摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a customer to receive a service provided by a point game management device through a network by using points obtained from usages of an automatic vending machine, to thereby encourage the customer to use the automatic vending machine continuously. <P>SOLUTION: The points obtained by the customer by using the automatic vending machine are saved in an IC card, and the points can be converted to various parameters relating to a point game. The customer can use a continuous game service provided by the point game management device by using these converted parameters through the automatic vending machines and network terminals connected to a network. Even when the customer has only the points of a small amount, the customer can receive the game service at any place and time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO |