JP2005102990A - Token-lending apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a token-lending apparatus capable of correctly totalizing the sales data in every game machine without installing one token-lending apparatus for each game machine used. <P>SOLUTION: The token-lending apparatus 12 is provided with a put-out nozzle 10 rotating and moving to the proximity to each receiving plate of right and left game machines in adjacency, a right-side movement sensor 21 and a left-side movement sensor 22, wherein the right side sensor 21 detects movement of the nozzle 10 to the right and outputs a right-side game machine choice signal indicating a right-side game machine chosen state and the left-side sensor 22 detects movement of the nozzle 10 to the left and outputs a left-side game machine choice signal indicating a left-side game machine chosen state. After paper money is inserted into a paper money introducing opening 4, a control device 15 receives the right-side game machine choice signal output at the nozzle 10 rotating and moving to the right and receives the left-side game machine choice signal output at the nozzle 10 rotating and moving to the left, controlling the token-lending apparatus 12 so as to put out the token from the nozzle 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a medal lending device that is installed adjacent to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that uses a medal to execute a game, and in particular to which gaming machine a medal lent by the medal lending device is lent. The present invention relates to a medal lending device that can be known.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game hall where a game machine that executes a game using a medal such as a slot machine is installed, when a medal is lent to a player, one game machine is provided between two game machines as shown in FIG. The medal lending device (so-called medal lending machine) was installed, and one medal lending device was used by the players of the gaming machines on both sides. The player has to take out the medals paid out to the payout port on the front of the medal lending device by hand and move the medals sequentially to the medal tray of the gaming machine he / she plays, which is complicated.

  Also, when one player pays out a medal from the medal lending device and the other player pays out to borrow a medal, the medal lending device pays out a mixture of both players' medals. As a result, troubles between players may occur. Furthermore, at the game hall, it was impossible to determine which player of the left or right gaming machine borrowed a medal (ie, whether it was sold), so there was no effective means to prevent troubles between players. In addition to being confused, the sales data for each gaming machine could not be accurately known, and the calculation of the gross profit margin and the divisor adjustment had to be judged by the manager's experience.

  Therefore, in a game arcade equipped with this type of medal lending device, the sales data of each medal lending device is totaled, and the totaling process is performed for each specific group (island unit), or specific for each model on both sides. Since sales data was apportioned according to an algorithm and totalized for each model, accurate sales data for each gaming machine could not be obtained.

  In order to solve this problem, a medal lending device described below (see, for example, Patent Document 1) is known. This medal lending device is provided with a coin insertion slot separately corresponding to the left and right gaming machines, discriminates coins inserted into the respective insertion slots, and the determined amount corresponding to the insertion slot Is processed as sales data. However, according to this method, the medals paid out from the inter-unit medal lending device are paid out to the payout exit, so that it is still not effective in solving the trouble between the players. In addition, the medals paid out from the medal lending device must be moved to the tray of the gaming machine by the player's hand, and the operation is complicated.

Further, in the medal lending device disclosed in Patent Document 2 below, as shown in FIG. 18, one medal lending device is installed for one gaming machine, and a nozzle provided on the front surface of the medal lending device. Discloses a configuration in which medals are paid out directly to a tray of a gaming machine installed on the side. According to this configuration, since one medal lending device is installed for one gaming machine, the sales data for each gaming machine can be accurately counted, and troubles with the player of the adjacent gaming machine can be solved. There is no fear of generating. However, since one medal lending device is installed for one game machine, costs such as equipment purchase and maintenance are incurred, and the profitability of the game hall management deteriorates. In addition, a lot of medal lending devices have to be arranged in the amusement hall, and there is a problem that the number of installed gaming machines decreases in a limited store area, resulting in a decrease in sales.
JP-A-61-149184 Design Registration No. 1063601

  However, since the above-described conventional technology has a configuration in which one medal lending device is installed between two gaming machines, one medal lending device is used by the players of the gaming machines on both sides. In the amusement hall, sales data for each gaming machine cannot be accurately counted. Therefore, sales data has been aggregated by relying on managers' experience or prorated by a specific algorithm. The player has to take out the medals paid out to the payout port on the front of the medal lending device by hand and move the medals sequentially to the medal tray of the gaming machine he / she plays, which is complicated. Also, when one player pays out a medal from the medal lending device and the other player pays out to borrow a medal, the medal lending device pays out a mixture of both players' medals. As a result, troubles between players may occur. In addition, in a game arcade where one medal rental device is installed in one gaming machine, there is a problem that it is necessary to consider the space for introducing the device, and the cost of device management becomes high. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a game without installing one medal lending device for one gaming machine using a medal such as a slot machine. An object of the present invention is to provide a medal lending device that makes it possible to accurately calculate sales data for each machine and eliminates the complexity of successively moving a medal paid out from a medal lending device by a player.

  The medal lending device according to the present invention detects an access from either one of the movable nozzle and the left and right gaming machines that rotate to the vicinity of the receiving trays of adjacent left and right gaming machines, and outputs an access detection signal. An access detection means, a medal payout sensor for detecting the medal payout count, a medal payout means having a payout motor for paying out medals, and a banknote identification means for identifying a banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot and outputting a banknote identification signal And a control means for controlling the medal paying means so as to pay out a medal from the movable nozzle in response to the access detection signal and the banknote identification signal.

  Further, the bill identifying means outputs sales amount data in the access game machine of the accessed player, the medal paying means outputs medal payout frequency data in the access game machine, and the control means is the sales amount data. Or storage means for storing sales data consisting of the medal payout frequency data, the storage means corresponding to the access gaming machine is updated in the storage means, and when the medal payout means is operated, the storage means The sales data corresponding to the access gaming machine stored in is output to the outside as a sales signal.

  In addition, the access detection means detects whether the movable nozzle is moved to the left or right, and a right game machine selection signal indicating a right game machine selection state when rotating to the right and rotating to the left, respectively. A left-side movable detection sensor and a left-side movable detection sensor that outputs a left-side gaming machine selection signal indicating a left-side gaming machine selection state are provided, and the control means is configured such that a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot and the movable nozzle is rotated to the right. The right game machine selection signal is received, and when the movable nozzle is rotated to the left, the left game machine selection signal is received, and the medal payout means is controlled to pay out the medal from the movable nozzle. It is characterized by.

  In addition, the two bill insertion slots are provided, the movable nozzle is rotated by a driving force of a predetermined drive source, and the access detecting means is configured such that one of the gaming machines is inserted when a bill is inserted into one bill insertion slot. A first movable detection sensor that outputs a first gaming machine selection signal indicating a selected state, and a second gaming machine selection signal that indicates the other gaming machine selection state when a bill is inserted into the other bill insertion slot. And the control means receives the first gaming machine selection signal or the second gaming machine selection signal and moves the gaming machine to the gaming machine side corresponding to the gaming machine selection signal. The movable nozzle is rotated and driven by the driving force, and the medal payout means is controlled to pay out the medal from the movable nozzle.

  In addition, the movable nozzle is rotationally movable by a driving force of a predetermined driving source, and the access detection means outputs a right gaming machine selection signal indicating a right gaming machine selection state when a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot. A right selection switch for outputting and a left selection switch for outputting a left gaming machine selection signal indicating a left gaming machine selection state, wherein the control means receives the right gaming machine selection signal or the left gaming machine selection signal, and The movable nozzle is rotated by the driving force to the gaming machine side corresponding to the machine selection signal, and the medal paying means is controlled to pay out the medal from the movable nozzle.

  In addition, the movable nozzle is rotationally movable by a driving force of a predetermined driving source, and the access detection means outputs a right gaming machine selection signal indicating a right gaming machine selection state when a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot. A right proximity switch formed on the right side of the insertion port for output and a left side proximity switch formed on the left side of the insertion port for outputting a left gaming machine selection signal indicating a left gaming machine selection state; and the control means includes the right gaming machine Upon receiving the selection signal or the left gaming machine selection signal, the movable nozzle is rotated by the driving force to the gaming machine side corresponding to the gaming machine selection signal, and the medal is paid from the movable nozzle to the medal paying means. It is characterized by controlling so that it may come out.

  There is no need to install one medal lending machine for one gaming machine that uses medals such as slot machines, and a medal lending device and a sales data management system that can accurately calculate sales data for each gaming machine. Can be provided.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of a medal lending device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the medal lending device.

  The medal lending device 1 installed between the gaming machines has a height of about 810 mm, a width of about 100 mm, a depth of about 240 mm, and a vertically long and substantially rectangular shape. A door 2 is provided, and the bill validator door 2 is locked with a bill validator door lock 3. A bill insertion slot 4 is provided on the front face of the bill validator door 3 and guides the bills to an internal bill validator 11. When a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 4, the bill is conveyed into the bill recognition device 11, identification information is detected from various sensors (not shown) installed in the bill recognition device 11, and the detection result is determined. , Whether the inserted bill is a genuine note or a counterfeit note. When the inserted banknote is identified as a genuine note, it is stored in a banknote storage (not shown) installed inside the banknote identification device 11, and when it is determined as a fake note, the banknote Return to the insertion slot 4. In addition, since the technique of carrying in and identification of the banknote by the banknote identification apparatus 11 is a known technique, description is abbreviate | omitted. Below the bill insertion slot 4 is provided a display device 5 composed of a 7 segment LED for displaying a medal lending state and various information.

  A medal payout device door 8 having a payout nozzle 10 is provided at the lower front portion of the medal lending device 1. Inside the medal payout device door 8, a medal payout device 12 for carrying out a predetermined number of medals based on the amount of the bill inserted into the bill recognition device 11 is installed, and the medal carried out from the medal payout device 12 is The payout nozzle 10 pays out directly to the tray of the gaming machine.

  A medal supply door 6 is provided between the bill validator door 2 and the medal dispensing device door 8, and is locked by a medal supply door lock 7. A medal storage tank 13 is installed inside the medal replenishment door 6 so that medals are supplied to the medal payout device 12. When the clerk opens the medal replenishment door 6, the medal storage tank 13 can be replenished with medals. In addition, the medal storage tank 13 is provided with a medal request sensor 14 for detecting that the amount of medals stored in the medal amount has decreased. The signal 18 is transmitted to an external medal automatic supply device 19 via a management device such as an external hall computer, and the medal storage tank 13 is replenished with medals.

  The doors of the bill discriminator door 2, the medal replenishing door 6 and the medal dispensing device door 8 are plate-like opening / closing doors, and the lower part of each door is connected to each part of the medal lending device 1 by a hinge (not shown). Each is fixed to be openable and closable.

  Each of the locks of the bill validator door lock 3, the medal replenishment door lock 7 and the medal dispensing device door lock 9 is operated by a key operated by a manager who collects banknotes and a general employee who replenishes or maintains a medal. It is desirable to distinguish keys. That is, the general employee key (not shown) can unlock the medal replenishment door lock 7 and the medal dispensing device door lock 9, and the manager key (not shown) can be used as the banknote identification machine door. It is possible to unlock all the doors of the lock 3, the medal replenishment door lock 7, and the medal dispensing device door lock 9 so that the general employee key cannot handle banknotes. Effective in terms. Further, the medal supply door 6 and the medal payout device door 8 may be integrated as one medal door without being separated.

  Note that the banknote identified by the banknote identification device 11 is immediately stored in the bank safe by the banknote recovery belt conveyor connected to the rear of the medal lending device without being stored in the banknote storage in the banknote identification device. If it collect | recovers, it will be suitable also in terms of crime prevention while it will reduce the man-hour of collection | recovery of the banknote by an administrator.

  3 and 4 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the gaming machine selection sensor by the rotational movement of the payout nozzle. The payout nozzle 10 can be rotated in the left-right direction by an operation by a player's hand. The second position detection index 26 is detected by the second gaming machine selection sensor 22 when the dispensing nozzle 10 is rotated in the direction of the arrow until it can be paid directly to the tray 24 of the right gaming machine 23. Further, when the dispensing nozzle 10 is rotated in the direction of the arrow until it can be directly paid out to the tray 24 of the left gaming machine 23, the first position detection index 25 is detected by the first gaming machine selection sensor 21. If the hand is released while the first gaming machine selection sensor 21 or the second gaming machine selection sensor 22 is detected, the dispensing nozzle 10 automatically returns to the standby position by the spring force of the standby position holding spring 27. To do.

  When the first gaming machine selection sensor 21 or the second gaming machine selection sensor 22 is turned on, the medals stored in the medal storage tank 13 are carried out one by one from the medal payout device 12 and pass through the payout nozzle. And paid directly to the tray of the gaming machine. Simultaneously with the payout, the first sales signal 16-1 corresponding to the first gaming machine selection sensor 21 or the second sales signal 16-2 corresponding to the second gaming machine selection sensor 22 is selectively rectangular. Is output to a central game management computer (hereinafter referred to as a hall computer) 20 of the game hall.

  For example, in the case of a banknote discriminator dedicated to 1000 yen banknotes, this pulse signal outputs one of the following signals (1) to (4) when a 1000 yen banknote is inserted and 50 medals are paid out.

(1) 10 pulse signal output (1 pulse signal for every 100 yen of sales)
(2) One pulse signal output (one pulse signal for every 1000 yen in sales)
(3) 5 times pulse signal output (1 pulse signal per 10 payouts)
(4) One pulse signal output (one pulse signal per transaction)

  Also, in the case of premium payouts for high-value banknotes, when a multi-denomination-compatible banknote discriminator such as 1000-yen banknotes or 2000-yen banknotes is installed, 2000-yen banknotes are inserted when 50-yen coins are inserted. It is expected that the time will be set to pay out 110 medals. At this time, for example, at the time of inserting 2000 yen bills and paying out 110 medals, one of the following signals (5) to (7) is output to the outside.

(5) 20 times pulse signal output (1 pulse signal for every 100 yen of sales)
(6) Two pulse signal outputs (one pulse signal for every 1000 yen in sales)
(7) Eleven times of pulse signal output (one pulse signal for every 10 payouts)

  The sales signal output from the control device 15 is input to the input terminal of the hall computer 20 in the game hall.

  Thereby, the hall computer 20 can receive a sales signal corresponding to each gaming machine, and can calculate sales for each gaming machine. In addition, it is possible to accurately calculate the ball-out rate and the profit rate based on hit / miss information transmitted separately from each gaming machine. Needless to say, the sales signal is not only a rectangular pulse signal, but also the existing communication technology can be applied, such as sending sales amount information at the same time as the machine number and sales time allocated in advance by LAN connection or wireless communication. .

  The operation of the medal lending device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the control processing flowchart of FIG.

  In a so-called standby state in which no bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 4 of the medal lending device 1 and the medal payout device 12 is not operating, the control device 15 monitors the medal request sensor 14 (step S1). ). When the ON signal (with a medal) is detected from the medal request sensor 14 installed in the medal storage tank 13, the process proceeds to the next bill insertion detection process (step S3). When the on signal is not detected (off: no medal), the replenishment signal 18 is output in the replenishment request signal output process (step S2). The replenishment signal 18 is connected to a patrol light, a lamp or the like installed in a clerk's office or amusement hall, and is appropriately processed, such as instructing the clerk to replenish medals. More preferably, the replenishment signal 18 is connected to the hall computer 20, and the hall computer 20 that has received the signal determines that the medal storage tank 13 in the medal lending apparatus 1 has run out of medals, and appropriately selects an automatic medal supply apparatus. 19 and the like are operated to automatically replenish medals and prevent the medal lending apparatus 1 from suspending lending due to a medal shortage trouble and losing sales opportunities.

  Next, it is detected whether the banknote was inserted by the banknote insertion sensor 31 with which the inside of the banknote insertion port 4 was equipped (step S3). If no bill is detected, the process returns to step S1.

  Here, when the player of the gaming machine 23 arranged on the right side of the medal lending device 1 in FIG. 3 inserts a banknote into the banknote insertion slot 4, the banknote insertion sensor 31 is turned on, and the process proceeds to banknote identification processing (step S4). .

  In the banknote identification process (step S4), the banknote identification apparatus 11 is conveyed by the conveyance belt driven by the drive motor (not shown) in the banknote identification apparatus 11. Based on the identification information from the optical identification sensor 32 and the magnetic identification sensor 33 installed in the conveyance path, it is identified whether it is a genuine note or a counterfeit note.

  In the banknote recognition process (step S4), when it is identified as a fake note, the transport motor 34 that drives the transport belt in the banknote recognition device 11 is reversed, and the banknote is returned to the banknote insertion slot 4 to process step S1. The process returns to the standby state (steps S5 and S6).

  In the banknote identification process (step S4), when it is identified as a genuine note, the conveyance motor 34 for driving the conveyance belt in the banknote identification apparatus 11 is further driven and stored in a banknote storage (not shown) ( Step S5, Step S7).

  The amount of money inserted into the selected gaming machine calculated by the CPU 51 based on the identification information from the bill insertion sensor 31, the light identification sensor 32, and the magnetic identification sensor 33 is stored in the RAM 56 as sales data. This specific description will be described below.

  The gaming machine selection process (steps S8 to S10) performed thereafter is a characteristic process of the present invention. This gaming machine selection process is performed after the bills are stored. A desirable gaming machine selection process is to be processed in parallel with the banknote storage process when it is determined to be a genuine note in the banknote identification process (steps S4 and S5). This is because the waiting time of the player is reduced by performing both processes simultaneously.

  In addition, a control device that controls bill conveyance, identification, and storage of the bill recognition device, and a control device that controls medal sensor monitoring, gaming machine selection sensor monitoring, medal payout, and external signal output of the medal lending device are separate control devices. Then, it is necessary to create individual boards, and it is necessary to create a cable for connecting the control devices and software related to communication processing, which may increase the cost. Therefore, it is more desirable from the viewpoint of cost that the two control devices having the above-described functions are controlled by one processing device CPU. In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, the control of the bill identifying device and the medal lending device is controlled by one CPU 51.

  A player of the gaming machine 23 arranged on the right side of the medal lending device 1 rotates the payout nozzle 10 to his / her side so as to pay out the medal to the tray of the gaming machine he / she plays. When the dispensing nozzle 10 is moved to the right side, the second position detection index 26 provided in the dispensing nozzle 10 is detected by the second gaming machine selection sensor 22, and the gaming machine selection sensor 2 outputs an ON signal. The output ON signal is a signal indicating a state in which the right game machine is selected, and is stored in the memory (RAM) 56 via the input port 52. After the game machine selection state is stored, the process proceeds to a sales signal output process. Here, the gaming machine selection state stored in the memory 56 is read, and the sales data in the selected gaming machine is output as sales signals 16-1 and 16-2 via the output port 57 and the signal circuit interface circuit 58. The medal payout process is performed (step S13).

  On the other hand, if the player who has inserted the banknote does not move the payout nozzle 10, a warning display process is performed so as to display on the display device 5 a guidance prompting the user to tilt the payout nozzle 10 toward his / her gaming machine. Step S10) is performed. The guidance may be controlled by voice guidance or by displaying an animation on a display device (liquid crystal screen).

  For example, when the second gaming machine selection sensor 22 detects the movement of the payout nozzle 10, an ON signal is output from the second gaming machine selection sensor 22. Upon receiving the ON signal, the control device 15 transmits a second sales signal 16-2 to the hall computer 20. The second sales signal 16-2 is, for example, a contact signal output from a relay circuit corresponding to a rectangular pulse of 100 milliseconds per 100 yen. When a thousand yen bill is inserted, a contact signal of 10 pulses is transmitted to the hall computer 20. In the hall computer 20, each sales signal is individually counted and the sales amount is totaled. Therefore, in the hall computer 20, it is possible to accurately grasp when and how much the player of the left or right gaming machine borrows a medal in one medal lending device.

  Next, the control device 15 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 50) of medals from the medal payout device 12 (step S13). More preferably, the medal payout process (step S13) may be controlled so as to be performed in parallel with the sales signal output process (step S11 or step S12). In this case, there is an advantage that the waiting time of the player is reduced.

  The medals paid out from the medal payout device 12 are paid out through the inside of the payout nozzle 10 to the tray of the game machine of the player who inserted the banknote. At this time, the medal payout number data output from the medal payout sensor 35 incorporated in the medal payout device 12 is output to the hall computer 20 as a sales signal together with the above-described sales amount data.

  When the payout is completed, the payout nozzle 10 moves to the standby position by the action of the standby position holding spring 27. Therefore, the game can be performed without moving the medals paid out to the payout port of the medal lending device to the tray of the game machine.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the bill insertion portion is provided with bill insertion ports 64-1 and 64-2 on the left and right sides, and the dispensing nozzle 70 can be moved to the left and right by a motor. Hereinafter, a specific operation will be described. When a bill is inserted into one of the left and right bill insertion slots, the dispensing nozzle 70 is rotated and moved by a nozzle driving device 71 using a motor toward the gaming machine side arranged on the insertion slot side. Here, the motor is driven by nozzle driving means 71 comprising a motor 200 and a gear box 300 as shown in FIG.

  The control device 115 controls the above processing. Hereinafter, the processing performed by the control device 115 will be specifically described with reference to the control processing flowchart of FIG. The processing from the start of processing to the bill insertion confirmation (steps S101 to S103) is the same as the processing steps S1 to S3 in the first embodiment described above. Here, when a player of the rotary type gaming machine 123 arranged on the right side of the medal lending device 61 in FIG. 9 inserts a bill into the bill insertion slot 64, for example, the bill insertion slot 64-2, the vicinity of the bill insertion slot 64-2. The second gaming machine selection sensor 122 installed in the machine detects the insertion of a bill, outputs an on signal, and an on signal indicating that the right gaming machine is selected via the input port 152 is input to the input port 52. And stored in the memory (RAM) 156 (step S104). After the process for saving the gaming machine selection state is performed, the process proceeds to the banknote identification process (step S105). This banknote recognition process to banknote storage process (step S108) is the same as the process steps S4 to S7 in the first embodiment described above. Thereafter, the gaming machine selection state stored in the memory 156 is read, and the payout nozzle 70 rotates and moves to the selected gaming machine side (step S109). Thereafter, sales data in the selected gaming machine is output as sales signals 116-1 and 116-2 via the output port 57 and the signal circuit interface circuit 58 (step S110), and a medal payout process is performed (step S110). S111). Thereafter, the dispensing nozzle 70 rotates and moves to the original standby position (step S112).

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, in order to detect the selection state of the gaming machine, instead of providing the two bill insertion slots described above, two gaming machine instruction buttons 92-1 and 92-2 operated by the player as shown in FIG. May be provided. The processing performed by the control device having this configuration will be specifically described with reference to the control processing flowchart of FIG. The processing from the start of processing to the bill storage processing (steps S201 to S207) is the same as the processing steps S1 to S7 in the first embodiment described above. Thereafter, when neither of the two gaming machine instruction buttons 92-1 and 92-2 is pressed, a guidance for prompting the user to press the gaming machine instruction button on his / her side is displayed on the display device 85. A warning display process (step S209) is performed so as to display. When one of the two gaming machine instruction buttons 92-1 and 92-2 is pressed, an on signal indicating a state in which the gaming machine on the pressed gaming machine instruction button side is selected is stored in a memory (RAM). (Step S210). Thereafter, the payout nozzle 90 rotates and moves to the selected gaming machine side (step S211). Thereafter, the sales data in the selected gaming machine is output as a sales signal (step S212), and a medal payout process is performed (step S213). Thereafter, the dispensing nozzle 90 rotates and moves to the original standby position (step S214).

  Further, instead of providing the two bill insertion ports described above, left and right proximity sensors may be provided. This is to detect a hand and an arm that are about to insert a bill into the bill insertion slot with a proximity sensor.

  Note that the various controls described above are processed by one CPU in the control device. For example, a game machine selection signal is received and a medal is paid from the payout nozzle to the medal payout device. It goes without saying that the payout control for controlling the output and the sales signal transmission control may be processed by separate CPUs.

It is a front view of a medal lending device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the medal lending device in FIG. 1. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the game machine selection sensor by the rotational movement of a payout nozzle. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of the game machine selection sensor by the rotational movement of a payout nozzle. It is a control processing flowchart explaining operation | movement of the medal lending apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the sales data management system which concerns on this invention. It is the figure which showed the internal structure of the control apparatus which outputs a sales signal based on a banknote identification process and a gaming machine selection state detection process. It is the figure which showed the structure of the nozzle drive means. It is a front view of a medal lending device concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the medal lending device in FIG. 9. It is a figure explaining the detection principle of the game machine selection state by banknote insertion. It is the perspective view which showed the banknote insertion part which has two banknote insertion openings. It is a control processing flowchart explaining operation | movement of the medal rental apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the internal structure of the control apparatus which outputs a sales signal based on a banknote identification process and a game machine selection state detection process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of a medal lending device concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a control processing flowchart explaining operation | movement of the medal lending apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the structure of the conventional sales data management system. It is the figure which showed the structure of the other conventional sales data management system.

Explanation of symbols

1,1-1,1-2,61,81 Medal lending device 2,62,82 Bill discriminator door 3,63,83 Bill discriminator door lock 4,64-1,64-2 Bill insertion slot 5,65 , 85 Display device 6, 66, 86 Medal replenishment door 7, 77, 87 Medal replenishment door lock 8, 68, 88 Dispensing device door 9, 69, 89 Medal dispensing device door lock 10, 70, 90 Dispensing nozzle 11, 111 bill recognition device 12,112 medal payout device 13,113 medal storage tank 14,114 medal request sensor 15,115 control device 16-1-4,116-1-2 sales signal 17,117 replenishment signal 19,119 medal automatic Supply device 20 Hall computer 21, 22, 121, 122 Gaming machine selection sensor 23, 23-1 to 4 Gaming machine 24 Sauce tray 25, 26 Position detection index 27 Aircraft position holding springs 31, 131 bill insertion sensor 32, 132 optical identification sensor 33, 133 magnetic identification sensor 34, 134 conveying motor 35,135 medal payout sensor 36, 136 medal payout motor 51, 151 CPU
52,152 Input port 53,153 Analog input port 54,154 Output port 55,155 ROM
56,156 RAM
57,157 Output port 58,158 Signal output interface circuit 71,91 Nozzle driving device 92-1, 92-2 Game machine instruction button 152 Input port 156 RAM
200 Motor 300 Gear box

Claims (22)

In the medal lending device installed adjacent to the gaming machine,
A movable nozzle that can rotate to the vicinity of the trays of adjacent left and right gaming machines;
Access detection means for detecting access from either one of the left and right gaming machines and outputting an access detection signal;
A medal payout means comprising a medal payout sensor for detecting the number of medal payouts and a payout motor for paying out medals;
Banknote identification means for identifying a banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot and outputting a banknote identification signal;
A medal lending apparatus comprising: a control unit that controls the medal paying unit so as to pay out a medal from the movable nozzle in response to the access detection signal and the bill identification signal. The bill identifying means outputs the sales amount data in the accessed gaming machine of the accessed player,
The medal payout means outputs medal payout frequency data in the access gaming machine,
The control means includes storage means for storing sales data including the sales amount data or the medal payout frequency data, and updates the sales data corresponding to the access gaming machine to the storage means, and the medal 2. The medal lending device according to claim 1, wherein when the payout means is operated, sales data corresponding to the access gaming machine stored in the storage means is output to the outside as a sales signal. The bill identifying means outputs the sales amount data in the access game machine of the accessed player, the medal payout means outputs medal payout frequency data in the access game machine,
Furthermore, storage means for storing sales data consisting of the sales amount data or the medal payout frequency data is provided, the sales data corresponding to the access gaming machine is updated in the storage means, and the medal payout means 2. The medal lending apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising sales data control means for outputting sales data corresponding to the access gaming machine stored in the storage means to the outside as a sales signal during operation. The access detecting means detects whether the movable nozzle is moved to the left or right. When the movable nozzle is rotated to the right and to the left, the right game machine selection signal indicating the right game machine selection state and the left game are displayed. A left-side movable detection sensor and a left-side movable detection sensor that outputs a left gaming machine selection signal indicating a machine selection state;
The control means receives the right gaming machine selection signal when a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot and the movable nozzle rotates to the right, and the left gaming machine selection signal when the movable nozzle rotates to the left. The medal lending device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the medal paying means is controlled to pay out the medal from the movable nozzle. Two bill insertion slots are provided,
The movable nozzle is rotationally movable by a driving force of a predetermined driving source,
The access detection means includes a first movable detection sensor that outputs a first gaming machine selection signal indicating one gaming machine selection state when a banknote is inserted into one banknote insertion slot, and the other banknote insertion slot. A second movable detection sensor that outputs a second gaming machine selection signal indicating the other gaming machine selection state when a bill is inserted into
The control means receives the first gaming machine selection signal or the second gaming machine selection signal, rotates the movable nozzle to the gaming machine side corresponding to the gaming machine selection signal by the driving force, and The medal lending device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a medal is paid out to the medal paying means from the movable nozzle. The movable nozzle is rotationally movable by a driving force of a predetermined driving source,
The access detection means includes a right selection switch for outputting a right gaming machine selection signal indicating a right gaming machine selection state and a left gaming machine selection signal indicating a left gaming machine selection state when a banknote is inserted into the bill insertion slot. The left side selection switch that outputs
The control means receives the right gaming machine selection signal or the left gaming machine selection signal, rotates the movable nozzle to the gaming machine side corresponding to the gaming machine selection signal by the driving force, and provides the medal payout means The medal lending device according to claim 1, wherein the medal lending device is controlled to pay out the medal from the movable nozzle. The movable nozzle is rotationally movable by a driving force of a predetermined driving source,
The access detection means includes a right proximity switch and a left gaming machine selection state formed on the right side of the insertion slot that outputs a right gaming machine selection signal indicating a right gaming machine selection state when a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot. The left side proximity switch formed on the left side of the insertion port that outputs a left game machine selection signal indicating
The control means receives the right gaming machine selection signal or the left gaming machine selection signal, rotates the movable nozzle to the gaming machine side corresponding to the gaming machine selection signal by the driving force, and provides the medal payout means The medal lending device according to claim 1, wherein the medal lending device is controlled to pay out the medal from the movable nozzle.   The medal lending device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the sales signal includes data relating to a machine number of the selected gaming machine.   The control means includes input means for inputting the right gaming machine selection signal and the left gaming machine selection signal and the sales signal, and output means for outputting the right gaming machine sales signal and the left gaming machine sales signal to the outside. The medal lending device according to claim 8, comprising:   The control means inputs the right gaming machine selection signal, the left gaming machine selection signal, and the sales signal, and outputs the right gaming machine sales signal and the left gaming machine sales signal to the outside, respectively. The medal lending device according to claim 8, further comprising: a second output unit.   The medal lending device according to claim 9, wherein the control means causes the output means to input sales data corresponding to the right game machine and the left game machine stored in the storage means.   The said control means makes the sales data corresponding to the right side game machine and the left side game machine memorize | stored in the said memory | storage means input to the said 1st and said 2nd output means, respectively. Medal lending device. The control means includes
The medal payout means is stopped when the input unit does not input the right gaming machine selection signal from the right movable detection sensor and the left gaming machine selection signal from the left movable detection sensor. The medal lending device according to claim 11 or 12. Furthermore, a display device is provided,
14. The medal lending device according to claim 13, wherein the control means sends a warning signal to the display device to display a warning on the display screen when the operation of the medal paying means is stopped. In addition, equipped with a voice output device,
14. The medal lending apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the control means sends a warning signal to the voice output device and prompts the warning by voice when the operation of the medal payout means is stopped. The control means includes
16. The medal lending apparatus according to claim 14 or 15, wherein when the medal payout operation by the medal payout means is completed, the gaming machine selection means is reset to a gaming machine selection state.   The medal lending device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the control means further performs identification control of the bill identification means. The access detecting means detects whether the movable nozzle is moved to the left or right. When the movable nozzle is rotated to the right and to the left, the right game machine selection signal indicating the right game machine selection state and the left game are displayed. A left-side movable detection sensor and a left-side movable detection sensor that outputs a left gaming machine selection signal indicating a machine selection state;
The sales data control means receives the right game machine selection signal when a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot and the movable nozzle rotates to the right, and the left game machine when the movable nozzle rotates to the left. The medal lending device according to claim 3, wherein the medal lending device according to claim 3, wherein the medal lending device is controlled to receive a selection signal so as to pay out the medal from the movable nozzle. Two bill insertion slots are provided,
The movable nozzle is rotationally movable by a driving force of a predetermined driving source,
The access detection means includes a first movable detection sensor that outputs a first gaming machine selection signal indicating one gaming machine selection state when a banknote is inserted into one banknote insertion slot, and the other banknote insertion slot. A second movable detection sensor that outputs a second gaming machine selection signal indicating the other gaming machine selection state when a bill is inserted into
The control means receives the first gaming machine selection signal or the second gaming machine selection signal, rotates the movable nozzle to the gaming machine side corresponding to the gaming machine selection signal by the driving force, and The medal lending device according to claim 3, wherein the medal paying means is controlled to pay out medals from the movable nozzle. The movable nozzle is rotationally movable by a driving force of a predetermined driving source,
The access detection means includes a right selection switch for outputting a right gaming machine selection signal indicating a right gaming machine selection state and a left gaming machine selection signal indicating a left gaming machine selection state when a banknote is inserted into the bill insertion slot. The left side selection switch that outputs
The control means receives the right gaming machine selection signal or the left gaming machine selection signal, rotates the movable nozzle to the gaming machine side corresponding to the gaming machine selection signal by the driving force, and provides the medal payout means The medal lending device according to claim 3, wherein the medal is controlled to be paid out from the movable nozzle. The movable nozzle is rotationally movable by a driving force of a predetermined driving source,
The access detection means includes a right proximity switch and a left gaming machine selection state formed on the right side of the insertion slot that outputs a right gaming machine selection signal indicating a right gaming machine selection state when a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot. The left side proximity switch formed on the left side of the insertion port that outputs a left game machine selection signal indicating
The control means receives the right gaming machine selection signal or the left gaming machine selection signal, rotates the movable nozzle to the gaming machine side corresponding to the gaming machine selection signal by the driving force, and provides the medal payout means The medal lending device according to claim 3, wherein the medal is controlled to be paid out from the movable nozzle. The medal lending device according to claim 5, wherein the driving force is a motor drive.

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