JPH08112424A - Card type customer management system in amusement hall - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Correction) [Problem] Hall side should understand information about customers and make services to customers even more effective than before. SOLUTION: A recording card is issued to a customer in advance, a card number or the like is input to a host computer d, and an inter-lens ball lending machine a, b and a ball lending machine c having a reader and a card insertion slot 15 are provided. Every time the customer connects the prize computer 12 and the information providing device 14 to the host computer d and inserts the card into the card insertion slot 15 of the inter-lens ball lending machine a, b or the ball lending machine c, and receives the ball lending. When the number of balls or the amount of money is input to the host computer d, the number of balls input by the customer is input to the host computer d, and the card is inserted into the card insertion slot 15 of the information providing device 14, the information is received. be able to.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the field of a card type customer management system in a game arcade.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Customers who used to enter a pachinko hall
Insert banknotes or coins into the ball lending machine installed in the hall or take out a specified number of pachinko balls, or sit down on a pachinko machine and insert banknotes or coins into the inter-lens ball lending machine. It was a system in which balls were taken out, played while putting the balls lent out in a plate, and the balls paid out to the customer as prize balls were counted by a counting machine, and prizes corresponding to the number of prize balls were exchanged. Therefore, there was no information on the hall side about how many cars were lent out, how many balls were rented, and what kind of prize balls were made from the time the customer entered until the time of opening the store. Also, in the case of slot machine games, it was done in the same manner as described above.

[0003]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, the number of balls or medals lent out by the time the hall issues a card to the customer, the customer enters the hall and the game ends, and the customer The information such as the total number of prize balls or medals, date, platform number, etc. won by is transferred to a host computer connected to a pachinko machine, ball lending machine, ball counting machine, etc. and made to input, and further connected to the computer. When a customer inserts a card into the information providing device, various kinds of information on the hall side are provided to the customer through the device according to ranks only when the information about the customer is equal to or more than the prescribed condition set in advance on the hall side. After the end of the service, the customer's information is returned to 0, and the hall side collects information about the customer such as the in and out of the cashier in the hall, the favorite machine stand, and the entrance status. And one in which was allowed exhibited more effectively than traditional services to customers.

[0004]

The present invention provides a customer with
Recording card (magnetic card, IC
(Including card) in advance, and enter the card number etc. recorded on the issued card into the host computer on the hall side,

[0005] An intervening ball lending machine and a ball lending machine installed separately in the hall are provided with an insertion opening for inserting the card, and at the inner side of the insertion opening. Attach the card reader,

The prize ball counting machine is also provided with an insertion opening for inserting the card, and the card reader is attached to the inside of the insertion opening.

An information providing device having an insertion slot for inserting the card, a reading device, and an information display unit or an information providing unit,

[0008] The above-mentioned inter-mountain ball lending machine, ball lending machine, prize ball counter, and information providing device, and the information providing device by inputting information such as the number of output balls and the number of input balls concerning the customer who has inserted the card. Connect to a host computer to input and output various information provided to the customer side via

Each time the customer tries to receive a ball lending and inserts it into the card insertion slot of the inter-mountain ball lending machine or the ball lending machine and receives the ball lending, the host computer displays the card number, date, number of balls, etc. When transferring the information and inputting it, and when counting the number of input balls that the customer acquired through the ball counting machine, insert the card into the card insertion slot and transfer the information about the number of input balls to the host computer and input Sir,

When the card is inserted into the card insertion slot of the information providing device, the number of output balls (or cash) and the number of input balls relating to the customer having the insertion card input to the host computer are preliminarily calculated on the hole side. Information according to prescribed conditions to be specified, such as today's special stand, ball output information, some or all of various information such as which stand was better in the empty stand, to the customer who inserts the card This is a card-type customer management system in a game arcade where information is provided through a device such as a display unit or a receiver, and after the information is provided, the host computer records are reset to zero.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

First, a recordable card (magnetic card, I
Issue a C card, etc. to the customer from the hall side or the card issuing company to the customer through a predetermined procedure (for example, enter the address, name, age, sex, occupation, etc. in the application form). In the issued card, the card number for identifying the customer, the issued store number, etc. are recorded in advance, and are also input in advance in the host computer installed on the hall side.

The customer inserts the carried card into the card insertion slot of the ball lending machine or the stand ball lending machine installed in the hall. When the card is inserted, it is read by a reader (commercially available), and it is verified whether or not the inserted card is registered in the host computer connected to each ball lending machine.

After inserting the card as described above, banknotes or coins are inserted and the balls are lent out to suit the desired clerk. At that time, information about the number of balls or how much money this customer has lent out is transferred to the host computer connected to the ball lending machine or the inter-mountain ball lending machine, and the customer is lent. Information about the number of coins used or the amount of money used is entered.

The above is related to the input of information when a customer enters and receives a ball lending or the like. After that, the customer again puts money into the ball lending machine or the like, and the so-called customer pays the money. Even when used, the accumulated number is input to the host computer each time the card is inserted into the card insertion slot and a predetermined number of balls are lent out.

In the case of the present invention, a card is inserted into the card insertion slot each time a ball is rented out, but verification is performed by a host computer connected to a reader mounted inside the card insertion slot. To be done. If the person is registered as a result of verification, it is processed as a valid card.

Further, when the prize balls obtained by the customer are put on the counting machine, a card to be carried is inserted into the card insertion slot in advance, and then the prize balls are inserted. As a result, the number of input balls obtained by the customer is input to the host computer connected to the counter.

On the hall side, various kinds of information to be provided are defined in advance. The information includes, for example, today's special stand, payout information, and which one of the empty stands was good yesterday. Also, for customers with a certain number of coins used above a certain amount, so-called output balls,
Information different from the above, for example, information about replacement of a new machine, information about replacement of a machine on what day and what day. Furthermore, information up to yesterday, information one week ago, or so-called customer-desired information is also a type of information. Therefore, there is a significant difference in the amount of money used and the number of balls won as prize balls, depending on each customer. .

After inputting the total number of prize balls into the host computer as described above, when the customer desires, the card is inserted into the card insertion slot of the information providing device and read, and the result is collated with the connected host computer, If it is a customer who is definitely registered and more than the prescribed conditions are reached, various information according to the information content of each is displayed or information is provided to the customer via a receiver etc. To be done. When the information provision is completed, the input of the host computer is reset to 0.

Although the above-mentioned cases relate to lending of pachinko balls, ball counting machines, etc., the present invention can also be used for lending of coins and counting machines.

Reference numeral 1 is a recording card, which uses a magnetic card or an IC card. The procedure for issuing this card 1 is
The customer can apply to the hall to issue a card, or the hall can let the customer apply for the card. Ask the customer to enter the customer's address, name, age, gender, occupation, etc. as the items to be entered at that time. Then, by sending a card by registered mail from the hall side or by requesting the card issuing company, the relationship of trust between the customer and the hall can be enhanced, and if it is returned, the applicant and the hall side It is considered that the trust relationship with is not established, and it is better for the hall side not to provide such applicant with information from the hall side.

A is an inter-mountain ball lending machine which can use both bills and coins, 2 is an insertion slot for bills 2 ', 3 is a coin insertion slot, 4 is a ball lending selection button, 5 is a ball take-out section, and 6 is It is an insertion port for the card 1, and a plurality of insertion ports 6 may be installed. A reading device 6'is connected to each of the insertion ports 6. Of course, this inter-mountain ball lending machine a also has a mechanism for inserting bills and taking out change. Further, the inter-mountain ball lending machine a has a mechanism for operating the so-called inter-mountain ball lending machine a, such as a bill identifying device and a ball payout device, in the machine. Was omitted.

Reference numeral b is of a type different from the ball lending machine a and uses a prepaid card 7. Reference numeral 8 is an insertion opening of the prepaid card 7, 9 is an insertion opening of the recording card 1 with the reading device 10, and 11 is a ball ejecting portion. Inside the inter-mountain ball lending machine b as described above, there is a mechanism for operating the so-called inter-mountain ball lending machine b, such as a prepaid card 7 identification device and a ball payout device. These mechanisms have been omitted. c is a ball lending machine installed in a hall other than the inter-lens ball lending machines a and b.

Reference numeral 12 is a ball counter, and the internal counter and the like are omitted. Reference numeral 13 is an insertion port of the recording card 1 with a reader.

Reference numeral 14 denotes an information providing device, which is provided with a display section 16 for displaying various information defined by the hole side, in addition to having an insertion port 15 with a reader for the recording card 1. There is. In addition to the above, a receiver or the like for providing the information may be attached.

Reference numeral d is a host computer which inputs various information through the recording card 1 installed on the hall side.

In the present invention, as described above, the inter-unit ball lending machines a and b, the ball lending machine c, the counter 12, and the information providing device 1
4, each card insertion slot 6, 9, 13,
Card readers 6 ′ and 10 are connected to 15, respectively, and these readers 6 ′ and 10 are connected to the host computer d.

The present invention can also be used in a slot machine medal lending and counting machine. The mechanism is the same as the pachinko ball lending count mentioned above and so is omitted.

[0029]

The present invention has the following effects.

According to the present invention, the amount of money to be paid to the host computer via the card issued from the hall side to the customer by a strict procedure for the customer, from the time the customer enters the hall to the time the customer leaves the hall. Pachinko balls (or medals)
Received, the so-called output ball number is accumulated and input, further, the so-called input ball number taken out from the hall side as a prize ball etc. is also input, and by further inserting the card into the information providing device, Through the card, depending on the amount of information used on the side of the hall for the customer, various information desired by the customer is displayed or displayed on a receiver or the like only when the hall side preliminarily prescribes various information or more. Since the input of the computer is returned to 0 after the service is provided, it is possible to provide even more services to fixed customers than the conventional service, and also to provide services to fixed customers for the hall side. It also has excellent advantages such as reliable entry in the form of information provision and contribution to sales increase.

Further, according to the present invention, only the card reading device is attached to the inner side of the card insertion slot provided in the ball lending machine, the inter-lens ball lending machine, the ball counting machine, and the information providing device, so that the mechanism is simplified. The equipment cost was further reduced.

Further, the present invention has an advantage that even if the customer loses the membership card, since the main information about the customer is not recorded, there is no fear that any information will be unknown.

Further, the present invention has an advantage that when the customer forgets or loses the membership card, it can be reproduced by the personal identification number.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system diagram from issuance of a recording card to receiving information provision in a card type customer management system in a game arcade of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system diagram in which a recording card in the same system is used for recording and the host computer returns to 0.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an inter-mountain ball lending machine, a ball counting machine, and the like in which the recording card is used.

[Explanation of symbols]

a, b ... Talent ball lending machine 1 ... Recording card
2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15 ... Insertion port 2 '
・ ・ ・ Banknotes 4 ・ ・ ・ Ball lending selection buttons 5, 1
1 ... Ball take-out section 6 ', 10 ... Reading device
7 ... Prepaid card 12 ... Ball counting machine
14 ... Information providing device 16 ... Display unit c
・ ・ ・ Ball lending machine d ・ ・ ・ Host computer

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A recording card (including a magnetic card and an IC card) in which a card number and the like are recorded is issued to a customer in advance, and the host computer on the hall side records the card number recorded in the issued card. Etc., and the insertion slot for inserting the card is provided in the ball lending machine installed in the hall separately from the inter-lens ball lending machine and the ball lending machine, and the insertion opening The card reader is mounted on the inner side of the card, and the prize ball counter is also provided with an insertion port for inserting the card, and the card reader is mounted on the inner side of the card slot. An information providing device having an insertion slot for inserting a card, a reading device, and an information display unit or an information providing unit, the above-mentioned inter-mountain ball lending machine, ball lending machine, prize ball counter and information providing device, and the card. Inserted advisor Input information such as the number of output balls and the number of input balls for the customer, connect to the host computer for inputting and outputting various information provided to the customer side through the information providing device, and the customer receives the ball rental. Whenever you insert a card into the card lending machine or the card lending machine of the ball lending machine and receive a ball lending, you must transfer the information such as the card number, date, and the number of balls to the host computer and input it. When counting the number of input balls acquired by the ball counting machine, insert the card into the card insertion slot, transfer the information regarding the number of input balls to the host computer and input it, and the card of the information providing device When inserted into the insertion slot, the number of output balls (or money) and the number of input balls for the customer who has the insertion card input to the host computer are pre-specified on the hall side. Display to the customer who inserts the card some or all of the information according to predetermined conditions, such as today's special stand, ball output information, and which of the empty stands was better. A card-type customer management system in a game hall, wherein information is provided through a device such as a department or a receiver, and after the information is provided, the record of the host computer is returned to 0.