility, a pachinko store that uses a game card to play a pachinko game or a pachislot game is shown.
[0032]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the schematic arrangement of each device in a pachinko parlor, and FIG. 2 manages the exchange and settlement of card information with a pachinko parlor, a card company that manages the issuance and settlement of game cards. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship with a card exchange company.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 1 (game shop) includes a plurality of pachinko machines 2 (game machines), a card issuing machine 4 for selling game cards 3, and pachinko machines 2 and 2. A card-type inter-table ball lending machine 5 for discharging pachinko balls as game media disposed, a ball counter 6 for counting pachinko balls acquired by the player, a card exchange issuing device 7 and the like It is arranged. The pachinko machine 2 and the ball counter 6 are in electrical communication with the management device 9 via the first in-store transmission line 8 made of electrical wiring, and the card issuing machine 4 and the card-type inter-table ball lending machine. 5 is in electrical communication with the repeater 10 using infrared communication, and the repeater 10 is in electrical communication with the card data transfer device 12 via the second in-store transmission path 11 made of electrical wiring. The data transfer device 12 is in electrical communication with the management device 9 via a third in-store transmission line 13 made of electrical wiring.
[0034]
The card data transfer device 12 described above transfers the issuance status of the game card 3 in the card issuing machine 4 and the usage status of the game card 3 in the card type interball ball lending machine 5 to the management device 14 installed in the card company. And is in electrical communication with a management device 14 installed in the card company via a telephone line 15 or the like.
[0035]
The card exchange issuing device 7 described above functions as a card information exchange device, and is a device for exchanging information of the game cards 3 having different information storage formats. It is in electrical communication with the data collection device 17 (management device 81) and exchanges information regarding card exchange.
[0036]
The management device 14 provided in the card company and the data collection device 17 (management device 81) provided in the card exchange company are in electrical communication via a telephone line 18 or the like, and the card exchange is performed between them. Information is exchanged along with.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 2, the card information exchange system according to the present invention includes a plurality of pachinko parlors 1 having the above-described configuration. In the card information exchange system shown in FIG. 2, the A game card 3 in the information storage format (A)aA pachinko parlor 1a that uses the information storage format (B) B game card 3bThe B game machine 3a is managed by the A card company (management device 14a), and issuance and settlement is managed by the A card company (management device 14b). The B game card 3b is managed by the B card company (management device 14b). Its issuance and settlement are managed.
[0038]
Further, the card exchange company is provided with a data collection device 17 (management device 81). The data collection device 17 (management device 81) includes a management device 14a of the A card company and a management device 14b of the B card company. , B is in electrical communication with the card exchange issuing device 7 installed in the pachinko parlor 1b. The data collection device 17 is a device that is managed and controlled by the management device 81 installed in the card exchange company, and may be provided integrally in the management device 81 or provided as an independent device from the management device 81. May be. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the card exchange issuing device 7 is installed only in the B pachinko store 1b for the sake of simplification. Of course, the card exchange issuing device 7 is installed in the A pachinko store 1a. May be installed.
[0039]
The card exchange issuing device 7 installed in the pachinko parlor 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
3 is a front view of the card exchange issuing device, FIG. 4A is a front view of the first card reader / writer device for issuing the exchange game card, and FIG. 4B is a first view for issuing the exchange game card. FIG. 5 is a side view showing an internal structure of one card reader / writer, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a card exchange issuing device and an electrical control device for electrically controlling the card exchange issuing device.
[0040]
The card exchange issuing device 7 functions as a card information exchange device, and issues a game card 3 that can be used in the pachinko parlor 1 to approximately the center of the front surface of the box-shaped main body 20, as shown in FIG. A game card issuing port 21 for inserting a game card insertion port 22 for inserting a game card 3 issued by another pachinko store, and a coin insertion port 23 for inserting a coin as an exchange fee. Includes a display device 24 including a liquid crystal display device for performing various displays.
[0041]
In addition, a first card reader / writer device 25 that issues a game card 3 that can be used in the pachinko parlor 1 is provided inside the box 20 at a position that communicates with the game card issuing port 21, and this first card reader A card stock device 26 for storing the game card 3 issued from the first card reader / writer device 25 is provided above the writer device 25, and information stored in the other store game card 3 at a position communicating with the game card insertion slot 22 is provided. A second card reader / writer device 27 for reading and writing is provided, and a recovery device 28 for recovering the other-store gaming card 3 is provided below the second card reader / writer device 27, and the coin insertion slot 23 is provided. A coin discriminating device 29 for discriminating the authenticity of the inserted coin is provided at the communicating position, and the inserted coin is stored below the coin discriminating device 29. Coin stock device 30 of the eye is provided.
[0042]
Further, an electrical control device 31 for electrically controlling the card exchange issuing device 7 is provided below the inside of the box 20, and a printer 32 and a buzzer 33 are provided above the electrical control device 31. Are provided.
[0043]
The second card reader / writer device 27 described above functions as another institution card information reading means or other store card information reading means.
[0044]
In the card exchange issuing device 7 described above, when the game card 3 issued by another store is inserted from the game card insertion port 22, the information stored in the game card 3 issued by the other store is read by the second card reader / writer device 27. At the same time, the game card 3 issued by another store is collected by the collection device 28.
[0045]
Further, when a fee required for card exchange is inserted into the coin discriminating device 29 from the coin insertion slot 23, the valuable information stored in the game card 3 issued by another store is stored in the pachinko store 1 based on a predetermined procedure. Is converted into an information storage system that can be used in the game, the game card 3 storing the converted valuable information is issued by the first card reader / writer device 25, and the game card issuance port 21 is out of the card exchange issuing device 7. Discharge.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 4, the first card reader / writer device 25 that exchanges information and issues an exchange game card 3 that can be used at the game store has a card stock device 26 attached to the top thereof, as shown in FIG. 4. This is a device for issuing one gaming card 3 loaded in the card, and from the mounting position of the card stock device 26 provided at the upper front of the first card reader / writer device 25 toward the gaming card issuing port 21 A letter-shaped card transport path 40 is provided. The card transport path 40 is provided with a card take-out device 41, a card appraisal device 42, and an information writing device 43 from the mounting position of the card stock device 26 toward the back of the first card reader / writer device 25. A card transfer device 44 is provided at the turn-back position of the game card 3, and a defective card collection device 45 and a card withdrawal device 46 are provided in the card transport path 40 turned back toward the game card issuing port 21. Further, a defective card transport path 47 branches off from the card transport path 40 in the defective card collection device 45, and the defective card transport path 47 is a card collection tank 48 provided in the lower part of the first card reader / writer device 25. Communicating with Further, when the card stock device 26 is mounted, a card sensor 50 is provided at a position where the game card outlet 49 faces.
[0047]
A recognition information reading terminal 51 for reading the recognition information of the game card 3 that can be used in the pachinko parlor 1 is provided on the back of the card stock device 26. By connecting a signal line to the recognition information reading terminal 51, the card exchange issuing device 7 receives the recognition information of the game card 3.
[0048]
In the first card reader / writer device 25, the card removal device 41 takes out the game cards 3 one by one from the game card outlet 49 of the card stock device 26. Then, the removed game card 3 is transported on the card transport path 40 toward the back of the first card reader / writer device 25, and the game card 3 reaching the innermost portion of the first card reader / writer device 25 is The card transfer device 44 reverses the transport direction, and the card is further transported toward the game card issuing port 21. In the course of being transported on the card transport path 40, the game card 3 is verified for authenticity by the card appraisal device 42, and information to be exchanged from the game card 3 issued by another store is written by the information writing device 43. The regular game card 3 is conveyed toward the game card issuing port 21 and discharged from the game card issuing port 21. On the other hand, the game card 3 having a defect is confiscated in the card collection tank 48 by switching the conveyance path to the defect card conveyance path 47 by the defect card collection device 45. Further, when the card sensor 50 provided at the mounting position of the card stock device 26 no longer detects the game card 3, a signal that the game card 3 loaded in the card stock device 26 is lost is sent to the management device 9 or the like. Sent to.
[0049]
The first card reader / writer device 25 functions as a game card discharge means, and the information writing device 43 functions as valuable value information writing means.
[0050]
Next, the electrical control device 31 that electrically controls the card exchange issuing device 7 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the electrical control device 31 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 60, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 61, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 62, and an EEPROM (Rewritable) which are electrically connected to each other. Read-only memory) 63 is provided, and a clock generator (crystal) 64 for supplying an operation clock is electrically connected to the CPU 60. Further, power is supplied to the electrical control device 31 via a power supply device 65.
[0051]
The electrical control device 31 is in electrical communication with an interface circuit (I / F) 67 via a PIO (parallel IO) 66, and this interface circuit67 is, Defective card collecting device 45, first card reader / writer device 25, card stock device 26, second card reader / writer device 27, card collecting device 28, coin discriminating device 29, coin stock device 30, display device 24 (LCD), A buzzer 33 and a printer 32 are electrically connected to electrically control these devices and exchange information. The electrical control device 31 is in electrical communication with a signal conversion device 69 such as a modem via a communication interface circuit (communication I / F) 68. The signal conversion device 69 is connected to a telephone line. The card data collection device 17 provided in the card exchange company is in electrical communication with the card exchange company 16 or the like.
[0052]
The signal conversion device 69 and the electrical control device 31 described above function as another store card information transmitting means, valuable information receiving means, and writing format information requesting means. Further, the recognition information reading terminal 51 and the electrical control device 31 described above function as recognition information confirmation means. The above-described EEPROM 63 functions as valuable value information storage means.
[0053]
Next, based on FIG. 6 to FIG. 9, a procedure for issuing the game card 3 in the card exchange issuing device 7 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a schematic procedure of processing in the card exchange issuing device 7, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the card exchange process shown in FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the NG process shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the settlement process shown in FIG.
[0054]
As shown in FIG. 6, when the card exchange issuing device 7 is powered on (S1), the state of each device constituting the card exchange issuing device 7 is determined (S2), and the pachinko machine is notified from the card stock device 26. The card recognition information used in the store 1 is read (S3).
[0055]
Next, the data collection device 17 of the card exchange company is requested for a writing format and a verification code of the game card 3 based on the read card recognition information (S4).
[0056]
Then, it is confirmed whether or not the data has been transmitted from the data collection device 17 of the card exchange company (S5). If the data has been transmitted, the write format and verify code to the transmitted game card 3 are transmitted. Is stored in the work area on the memory (S6), and it is determined whether or not the game card 3 issued by another store is inserted into the second card reader / writer device 27 (S7). If the card is inserted, a card exchange process (S8) is performed.
[0057]
On the other hand, when the game card 3 issued by another store is not inserted, the NG process (S9) is performed, then the settlement process (S10) is performed, and the processing after the card insertion determination process (S7) issued by the other store is performed. repeat.
[0058]
In the received data confirmation process (S5), if no data is transmitted from the data collection device 17 of the card exchange company, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed (S11), and the time is up. Until then, the transmission request to the data collection device 17 of the card exchange company is repeated. If the time is up, NG information is displayed on the buzzer 33 and the display device 24 (LCD), and the process proceeds to NG processing (S9).
[0059]
In the card exchange process (S8), as shown in FIG. 7, the card data is read from the game card 3 issued by another store inserted in the second card reader / writer device 27 (S8a), and the card exchange company's The read card data is transmitted to the data collecting device 17 (S8b). The card data read by the second card reader / writer device 27 is raw data stored in the game card 3, and the raw data is analyzed and converted by the data collecting device 17 in the card exchange company.
[0060]
Then, it waits for the analyzed card data from the data collection device 17 of the card exchange company to be transmitted as analysis data (S8c, S8d). If no analysis data is received during a predetermined time, the above-described NG process (S9) is performed.
[0061]
Further, when the analysis data is received from the data collection device 17 of the card exchange company, it is determined whether or not a verify NG code is included in the received data (S8e). Here, if the verify NG code is included, the game card 3 issued by another store is discharged from the second card reader / writer device 27 (S8f), and the process is returned.
[0062]
On the other hand, if the verify NG code is not included, the received analysis data is stored in the memory (S8g). The analysis data stored in the memory is, for example, data such as “A game card 3 is 1000 yen”.
[0063]
And it waits for a commission to be inserted from the coin slot 23 (S8h, S8i). Here, if no fee is charged within a predetermined time, the memory is cleared (S8j), the game card 3 inserted into the second card reader / writer device 27 is ejected (S8k), and the processing is performed. To return.
[0064]
On the other hand, when a fee is inserted from the coin insertion slot 23, the game card 3 usable at the store is taken out from the card stock device 26 and taken into the first card reader / writer device 25 (S81). Thus, based on the analysis data stored in the memory and the writing format previously received from the card information collecting device, valuable value information and the like are written into the game card 3 (S8m). For example, the valuable value information corresponding to the above information conversion is written in a card (so-called raw card) in which valuable value information is not written.Mu
[0065]
Next, the verification code in the card appraisal device 42 is checked (appraisal) (S8n). If it is determined that the card is a defective card, the game card 3 is recovered by the defective card recovery device 45 (S8o). The process returns to the card 3 take-out process (S81).
[0066]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is a legitimate card, the information is re-encoded to make the gaming card 3 usable (S8p), and information relating to the exchange of the card information, such as the valuable value of the exchanged card, is stored in the EEPROM 63. , Record information such as the number of sheets, fee, etc. (S8q), clear the work area on the memory (S8r), and eject a new game card 3 usable in the pachinko parlor 1 from the first card reader / writer device 25. (S8s), and the process returns.
[0067]
In the above NG process (S9), as shown in FIG. 8, it is first determined whether or not NG has occurred (S9a), and if NG has not occurred, the process is returned.
[0068]
On the other hand, if NG has occurred, the contents of NG are confirmed, and if it is NG of communication NG, self-diagnosis NG, EEPROM 63 (S9b, S9c), NG is detected by the buzzer 33 and the display device 24 (LCD). Is notified (S9d), and the process is interrupted. In other words, since these NGs are serious NGs in the card exchange issuing device 7, the processing is interrupted and the system waits for the trouble to be removed by a pachinko clerk or the like.
[0069]
If the NG is not NG, that is, if the card is jammed, the card collecting device 28 is full, the card stock device 26 has no card, or the coin stock device 30 is full (S9e), the buzzer 33 and The display device 24 (LCD) notifies that NG has occurred (S9f), and the process returns.
[0070]
In the above-described settlement process (S10), as shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not a data collection command has been transmitted from the data collection device 17 of the card exchange company (S10a). Here, if the data collection command is not transmitted, the process returns.
[0071]
On the other hand, when a data collection command is transmitted, information relating to the exchange of card information stored in the EEPROM 63, for example, information such as the valuable value, number of sheets, and fee of the exchanged card is sent to the data collection device 17 of the card exchange company. It transmits (S10b) and waits for a transmission OK command from the data collection device 17 (S10c, S10d). In this way, settlement between card companies is performed based on the converted valuable information.
[0072]
Here, if the transmission OK command is not received within a predetermined time (S10d), the data stored in the EEPROM 63 is printed by the printer 32 (S10e), and the process is resumed. In this embodiment, the history of accessing the hall is left in such a form.
[0073]
When the transmission OK command is received, the transmitted data is printed by the printer 32 (S10f), the EEPROM 63 is cleared (S10g), and the process is resumed.
[0074]
Next, the data collection device 17 installed in the card exchange company and the electrical control device 70 that electrically controls the data collection device 17 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10, an electrical control device 70 for electrically controlling the data collection device 17 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 71, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 72, a RAM ( Random access memory) 73 is provided, and the CPU 71 is electrically connected to a clock generator (crystal) 74 for supplying an operation clock. The electric control device 70 is supplied with power via a power supply device 75.
[0075]
The electrical control device 70 is connected via an interface circuit (I / F) 76 to information of all card companies that are affiliated with the writing format to the gaming card 3 (writing format of the gaming card 3), etc. A hard disk storage device 77 for storing the sound and a buzzer 78 for generating an alarm sound are in electrical communication.
[0076]
The electrical control device 70 is in electrical communication with a signal conversion device 80 such as a modem via a communication interface circuit (communication I / F) 79. The signal conversion device 80 is connected to a telephone line. The information regarding the game card 3 is transmitted / received by electrically communicating with the card exchange issuing device 7 installed in each pachinko parlor 1 through 16 or the like.
[0077]
Further, the electrical control device 70 communicates with a management device 81 installed in the card exchange company via a communication interface circuit 79. As described above, the data collection device 17 may be integrated with the management device 81 installed in the card exchange company.
[0078]
The electrical control device 70 described above functions as card information analysis means. Further, the signal conversion device 80 and the electrical control device 70 function as valuable value information transmission means and writing format information transmission means.
[0079]
Next, a processing procedure in the card data collection device 17 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a schematic procedure of processing in the data collection device, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the data analysis processing shown in FIG.
[0080]
As shown in FIG. 11, in the data collection device 17, when the power is turned on (S11), the state of each device constituting the data collection device 17 is determined (S12).
[0081]
Next, a data analysis process (S13) is performed, and it waits for a month closing request signal transmitted from the card company management device 9 to the pachinko parlor (S14). Here, when the moon closing request signal is transmitted, a data collection command is transmitted to the designated pachinko shop (S15), and data is sent from the pachinko shop 1 for a predetermined time. (S16, S17).
[0082]
Here, if data is not sent from the pachinko parlor 1 within a predetermined time (S17), the buzzer 78 notifies the fact (S18), and the NG information is sent to the card company management device 9. After transmitting (S19), the process returns to the data analysis process (S13).
[0083]
On the other hand, when data is sent from the designated pachinko store 1, a transmission OK command is transmitted to the pachinko store 1 (S20), and the received data is filed and recorded in a memory (S21). The filed information is transmitted to the card company management apparatus 9 (S22), the received data is cleared (S23), and the process returns to the data analysis process (S13).
[0084]
In the above-described data analysis process (S13), as shown in FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether or not there is a transmission request for the writing format related to the game card 3 of the pachinko store 1 from the card exchange issuing device 7 of the pachinko store 1. (S13a).
[0085]
  When there is a request for sending the writing format, the analysis data of the pachinko parlor 1 is stored in the hard disk storage device.77(S13b), and the analysis data is transmitted to the card exchange issuing device 7 of the pachinko parlor 1 (S13c). This analysis data includes a writing format for the game card 3 and a verification code.
[0086]
On the other hand, when there is no transmission request for the writing format, the above processing (S13b, S13c) is skipped, and the data of the gaming card 3 issued by the other pachinko store is transmitted from the card exchange issuing device 7 of the pachinko store 1. It is determined whether it has been performed (S13d).
[0087]
  And when the data of the game card 3 issued by other pachinko parlors is transmitted, the corresponding card analysis data is stored in the hard diskStorage device 77(S13e), and the received data of the game card 3 issued by another pachinko parlor is analyzed (S13f).
[0088]
Next, it is determined whether or not the analysis is performed normally (S13g). If the analysis is performed normally, the analysis data is transmitted to the card exchange issuing device 7 of the pachinko parlor 1 (S13h). , Return processing. On the other hand, if an abnormality occurs in the analysis, a verification NG code is transmitted to the card exchange issuing device 7 of the pachinko parlor 1 (S13i), and the process is returned.
[0089]
Further, in the data reception confirmation process (S13d) of the game card 3 of the other pachinko store described above, when data is not received, the above processes (S13e to S13i) are skipped and the process is returned.
[0090]
Next, based on FIG. 2, the issue and settlement of the game card 3 in the card information exchange system described above will be specifically described.
A game card 3 in A card companyaAnd the A game card 3a is delivered to the A pachinko parlor 1a that uses the A game card 3a. At this time, A pachinko parlor 1 pays 1014 yen to A card company, including 14 yen issuance fee for A game card 3a.
[0091]
In this A pachinko store 1a, the player can purchase an A game card 3a of 1000 yen by paying 1000 yen, and use this A game card 3a to play a game in the A pachinko store 1a. Can do.
[0092]
When the A game card 3a is used in the A pachinko parlor 1a, the payment for the use is performed with the A card company.
[0093]
Further, the B card company issues a B game card 3b, and delivers the B game card 3b to the B pachinko parlor 1b that uses the B game card 3b. At this time, the B pachinko parlor 1 pays 1014 yen to the B card company, including 14 yen issuance fee for the B game card 3b.
[0094]
In this B pachinko store 1b, a player can purchase a B game card 3b of 1000 yen by paying 1000 yen, and use this B game card 3b to play a game in the B pachinko store 1b. Can do.
[0095]
When the B game card 3b is used in the B pachinko parlor 1b, the payment for the use is made with the B card company.
[0096]
When a game is played at the B pachinko parlor 1b using the A game card 3a, the player who owns the A game card 3a having a valuable value of 1000 yen can use this A game card 3a as a card exchange issuing device 7 The game card 3b can be exchanged with a B game card 3b having a valuable value of 1000 yen that can be used at the B pachinko parlor 1b.
[0097]
In the B pachinko parlor 1b where the card exchange issuing device 7 is installed, a predetermined fee is paid to the card exchange company.
[0098]
In addition, when the A game card 3a is exchanged at the B pachinko parlor 1b, the A card company pays 1,000 yen as the valuable value of the exchanged B game card 3b to the card exchange company. Checkout associated with the exchange of the card 3 is performed.
[0099]
In the above-described embodiment, the replacement fee is charged to the player, but may be free. In the above embodiment, a pachinko shop using a pachinko machine 2 as a representative gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention performs a game using a game card 3 in addition to the pachinko machine 2 described above. It can also be applied in pachinko parlors where game machines such as pachislot machines, sparrow ball machines, arrange ball machines, and slot machines are installed.
[0100]
Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the card-type gaming facility comprising a pachinko store using the gaming card 3 described above, but for using other prepaid cards, for example, transportation such as a subway, convenience store, public telephone, etc. In the prepaid card system, the present invention can also be applied to the case where information stored in the prepaid card is mutually exchanged.
[0101]
【The invention's effect】
  Since this invention consists of an above-described structure, there can exist an effect which is demonstrated below.
  That is, a game card issued by another game store having a different information writing format from a game card issued by a certain game store,Of a certain amusement storeWhen trying to use at the game store, valuable information stored in the game card is exchanged by the card information exchange device.AboveIt is possible to move to a game card that can be used at the game store.
[0104]
Therefore, the player does not need to purchase a plurality of types of game cards for each group of game stores to be used in advance, and the burden on the player can be reduced. In addition, even if a game card belonging to a less frequently used group is purchased, the balance of the game card is not wasted, and there is no disadvantage to the player. There is no loss of interest.
[0105]
  AndWhen the valuable information is written in the game card by the valuable information writing means, the writing format is sent from the management device of the card exchange company.
  Therefore, since the card information exchange device can be used in correspondence with different types of writing formats, the versatility of the card information exchange device can be enhanced.
[0106]
Also, since the information writing format for the game card is managed by the management device of the card exchange company, the security for the game card can be improved.
[0107]
  Also,In the exchange of card information in the card information exchange device, the valuable information received by the valuable information receiving means can be stored by the valuable information storage means.
  Accordingly, since the information exchange history can be stored in the game store where the game card information has been exchanged, the reliability of the settlement with the card exchange company can be enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic arrangement of devices in a pachinko parlor.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between a pachinko parlor, a card company that manages the issuance and settlement of game cards, and a card exchange company that manages the exchange and settlement of card information.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the card exchange issuing device.
FIG. 4 shows a first card reader / writer device, FIG. 4 (A) is a front view of the first card reader / writer device, and FIG. 4 (B) is a side view showing the internal structure of the first card reader / writer device. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a card exchange issuing device and an electrical control device for electrically controlling the card exchange issuing device.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a schematic procedure of processing in the card exchange issuing device.
7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for card exchange processing shown in FIG. 6. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of NG processing shown in FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a settlement process shown in FIG.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a data collection device and an electrical control device that electrically controls the data collection device.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a schematic procedure of processing in the data collection device.
12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of data analysis processing shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko parlor
2 Pachinko machines
3 game cards
4 card issuing machines
5 Card type stand ball lending machine
6 ball counter
7 Card exchange issuing device
8 First in-store transmission line
9 Management device
10 repeaters
11 Second store transmission line
12 Card data transfer device
13 Third in-house transmission line
14 Management device (card company)
15 Telephone line
16 Telephone line
17 Data collection device (card exchange company)
18 Telephone line
(Card exchange issuing device 7)
20 body
21 Game card issuance slot
22 game card slot
23 Coin slot
24 display devices
25 First card reader / writer device
26 Card stock equipment
27 Second card reader / writer device
28 Collection device
29 Coin discrimination device
30 coin stock equipment
31 Electrical control device
32 Printer
33 Buzzer
(First card reader / writer device 25)
40 card transport path
41 Card removal device
42 Card identification device
43 Information writing device
44 Card transfer device
45 Trouble card collection device
46 Card derivation device
47 Faulty card transport path
48 Card collection tank
49 Game card exit
50 Card sensor
51 Recognition information reading terminal
(Electric control device 31 of card exchange issuing device 7)
60 CPU
61 ROM
62 RAM
63 EEPROM
64 clock generator
65 Power supply device
66 PIO
67 Interface circuit
68 Communication interface circuit
69 Signal converter
(Data collection device 17)
70 Electrical control device
71 CPU
72 ROM
73 RAM
74 Clock generator
75 Power supply device
76 Interface circuit
77 Hard disk storage
78 Buzzer
79 Communication interface circuit
80 Signal converter
81 Management device (card exchange company)

Claims (1)

It is electrically in contact with a management apparatus of a card exchange company that stores information writing formats of a plurality of game card information, and the value of a game card issued by another game store having a different information writing format from a game card issued by a certain game store A card information exchange system comprising a card information exchange device for transferring value information to a game card that can be used at the game store of the certain game store,
In the card information exchange device,
Other store card information reading means for reading information of game cards issued by other game stores with different information writing formats;
Other store card information transmitting means for transmitting the information of the game card issued by the other game store read by the other store card information reading means to the management device of the card exchange company;
Corresponding to the information of the game card issued by the other game store transmitted to the card exchange company by the other store card information transmitting means, the valuable value information of the game card issued by the other game store transmitted from the card exchange company is obtained. Receiving value information receiving means,
Based on the game card value information of the other game arcade issued received by organic value value information receiving unit, and the value information writing means for writing value information into the gaming card available in the relevant game arcade,
Valuable value information storage means for storing valuable value information received by the valuable value information receiving means;
A game card discharging means for discharging the game card in which the valuable value information is written by the valuable value information writing means in a gameable state;
A recognition information checking means for reading the identification information of the relevant game arcade issuing game card,
Calligraphy based on said recognition information recognition information of the game card read by the confirmation means, to the management apparatus of the card exchange company requests transmission of information about the information writing format to the relevant gaming facility issuing game card Include information request means,
With
In the management device of the card exchange company,
Based on the information writing format corresponding to the information writing format of the plurality of game card information stored in advance, the information of the gaming card issued by the other gaming store transmitted by the other store card information transmitting means. Card information analysis means to analyze,
Valuable value information transmitting means for transmitting the valuable information of game cards issued by other game stores analyzed by the card information analyzing means to the card information exchange device;
Based on the transmission request from the write format information request means, of the information writing formats of the plurality of game card information stored in advance, the information about the information writing format to the relevant gaming facility issuing game card Writing format information transmitting means for transmitting;
With
The value information writing means, wherein according to information writing format that has been transmitted by the writing format information transmission unit, card and writes the value information to the player cards available in the relevant game arcade Information exchange system.

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