JPH064109B2 - Management device between amusement stores using a portable storage medium - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Industrial applications]

The present invention relates to an inter-gaming-shop management device using a portable storage medium, and in particular, a ball-and-gaming gaming shop such as a pachinko gaming shop or another gaming shop is connected by a network line, and a player uses a common card-type memory. A portable storage medium that allows players to freely play a ball game by carrying a portable storage medium, such as a medium, at all the gaming shops that join the network, regardless of the management owners of the gaming shop. The present invention relates to a management device between amusement stores that uses the.

[Prior art]

As an example of a ball game machine, a pachinko game machine will be described as an example. In a general pachinko game machine, ball lending machines are arranged at appropriate intervals in the game shop, and the player is lent from the ball lending machine. Pachinko balls are set in the saucer of an arbitrary pachinko gaming machine to play a pachinko game, and if a prize ball is obtained in the game process, the pachinko ball is exchanged for a desired prize in the clearing counter. In the case of such a general game system, the player has to prepare a large amount of coins for pachinko ball lending,
Also, when exchanging prizes, it is required to carry heavy pachinko balls to the clearing counter. Also, as a game store, it is required to set up a pachinko ball circulation path in the store to supply the pachinko balls to the pachinko game machines and ball lending machines arranged in the store, which requires a large amount of capital investment. In order to solve these problems, in recent years, various so-called card type game systems using a portable storage medium such as a magnetic card or an electronic card have been devised. That is, in the case of this type of card-type pachinko game system,
At the time of issuing the card, write the information indicating the number of balls and the game frequency corresponding to the payment amount in the card, which is the recording medium, play the game within the range of this number of balls, and the number of balls remaining in the card at the end of the game Corresponding to the gift exchange. Therefore, if this type of card-type gaming system is adopted, the pachinko balls only circulate within one pachinko gaming machine, and it is heavy for the player to prepare a large number of coins for pachinko ball borrowing. There is no need to transport the pachinko balls to the clearing counter, and it is possible to expect a great effect that it is not necessary for a game store to set up a pachinko ball circulation path inside the store.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

By the way, the number of balls stored in the card used for the card-type game system is substantially a debt of the game store to the player in that it promises to provide a pachinko game or a prize. Therefore, in order to prevent pachinko games and exchange of prizes using cards issued by other stores, especially other stores with different management entities, it is necessary to determine the authenticity of the card in the card. The identification code is described. Therefore, in order to play at many amusement stores, each player must purchase a card for each amusement store or for each management entity of the amusement stores, and it is necessary to carry these many cards. There is.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and by carrying a single card, it is possible to play in many amusement shops regardless of the difference in management subject of the amusement shops. It is an object of the present invention to provide a management device between amusement stores using a card as a medium. In summary, the management device between gaming shops using the portable storage medium of the present invention includes: a portable storage medium storing at least value information indicating the amount of service promised to be provided to the player; One or more are provided in the service area,
A writing means for writing data to the portable storage medium and a reading means for reading data from the portable storage medium are provided, and a game is played within the range of the value information read from the portable storage medium by the reading means. A terminal device that provides services to customers; a plurality of area controllers that perform data transmission with the one or a plurality of terminal devices arranged in the same service area; provided in each service area It is premised on the management device between the gaming stores using a portable storage medium that comprises a central controller that performs data transmission with each of the area controllers, and the portable storage medium has the above-mentioned value. In addition to the information, it has an area for storing an area code for identifying a service area; each of one or a plurality of terminal devices provided in each service area Area code writing control means for causing the writing means to write the area code of the service area in the portable storage medium prior to discharging the portable storage medium; Area code collating means for collating the area code read out from the portable storage medium with its own area code by reading means; and read out from the portable storage medium if the collation result by the area code collating means does not match. Data transmission means for transmitting the area code and the value information to the area controller; each of the area controllers;
A storage device having an address corresponding to each area code; and when the area code and the value information are transmitted from the data transmission means of one or a plurality of terminal devices under its control, Writing control means for accumulating and storing in an area addressed by the area code of a storage device; the central controller integrating the value information transmitted for each area code from each area controller The above-mentioned object can be achieved by providing a calculating means for calculating the amount of service provided to the player, on the basis of the value, in which each of the service areas substitutes for each other.

[Action]

That is, according to the present invention, the area code of the service area is written in the portable storage medium before the one or more terminal devices provided for each service area eject the portable storage medium. The area code of the service area that handled the portable storage medium immediately before is stored in the portable storage medium. In addition, one or a plurality of terminal devices provided for each service area, when the area code read from the portable storage medium upon reception of the portable storage medium is the area code of another service area, , The area code is transmitted to the area controller together with the value information read from the portable storage medium, and the area controller is an area addressed by the area code transmitted from the terminal device in the storage device of the area controller. Since the value information transmitted together with this area code is cumulatively stored, the value information obtained by replacing the service area for another service area is cumulatively stored in the storage device of the area controller. It will be. Then, the central controller receives the integrated value information of each area code from each area controller and calculates the amount of service provided to the player by each area controller on behalf of each other. Irrespective of the differences between the service areas, it is possible to offset the debts and debts that the service areas have taken over each other. It is possible to make adjustments via the central controller, and therefore, the same portable storage medium can be commonly used by different amusement shops regardless of the management owners of the amusement shops.

【Example】

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
It First, FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the most basic system of the present invention.
It is a lock diagram, 1 is a central controller, a, b
・ C is a service under the control of the central controller 1.
Pachinko game shop, which is an example of a service area, d is the same
Service area under the control of the central controller 1
Each of the free gift exchange centers is shown as an example. At each pachinko game store a, b, c and prize exchange center d
Are equipped with area controllers 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d
Area controllers 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d are examples
For example, through a transmission means such as a telephone line, the central controller
It is connected to the roller 1. Therefore, these sentra
Controller 1 and area controller 2a / 2b / 2
The c-2d is provided with a transmission control means. In addition, pachinko amusement store a will be explained as a representative.
Co-amusement store a is a card issuing machine 3a, a card clearing machine 4a and
Equipped with an electronic card-type pachinko machine 5a
T has a card issuing machine 3d and a card clearing machine 4d
There is. In addition, these electronic card-type pachinko machines and cards are issued.
The number and location of machines and card clearing machines are optional.
It Further, FIG. 2 shows a network system of a game shop of the present invention.
Of an electronic card 10 which is an example of a portable storage medium used
It is a schematic diagram. First, the electronic card 10 includes a storage unit 11 and a card control unit 1.
2 is buried, and an electronic card is provided at the end of the electronic card 10.
-Type pachinko machines, card clearing machines and card issuing machines
The terminal group 13 for obtaining electrical continuity is printed,
Between the card control unit 12 and the storage unit 11 and the card control unit 12
Print wiring is mutually connected between the terminal groups 13. In addition, the storage unit 11 is a nonvolatile IC memory that has been realized in recent years.
And a power supply for holding the stored contents.
Is not necessary. Then, the control operation of the card control unit 12 is stored in the storage unit 11.
In addition to the area for storing the program for
The code that identifies the handling area immediately before the
Area for storing the rear code, number of balls owned by players, and games
A service promised to be provided to players such as frequency
Area that stores value information indicating the amount of data as numerical data
Is at least assured. The card controller 12 is specifically a microcomputer.
In this embodiment, the power source is
Using one terminal 13a in the child group 13 as a power supply terminal,
Electronic card type pachinko machine to which the child card 10 is connected
It is supplied from a card clearing machine or a card issuing machine. In addition, the bus line of the card control unit 12 is connected via the terminal group 13.
Electronic card type pachinko machines and card issuing machines and cards
An area code that is connected to the checkout machine and should be stored in the storage unit 11.
Numerical data showing the number of cards and the number of balls
Continued electronic card type pachinko machines and card issuing machines
It is given from the card clearing machine and stored in the storage unit 11.
Numerical data showing the area code and number of balls
Electronic card-type pachinko machines and cards connected via 3
It is given to card issuing machines and card clearing machines. First, in FIG. 3, the electronic card 10 is connected to the card issuing machine 3.
Is a block diagram of the system obtained by issuing a card
Machine 3 issues new and reissued electronic card 10.
Device. In FIG. 3, 31 is an electronic card 10 and a card issuing machine.
3 shows a connector for connecting 3 and connector 31 is an electric
A contact that contacts each of the terminal groups 13 of the child card 10 (see FIG.
Connector 31 and the bus driver 3
Control device under the control of the area controller 2 via
It is connected to the device 33. The card issuing machine 3 issues new and already issued electronic cards 10.
The number of balls to be added to the electronic card 10 of
Yes, generally not possible for electronic card game systems
It is missing. Then, the control device 33 has a ROM area.
And a microcomputer including a RAM area
Configured to the amount specified by the player within the range of the input amount
Numerical data indicating the number of corresponding balls is stored in the electronic card 10.
The input / output control for giving to
The characteristic point of this embodiment is (1). Electronic card 10
With the numerical data showing the number of balls
The area code of the amusement store (or the prize exchange center)
Give to the electronic card 10, (2). Electronic card 10
Area code stored in the electronic card 10 at the time of reception
Is different from the area code of the amusement store, the area
Number indicating the number of balls stored in the electronic card 10 with the code
To be transmitted to the area controller 2 together with the value data
Is. The control device 33 is, as an example of the information generation source, (1). Play
The technician can choose either reissue mode or new issue mode.
Mode designation switch 34 to be selected, (2). Electronic card 1
0 terminal group 13 electrically connected to connector 31
Card detector 35, (3). Player not shown
Identify the coin inserted from the coin insertion slot and obtain the amount information.
Known coin selector 36, (4). Figure of a player
Banknotes inserted in the banknote insertion slot (not shown) are identified and amount information is displayed.
Known bill validator 37, (5). Money entered by players
Amount designating switch 38 etc. for designating the amount within the range of the amount
It is connected via the input interface 39. In addition, in the control device 33, as an example of the control target member,
(1). Connect the unissued electronic card 10 stored
Card hopper 310, (2) for discharging to the position of the printer 31.
A car for transporting the electronic card 10 to a card outlet (not shown)
Dough feeder 311, (3). The amount of money a player has spent
Displays the number of balls to be written in the electronic card 10 7
Segment LED digital display 312, (4). operation
Pilot lamp 313 (5), which indicates that it is inside. Fishing
Change discharging device 314 (6) for discharging coins. For players
The display 315 that displays the operating procedure by
Interface 316. Also, 317 is for the card control unit 12 of the electronic card 10.
Shows a power supply circuit for supplying power via the terminal 13a. Next, in FIG. 4, the electronic card 10 is connected to the card clearing machine 4.
It is a block diagram of the system obtained by
In machine 4, the player sets the electronic card 10 after the game is over.
Within the range of the number of balls remaining in the electronic card 10.
And specify the amount to clear, the number of balls
A device that clears and issues receipts corresponding to these
It And the settlement amount and game displayed on this receipt
The prizes are exchanged according to the frequency. In FIG. 4, 41 is an electronic card 10 and a card clearing machine.
4 shows a connector for connecting 4 and connector 41 is an electric
A contact that contacts each of the terminal groups 13 of the child card 10 (see FIG.
Connector 41 is a bus driver 4
Control device under the control of the area controller 2 via
It is connected to the device 43. The card clearing machine 4 is a device for clearing the electronic card 10.
Is generally indispensable for electronic card type game systems
belongs to. Then, the control device 43 controls the ROM area and
And a microcomputer including a RAM area
The range of the number of coins created and stored in the electronic card 10
Settlement of the number of balls held corresponding to the amount specified by the player
And issuance of corresponding receipts are controlled.
The characteristic point of this embodiment is (1). Electronic card 10
With the numerical data showing the number of balls
The area code of the amusement store (or the prize exchange center)
Writing, (2). When receiving the electronic card 10,
The area code stored in the child card 19 is
If it is different from the area code, enter the area code
With the numerical data that shows the number of balls stored in the card 10.
Is transmitted to the area controller 2. The control device 43 is (1). Electric
The terminal group 13 of the child card 10 is electrically connected to the connector 41.
Card detector 44, (2), which detects the passing. Player
Amount to specify the liquidation amount within the range of the number of balls remaining
The designated switch 45 and the like are input via the input interface 46.
It is connected. Further, the control device 43 includes, as an example of the controlled object member,
(1). Connected to connector 41 by reversing
When the electronic card 10 is transferred to a card outlet (not shown)
Both are connected to the connector 41 by rotating forward.
The electronic card 10 that is present is conveyed to a card storage unit (not shown).
Card feeder 47, (2). Display the number of balls remaining
Digital display 48, (3). Corresponding to the number of cleared balls
Printer 49, (4), which prints the amount of money to be paid. Operated by the player
Display 410, (5) displaying the procedure. While driving
The pilot lamp 411 indicating that the output interface
It is connected via a base 412. Further, 413 corresponds to the card control unit 12 in the electronic card 10.
The power supply circuit that supplies power via the power supply terminal 13a.
Show. Next, in FIG. 5, the electronic card 10 is an electronic card type pachinko machine.
It is a block diagram of a system obtained by connecting to the gaming machine 5.
The electronic card-type pachinko machine 5
When the card 10 is set, the number of balls in the electronic card 10
It is designed to play pachinko games within the range. 51 in the figure is an electronic card 10 and an electronic card type pachinko game
Shows a connector for connecting the machine 5, and the connector 51 is
Contactor for contacting each of the terminal groups 13 of the electronic card 10
(Not shown), the connector 51 is a bus dry
Control under the control of the area controller 2 via the bus 52.
It is connected to the control device 53. The control device 53 includes a ROM area and a RAM area.
It is composed of a microcomputer that
Controls the entire electronic card-type pachinko gaming machine 5
In addition, when the electronic card 10 is attached, the electronic card 10
Verification ・ Reading data from the electronic card 10 ・ Number of balls
Collect the electronic card 10 due to zero return, and at the end of the game
Control such as writing data to the electronic card 10
However, the characteristic points of this embodiment are as described above.
In addition, (1). Number of balls above when ejecting electronic card 10
Area code of the amusement store together with numerical data showing
Writing, (2). When receiving the electronic card 10,
The area code stored in the child card 10 is
If it is different from the area code, enter the area code
With the numerical data that shows the number of balls stored in the card 10.
Is transmitted to the area controller 2. The control device 53 includes, as an example of an information source,
(1). The terminal group 13 of the electronic card 10 is electrically connected to the connector 51.
A card detector 54 for detecting the electrical continuity,
(2). Whenever a ball hitting device (not shown) fires a pachinko ball
Firing ball sensor 55, (3). Fired pachi
This is a function that detects when a ball becomes a so-called foul ball.
Ball sensor 56, (4). What is the Pachinko ball fired
A safe ball that generates a signal each time you win a prize area
The sensor 57 or the like is connected via the input interface 58.
Has been. In addition, the control device 53 includes, as an example of a controlled object member,
(1). Gaming display that displays a lamp to indicate that you are driving
59, (2). A completion lamp that lights up when the number of stops is reached
510, (3). Digital display 51 for displaying the number of possessed balls
1, (4). Launching devices 512, (5) such as a motor for hitting a ball. Hitting
When the stop is completed, the electronic card 10 is ejected and the number of balls
Card that ejects the electronic card 10 when it reaches 0
Feeder 513, (6). Collect the collected electronic cards
A card stopper that opens and closes the entrance of the card storage unit (not shown)
514 etc. are connected via the output interface 515.
It 516 is a soft selection switch provided as desired.
The soft selection switch 516 controls the operation of the accessory.
It is for selecting a program for doing. So
Shift selection switch 516 also via the input interface 58.
Then, it is connected to the control device 53. Further, 517 corresponds to the card control unit 12 in the electronic card 10.
Shows a power supply circuit that supplies power through the terminal 13a.
You Next, a flow chart showing the above items and the operation of each terminal device.
The operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the chart. In this embodiment, each amusement store or each prize exchange place
Connected to the area controller 2 provided as a terminal device
Card issuer 3, card clearer 4, electronic card type
Each pachinko gaming machine 5 has an intelligent function,
Card issuing operation, card clearing operation, pachinko
The game operation is performed, and each operation itself is an electronic card type game system.
Although known as a stem from the past, in this embodiment,
Characteristically, these terminal devices are as described below.
Common behavior. That is, each terminal device has a function of
Numerical data indicating the number of balls in the storage unit 11 of the card 10
(Or equivalent information) and the service area
Write a unique area code, and each terminal device is electronic
Storage of the electronic card 10 when the card 10 is accepted
Shows the area code and the number of possessed balls written in the section 11.
Numerical data is read and the area code is
If it does not correspond to the rear code, read the area code.
Area control with numerical data showing the number of balls
Is to be transmitted to the caller 2. And the area controller 2 is transmitted in this way
Numerical value data indicating the area code and number of balls
Each game is transmitted to the Lull controller 1 via a transmission line.
Common electronic card 10 by offsetting interests between stores
At all game stores under the control of Central Controller 1
To be able to play pachinko. For more details on this point
The details will become clear later. Then, at the time of issuing the following cards-at the time of playing pachinko-cars
Let's explain the operation in the order of payment. The flow chart for controlling the card issuing machine 2 is shown in FIG.
Shown. First, when a pachinko game is played, a player
Pachinko game shops a, b, c under the control of the controller 1.
Or a free gift under the control of the central controller 1
The card issuing machine 3 of the exchange center d
Borrow. First, the card issuing machine 3 is placed in front of it when the power is turned on.
The first operation procedure is displayed on the displayed display 315.
Operation mode switch 34 to specify the mode "
The message is displayed. Then, the player uses the mode designation switch 34
(1). New purchase mode, that is, new electronic card 10
Mode for borrowing, (2). Additional issue mode, ie current
A mode to add the number of balls to the electronic card 10 you have
Mode is selected and the mode designation switch 34 is generated.
Mode specification signals are controlled via the input interface 39.
It is added to the control device 33. First, when the new purchase mode is designated, the control device 33
Display 31 via the output interface 316
Rewrite the display of 5 and say that "insert coins or bills"
To be displayed. And if the player inserts a coin, the coin select
If the player inserts a bill, the bill validator 3
7 generates the amount information indicating the amount of money input,
The amount information is sent to the control device 3 via the input interface 39.
Given to 3. The control device 33 then outputs the output interface 316.
And displayed the amount of money put on the digital display 312.
After that, the card hopper 310 is activated to remove the electronic card 10.
This electronic card 10 is discharged from a card storage unit (not shown).
The terminal group 13 of is connected to the connector 31. The terminal group 13 of the electronic card 10 is connected to the connector 31.
Then, the card detector 35 turns on, and this detection output is input.
Interface 39 to control device 33,
The control device 33 operates the power supply circuit 317 for the card.
The power supply circuit 317 is a power supply terminal in the terminal group 13.
13a and the connector 31 are connected,
The card controller 12 of the card 10 is powered by the power circuit 317.
Is supplied and becomes operable. Subsequently, the controller 33 outputs the output interface 316.
And rewrite the display on the display 315,
Display that it should be specified. Purchase amount input by operating the amount specification switch 38
Via the input interface 39 to the controller 33
And the control device 33 is put in with the specified purchase amount.
Compare with the amount of money and specify with the amount of money switch 38.
If the purchased amount exceeds the input amount, the
After clearing the specified purchase price, output interface
The display of the display 315 is rewritten via the screen 316,
Display that "correct purchase amount" should be displayed. And the purchase amount corrected by the player is within the input amount.
Or the purchase amount is within the range of the input amount from the beginning.
When determined, the control device 33 reads from the electronic card 10.
Number of coins that are projected (in the case of new issue,
Naturally, the number of possessed balls is zero. ) To the purchase amount specified in
Output the calculated number of balls by adding the corresponding number of balls
To the digital display 312 via the interface 316
Display it. Subsequently, the control device 33 detects the difference between the input amount and the purchase amount.
Calculated as money and output through the output interface 316
After discharging the change by the change discharge device 314,
Display 315 through output interface 316
Is rewritten to display that "receive change"
It After that, the control device 33 controls the bus driver 32-connector 3
1- Numerical value that indicates the number of balls you have calculated via the terminal group 13
Data and error of the amusement store or the prize exchange
Transmit the accord to the card controller 12 on the electronic card 10 side
Then, the card control unit 12 stores this in a predetermined area of the storage unit 11.
Write. Numerical data indicating the number of balls owned and area code are electronic cars
When written in the storage unit 11 of the drive 10, the control device 33
Turn off the power supply circuit 317 to the electronic card 10.
Via the output interface 316 after shutting off the power supply
And rewrite the display on the display 315,
"Receive" is displayed, and then the output interface
The card feeder 311 is operated via the base 316.
And eject the electronic card 10 from a card outlet (not shown).
It Therefore, the memory card of the electronic card 10 thus ejected
The memory 11 has a numerical data indicating the number of balls owned by the player.
At least the area code of the game store is stored.
It By the way, the number of balls stored in the electronic card 10 is
Playing a pachinko game within the range of the number of balls
Is promised by the game shop, or within the range of the number of balls
Since the amusement store promises to exchange goods,
The number of balls held in the electronic card 10 is the electronic card
Indicates the debt that the amusement store that issued the
Will be Therefore, many business owners can use the common electronic card 10.
When playing at a game store with a different body, for example, issue at a store
Number of balls held as a result of a game at the electronic card 10 or a store
Pachinko play at store b using electronic card 10
Bonds that should be borne by the store a when a technique or gift exchange is made
The store b took over the duties at its own expense.
・ It is necessary to offset claims and debts between b stores. In the present invention, when the electronic card 10 is ejected,
The area code of the store that ejects the electronic card is the storage unit 11
It will be written in the
Area controller 2 provided for each rear connects the transmission line
Connected to the central controller 1 via
Then, the electronic card 10 is the card issuing machine 3 or the electronic card type card.
Recorded when brought into the Chinko game machine 5 or card clearing machine 4
The area code stored in the memory 11 is verified.
Yes, if the area code of another store is recorded,
With that area code, along with the numerical data that shows the number of balls
If it is transmitted to the central controller 1,
Via the Torral Controller 1, for example, on weekends or at the end of the month
It becomes possible to offset the debts and debts between them. Then, in the explanation of the additional issue mode with reference to FIG.
Then, let's explain the above items more specifically. First, in the initial state, the display of the card issuing machine 3 is
In 315, a message stating that "the mode should be specified" is displayed.
Yes, a game customer issues an additional issue with the mode switch 34
When the mode is selected, the controller 33 causes the output interface to
The display of the display 315 is rewritten via the screen 316,
A table indicating that "the electronic card 10 should be inserted into the card insertion slot"
To show. Then, the card detector 35 detects the electronic card 10.
Then, the card power supply 317 is activated to activate the card controller.
After supplying power to 12, bus driver 32-connector
31-Data transfer to the card control unit 12 via the terminal group 13
Send a request to send. In response, the card control unit 12 displays the predetermined area of the storage unit 11.
Identification code-area code-number of balls
Numerical data shown is read sequentially, and terminal group 13-connector
31-Transmits to control device 33 via bus driver 32
It The control device 33 first collates the identification code and
Card 10 is under control of central controller 1
An official card that determines whether it can be used at an amusement store
If not (eg counterfeit card etc.)
Card feeder 311 via force interface 316
Is reversed and the acceptance of the electronic card 10 is refused.
It If the electronic card 10 is an official card,
Furthermore, the area code is checked, and the shop immediately before is the own shop.
Determine whether or not. And, the store immediately before the electronic card 10 is not your own store.
If not, the number of balls held in the electronic card 10
Is the area code originally stored in the electronic card 10.
The game store identified by the game bears the player
It is a debt that the store should take over.
Therefore, the area code that holds the area code
Data to the area controller 2 together with the data. The area of the storage device that the area controller 2 has is the area code
It has an area whose address is specified by the
Hold it together with the area code from the terminal device under your control.
When the numerical data indicating the number of balls is transmitted, the number of balls
Numerical data indicating the address by the area code
Accumulate and store in the specified area. On the other hand, the store that handled the electronic card 10 immediately before is its own store.
In the case of, the possessed ball stored in the electronic card 10
Is the debt that the store must pay to the player
Then, the above transmission processing for the area controller 2 is performed.
Immediately, immediately, through the output interface 316,
The display on the display 315 has been rewritten, and "please insert money.
Display. Then, after that, it is input in the same manner as the above new issue mode.
The purchase amount specified by the player within the range of the amount
Add the number of balls you have
It is transmitted to the card 10 and the change processing and the card discharging processing are performed.
I do. At this time, write in the storage unit 11 of the electronic card 10.
Since the area code is the area code of your store,
Until the electronic card 10 is next brought to another store
Is stored in the storage unit 11 of the electronic card 10.
The number of balls becomes the own store's debt to the player. Next, Fig. 7 shows the operation of the electronic card type pachinko machine.
It is a flowchart shown. After the power is turned on, the electronic card type pachinko machine is
Inserting the child card 10 into a card insertion groove (not shown)
More playable, possession stored in the electronic card 10
Play pachinko games within the range of numerical data showing the number of balls
Of. First, the terminal group 13 of the electronic card 10 is electrically connected to the connector 51.
The card detector 54 detects that the gas is electrically connected,
The detection signal is transmitted via the input interface 58 to the controller 5
3 is transmitted to the controller 53, the control device 53 causes the card power source 517
To operate the connector 51-power source terminal 13a.
Power is supplied to the card control unit 12
Ready. After that, the control device 53 displays the bus driver 52-connector 5
1-Data transfer to the card controller 12 via the terminal group 13
In response to the sending request, the card control unit 12 causes the storage unit 11 to
The identification code, area code, and number of balls
Numerical data shown is used for terminal group 13-connector 51-bus driver
It is transmitted to the control device 53 via the IVA 52. First, the control device 53 collates the identification code,
If the output interface 515 is determined to be not
Reverse the card feeder 513 via the electronic card
Eject 10 and refuse to accept the card. On the other hand, when it is determined that the card is an official card, the control device 53
Checks the area code sent from the electronic card 10.
U As a result of area code verification, immediately before the electronic card 10 in question
If the dealer handling is identified as another store, the relevant area code
Area control with numerical data showing the number of balls
Area controller 2 to the above car.
Do the same as when the same type of information is transmitted from the issuing machine 3.
By the area code, the numerical data showing the number of balls
Accumulate and store in the specified memory area. Subsequently, the control device 53 sets the area code of the store to the bus driver.
Ibar 52-Connector 51-Card control via terminal group 13
The area code is transmitted to the area 12 and the card controller 12 uses this area code.
Is stored in a predetermined area of the storage unit 11. Therefore, the number of balls that will be stored in the electronic card 10 thereafter
Becomes the debt of this game store to the players. After that, the controller 53 sets the output interface 515 to the
To display the number of balls on the digital display 511 via
At the same time, power is supplied to the launching device 512 to play pachinko.
The technique is enabled, and after that, the card-type pachinko machine
The usual pachinko game is played. The pachinko game mode is controlled by software.
In the case of a pachinko game machine like
Equipped with so-called electric accessories controlled by software.
E, the electric accessory provides the player with a favorable game state
Probability or given to a player when the game state occurs
A pachinko game that allows you to control profits with software.
In the case of a technology machine, the software selection switch 516 is operated to
Central control software for controlling electric accessory
The transmission may be performed from the controller 1. Specifically, the soft selection switch 516 is set to, for example, the shooting ability.
It is configured to be able to select 3 positions of high, middle and low
The control signal generated by the software selection switch 516
Signal enters the controller 53 via the input interface 58.
The control device 53 receives the software selection switch 516
The signal generated by is transmitted to the area controller 2. In response, the area controller 2 sends the software via the line.
Transfer the air transmission request to the central controller 1,
In response to this, the central controller 1 again connects via the line.
The desired software to the area controller 2
And the area controller 2 is transmitted in this way
The software is supplied to the control device 53. And control equipment
The device 53 writes this software in its own RAM area.
After that, execute the control operation according to this software.
It It should be noted that the software is appropriately changed according to the preference of the player in this way.
In the case of an embodiment that allows selection, during transmission
In order to reduce the line and line costs, standard software
Prepared in advance in the ROM area of the controller 53,
Only when the player operates the soft selection switch 516
Software may be transmitted. Also, in order to reduce the transmission time and line cost,
For non-standard software
When there is a change in the software (This kind of software is
Changes may be required due to regulations. ) To Centralco
Transmit from controller 1 to area controller 2
It is stored in the RAM area of the controller 2 and
In response to a request from the electronic card type pachinko gaming machine 5,
Rear controller 2 supplies software
Good. Now, when the pachinko game is started in this way,
The control operation itself during the game is a general well-known
Although it is basically the same as the case of the game machine,
In the case of card-type pachinko machines, increase or decrease in the number of balls owned by the player
Is numerical data indicating the number of balls held in the storage unit 11.
It is recorded in the form of increase and decrease of
Information is transmitted to the card control unit 12 in real time and recorded.
It is recorded in the storage unit 11. More specifically, (1). The pachinko ball is operated by the player by operating the well-known hit ball operation unit.
Each time you fire one, the number of balls you have will be consumed to one.
Therefore, the firing ball sensor 55 causes the pachinko ball to fire.
Detected, and the detection output of the launch ball sensor 55 is the input interface.
Each time it is transmitted via the base 58, the control device 53 plays the game.
Subtract 1 from the numerical data indicating the number of balls that the ball has. (2). The released pachinko balls became so-called foul balls
When it returns to the firing position,
Since it is necessary to cancel the force, the foul ball sensor 56
The occurrence of foul balls is detected, and the foul ball sensor 56 is detected.
Every time the output is transmitted through the input interface 58
In addition, the controller 53 is numerical data indicating the number of balls owned by the player.
Is incremented by 1. (3). In addition, the launched pachinko ball is in any winning area
If a player wins a prize, a certain number of players (for example, 13)
Since a pachinko ball is given as a prize ball, a safe ball
Sensor 57 detects the occurrence of safe balls, and the safe ball sensor 5
7 detection output is transmitted through the input interface 58.
Each time the control device 53 is
For example, 13 pieces of data are added. Then, the numerical data showing the number of balls
The output interface changes every time the number of balls
Given to the digital display 511 via the interface 515.
Therefore, the digital display 511 will be
The number of balls will be displayed sequentially. Also, numerical data showing the number of balls that fluctuates in this way
Is the bus driver 5 every time the number of balls
2-Connector 51-Card control unit 1 via terminal group 13
2 is transmitted to the card control unit 12, and the card control unit 12 changes the storage unit 11
Since the numerical data indicating the number of balls in the
Numerical value indicating the number of balls owned by the player, which is changing in the section 11
The data will be stored. In the above, numerical data indicating the number of balls the control device 53 has
However, the control device 53 does not
Shooting ball sensor 55, foul ball sensor 56, safe ball sensor
The detection signal generated by the server 57 to the bus driver 52-connect
51-Sequentially transmitted to the card control unit 12 via the terminal group 13.
Calculation of numerical data indicating the number of balls sent and card control unit
12 may do it. By the way, in the game process like this, the number of balls owned by the player is shown.
Numerical data fluctuates sequentially, for example, the number of balls owned by the player
Numerical data indicating is 0. When the numerical data indicating the number of balls owned by the player becomes 0, control
The device 53 turns off the power supply 517 for the card and turns off the card control.
After shutting off the power supply to the control unit 12, output
Forward the card feeder 515 through the interface 515.
Then, the electronic card 10 is collected in a card storage unit (not shown),
The power of the launching device 512 is shut off to return to the initial state. On the other hand, in the game process, a numerical value that indicates the number of balls the player has
When the amount of data increases and the planned number of stops is reached, the controller 5
3 is a completion lamp 51 via the output interface 515.
After turning on 0 and shutting off the card power supply 517,
Card feeder 51 via output interface 515
3 is reversed and the electronic card 10 is provided with a card insertion groove (not shown).
Initial state after discharging from the launcher 512
Return to. And the number of balls the player has is an electronic card 1 in real time.
0 is written in the storage unit 11, and
Area code is also for pachinko games after receiving the electronic card
Since it was written in the storage unit 11 before the start,
Number of possessed balls written in the storage unit 11 of the child card 10
Numerical data indicating is the debt of own store to the player. Also, the numerical data indicating the number of balls held becomes 0, or
Electronic card 10 is a game player without reaching the planned number
If it is suddenly pulled out by the
The power turns off. When the output of the card detector 54 is turned off, the control device
The device 53 cuts off the power supply 517 for the card and launches the device.
The power of the unit 512 is also cut off to return to the initial state. And in this case also, the number indicating the number of balls owned by the player.
The value data is stored in real time in the storage unit 11 of the electronic card 10.
And the area code of the game store
Remembered after receiving the electronic card and before starting the pachinko game
Since it is written in the section 11, the electronic card 10
Numerical data indicating the number of possessed balls written in the storage unit 11.
Ta becomes the debt of his own store to the player. Next, FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the operation of the card clearing machine 4.
It is a chart. First, the card clearing machine 4 is placed in front of it when the power is turned on.
"A card should be inserted" in the displayed display 410
Is displayed. A player inserts the electronic card 10 and the terminal group 13 is
It is electrically connected to the connector 41 and detected by the card detector 44.
When a signal is generated, this detection signal
Is given to the control device 43 via 46, and the control device 43
Activate the card power supply 413 to activate the card controller 12.
After supplying power, the bus driver 42-connector 41
− Data transmission request to the card control unit 12 via the terminal group 13
To send. In response, the card control unit 12 displays the predetermined area of the storage unit 11.
The identification code, area code, and number of balls
Numerical data shown is read sequentially, and terminal group 13-connector
41-Transmits to control device 43 via bus driver 42
It The control device 43 collates the identification code and confirms that it is an official electronic car.
When it is determined that it is not the card 10, the power supply 413 for the card is shut off
And the car through the output interface 412
Reverse the feeder 47 and eject the electronic card 10
Then, the acceptance of the electronic card 10 is refused. On the other hand, when it is determined that the card is an official card, the control device 43
Checks the area code sent from the electronic card 10.
U As a result of area code verification, immediately before the electronic card 10 in question
If it is determined that the dealer handling the product is another store,
Area code with numerical data showing the number of balls
Transmitted to controller 2, area controller 2 is a card
Similar information from issuing machine 3 and electronic card type pachinko machine 5
Is transmitted, in the same way as when the
Data in the memory area specified by the area code.
Calculate and memorize. Then, the control device 43 sets the output interface 412.
Via the digital display 48 showing the number of balls
Display the output interface 412
“Specify liquidation amount” on display 410 via
A message to that effect is displayed and the output of the money amount designating switch 45 is waited for. The player operates the amount specification switch 45 to indicate the amount to be cleared.
Then, the numerical data (for example, holding
Number of balls, game frequency, etc.) via the input interface 46
It is input to the control device 43, and the control device 43
Numerical data indicating the calculated amount is transmitted from the electronic card 10.
Compared with the numerical data showing the number of possessed balls. And the numerical data showing the amount of liquidation is the number showing the number of balls
If the value data is out of range, the specified settlement amount
Via the output interface 412 after clearing
That the display 410 should "correct the amount to be cleared"
Is displayed. Then, the player corrects the money with the money amount designating switch 45.
When the amount of money is within the range of numerical data showing the number of balls,
Is settled within the range of numerical data showing the number of balls
When the amount is specified, the numerical data indicating the specified amount to be settled
Data to the printer 49 and start the printer 49
Then, the clearing amount is printed on the receipt, and the output interface
“Recipe” is displayed on the display 410 via the face 412.
Display a message indicating that you should receive the mail. Then, the player will pay the clearing amount stated on this receipt.
Therefore, giveaways are exchanged. On the other hand, the control device 43 receives the information transmitted from the electronic card 10.
After subtracting the number of balls corresponding to the amount of liquidation from the number of balls,
Calculate the number of owned balls and output the number of owned balls after this settlement
Display on the digital display 42 via the face 412.
It Then, the control device 43 displays a numerical value indicating the number of balls after liquidation.
If the data is 0, after shutting off the card power supply 413
Card feeder 47 via output interface 412
The electronic card 10 to the normal
To collect. In addition, numerical data indicating the number of balls owned remains after the liquidation.
In this case, bus driver 42-connector 41-terminal group 13
Numerical data indicating the number of balls remaining in the game
The area code of the store is transmitted to the card control unit 12, and the car
The control unit 12 stores the transmitted information in the storage unit 11.
Store in a predetermined area. Electronic car with numerical data and area code indicating the number of balls
When the transmission to the terminal 10 is completed, the control device 43
The circuit 413 is turned off, and the power to the electronic card 10 is turned off.
After shutting off the source, via the output interface 412
The display of the display 410 is rewritten, and "Electronic card 10
"Receive" is displayed, and then the output interface
Reverse the card feeder 47 through the ace 412.
Then, the electronic card 10 is ejected and the initial state is restored. Therefore, the memory of the electronic card 10 thus ejected
Numerical data indicating the number of balls remaining in the section 11
The area code of the shop that last handled the electronic card 10
Both will be memorized, and the number of balls
The store that last handled the card 10 bears the burden on the player
It shows the debt that should be done. As described above, in this embodiment, the electronic card 10 is provided at each game shop (
Card issuing machine 3 located in the (or prize exchange center)
Electronic card type pachinko game machine 5-card clearing machine 4 etc.
It circulates between terminal devices as appropriate. Then, these terminal devices eject the electronic card 10.
Sometimes the previous area stored in the electronic card 10
Have your own area code, regardless of code
Since it is written together with the numerical data showing the number of balls, the electronic car
The number of balls held in the card 10 is always the electronic card
Debt to players of the game store that processed the card 10 last
Will be shown. Then, this electronic card 10 is used by another game store (
If you bring it to the free gift exchange center)
The embedded game store (or prize exchange center) is a pachinko
Offering games to players or exchanging prizes
I will take over the debt of the dealer just before
At the game store where this electronic card was brought in, the
When the card 10 is brought in, it is stored in the electronic card 10.
The numerical data showing the number of balls
It is transmitted to the area controller 2 together with the accord, and
Controller 2 has area code as address
Since the numerical data indicating the number of balls is accumulated and stored, the area
The same central controller is used in the memory area of the controller 2.
For other service Erita under the control of Trolla 1
The integrated value of the numerical data that indicates the number of balls
It will be stored for each service area. Therefore, each service is stored in the memory area of the area controller 2.
Product of numerical data indicating the number of balls stored in each area
The calculated value is calculated, for example, at the end of every day or every week.
Rui is a central controller via a line every month
If it is transmitted to 1, the prize exchange center of each of these amusement stores
It is possible to calculate the total amount of debt on behalf of each other.
Interests can be offset. In the above, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game shop.
An example is shown, and the number of balls held is described as an example of the game frequency.
I showed an example that I tried to remember, but depending on the payment amount of the player
The game frequency is decided according to the game frequency
The present invention can be widely spread to any amusement store that can receive the offer.
Can be applied. In the above, an electronic card is used as an example of the card.
I showed an example of using it, but remember the area code and game frequency
Have enough storage area to read / write freely
The present invention can be applied as long as it is possible. Furthermore, in the above, the central controller and each game store
For example, an area controller placed at each goods exchange center
I showed an example of connecting directly by VAN line etc.
The invention is the service area of each prize store such as each prize exchange center
The area controller that is provided for each
Controlled by the general controller or connected to each other.
Applicable as long as it is controlled by the central controller
It is possible, and the system configuration becomes larger.
Of the central controller and area controller
A relay station that controls multiple area controllers is installed between
It is also possible to coordinate between multiple central controllers.
It is also possible to connect to each other.

【effect】

As described above, according to the present invention, the credit / debt relationship between gaming shops, which occurs when a single card is used in common at many gaming shops, regardless of the difference between business operators, is integrated together with the area code. Since it can be recorded as one card, it becomes possible for one game card to be shared by many game stores, and the player does not need to carry many cards.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic block diagram of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an electronic card, FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a card issuing machine, FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a card clearing machine, and FIG. 5 is an electronic card type. A block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine, FIG. 6 is a flowchart for controlling a card issuing machine, FIG. 7 is a flowchart for an electronic card type pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart for controlling a card clearing machine. 10 ... Electronic card, 11 ... Storage unit 12 ... Card control unit, 13 ... Terminal group 1 ... Central controller 2 ... Area controller 3 ... Card issuing machine, 31 ... Connector 33 ... Control device, 35 ... Card detector 4 ... Card clearing Machine, 41 ... Connector 43 ... Control device, 44 ... Card detector 47 ... Card feeder 5 ... Electronic card type pachinko gaming machine 51 ... Connector, 53 ... Control device 54 ... Card detector, 513 ... Card feeder

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A portable storage medium for storing at least value information indicating the amount of service promised to be provided to a player, and one or a plurality of portable storage media provided in a plurality of service areas, the data being stored in the portable storage medium. And a reading means for reading data from the portable storage medium, and provides a service to the player within the range of the value information read from the portable storage medium by the reading means. A plurality of area controllers that perform data transmission between the terminal device that performs the data transmission and the one or more terminal devices that are arranged in the same service area; and the area controllers that are provided in the respective service areas. In a management device between gaming stores using a portable storage medium, the portable storage medium comprising a central controller for performing data transmission between In addition to the value information, there is an area for storing an area code for identifying a service area, and each of the one or more terminal devices provided in each of the service areas has prior to the discharge of the portable storage medium. Area code writing control means for causing the writing means to write the area code of the service area to the portable storage medium, and the reading means for receiving the portable storage medium, the portable storage medium The area code collating means for collating the area code read from the area code with its own area code, and the area code and the value information read from the portable storage medium to the area controller when the collation result by the area code collating means does not match. Data transmission means for transmitting, and each area controller has an address corresponding to each area code When the area code and the value information are transmitted from the storage device and the data transmission means of one or more terminal devices under its own control, the value information is addressed by the area code of the storage device. Write control means for accumulating and storing in each area, the central controller controls each service based on an integrated value of the value information transmitted for each area code from each area controller. An inter-gaming-shop management device using a card as a medium, comprising arithmetic means for calculating the amount of service provided to a player while the areas take turns.