Exchange rate management system and game system

Abstract

The present invention provides an exchange rate management system that can easily correct the conversion to a correct exchange rate even when the conversion is performed at an incorrect exchange rate. The exchange rate management system (P1) comprises: a plurality of processing devices (P2) that can convert the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency by using the exchange rate to play a game; a main storage device (A312) that stores an exchange rate that is updated at a predetermined time; a sub-storage device (A21) that is respectively provided in the processing device (P2) and stores the exchange rate; and a relay storage device (A322) that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the sub-storage device (A21) in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the main storage device (A312), and the main storage device (A312), the sub-storage device (A21) and the relay storage device (A322) respectively have an update time storage unit (A3121, A211, A3221) that stores the update time of the exchange rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an exchange rate management system capable of using multiple currencies. Background Art

[0002] In the past, a game system having a slot machine was disclosed (see Patent Document 1), in which an exchange rate is obtained from the outside (Internet) via a communication line and stored in a currency exchange server, and then the exchange rate is sent to a plurality of slot machines from the currency exchange server, and each slot machine converts the exchange rate into a national currency value based on currency data and amount data and the exchange rate, thereby enabling the value of a plurality of currencies to be converted into a predetermined currency value for use by the exchange rate. Among the facilities provided with such slot machines, there are large-scale facilities in which more than 1,000 such slot machines are provided.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: U.S. Patent No. 9646446 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] The advantage of the above-mentioned previous structure is that multiple currencies can be used in each slot machine. However, for example, when multiple slot machines are used in a large-scale facility, it is difficult to verify which slot machine is operating with the correctly updated exchange rate if only a part of the communication fails.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to enable easy verification of the update status of the exchange rate even in a plurality of gaming machines.

[0009] Means used to solve problems

[0010] The present invention is an exchange rate management system, which has a plurality of processing devices capable of converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency by using an exchange rate for processing, and the exchange rate management system is characterized in that it has:

[0011] A main storage device storing the exchange rate updated at a predetermined timing;

[0012] A secondary storage device, respectively provided in the processing device, and storing the exchange rate; and

[0013] a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the primary storage device,

[0014] The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit, and the update time storage unit stores the update time of the exchange rate.

[0015] According to the above structure, since the update time of the exchange rate is stored in all the devices of the main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device, the update status of the exchange rate in each storage device can be easily confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate. That is, according to the above structure, even a plurality of processing devices can easily verify the update status of the exchange rate.

[0016] The secondary storage device and the relay storage device in the exchange rate management system of the present invention further include a usage time storage unit respectively, and the usage time storage unit stores the time when the non-settlement currency is used.

[0017] According to the above structure, by confirming and comparing the status of the execution result of the processing of converting the non-settlement currency into the settlement currency based on the exchange rate at the update time and the value of the non-settlement currency at the time of use in the secondary storage device and the relay storage device, it is easy to determine whether the execution result of the processing is appropriate.

[0018] The exchange rate management system of the present invention comprises: a main updating device, having an input device for an operator to input, used for updating the exchange rate stored in the main storage device; a relay updating device, having an input device for an operator to input, used for updating the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device; and an expansion device, having an input device for an operator to input, used for expanding the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device to the secondary storage device.

[0019] According to the above configuration, the exchange rate storage and update and the exchange rate deployment to each processing device can be performed under external visual supervision so that the exchange rate is not tampered with in large quantities in a short time.

[0020] The present invention is a game system having a plurality of game machines capable of playing games by converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency using an exchange rate, wherein the game system is characterized in that:

[0021] A main storage device storing the exchange rate updated at a predetermined timing;

[0022] Sub-storage devices, respectively provided in the gaming machines, and storing exchange rates; and

[0023] a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the primary storage device,

[0024] The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit, and the update time storage unit stores the update time of the exchange rate.

[0025] According to the above structure, since the update time of the exchange rate is stored in all the devices of the main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device, the update status of the exchange rate in each storage device can be easily confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate. That is, according to the above structure, even a plurality of gaming machines can easily verify the update status of the exchange rate.

[0026] The present invention is a game system having a plurality of game machines capable of playing games by converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency using an exchange rate, wherein the game system is characterized in that:

[0027] A main storage device storing the exchange rate updated at a predetermined timing;

[0028] A secondary storage device, respectively provided in the gaming machine, for storing the exchange rate referred to each time the non-settlement currency is used in the gaming machine; and

[0029] a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the primary storage device,

[0030] The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit, and the update time storage unit stores the update time of the exchange rate.

[0031] According to the above structure, since the update time of the exchange rate is stored in all the devices of the main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device, the update status of the exchange rate in each storage device can be easily confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate. That is, according to the above structure, even a plurality of gaming machines can easily verify the update status of the exchange rate.

[0032] Effects of the Invention

[0033] According to the present invention, the update status of the exchange rate can be easily verified. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing an overview of the exchange rate management system.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of the game system.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a diagram for explaining the operation of the game system.

[0037] Figure 4 is a block diagram of a slot machine.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a flowchart showing the procedure for updating the setting / exchange rate.

[0039] Figure 6 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of the casino system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] (Overview of the exchange rate management system)

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the exchange rate management system P1 of this embodiment includes: a plurality of processing devices P2, which can convert the value of non-settlement currency into the value of settlement currency by using the exchange rate to play the game; a main storage device A312, which stores the exchange rate updated at a predetermined time; a sub-storage device A21, which is respectively provided in the processing device P2 and stores the exchange rate; and a relay storage device A322, which stores the exchange rate for expansion in the sub-storage device A21 in a manner updateable by the exchange rate of the main storage device A312. In addition, the main storage device A312, the sub-storage device A21, and the relay storage device A322 respectively have update time storage units A3121, A211, and A3221 for storing the update time of the exchange rate.

[0042] In addition, each time a non-settlement currency is used in the processing device P2, the exchange rate stored in the main storage device A312 may be referred to for conversion into the settlement currency, or the exchange rate stored in the secondary storage device A21 may be referred to for conversion into the settlement currency. In the following description, the case where the exchange rate stored in the main storage device A312 is referred to each time a non-settlement currency is used in the processing device P2 will be described.

[0043] According to the exchange rate management system P1 configured as described above, since the update time of the exchange rate is stored in all the devices of the main storage device A312, the secondary storage device A21, and the relay storage device A322, it is possible to easily confirm the update status of the exchange rate in each storage device A312, A21, and A322 based on the update time and the exchange rate. That is, according to the above-mentioned exchange rate management system P1, even a plurality of processing devices P2 can easily verify the update status of the exchange rate. As a result, even in the case of conversion at an incorrect exchange rate, it can be easily corrected to a state of conversion at a correct exchange rate.

[0044] Here, the "exchange rate management system P1" can be applied to gaming facilities such as casinos, as well as hotels, airports, train stations, shopping centers, fuel supply stations that can supply fuels such as gasoline, restaurants, movie theaters, and other facilities that are equipped with gaming facilities or various processing devices, as well as complex facilities where multiple facilities are gathered. "Processing device P2" is a device that performs various processes on the consumption of the user's currency, such as a gaming machine, a vending machine, and a ticket machine. In addition, the exchange rate management system P1 can have multiple processing devices P2 that perform the same type of processing, or multiple processing devices P2 that perform different types of processing. For example, the exchange rate management system P1 can also have 1,000 gaming machines and 100 ticket machines as multiple processing devices P2.

[0045] "Settlement currency" is a currency that can be used in the exchange rate management system P1 without conversion at an exchange rate, and "non-settlement currency" is a currency that needs to be converted into a settlement currency at an exchange rate. The exchange rate is output from an exchange rate output device A4 of a bank or the like, and the operator can visually confirm it.

[0046] If the relationship between the settlement currency and the non-settlement currency is illustrated, among the multiple currencies such as the US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, peso, and Japanese yen, when the US dollar is set as the settlement currency, the Hong Kong dollar, peso, and Japanese yen become non-settlement currencies. Specifically, when the settlement currency is the currency of the United States and the non-settlement currency is the currency of Japan, the converted currency amount data representing the amount of the non-settlement currency (for example, 100 Japanese yen) and the amount of the settlement currency determined by the exchange rate (for example, 1 US dollar) are sent to the controller provided by the processing device P2. The exchange rate is the correspondence between the amount of the settlement currency and the amount of the non-settlement currency other than the settlement currency (for example, the correspondence such as 1 US dollar = 100 Japanese yen) determined for each type other than the non-settlement currency. As a result, the exchange rate management system P1 can perform various processes using multiple different currencies such as the US currency or the Japanese currency. Therefore, even if the settlement currency (for example, the US currency) on hand is used up, the user does not need to specially exchange it, and can continue to process using the currency (for example, the Japanese currency) held separately.

[0047] "Update at scheduled times" means, for example, if it is a weekday banking day, the exchange rate of the banking day will be updated at any time within the scheduled period from 10 am to 12 noon, etc., and if it is a banking holiday such as Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the exchange rate of the previous banking day will be updated.

[0048] “Deploy in the secondary storage device A21” means that data is transmitted to each of the plurality of secondary storage devices A21 provided in the plurality of processing devices P2, and data transmission may be by wire or by wireless.

[0049] In addition, the secondary storage device A21 and the relay storage device A322 may also have a usage time storage unit A212 and A3222 for storing the time when the non-settlement currency is used. In this case, by confirming and comparing the state of the execution result of the process of converting the non-settlement currency into the settlement currency based on the exchange rate at the update time and the value of the non-settlement currency at the time of use in the secondary storage device A21 and the relay storage device A322, it is easy to determine whether the execution result of the process is appropriate.

[0050] In addition, the exchange rate management system P1 may also include: a main updating device A311 having an input device for an operator to input, for updating the exchange rate stored in the main storage device A312; a relay updating device A321 having an input device for an operator to input, for updating the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device A322; and a development device A323 having an input device for an operator to input, for developing the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device A322 to the secondary storage device A21. According to this structure, the exchange rate storage can be updated and the exchange rate can be developed to each processing device P2 under the supervision of visual confirmation from the outside, so that the exchange rate will not be tampered with in large quantities in a short time.

[0051] The exchange rate management system P1 configured as described above may also be configured such that the exchange rate management device A31 includes a main storage device A312, the relay storage device A32 includes a relay storage device A322, and the processing management device P3 includes these exchange rate management devices A31 and relay devices A32. The exchange rate management system P1 configured in this way can be integrated into a plurality of processing devices P2, an exchange rate output device A4 that outputs an exchange rate, and a processing management device P3 having the functions of the exchange rate management device A31 and the relay device A32. That is, the exchange rate management device A31 and the relay device A32 can be implemented by software that can be executed by the processing management device P3 as an information processing device.

[0052] (Specific example of exchange rate management system: game system)

[0053] Next, the exchange rate management system P1 will be described when the processing device P2 is the gaming machine A2. In this case, the exchange rate management system P1 may be referred to as the gaming system A1, and the processing management device P3 may be referred to as the gaming management device A3.

[0054] Specifically, the game system A1 as the exchange rate management system P1 includes: a plurality of game machines A2 capable of playing games by converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency using an exchange rate; a main storage device A312 storing an exchange rate updated at a predetermined time; a sub-storage device A21 provided in each of the game machines A2 and storing the exchange rate; and a relay storage device A322 storing an exchange rate for expansion in the sub-storage device A21 in a manner updateable by the exchange rate of the main storage device A312. The main storage device A312, the sub-storage device A21, and the relay storage device A322 each include an update time storage unit A3121, A211, and A3221 storing the update time of the exchange rate.

[0055] According to the game system A1 configured as described above, since the update time of the exchange rate is stored in all of the main storage device A312, the secondary storage device A21, and the relay storage device A322, the update status of the exchange rate in each storage device A312, A21, and A322 can be easily confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate. As a result, even if the conversion is performed at an incorrect exchange rate, it can be easily corrected to a state where the conversion is performed at a correct exchange rate.

[0056] (Gaming system: Casino system)

[0057] Figure 2 1 is a diagram showing a case where the game system A1 is applied to a casino system, and is managed by a two-stage management layer. Figure 1 The gaming machine A2 is an electronic gaming machine 104 (EGM) of the system.

[0058] Specifically, the electronic gaming machines 104 of the casino system include a slot machine 1010 and a table game machine 1042 as the electronic gaming machines 104. The slot machine 1010 can perform slot games, and the exchange rate can be displayed in the PTS terminal. On the other hand, the table game machine 1042 can perform table games such as baccarat and roulette. In addition, the casino system performs foreign currency preservation of the electronic gaming machines 104 in four management departments. The four departments are a game technical service (GTS) department, an electronic game operation station (EGO) department, a cashier counting department, and a game accounting department.

[0059] In the casino system, there will be Figure 1 The casino management system 101 (CMS) with the function of the exchange rate management device A31 is configured in the upper management layer, and will have Figure 1The slot machine management system 102 (SMS) and the table management system 103 (TMS) of the relay device A32 are configured in the lower management layer. As a result, the casino system can expand the exchange rate stored in the casino management system 101 in the game machine A2 via the slot machine management system 102, and can store the update time of the exchange rate in the casino management system 101, the slot machine management system 102 and the game machine A2.

[0060] The casino management system 101 has a function of collecting and managing the sales of the slot machines 1010 and the table game machines 1042. In addition, the casino management system 101 has a function of storing the exchange rate and the update time of the exchange rate in the exchange rate storage table.

[0061] In the casino management system 101, a person who is a cashier shift manager or higher is set as a person with maintenance authority, and the daily exchange rate is maintained by this person. In addition, in the casino management system 101, a person who is a cashier shift manager or higher is set as a person with confirmation authority, and this person integrates the daily exchange rate and confirms that the exchange rate is correctly stored in the slot machine management system 102 and the table management system 103 of the lower management level. In addition, in the casino management system 101, the exchange rate displayed on the foreign exchange rate display board is confirmed in the cash register counting department.

[0062] The slot machine management system 102 configured in the lower management layer has a function of summarizing the turnover of the slot machine 1010. In addition, the slot machine management system 102 may also have a function of storing the exchange rate and the update time of the exchange rate in the exchange rate storage table. If it has this function, when only the slot machine 1010 is set, that is, when the slot machine 1010 does not have a PTS terminal, the exchange rate and update time in the slot machine 1010 can be managed in the slot machine management system 102.

[0063] The table management system 103 configured in the same lower management layer as the slot machine management system 102 has a function of summarizing the sales of the table game machines 1042. In addition, the table management system 103 may also have a function of storing the exchange rate and the update time of the exchange rate in the exchange rate storage table. If it has this function, the exchange rate and update time of the table game machines 1042 can be managed in the table management system 103.

[0064] In the slot machine management system 102 and the table management system 103, the currency setting is maintained by a certified staff of the GTS department above the manager, and at least one of the game area and the electronic game machine 104 that can receive non-settlement currency other than the settlement currency as the basic currency is maintained. In addition, the slot machine management system 102 sends the currency setting to the PTS terminal 1700 and sets it. In the PTS terminal 1700, it is determined whether the currency and amount can be used, and whether it is the settlement currency (domestic currency) and the non-settlement currency (foreign currency).

[0065] For example, when the settlement currency as the basic currency is the peso, a game area or electronic game machine 104 is set to allow the use of the U.S. dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Japanese yen, etc. as a non-settlement currency. Thus, the PTS terminal 1700 that performs currency setting through the slot machine management system 102 can manage the non-settlement currency used in the electronic game machine 104 by determining whether it is a usable banknote.

[0066] In the slot machine management system 102 and the table management system 103, a certified staff member of the EGO department who is above the person in charge of operations is set as a "person with confirmation authority" to confirm the currency setting and confirm that at least one of the game area and the electronic game machine 104 can accept non-settlement currencies other than the settlement currency that is the basic currency. In addition, the slot machine management system 102 and the table management system 103 are maintained and managed by certified staff members of the EGO department.

[0067] In addition, a staff member approved by the audit department above the level of examiner is set as a "person with confirmation authority" and is responsible for executing the audit procedure to ensure that all banknote (currency) transactions are correctly reported in the slot machine management system 102 and the table management system 103.

[0068] like Figure 3 As shown, in the case where the casino system configured as described above is provided with a slot machine 1010 having a PTS terminal 1700, the PTS terminal 1700 performs exchange based on the currency type and exchange rate. Specifically, a banknote is inserted into the banknote identifier (currency checker) of the electronic game machine 104 to be identified and the result of authenticity determination is sent to the PTS terminal 1700 if it is a legitimate banknote. The PTS terminal 1700 determines whether the currency type and amount can be used, and determines whether it is a settlement currency (domestic currency) or a non-settlement currency (foreign currency).

[0069] If the result of the determination is a settlement currency, the PTS terminal 1700 enables the banknote inserted into the banknote validator 1022 to be used in the electronic gaming machine 104. If the result of the determination is that the banknote cannot be used, the PTS terminal 1700 discharges the banknote inserted into the banknote validator 1022 and returns it to the player. If the result of the determination is a non-settlement currency, the PTS terminal 1700 inquires the slot machine management system 102 about the exchange rate.

[0070] The exchange rate request signal is transmitted from the PTS terminal 1700 to the slot machine management system 102. The slot machine management system 102 transmits the exchange rate corresponding to the currency to the PTS terminal 1700. The PTS terminal 1700 converts the currency into the settlement currency based on the currency and the exchange rate, and transmits the converted data to the game machine controller of the electronic game machine 104, thereby enabling the use of non-settlement currency in the electronic game machine 104.

[0071] (Gaming system: Casino system: Slot machine 1010)

[0072] Figure 4 The present invention shows a case where a slot machine 1010 is used as the electronic game machine 104 in the casino system configured as described above. The slot machine 1010 is connected to the casino management system 101 so as to be able to perform data communication. The slot machine 1010 is provided with a PTS terminal 1700 as a secondary storage device A21. The PTS terminal 1700 authenticates the player by having a player identification unit (human body detection camera, microphone, human body detection sensor). In addition, the PTS terminal 1700 can maintain compatibility with the existing system by having the previous system communication, and can add information related to authentication and information related to exchange through a dedicated line through a communication line as an additional function.

[0073] The PTS terminal 1700 updates the exchange rate sent from the casino management system 101 via the slot machine management system 102, stores the update time, and displays the exchange rate. The update of the exchange rate and the storage of the update time may be limited to the case where the PTS terminal 1700 is prohibited from accepting foreign currency.

[0074] The bill identifier (currency checker) 1022 performs bill identification and authenticity determination. If the result of the authenticity determination is that the bill is illegal, the bill is ejected. In addition, if the result of the authenticity determination is that the bill is legal, the bill identifier 1022 outputs the identification result of the currency (type of currency) and amount of the bill to the PTS terminal 1700. Then, if the identification result from the bill identifier 1022 is the settlement currency, the PTS terminal 1700 outputs the amount of the identification result to the game machine controller 1100 to play the coin-operated game. On the other hand, if the identification result is a non-settlement currency, the PTS terminal 1700 obtains the exchange rate corresponding to the non-settlement currency from the coin-operated game machine management system 102 by querying the exchange rate corresponding to the non-settlement currency, and converts the currency data and the amount data into the value of the settlement currency based on the exchange rate.

[0075] For example, when the country where the PTS terminal 1700 (slot machine 1010) is installed is the United States, if Japanese banknotes are inserted into the banknote validator 1022, the PTS terminal 1700 performs conversion (exchange) into the currency of the United States based on the exchange rate of the casino management system 101. Then, converted currency amount data indicating the converted (exchanged) currency amount is transmitted to the gaming machine controller 1100. Therefore, the player can play the game in the slot machine 1010 using a currency other than the currency of the United States.

[0076] (Gaming System: Casino System: Settings / Exchange Rate Update Procedure)

[0077] like Figure 5 As shown, the casino system manages currency by separating the organizations into the GTS department A51 as the game technical service (GTS) department, the EGO department A52 as the electronic game operation station, the cashier counting department A53 as the cashier counting department, and the game monitoring department A54 as the game accounting department.

[0078] When the range and limit of multiple currencies are approved by the upper management, the approved settings are sent to all departments A51, A52, A53, and A54. In addition, "Scopes" indicates the type of currency, game field, and the approved scope of the game machine A2 to receive multiple currencies.

[0079] After that, the GTS unit A51 performs the approved range setting on the slot machine management system 102. The range setting is sent from the slot machine management system 102 to the PTS terminal 1700 of each game machine A2, etc., for setting. In addition, the range setting is confirmed by the EGO unit A52. In addition, the setting history log is sent to the cashier counting unit A53 and the game monitoring unit A54.

[0080] When the exchange rate is outputted in the exchange rate output device A4 of the bank on a business day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (S13), the exchange rate of the casino management system 101 is updated by the operator of the cash register counting unit A53 using the input device. At this time, the casino management system 101 records the update time while updating the exchange rate (S14).

[0081] After the exchange rate is updated, the PTS terminal 1700 becomes a prohibited state for foreign currency acceptance (S15), and when the slot machine management system 102 becomes an offline state (S16), the operator of the cash register counting unit A53 uses the input device to input the exchange rate displayed in the casino management system 101 (exchange rate management device A31) to the slot machine management system 102 (relay device A32). In addition, even if the PTS terminal 1700 becomes a prohibited state for foreign currency acceptance, the game machine (slot machine) can still execute a game based on the settlement currency.

[0082] The slot machine management system 102 (relay device A32) to which the exchange rate is input updates the exchange rate and records the update time. Specifically, the screen displays an exchange rate input screen. In the exchange rate input screen, an input column for the exchange rate is displayed corresponding to the settlement currency and non-settlement currency set in advance through range setting. For example, when the settlement currency is peso and the non-settlement currency is US dollar and Hong Kong dollar, the USD / PHP column and the HKD / PHP column are automatically displayed, and the input column for the exchange rate corresponding to each column is automatically displayed. In addition, the input start time column and the input end time column of the exchange rate are displayed.

[0083] When the exchange rate is input in the USD / PHP column and the HKD / PHP column of the exchange rate, the input start time is input in the input start time column, and the input end time is input in the input end time column, the exchange rate is transmitted (expanded) to the PTS terminal 1700 of the corresponding gaming machine A2. Thus, the PTS terminal 1700 updates the exchange rate, records the update time, and displays the exchange rate (S18).

[0084] After that, the PTS terminal 1700 becomes a foreign currency acceptance permission state (S19), and after the slot machine management system 102 becomes an online state (S20), the operator of the EGO unit A52 confirms the exchange rate of the SMS. Then, when the U.S. dollar or Hong Kong dollar as a foreign currency (non-settlement currency) is converted into the peso as the settlement currency by the exchange rate in the PTS terminal 1700 (S21), the data of the foreign currency conversion and the conversion time are sent to the slot machine management system 102 and recorded, and are also recorded in the PTS terminal 1700 (S22). In addition, the processing of the foreign currency conversion is confirmed in the game monitoring unit A54.

[0085] (Gaming system: Casino system: Processing steps: Exchange rate calculation)

[0086] Figure 6 Shown by Figure 5 The step of setting / updating the exchange rate is followed by updating the exchange data (S101, S102, S103) respectively stored in the memories of the casino management system 101 (exchange rate management device A31), the slot machine management system 102 (relay device A32), and the PTS terminal 1700 (sub-storage device A21).

[0087] Specifically, when a banknote is inserted into the banknote validator 1022 and the currency type and amount are identified (S104), if the inserted banknote is determined to be a legal banknote through the authenticity determination and is therefore a legal banknote, the identification result consisting of the currency type data and the amount data is sent to the PTS terminal 1700 (S105). When the PTS terminal 1700 receives the identification result from the banknote validator 1022, it performs a use determination process based on the identification result.

[0088] Specifically, based on the recognition result, the PTS terminal 1700 determines whether the banknote inserted into the banknote identifier 1022 is of a usable currency and amount, and determines whether the currency is a settlement currency or a non-settlement currency (S106), and sends the determination result to the slot machine management system 102 (S107).

[0089] If the determination result indicates that the bill cannot be used (S108: Yes), the PTS terminal 1700 sends a signal indicating that the bill cannot be used to identify the bill 1022, and ejects the bill inserted into the bill identifier 1022 (S110). On the other hand, if the bill cannot be used (S108: No), then it is confirmed whether the determination result indicates the settlement currency (S111). If the determination result indicates the settlement currency (S111: Yes), the amount data of the identification result is converted into the credit data for the game, and then output to the game machine controller 1100, thereby enabling the execution of a game based on the bill inserted into the bill identifier 1022.

[0090] On the other hand, if the determination result indicates that the currency is not a settlement currency (S111: No), an exchange rate request signal is sent to the slot machine management system 102 (S112). The slot machine management system 102 sends the exchange rate corresponding to the currency to the PTS terminal 1700, which is the source of the exchange rate transmission signal (S113). In addition, in order to reduce the communication load, S112 and S113 may not be performed, and a pre-updated exchange rate may be used (S18).

[0091] The PTS terminal 1700 performs exchange rate calculation for converting the amount data of the local currency as the settlement currency based on the received exchange rate (S114). Then, the PTS terminal 1700 further converts the amount data of the local currency obtained as a result of the exchange rate calculation into the score data for the game. Then, the score data is sent to the game machine controller 1100 as the calculation result (S115).

[0092] The game machine controller 1100 displays the calculation result on the display unit of the slot machine 1010 (S116), and executes the game based on the amount of money converted into the value of the inserted local currency (S117). The game result is sent from the game machine controller 1100 to the PTS terminal 1700 (S118), and in the PTS terminal 1700, the amount of money awarded based on the game result is calculated (S119) to determine the amount of money awarded to the player. In the PTS terminal 1700, the determined amount of money is written to the IC card in the form of amount data converted into the local currency, and the IC card is ejected (S120). In addition, when the IC card storing the amount data is inserted into the PTS terminal 1700, the amount data obtained as a result of the game is added to the amount data of the inserted IC card for updating.

[0093] (Variation Example)

[0094] In the description of this embodiment, the case where the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device A322, that is, the exchange rate of the slot machine management system 102 is referred to in order to convert the value into the settlement currency each time the non-settlement currency is used in the game machine A2 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each time the non-settlement currency is used in the game machine A2, the exchange rate stored in the secondary storage device A21, that is, the exchange rate of the PTS terminal 1700 may be referred to in order to convert the value into the settlement currency.

[0095] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the case where the use determination process is performed in the PTS terminal 1700 based on the recognition result from the banknote recognizer 1022 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the use determination process may be performed in the slot machine management system 102, and the determination result may be sent to the PTS terminal 1700 for determination of unusable currency (S108) and determination of settlement currency (S111).

[0096] The above describes the embodiments of the present invention, but only illustrates specific examples, does not particularly limit the present invention, and can appropriately design and change the specific structure of each device, etc. In addition, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the best effects produced by the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0097] Description of Reference Numerals

[0098] P1 Exchange Rate Management System

[0099] P2 Processing Unit

[0100] P3 Process Management Device

[0101] A1 Gaming System

[0102] A2 Gaming Consoles

[0103] A3 Game Management Device

[0104] A4 exchange rate output device

[0105] A21 Secondary storage device

[0106] A31 Exchange Rate Management Device

[0107] A32 Relay Unit

[0108] A211 Secondary storage device

[0109] A212 Usage time storage unit

[0110] A311 Master Update Device

[0111] A312 Main storage device

Claims

1. An exchange rate management system having a plurality of processing devices capable of converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency by using an exchange rate, wherein the exchange rate management system is characterized in that: A main storage device storing the exchange rate updated at a predetermined timing; A secondary storage device, which is respectively provided in the processing device and stores the exchange rate; as well as a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the primary storage device, The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit that stores an update time of the exchange rate so that an update status of the exchange rate can be confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate.

2. The exchange rate management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The secondary storage device and the relay storage device further each include a usage time storage unit for storing a time at which the non-settlement currency is used.

3. The exchange rate management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: have: a main updating device having an input device for an operator to input, for updating the exchange rate stored in the main storage device; a relay updating device having an input device for an operator to input, for updating the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device; as well as The expansion device has an input device for an operator to input, and is used to expand the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device to the secondary storage device.

4. A gaming system having a plurality of gaming machines capable of playing games by converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency using an exchange rate, wherein the gaming system has: A main storage device storing the exchange rate updated at a predetermined timing; A secondary storage device, which is respectively provided in the gaming machine and stores the exchange rate; as well as a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the primary storage device, The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit that stores an update time of the exchange rate so that an update status of the exchange rate can be confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate.

5. A gaming system having a plurality of gaming machines capable of playing games by converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency using an exchange rate, wherein the gaming system is characterized by: A main storage device storing the exchange rate updated at a predetermined timing; A secondary storage device is respectively provided in the gaming machine, and stores the exchange rate referred to each time the non-settlement currency is used in the gaming machine; as well as a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the primary storage device, The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit that stores an update time of the exchange rate so that an update status of the exchange rate can be confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate.

6. An entertainment venue system having a plurality of slot machines capable of converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency by using an exchange rate, and a casino management system having the function of aggregating and managing the turnover of the slot machines is arranged at an upper management level, and a slot machine management system having the function of aggregating the turnover of the slot machines is arranged at a lower management level, wherein the entertainment venue system is characterized in that: The casino management system has a main storage device, and the main storage device stores the exchange rate updated at a predetermined timing. The slot machine has a sub-storage device storing the exchange rate, The slot machine management system has a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the sub-storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the main storage device, The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit that stores an update time of the exchange rate so that an update status of the exchange rate can be confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate.

7. A casino system, which has a plurality of slot machines and a plurality of table game machines capable of converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency by using an exchange rate, and a casino management system having the function of aggregating and managing the turnover of the slot machines and the table game machines is arranged at an upper management level, and a slot machine management system having the function of aggregating the turnover of the slot machines and a table management system having the function of aggregating the turnover of the table game machines are arranged at a lower management level, wherein the casino system is characterized in that: The casino management system has a main storage device, and the main storage device stores the exchange rate updated at a predetermined timing. The slot machine and the table game machine have a sub-storage device storing the exchange rate, The slot machine management system and the table management system have a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the primary storage device. The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit that stores an update time of the exchange rate so that an update status of the exchange rate can be confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate.

8. A casino system having a plurality of slot machines and a plurality of table game machines capable of converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency by using an exchange rate, and a casino management system having the function of aggregating and managing the turnover of the slot machines and the table game machines is arranged at an upper management level, and a slot machine management system having the function of aggregating the turnover of the slot machines and a table management system having the function of aggregating the turnover of the table game machines are arranged at a lower management level, wherein the casino system is characterized in that: The casino management system comprises a main storage device and a main updating device, wherein the main storage device stores the exchange rate updated at a predetermined time, and the main updating device comprises an input device for an operator to input, and is used to update the exchange rate stored in the main storage device. The slot machine and the table game machine have a sub-storage device storing the exchange rate, The slot machine management system and the table management system have: a relay storage device that stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the main storage device; a relay updating device that has an input device for an operator to input, and is used to update the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device; and an expansion device that has an input device for an operator to input, and is used to expand the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device to the secondary storage device. The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each include an update time storage unit that stores an update time of the exchange rate so that an update status of the exchange rate can be confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate.

9. An exchange rate management system, comprising a plurality of electronic game machines capable of converting the value of a non-settlement currency into the value of a settlement currency by using an exchange rate and a terminal having a banknote validator capable of displaying the exchange rate, and a management device having the function of aggregating and managing the turnover of the electronic game machines is arranged at an upper management level, and a relay device having the function of aggregating the turnover of the electronic game machines is arranged at a lower management level, wherein the system is characterized in that: The management device comprises a main storage device and a main updating device, wherein the main storage device stores the exchange rate updated at a predetermined time, and the main updating device comprises an input device for an operator to input, and is used to update the exchange rate stored in the main storage device. The electronic gaming machine is connected to the terminal, and the terminal has a secondary storage device for storing the exchange rate. The relay device comprises: a relay storage device, which stores the exchange rate for expansion in the secondary storage device of the terminal in an updateable manner through the exchange rate of the main storage device; a relay updating device, which has an input device for an operator to input, and is used to update the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device; and an expansion device, which has an input device for an operator to input, and is used to expand the exchange rate stored in the relay storage device to the secondary storage device. The main storage device, the secondary storage device, and the relay storage device each have an update time storage unit, the update time storage unit storing the update time of the exchange rate so that the update status of the exchange rate can be confirmed based on the update time and the exchange rate. The terminal is configured to update the exchange rate sent from the management device via the relay device and display the updated exchange rate. When non-settlement currency is inserted into the banknote validator, the terminal exchanges the non-settlement currency for the settlement currency based on the exchange rate, and transmits an exchange time based on the stored exchange rate to the management device.

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