JPH0715714B2 - Prepaid card processing device - Google Patents

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a prepaid card processing device for processing prepaid card contents used in an automatic game machine such as a game machine.

[Prior Art] In recent years, prepaid cards such as telephone cards and metro cards have come into widespread use and are conveniently used in various places because there is no need to carry small change. However, since these cards are used for subtracting the used amount, it may happen that a desired ticket cannot be purchased with the card, for example, when the remaining amount of the card becomes small. In this case, for example, as disclosed in JP-A-62-179092, another card is inserted, the remaining amount of the previously inserted card is stored, and the monetary value of the card is set to "0". ,
There is a method to collect the shortfall from the card inserted later. In addition, a method is also adopted in which the shortfall is invested in cash.

In this way, when cards become popular, it is possible to apply them to various things. In particular, if it is applied to a game machine or other amusement device, it will be natural to eliminate the labor of collecting coins, lower the usage fee accordingly, and adopt a business policy to improve the operating rate.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In this case, even when the amount of money for one prepaid card is insufficient, there are a plurality of users of the same group who use the same device, and the remaining amount of the prepaid card owned by each user is summed up. In some cases, it can be fully used. In such a case, the structure of the device will be simpler if the card after inputting the amount of money is returned. By the way, in the case of a large amount of input money, it is a kinder design to return the remaining amount of money to the appropriate prepaid card if the device is stopped during use.

However, since all prepaid cards are returned,
The balance will be returned to the prepaid card inserted at that time, but if you leave it as it is, it will be returned to that card, so there is a problem in the safety of returning the balance.

[Means for Solving the Problem] In order to solve such a problem, the present invention provides first identification symbol input means for a user to input a first identification symbol,
A remaining amount data calculating means for obtaining remaining amount data by subtracting designated value data arbitrarily designated from the value data read from the prepaid card, and a remaining amount data written by the remaining amount data subtracted by the remaining amount data calculating device to the prepaid card. Amount data writing means, card return means for returning the prepaid card in which the remaining amount data is written by the remaining amount data writing means, and the remaining amount by subtracting the value data consumed according to the execution of the service from the designated value data Data processing means for obtaining data, second identification symbol input means for the user to input the second identification symbol after the interruption operation when the service is terminated halfway, first identification symbol and second identification symbol Data reading means to read the value data from the inserted prepaid card when they match, and left unused at the time of interruption operation Is obtained by a value data returning means for adding the value data the value data read by said reading means to return writes the addition result to the inserted prepaid card.

[Operation] The balance is returned only to the prepaid card in which both identification symbols match.

[Embodiment] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an apparatus configured by applying the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 is a card reader / writer, and data is taken in and out of a card by a control signal supplied from a CPU 3 via a card reader / writer control unit 2. The read data is processed according to the data supplied from the keyboard 4 to the CPU 3 via the keyboard control unit 5, and the information required at that time is stored in the information storage unit 6.
The result stored and stored in the terminal device 8 is supplied to the terminal device 8 via the device control charging control unit 7 and necessary control is performed. The control status and the like are displayed on the character display 10 via the display control unit 9, and the lamp 12 is turned on via the lamp control unit 11 as necessary to indicate that the lamp is usable. Be seen. Reference numeral 13 is a clock unit, which performs necessary time control. Reference numeral 14 is a power supply unit, which is adapted to generate a voltage required for each circuit. FIG. 3 is an external view of this device,
Reference numeral 20 denotes a card insertion port of the card reader / writer 1.

FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing the operation of the apparatus shown in FIG. In the figure, when the personal identification number is entered in step 100, it is displayed in step 101 on the character display 1.
Displayed at 0. Then, as shown in step 102, when the storage key is pressed and the card is inserted into the card insertion slot 20, the card is taken into the device as shown in step 103, and the data of the taken card as shown in step 104, that is, The balance of the card is read, and in step 105, the balance of the card is displayed on the character display 10.

Then, in step 106, when the user inputs the planned charge by using the key 4, the input value is displayed on the character display 10 as shown in step 107. This is to enter information about how much of the card's value to use with the device. When there is a key input of the usage fee, the stored amount of the data is stored in the information storage unit 6 as shown in step 108.

After that, as shown in step 109, subtraction, that is, the money input by key input in step 106 is subtracted from the stored amount in step 104, and the subtracted amount is written in the card as shown in step 110. Then, as shown in step 111, the card is returned from the card insertion slot 20.

Then, as shown in step 112, the lamp 12 is turned on to indicate that the device can be used. At this point, the game machine is ready for use, and when it is determined in step 113 that the time corresponding to the unit amount of money has elapsed, as shown in step 114, the unit amount of money is calculated from the stored amount of money input in step 106. Subtracted and the result of the subtraction is a step
It is displayed on the character display 10 at 115.

Step 11 if using this device with multiple cards
When the storage key is pressed in step 6, the flow returns to step 103 to prepare to receive the next card. Here, when the next card is inserted, it is fetched in step 103, the above-described operation is performed, and the amount of money used by the card is input. Therefore, even if the amount of money input from one card is not enough to use the device, it will be sufficient if the total amount of money from cards added later is added to the required amount. .

Next, at step 117, if the balance at that time is positive, that is, while the used amount of money used up to that point is smaller than the amount of money input at step 106, it is judged at step 118 whether the settlement key is pressed. This key is pressed when the use of the game machine is terminated, but when the use is continued, the settlement key is not pressed, so the flow is step 113.
Then, the processing from step 113 to step 118 is performed again.

To end the game at the appropriate time, step 118
When the settlement key is pressed at, the usable lamp goes out as shown in step 119. Then, when the personal identification number is input in step 120, the input value is displayed on the character display 10 in step 121. When it is confirmed in step 122 that this personal identification number matches the personal identification number input in step 100, the card inserted in the card insertion slot 20 is taken in in step 123, and in step 124
The balance of the card is read as shown in. Then, as shown in step 125, the balance is added, that is, the amount of money to be returned is added, and as shown in step 126, the added value is written on the card, and then the card is stepped.
Returned at 127.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 117 that the remaining amount is negative, the usable lamp is turned off as shown in step 128, and after that time, the game device cannot be used.

Although this embodiment has described the method of withdrawing a certain amount of money at regular time intervals, it may be processed not only at regular time intervals but also at regular intervals or at regular intervals. Also, the balance is returned to one card, but this can be returned to any card by adding a function to decide how to allocate to multiple cards.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, the personal identification number is input before the use is started and after the use is started, and the balance is returned only when the numbers are the same. This has the effect of ensuring the safety of balance management without returning the balance to a completely different user.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the apparatus to which the invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the apparatus, and FIG. 3 is an external view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 ... Card reader / writer, 2 ... Card reader / writer control unit, 3 ... CPU, 4 ... Keyboard, 5 ... Keyboard control unit, 6 ... Information control unit, 7 ... Supply control charging control unit, 8 ...... Terminal equipment, 9 ...... Display control unit, 10 ...... Character display unit, 11 ...... Lamp control unit, 12 ...... Lamp.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In a prepaid card processing device for reading value data remaining on a prepaid card to judge whether or not a service provided can be executed and performing a predetermined process, a first identification by which a user inputs a first identification symbol. The symbol input means, the remaining amount data calculating means for obtaining remaining amount data by subtracting designated value data arbitrarily designated from the value data read from the prepaid card, and the remaining amount data subtracted by the remaining amount data calculating means A remaining amount data writing unit that writes to the prepaid card, a card returning unit that returns the prepaid card in which the remaining amount data is written by the remaining amount data writing unit, and the specified value data is consumed according to the execution of the service. Data processing means for subtracting the value data to obtain the remaining amount data, and the service is terminated midway. Value from the second identification symbol input means by which the user inputs the second identification symbol after the interrupting operation in the case of the interruption and the prepaid card inserted when the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol match. Data reading means for reading data, and value data left unused at the time of the interruption operation is added to the value data read by the previous data recording and reading means, and the addition result is written back to the inserted prepaid card and returned. A prepaid card processing device comprising: