JP2002074506A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device which allows a user to play a game for a deposit amount for the game, which is stored in a watch only by allowing the watch to approach a non-contact reader/writer. SOLUTION: This game device comprises the watch A provided with a non- contact IC 1 where digital information needed to play the game, such as the loan amount for the game, customer information and store information, the non-contact reader/writer B capable of reading and writing the digital information stored in on the non-contact IC 1 in a non-contact way, and a game machine C capable of supplying a game medium in accordance with the information of the loan amount for the game, which is read by the reader/writer B.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a non-contact IC in which information relating to the number of rented game media used for a game is stored in a non-contact IC, and is read out in a non-contact manner. The present invention relates to a game machine capable of providing a game medium, and is suitable for a pachinko ball lending machine, a pachislo machine, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A game medium dispensing machine described in Utility Model Registration No. 3041226 has means for reading and writing on a non-contact IC card. When inserted into a card insertion slot or a card holder, wireless communication with a non-contact IC can be performed. To end communication, pull out from the card slot or card holder.

[0003]

However, since the communication with the game medium dispensing machine is of the card type, when the game medium dispensing machine is particularly related to a pachinko ball lending machine, a pachislot machine medal lending machine, etc., the player cannot play the game. When communicating with the media dispensing machine, the card must be taken out of a pocket or purse and inserted into a card slot or a card holder of the game media dispensing machine. Also, when the player leaves the game media dispensing machine or ends communication,
Since the card is inserted into the card insertion slot or the card holder, it is troublesome to pull out the card from the game medium dispensing machine each time, and there is a possibility of misplacement or theft.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a game device according to the present invention includes a non-contact IC storing digital information necessary for playing, such as a game lending amount, customer information, and store information. A non-contact reader / writer capable of non-contact reading and writing of digital information such as game lending amount, customer, store information, etc. stored in a non-contact IC, and a game read by the non-contact reader / writer. An amusement platform that can supply amusement media according to the lending amount information.

[0005] Based on such a configuration, the following configuration is further preferable. For watches,
The non-contact IC is built in a watch body, a band, a stopper, or the like.

The game lending amount information stored in the non-contact IC of the wristwatch is digital information corresponding to the amount obtained by subtracting the supplied game lending amount from the amount paid in advance. The customer information is digital information about the customer, such as a personal ID, a location, a member number, a history of the amount used, and service points. The store information is digital information on the store, such as event information of the store, the number of game media on the amusement platform, and the number of jackpots.

[0007] The wristwatch is stored in a non-contact IC,
A display unit capable of displaying digital information such as game lending amounts, customer information, and store information is provided.

[0008] The wristwatch is stored in a non-contact IC.
Digital information such as a game lending amount, customer information, and store information can be transferred to an external portable terminal.

A non-contact reader / writer has a reading unit for reading digital information stored in a non-contact IC built in a wristwatch, a writing unit for writing, and exchanges the information through an antenna. A wireless transmission / reception unit for wireless communication is provided.

When the non-contact reader / writer approaches the wristwatch, the non-contact reader / writer reads digital information stored in the non-contact IC, such as a game lending amount, customer and store information, and displays the information on a display unit.

When the wristwatch brings the wristwatch close to the non-contact reader / writer, it supplies a certain amount of game media, and the non-contact reader / writer subtracts the supplied game lending amount from the currently stored game lending amount. The game lending information is written in the non-contact IC of the wristwatch.

The amusement platform enables digital information such as customer information read from a non-contact IC of a wristwatch by a non-contact reader / writer to be transferred to an external computer.

The non-contact reader / writer is provided with a panel on which operation buttons are arranged. When the operation button is pressed to bring the wristwatch close to the non-contact reader / writer, the game console executes a command corresponding to the pressed operation button. .

An amusement board is provided with a display unit capable of displaying digital information such as a game lending amount, customer information, store information and the like read by a non-contact reader / writer.

[0015]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a system configuration of an embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention. This game machine includes a wristwatch A having a non-contact IC 1 and an antenna (ANT) 2, a non-contact reader / writer B, and a game table C such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

The wristwatch A has a non-contact IC 1 and an antenna 2 storing digital information necessary for playing such as ball lending amount, customer information, store information, and the like, and is built in a watch body, a belt and a clasp. In addition, the watch body is provided with a display unit capable of displaying the contents of the above-described digital information stored in the non-contact IC 1, wireless communication such as IrDA, weak radio wave, specific low power, Bluetooth, and wired communication such as USB. Through communication, personal computer, mobile phone, PHS, PDA
And the like, and a communication unit for transferring to an external portable terminal or a connection terminal. Here, a liquid crystal display is preferable as the display unit.

The non-contact reader / writer B includes an antenna (ANT) 3 for communicating with the antenna 2 of the wristwatch A in a non-contact manner, and a reading unit 4 and a writing unit 5 for the non-contact IC 1.
And a central processing unit (CPU) that controls all operations
6, a memory 7 for storing the read digital information, and a display unit 8 for displaying.
Here, the display section 8 is preferably a liquid crystal display. Also,
A connection terminal 9 for connecting to a game console C, a host computer D or the like is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a panel 10 on which operation buttons for commanding a communication operation with the non-contact IC 1 may be provided.

The game console C has a connection terminal 11 for connecting to the non-contact reader / writer B and a display unit 12 for displaying digital information read by the non-contact reader / writer B. Here, a liquid crystal display is preferable as the display unit. The non-contact reader / writer B may be built in the game console C. In this case, the connection terminal 11 can be omitted.

Next, the operation will be described for each information content. <Ball Lending Amount Information> When the watch A is brought close to the non-contact reader / writer B, the reading unit 4 reads the ball lending amount information from the non-contact IC 1 and the central processing unit 6 processes it.
The central processing unit 6 issues a command to the display unit 8 to display the ball lending amount. After that, the central processing unit 6 determines that the game table C is
In order to supply pachinko balls or pachislot medals as a game medium for a certain amount of money, for example, a command is issued to a ball supply unit of the game console C, and data obtained by subtracting a certain amount of ball lending amount information is calculated, and a writing unit is provided. 5, the ball lending amount information stored in the non-contact IC 1 of the wristwatch A is rewritten to the amount or displayed on the display unit 8.

<Customer Information> When the wristwatch A is brought closer to the non-contact reader / writer B, the reading section 4 reads the customer information and stores it in the memory 7 of the non-contact reader / writer B, or the host computer D via a line or the like. Transferred to

<Store Information> When the watch A is brought closer to the non-contact reader / writer B, the writing section 5 rewrites the store information already stored in the non-contact IC 1 of the watch A to the latest store information. Here, reading and writing of ball lending, customer, and store information are all performed simultaneously when the watch A is brought close to the non-contact reader / writer B.

The communication operation between the wristwatch A and the game console C in FIG. 2 is as follows. The non-contact reader / writer B includes a panel 10 on which operation buttons are arranged. The operation buttons include buttons for reading information, lending a ball, refunding, writing information, and switching between both sides. When the player presses each button to bring the wristwatch A closer to the non-contact reader / writer B, the reading section 4 reads digital information or all digital information necessary for the operation, and the digital information is processed by the central processing unit 6, and the non-contact reader / writer is processed. The digital information is stored in the memory 7 of the writer B. The central processing unit 6 issues commands necessary for the operation corresponding to the pressed button to each unit, and when the digital information stored in the memory 7 is updated, rewrites the digital information.

Thereafter, when the player refunds and pushes the information writing button or the like to bring the wristwatch A closer to the non-contact reader / writer B, the digital information stored in the non-contact IC 1 of the wristwatch A is updated by the writing unit 5. The digital information is rewritten.

[0024]

According to the amusement apparatus of the present invention, the wristwatch is provided with a non-contact IC in which digital information necessary for playing, such as a game lending amount, customer and store information, is stored in the wristwatch. Does not need to be taken out of a pocket or purse like a card when communicating with a game board. In addition, communication with the game console is only required to bring the wristwatch close to the non-contact reader / writer, so convenience is good, and when the player moves away from the game console or finishes communication, like a card, There is no hassle of pulling out, and there is no risk of misplacement or theft.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the non-contact I
Since C is incorporated in the watch body, band, clasp and the like of the wristwatch, it can be used as a wristwatch without damaging the design of the watch.

According to the third aspect of the invention, by storing various information in the non-contact IC, it is possible to provide a service with improved security and added value. For example, in the system shown in FIG. 2, a player presses an information reading button to lend a ball to a non-contact reader / writer.
A non-contact reader / writer reads customer information and the like. Then, while away from the game console, if another player attempts to write information that is being read to that game console,
Refer to the personal ID on the non-contact reader / writer side, and
Information security is enforced such that writing cannot be performed if the passwords are different.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the display is provided on the wristwatch, the information stored in the non-contact IC can be viewed without having the non-contact reader / writer read the information. , Convenience is good.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the information stored in the non-contact IC can be transferred to an external portable terminal such as a personal computer, a mobile phone, a PHS, a PDA, etc. Can be provided.

According to the present invention, the information stored in the non-contact IC can be read and rewritten only by bringing the wristwatch close to the non-contact reader / writer.

According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the information stored in the non-contact IC can be displayed on the non-contact reader / writer only by bringing the wristwatch close to the non-contact reader / writer.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, simply by bringing the wristwatch close to the non-contact reader / writer, a game medium corresponding to a fixed amount is automatically supplied from the game table.
It is possible to store and update the game lending amount information obtained by subtracting the supplied game lending amount.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the non-contact I
Since store information can be written in C, to inform the event information of the store, the ball of the amusement stand, the number of jackpots, etc.
It can be easily performed at the time of communication with an amusement board, and can provide services using it.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, customer management can be easily performed by transferring customer information to a computer.

According to the eleventh aspect, when the wristwatch is brought close to the non-contact reader / writer by pressing the button of the non-contact reader / writer, digital information or all digital information necessary for the operation is read. Inadvertent operation or malfunction is avoided.

According to the twelfth aspect, various types of information read by the non-contact reader / writer can be displayed on the game console.

As described above, according to the present invention, a great deal of information is stored in a non-contact IC, and the information is stored in a wristwatch that is usually worn, so that a player can enjoy convenience and security. And provide added value through services. In addition, the store can be used for customer management and membership card to enclose customers by providing services.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of an embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration in which a panel on which operation buttons are arranged is provided in a non-contact reader / writer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A wristwatch 1 non-contact IC 2 antenna B non-contact reader / writer 3 antenna 4 reading unit 5 writing unit 6 central processing unit 7 memory 8 display unit 9 connection terminal 10 panel C game table 11 connection terminal 12 display unit

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A wristwatch provided with a non-contact IC storing digital information necessary for playing a game, and the non-contact IC
A non-contact reader / writer capable of non-contact reading and writing of the digital information stored in the
An amusement machine, comprising: an amusement table capable of supplying an amusement medium in accordance with aamount of game lending information read by the non-contact reader / writer. 2. The amusement device according to claim 1, wherein the wristwatch incorporates the non-contact IC. 3. The game lending information stored in the non-contact IC of the wristwatch is digital information corresponding to an amount obtained by subtracting a supplied game lending amount from an amount paid in advance. 3. The amusement device according to claim 2, wherein the digital information is related to a customer, and the store information is digital information related to a store. 4. The amusement device according to claim 2, wherein the wristwatch includes a display unit capable of displaying digital information stored in the non-contact IC. 5. The amusement device according to claim 2, wherein the wristwatch can transfer digital information stored in the non-contact IC to an external portable terminal. 6. The non-contact reader / writer includes a reading unit for reading digital information stored in the non-contact IC built in the wristwatch, a writing unit for writing, and exchange of the information. The game device according to claim 1, further comprising a wireless transmission / reception unit that performs the wireless communication through an antenna. 7. The non-contact reader / writer reads digital information stored in the non-contact IC when the wrist watch is approached, and displays the information on a display unit. 7. The game device according to 6. 8. When the wristwatch is brought close to the non-contact reader / writer, the amusement table supplies a game medium according to a fixed amount, and the non-contact reader / writer supplies the game medium from a currently stored game lending amount. The game device according to claim 7, wherein the game lending amount information obtained by subtracting the game lending amount is written in the non-contact IC of the wristwatch. 9. The amusement device according to claim 7, wherein the non-contact reader / writer writes store information to the non-contact IC when the wrist watch is approached. 10. The game machine according to claim 7, wherein the game console transfers digital information read from the non-contact IC of the wrist watch by the non-contact reader / writer to an external computer. An amusement device as described. 11. The non-contact reader / writer includes a panel on which an operation button is arranged, and when the operation button is pressed to bring the wristwatch close to the non-contact reader / writer, the play table is moved to the pressed operation button. The game device according to claim 7, wherein the game device executes a corresponding command. 12. The game device according to claim 7, wherein the game table includes a display unit capable of displaying digital information read by the non-contact reader / writer.