JP4619668B2 - Gift exchange management system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize exchange management system for purchasing a prize exchanged with a game medium acquired by a player such as a pachinko.

  Conventionally, as a prize exchange management system with the simplest configuration, there is one described in Patent Document 1, for example. This premium exchange management system is configured by connecting one premium reader (card counter) and one cash dispenser to one management device (card / cash counter). The prize reader reads and aggregates the prize data recorded in each prize. The management device transmits a withdrawal instruction for the amount based on the data transmitted from the prize reader to the cash dispenser. Then, the cash dispenser dispenses cash according to the withdrawal instruction transmitted from the management device. Further, the management device can display various data and print out in addition to the calculation processing of the payout amount, etc., and is also used for prize storage management, cash withdrawal management and the like.

By the way, in the prize exchange, in order to shorten the waiting time of the customer, a plurality of windows are provided and a prize reader is installed at each window. In that case, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the same number of management devices 3 and cash dispensers 2 as the number of prize readers 1 are prepared. As in the above case, each of the management devices 3 includes the prize reader 1 and the cash dispenser 2. Are connected one by one. And, for example, a prize that enables centralized management of data for three devices by connecting one of the three management devices 3 as a parent device and connecting the other two management devices 3 as child devices. An exchange management system is configured.
JP-A-7-185106 (summary and FIG. 1 etc.)

  In the conventional prize exchange management system shown in FIG. 7, one prize reader 1, one cash dispenser 2, and one management apparatus 3 are required for each window, which is costly. On the other hand, since the three types of the prize reader 1, the cash dispenser 2, and the management device 3 are operating at the same time, it is inefficient to place these three types at each window.

  In addition, there are things that can display the purchase price alone with a premium reader, but the premium reader alone is insufficient in terms of ability to manage gift storage and withdrawal management and cash withdrawal management, It is not possible to add up the totals of multiple windows.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of such points, and a prize exchange management system capable of efficiently performing prize exchange processing and centralized data management for a plurality of prize readers at a low cost. The purpose is to provide.

The present invention relates to a prize exchange management system for purchasing prizes exchanged for game media acquired by a player, a plurality of prize readers, and one or the same number of cash dispensers as the prize readers. The prize reader and the cash dispenser in a communicable manner, and each of the prize readers is given a unique identification code, and the prize data recorded in the prize is recorded. The data is read and aggregated as premium total data, and the premium total data associated with the identification code is transmitted to the management device, and the management device receives the premium total data transmitted from the premium reader as the identification code. Based on the prize reader, and if necessary, sends an instruction to withdraw the money based on the prize total data to the cash dispenser. The dispenser is configured to pay out cash in accordance with the withdrawal instruction transmitted from the management device, and the management device includes image display means for displaying transaction details regarding individual prize readers. This display means displays which prize reader the transaction content is identifiable by at least one of figure and color, and the image display means selects the transaction content related to each premium reader. It is designed to be displayed on the same screen, and on this screen, the display of transaction details relating to one premium reader can be switched to the display of transaction details relating to other premium readers. This is a free gift exchange management system.

According to the present invention , prize exchange processing for a plurality of prize readers can be handled in parallel by one management apparatus. In addition, prize total data relating to a plurality of prize readers can be centrally managed by one management apparatus. In addition, it is convenient because it is possible to intuitively grasp at a glance which of the prize readers the transaction content is displayed on the display means.

In the present invention, the cash dispenser is provided with one cash dispenser having a single unit cash dispenser, and the management device selects any of the withdrawal instructions when the withdrawal instruction is transmitted to the cash dispenser. whether the payout of cash regarding prizes reader may have a sound notification means for performing notification by identifiable sound.

According to such an invention, when cash is paid out from a cash outlet of a single unit in one cash dispenser, it is identified by voice which cash dispenser is associated with which premium reader. be able to.

In the present invention, the cash dispenser includes one cash dispenser having a cash dispenser corresponding to each premium reader having the same number of units as the number of the premium readers, and the management device includes the cash dispenser To the machine, send the withdrawal instruction that can identify which cash out for the prize reader, the cash dispenser is based on the withdrawal instruction transmitted from the management device, You may be comprised so that cash may be paid out from the cash payment exit corresponding to the prize reader which concerns on the said payment instruction | indication .

According to such an invention, payout of cash is ensured from the cash payout exit corresponding to the prize reader related to the withdrawal instruction of the management device among the cash payout exits of the plurality of units. Thereby, it is possible to surely and easily perform cash dispensing corresponding to a plurality of prize readers with one cash dispensing machine.

The “single unit cash outlet” in the above invention is a single unit when a banknote and a coin outlet are separately provided, and a combination of both is used as one unit. That is, it means that there is one bill outlet and one coin outlet. Similarly, in the above-mentioned invention , “the number of cash payout outlets having the same number of units as the number of prize readers” means that when there are separate paper money and coin payout openings, one unit of cash payout opening is a combination of both. Means that there are as many as the number of prize readers. Therefore, when banknotes and coins are paid out from a common cash outlet, the number of units is the number of cash outlets.

In the present invention, the premium exchange management system according to any one of the above inventions is set as one unit, and a plurality of units are provided, and the management devices of each unit are connected so as to communicate with each other.

According to such an invention, it is also possible to centrally manage a multi-unit prize exchange management system with a single management apparatus.

  According to the present invention, prize exchange processing for a plurality of prize readers can be handled in parallel by one management apparatus. In addition, prize total data relating to a plurality of prize readers can be centrally managed by one management apparatus. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently perform the prize exchange process and the central management of data for a plurality of prize readers (windows) at a low cost.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a prize exchange management system according to the present invention. Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the present embodiment, the configuration of the management device, the operational effects, and the modified examples will be sequentially described.

[overall structure]
First, an overview of the overall configuration of the gift exchange management system in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The prize exchange management system shown in FIG. 1 is for purchasing a prize exchanged with a game medium acquired by a player such as a pachinko at a prize exchange. The prize in this case is, for example, a thick card-like form in which prize data such as a purchase price or an identification code is recorded by a bar code or the like, and is generally called “special prize”.

  The prize exchange management system shown in FIG. 1 includes two first and second prize readers 1-1 and 1-2, one cash dispenser 2, and one management device 3. The first and second prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 and the cash dispenser 2 are multidrop connected to the management device 3 so as to communicate with each other. Each prize reader 1-1, 1-2 is installed at a different window of a prize exchange, for example.

  A unique identification code (for example, a communication identification number) is assigned to each of the first and second prize readers 1-1 and 1-2. The prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 read the prize data recorded in each prize and tabulate them as prize total data (the number of data counted for each kind (price) of the prize). Each premium reader 1-1 and 1-2 is configured to transmit premium total data associated with its own identification code to the management device 3.

  Also, the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 have an “end” key (not shown), and when the “end” key is pressed after the prize total data is transmitted, the “$” of the amount based on the prize total data is displayed. A “withdrawal request” is configured to be transmitted to the management device 3. The prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 also have a function of classifying and accumulating each prize according to the type of the prize based on the read prize data.

  Next, the management device 3 manages the prize total data transmitted from the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 for each of the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 based on the identification code and is necessary. Accordingly, a “withdrawal instruction” of an amount based on the prize total data is transmitted to the cash dispenser 2. Here, “as necessary” means that a withdrawal request is issued from any of the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2, as will be described later, and only when the withdrawal request is accepted. It means giving money instructions.

  Next, the cash dispenser 2 is configured to dispense cash according to the withdrawal instruction transmitted from the management device 3. The cash dispenser 2 has one unit of a cash dispenser 24 constituted by a banknote dispenser 20 and a coin dispenser 22. That is, the cash dispenser 2 has a single unit cash dispensing outlet 24.

[Configuration of management device]
Next, a specific configuration of the management device 3 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the management device 3 includes an image display unit 30, a voice notification unit 32, operation keys 34, and a data printer 36.

  Among these, the image display part 30 has a function as an image display means for displaying the transaction contents regarding the individual prize readers 1-1 and 1-2. The management device 3 is configured to display on the display unit 30 such that it is possible to identify which of the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 is the transaction content by a figure and a color. Specifically, the transaction content image 4-1 relating to the first prize reader 1-1 is displayed in a identifiable manner by a specific background color and an icon 49-1 in FIGS. 4A and 4B. FIG. 4C illustrates a state in which the transaction content image 4-2 relating to the second prize reader 1-2 is displayed so as to be identifiable by different background colors and icons 49-2.

  In addition, when transmitting a withdrawal instruction to the cash dispenser 2, the voice notification unit 32 performs a notification by voice that can identify which premium reader 1-1, 1-2 is a cash dispenser. It has a function as voice notification means. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 for example, the management device 3 sends “Peep” when sending a withdrawal instruction regarding the first prize reader 1-1, and the second prize reader 1— When the withdrawal instruction related to No. 2 is transmitted, a different buzzer sound is generated in the voice notification unit 32 as in “Poop”.

  Next, based on the example shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the management device 3 is configured to specifically perform what kind of operation in relation to the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 and the cash dispenser 2. Explain what is being done. Hereinafter, description will be made along the time series shown in the chart of FIG. 3 with reference to FIG. 4 as appropriate.

  First, when prize total data is transmitted from the first prize reader 1-1 to the management apparatus 3, the management apparatus 3 displays a first prize reader as shown in FIG. An image 4-1 of transaction details regarding 1-1 is displayed. This image 4-1 includes processing contents 40, date / time 41, person-in-charge code 42, number of cases 43, breakdown 45 of premium total data, payment amount adjustment 46, operation guidance 47, and icon 49-1. Each display is included. In the breakdown 45 of the prize total data shown in FIG. 4, three types of special prizes, “Premium A” with a purchase price of 5000 yen, “Premium B” with 1,000 yen, and “Premium C” with 200 yen are targeted. The case is shown as an example.

  Next, when the prize total data is transmitted from the second prize reader 1-2 to the management apparatus 3 before the withdrawal instruction regarding the first prize reader 1-1, the management apparatus 3 displays Only the icon related to the second prize reader 1-2 is added and displayed in the section. That is, basically, while maintaining the image 4-1 shown in FIG. 4A, the second prize reader 1-2 is associated with the second prize reader 1-2 next to the icon 49-1 associated with the first prize reader 1-1. The icon 49-2 (FIG. 4C) is displayed.

  Here, as described above, by pressing the “end” key of the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2, the withdrawal request from the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 is sent to the management apparatus 3. Sent. However, even if there is a withdrawal request from the second prize reader 1-2 before issuing a withdrawal instruction regarding the first prize reader 1-1, the management device 3 does not have the first prize reader 1. -1 is not accepted as being in a transaction.

  On the other hand, with respect to the withdrawal request from the first prize reader 1-1, a withdrawal instruction is transmitted from the management device 3 to the cash dispenser 2 in response thereto (see the operation guidance 47 in FIG. 4A). ). When the cash withdrawal by the cash dispenser 2 based on the withdrawal instruction is completed, a withdrawal notice 48 as shown in FIG. 4B is displayed (as overwritten on the image 4-1). The display of the payout notice 48 includes a breakdown of the banknotes and coins paid out in addition to the total payout amount.

  Thereafter, the management device 3 switches the display to the transaction content image 4-2 on the second prize reader 1-2 as shown in FIG. The content included in this image 4-2 is basically the same as that of the image 4-1 shown in FIG. 4A, but the background color of the breakdown 45 of the premium total data and the payout amount adjustment content 46 portion is related. Are different colors so that the image 4-1 can be identified.

  At this time, a withdrawal request from the second prize reader 1-2 is accepted. That is, when there is a withdrawal request from the second prize reader 1-2, a withdrawal instruction is transmitted from the management device 3 to the cash dispenser 2 accordingly. When the cash dispensing by the cash dispenser 2 based on the withdrawal instruction is completed, the cash equivalent corresponding to the withdrawal notice 48 shown in FIG. 4B is overwritten on the image 4-2. .

  Thereafter, the same operation is performed each time the prize total data and the withdrawal request are transmitted from the first and second prize readers 1-1 and 1-2.

[Function and effect]
Next, the effect of this embodiment comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated.

  According to the present embodiment, one management apparatus 3 can handle the prize exchange processing for the two prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 in parallel. Further, data related to the two prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 can be managed in a unified manner by one management device 3. For this reason, it is possible to efficiently perform prize exchange processing and centralized data management for two prize readers (windows) at low cost. Note that the data related to the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 includes not only prize total data and payout amount data, but also history information and total results of such data.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, in the image display part 30 of the management apparatus 3, the display which can identify which prize reader 1-1 and 1-2 is the transaction content regarding a figure and a color can be performed. . This is convenient because it is possible to intuitively grasp at a glance which of the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 is the transaction content.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the voice notification unit 32 of the management device 3 transmits a withdrawal instruction to the cash dispenser 2, it is a cash withdrawal regarding any premium reader 1-1 or 1-2. It is possible to perform notification by means of sound that can be identified. As a result, when cash is paid out from the cash outlet 24 of a single unit in one cash dispenser 2, it is determined which of the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 is the cash dispenser. It can be identified by voice.

[Modification]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the case where two prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 and one cash dispenser 2 are connected to one management apparatus 3 has been described. Is not limited. That is, three or more prize readers 1-1, 1-2, 1-3,... May be connected to one management apparatus 3, and two or more cash dispensers 2 may be connected. Also good. In this case, the prize exchange process for three or more prize readers 1-1, 1-2, 1-3... Can be handled in parallel, and three or more prize readers 1-1, 1-2. , 1-3... Can be centrally managed by one management device 3. For this reason, it is possible to efficiently perform prize exchange processing and central data management for three or more prize readers (windows) at low cost.

  When two or more cash dispensers are connected, the same number of cash dispensers 2-1, 2-2,... Corresponding to the prize readers 1-1, 1-2,. Connect. In that case, the notification by the voice notification means 32 when the management device 3 transmits a withdrawal instruction to each of the cash dispensers 2-1, 2-2, ... may be all by the same voice, and in some cases the notification itself May be omitted.

  (2) FIG. 5 shows a so-called double-headed cash dispenser 2 ′ having two units of cash dispensers 24-1 and 24-2 respectively corresponding to the two prize readers 1-1 and 1-2. The variation used is shown. In the cash dispenser 2 ′, the first banknote outlet 20-1 and the first coin outlet 22-1 constitute a unit of the first cash outlet 24-1, and the second banknote outlet 20-1 2 and the second coin payout exit 22-2 constitute one unit of the second cash payout exit 24-2.

  In this case, the management device 3 can identify which of the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 is the cash dispenser for the cash dispenser 2 ′ (for example, each prize reader 1-1). , 1-2 (associated with the identification code of 1-2). Then, the cash dispenser 2 ′ is based on the withdrawal instruction transmitted from the management device 3, and the cash withdrawal outlets 24-1, 24 corresponding to the prize readers 1-1, 1-2 related to the withdrawal instruction. -2 is configured to pay out cash.

  As a result, out of the two units of cash payment outlets 24-1 and 24-2, the cash payment outlets 24-1 and 24-4 corresponding to the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 related to the withdrawal instruction of the management device 3 are provided. Cash withdrawal from 2 is secured. Thereby, it is possible to reliably and easily pay out the cash corresponding to the two prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 with one cash dispenser 2 '.

  As described in (1) above, even when three or more prize readers 1-1, 1-2, 1-3,... It is also possible to use one cash dispenser having cash dispense outlets 24-1, 24-2, 24-3,... Corresponding to each premium reader having the same number of units. Thereby, it is possible to reliably and easily pay out cash corresponding to three or more prize readers 1-1, 1-2, 1-3,... With one cash dispenser.

  (3) The premium exchange management system shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 5 can be set as one unit, and a higher-level system can be constructed in which a plurality of units are provided and the management devices of each unit are connected so as to communicate with each other. As a result, it is also possible to centrally manage the prize exchange management system of a plurality of units with one management apparatus (for example, centrally manage security information).

  For example, FIG. 6 includes 3 units of the prize exchange management system as shown in FIG. 1 so that the management devices 3, 3 ′, 3 ′ in the systems S, S ′, S ′ of each unit can communicate with each other. The connection is shown. In this case, the management device 3 of one system S is connected as a parent device, and the management devices 3 'of the other two systems S' and S 'are connected as child devices. As a result, the three management systems S, S ', and S' can be centrally managed by a single management device 3 as a master unit.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the prize readers 1-1 and 1-2 transmit a withdrawal request to the management device 3 in response to the operation of the “end” key has been described. Is not limited. For example, the prize reader may be configured to automatically send a withdrawal request to the management apparatus 3 after sending the prize total data (or at the same time).

The schematic diagram which shows one Embodiment of the prize exchange management system by this invention. The perspective view which expands and shows the management apparatus of the prize exchange management system shown in FIG. The chart figure which shows operation | movement of the prize exchange management system shown in FIG. It is a figure which illustrates the image displayed on the image display part of the management apparatus shown in FIG. 2, Comprising: (a) is the transaction content (before cash payment) regarding a 1st prize reader, (b) is the 1st prize. The figure which shows the transaction content (after cash payment) regarding a reader, and (c) respectively the transaction content (before cash payment) regarding a 2nd prize reader. The front view which shows the modification provided with the double-headed cash dispenser instead of the cash dispenser of the prize exchange management system shown in FIG. The schematic diagram of the high-order system which combined 3 units of the prize exchange management system shown in FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the conventional prize exchange management system.

Explanation of symbols

1-1 First prize reader 1-2 Second prize reader 2 Cash dispenser 20 Banknote outlet 22 Coin outlet 24 One cash outlet 2 'Cash dispenser 20-1 First banknote outlet 22- DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st coin payout exit 24-1 1 unit 1st cash payout exit 20-2 2nd banknote payout exit 22-2 2nd coin payout exit 24-2 2nd cash payout exit 3 Management apparatus 30 Image display (Image display means)
32 Voice notification unit (voice notification means)
34 Operation Key 36 Printer 4-1 Display Image Related to First Premium Reader 4-2 Display Image Related to Second Premium Reader 40 Processing Content Display 41 Date / Time Display 42 Person in charge Code Display 43 Number of Processes Displayed 45 Breakdown display 46 Payment amount settlement display 47 Operation guidance display 48 Discharge notification display S, S '1 unit free gift exchange management system 3' Management device (child device)

Claims (4)

In the prize exchange management system for purchasing prizes exchanged with game media acquired by the player,
Multiple prize readers;
One or the same number of cash dispensers as the prize reader;
One management device communicably connected to the prize reader and the cash dispenser;
With
Each of the prize readers is given a unique identification code, reads the prize data recorded in the prize and aggregates it as prize aggregate data, and also collects the prize aggregate data associated with the identification code to the management device. Send
The management device manages the premium total data transmitted from the premium reader for each premium reader based on the identification code, and if necessary, withdraws an amount based on the premium total data To the cash dispenser,
The cash dispenser is configured to dispense cash according to the withdrawal instruction transmitted from the management device,
The management device has image display means for displaying transaction contents relating to individual prize readers, and in this display means, it is possible to identify which prize reader is related to transaction contents by at least one of a figure and a color. Display
The image display means displays the transaction contents relating to individual prize readers alternatively on the same screen, and the display of the transaction contents relating to one prize reader on this screen is another prize reader. A prize exchange management system characterized in that it can be switched to display of transaction details regarding The cash dispenser comprises one cash dispenser having a single unit cash dispenser,
The management device includes voice notification means for performing notification by voice capable of identifying which prize reader is related to cash withdrawal when the withdrawal instruction is transmitted to the cash dispenser. The prize exchange management system according to claim 1. As the cash dispenser, comprising one cash dispenser having a cash dispensing outlet corresponding to each premium reader of the same number of units as the number of the premium readers,
The management device transmits, to the cash dispenser, the withdrawal instruction that can identify cash prizes relating to which premium reader,
The cash dispenser is configured to dispense cash from a cash dispensing outlet corresponding to a prize reader according to the withdrawal instruction based on the withdrawal instruction transmitted from the management device. The premium exchange management system according to claim 1.   4. The prize exchange management system according to claim 1, wherein the prize exchange management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is provided as a unit, and a plurality of units are provided, and the management devices of each unit are connected to be communicable with each other. .

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