JP2005304840A - Game medium dispensing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the safety in managing money by preventing a regular staff from opening a door body and touching a money handling part in supplying game media, etc. <P>SOLUTION: A token supply port 552 and a cup supply port 542 are formed on the upper surface of a body part 51 to which the door body 52 is attached to be opened/closed, and a token supply door 551 and a cup supply door 541 are attached to the token supply port 552 and the cup supply port 542 respectively to open/close the ports. Tokens can be supplied to a token storage part from the token supply port 552 by releasing the lock of a lock mechanism 553 and opening the token supply door 551 with the door body 52 in the closed state, and cups can be supplied to a cup storage part from the cup supply port 542 by releasing the lock of a lock mechanism 543 and opening the cup supply door 541. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game medium lending device comprising a main body casing and a door attached to the front of the main body casing so as to be openable and closable. More specifically, the present invention relates to replenishment and maintenance of game media without opening the door. The present invention relates to a game medium lending apparatus that can perform various settings and the like.

  A game medium lending device that lends game media such as pachinko balls and medals is installed at game stores where game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are installed.

  A medal lending machine, which is one of these types of game media lending devices, accepts money (banknotes and coins) inserted by a player and has a medal lending pattern of 10,000 medals and 1000 yen medals. When one of a plurality of selection buttons associated with each other is pressed by the player, the medal is paid out from the medal storage unit with a lending pattern corresponding to the pressed selection button, and if there is change, the change is paid out. Process.

  Depending on the model, if the number of medals is more than a certain number, the cup is drawn out in advance from the cup storage unit that stores a receiving container (hereinafter referred to as cup) for receiving medals, and then the medal is placed on the cup. Rent out.

  In such a model, it is necessary to perform a replenishment work of medals and a replenishment work of cups, and in addition to a work of removing a clogged medal (bridge) in the medal storage part and a cup clogging in the cup storage part, etc. It is necessary to carry out recovery work, replenishment of change money, etc.

  After completion of each of the above operations, if necessary, a reset operation (payout of an unsold medal, return to a standby state, etc.) is also performed using an operator operation unit.

For such various kinds of work, in this type of conventional medal lending machine, for example, in the money changer (see FIG. 1) described in the following publicly known document (Patent Document 1), In general, the door provided is opened using a key and the front surface of the apparatus main body is opened.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-86473

  By the way, among the above-mentioned operations, for example, replenishment work of medals and cups is not a work that touches money, so it can be left to an ordinary staff. Since it is a touching work, it is desirable for the administrator to do it.

  However, since the conventional medal lending machine has a structure in which the door body is opened using a key and the front surface of the apparatus main body is opened in order to touch the medal storage part or the cup storage part. It was necessary to give the door lock to the usual staff who replenish the cup.

  For this reason, conventionally, an ordinary staff can also open the door body at any time using the handed key, and at that time, it becomes possible to freely touch the money storage part (money processing part), There was a problem that the safety of money management such as money to be replenished as sales money or change was impaired.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and can prevent the ordinary staff from opening the door body and touching the money handling unit during the replenishment work of game media and the like, thereby improving the safety of money management. An object is to provide a game medium lending device.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a money processing device that performs a money accepting process and a change money payout process, and a game that pays out a game medium from a game medium storage unit according to the accepted money. Formed on the outer surface of the main body housing portion in a game medium lending device comprising a main body housing portion for mounting the medium payout mechanism inside and a door body having a lock mechanism attached to the front surface of the main body housing portion so as to be openable and closable. And a game medium supply port communicated with the game medium storage portion, and a game medium supply door attached to the game medium supply port so as to be openable and closable and having a lock mechanism.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the game medium supply port is formed on an upper surface of the main body casing.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the receiving container that is mounted inside the main body casing portion and receives the game medium is paid out from the receiving container storage portion before the game medium is paid out. A receiving container dispensing mechanism, a receiving container replenishing port formed on the outer surface of the main body housing part and communicating with the receiving container storage part, and a receiving container having a lock mechanism attached to the receiving container replenishing port so as to be openable and closable. And a replenishment door.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the third aspect, the receiving container supply port is formed on the upper surface of the main body casing.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a display operation means provided on the front surface of the door body, comprising a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information, and the game medium supply When the detection means for detecting the open / closed state of the door and the detection means detect that the game medium supply door is opened, the operation mode of the display operation means is set so that the customer can purchase the game medium. Mode switching that switches from the lending standby mode in which necessary information is displayed on the display unit to an operator mode in which information necessary for performing maintenance-related settings is displayed on the display unit and accepts setting operations from the operation unit And a control means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the mode switching control means detects that the game medium supply door is closed by the detection means, the display operation means The operation mode is switched from the operator mode to the lending standby mode.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a display operation means provided on the front surface of the door body, comprising a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information, and the game medium supply A mode switching instruction means provided inside the door for instructing switching of the operation mode of the display operation means, and an operation mode of the display operation means in response to an operation mode switching instruction by the mode switching instruction means. A lending standby mode for displaying information necessary for purchasing game media or an operator mode for displaying information necessary for performing maintenance-related settings on the display unit and accepting a setting operation from the operation unit Mode switching control means.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 7, further comprising detection means for detecting an open / closed state of the game medium supply door, wherein the mode switching control means is configured to supply the game medium by the detection means. When it is detected that the door is closed, the operation mode of the display operation unit is switched from the operator mode to the lending standby mode.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, a display operation means provided on the front surface of the door body, comprising a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information, and the game medium supply The game medium supply door or the first detection means for detecting the open / closed state of the door, the second detection means for detecting the open / closed state of the receiving container supply door, and the first and second detection means. When it is detected that at least one of the receiving container supply doors has been opened, the operation mode of the display operation means is maintained from the lending standby mode for displaying information necessary for the customer to purchase game media. Mode switching control means for switching to an operator mode for displaying information necessary for performing related settings on the display unit and accepting a setting operation from the operation unit is provided.

  The invention according to claim 10 is the invention according to claim 9, wherein the mode switching control means closes both the game medium supply door and the receiving container supply door by the first and second detection means. When it is detected that the operation has been performed, the operation mode of the display operation means is switched from the operator mode to the lending standby mode.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the above-mentioned third aspect, the display operation means is provided on the front surface of the door body and includes a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information, and the game medium supply A first mode switching instruction means provided on the inner side of the door for instructing switching of an operation mode of the display operation means; and provided on the inner side of the receiving container supply door for instructing the switching of the operation mode of the display operation means. The operation mode of the display operation means is required for the customer to purchase the game medium in response to the second mode switching instruction means and the operation mode switching instructions by the first and second mode switching instruction means. A lending standby mode for displaying information or a mode for switching to an operator mode for displaying information necessary for setting related to maintenance on the display unit and accepting a setting operation from the operation unit. Characterized by comprising a switching control means.

  The invention according to claim 12 is the invention according to claim 11, wherein the first detection means for detecting the open / closed state of the game medium supply door and the second detection for detecting the open / closed state of the receiving container supply door. And when the first and second detection means detect that both the game medium supply door or the receiving container supply door are closed, the mode switching control means The operation mode of the operation means is switched from the operator mode to the lending standby mode.

  According to the present invention, on the outer surface of the main body housing portion to which the openable / closable door body is attached, the game medium replenishing port communicated with the game medium storage portion inside the main body housing portion is formed, and the gaming medium replenishing port is formed. Since the game medium supply door having a lock mechanism is attached to be openable and closable, the game medium supply door is unlocked and opened while the door is closed, so that the game medium can be opened from the game medium supply port. A game medium can be replenished to the storage unit.

  Further, in the present invention, display operation means comprising a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information is provided on the front surface of the door body, the open / closed state of the game medium supply door is detected, and the game medium supply door is Necessary for performing maintenance-related settings from the operation mode of the display operation means when the opening is detected, from the lending standby mode in which information necessary for the customer to purchase game media is displayed on the display unit The operator mode is displayed on the display unit and the setting operation from the operation unit is accepted, and various maintenance-related settings and setting changes are performed in conjunction with the opening of the game medium supply door. Can do.

  In the operation of the game medium lending device according to the present invention, for example, a normal clerk (replenisher) has only a game medium replenishment door key, and only a manager has a door body key. , While the replenishment staff opens the game medium supply door and proceeds with various operations such as game medium replenishment and maintenance-related settings, while opening the door body, the work of collecting sales money and replenishing change money Can be completely separated from the person in charge of replenishment and can only be performed by the administrator, so that the person in charge of replenishment cannot open the door body without touching the money handling device inside the main unit casing, By building an operational environment in which fraudulent activities that are not likely to occur, it is possible to realize highly safe money management.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front external structure of a medal lending machine 50 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  The medal lending machine 50 is installed in a game center and lends game media (medals) necessary for games on the game machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the medal lending machine 50 has a hollow box shape. A main body 51 formed of a housing and a door body 52 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 51 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 51 are configured.

  The door body 52 is provided with a lock mechanism 521, and can be locked in a state where the front opening of the main body 51 is closed using a key suitable for the lock mechanism 521. In addition, the door body 52 can be locked using the key from the locked state. By unlocking the mechanism 521, the front opening of the main body 51 can be opened.

  On the front surface of the door 52, when waiting for medal lending, a mode for displaying information (medal lending pattern) necessary for the player to purchase medals on the panel (liquid crystal panel) (lending waiting mode: hereinafter for customers) Display unit 522 driven in the mode), and an information item corresponding to the own button among information items (medal rental pattern, button function, etc.) displayed on the display unit 522 provided on the outside of the display unit 522 is selected. A plurality of selection buttons 523 for instructing each of them (for example, in the customer mode, each of the medal rental patterns displayed on the display unit 522 is instructed to select a medal lending pattern corresponding to the own button) A coin insertion slot 524 for inserting coins, a banknote insertion / payout port 525 for charging banknotes as change money, A cancel button 526 for instructing cancellation of a dull purchase operation, a medal payout exit 527 for paying out medals corresponding to a loan pattern instructed by the player pressing the selection button 523, a coin payout exit for paying out coins as change 528 is provided.

  The display unit 522 is normally driven in the customer mode described above (during lending standby), but as will be described in detail later, the cup replenishment door 541 or the medal replenishment door 551 provided on the upper surface of the main body 51. Is opened, an operation mode different from the customer mode, that is, a staff member (hereinafter referred to as a staff member in charge of replenishment of medals and cups) operates the operation unit (selection button 523, staff operation unit 517 described later). It is driven in an operator mode (operator mode) for displaying information necessary for making various settings on the panel.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an internal structure of the medal lending machine 50 according to the first embodiment when the door body 52 is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a medal storage unit 511 that stores medals and a medal storage unit based on a throwing instruction from a control unit (corresponding to a control board 535 described later) are provided inside the main body 51 of the medal lending machine 50. A medal payout device 513 including a medal payout unit 512 for paying out medals from the 511 to a medal payout opening 527, a coin payout device 514 for storing coins and paying them out as change, four types of bills (10,000 yen bills, 5,000 yen) Bill processing device 515 that accepts any one of bills, 2,000-yen bills, and thousand-yen bills from the bill insertion / payout exit 525, and performs bill processing for dispensing thousand-yen bills as change, daily balance, total, collection list, etc. A journal printer 516 for printing, a clerk operation unit 517 operated when various settings are performed by a game hall manager or a maintenance clerk specially selected from the above replenishers. Power supply 518 is provided for supplying power to 置各 unit.

  Further, inside the door body 52, a cup storage part 531 for storing medal receiving cups (hereinafter simply referred to as cups) used as containers for receiving medals (accepting containers) in a stacked state, and throwing out from the control part Based on the instruction, a cup payout device 533 comprising a cup payout portion 532 for paying out one cup at a time from the cup storage portion 531 to the medal payout outlet 527 immediately before the medal payout, and coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 524 at the time of medal purchase , A coin processing device 534 that performs processing such as coin recognition, and a control board 535 that controls each part of the device are provided.

  Further, a cup supply door 541 and a medal supply door 551 are formed on the upper surface of the main body 51.

  The cup replenishing door 541 is an opening formed through the upper part of the main body 51, and the cup replenishing port 542 communicated with the cup storage portion 531 inside the main body 51 with the door body 52 closed. It can be opened and closed. The cup supply door 541 can be opened and closed by, for example, attaching the cup supply door 541 to the main body 51 via a hinge or the like.

  The cup replenishing door 541 includes a locking mechanism 543, and can be locked in a state where the cup replenishing port 542 is closed using a key that is compatible with the locking mechanism 543. In addition, the cup replenishing door 541 can be locked using the key from the locked state. The mechanism 543 is unlocked so that the cup replenishing port 542 can be opened.

  Similarly, the medal replenishment door 551 is an opening formed through the upper portion of the main body 51, and can be opened and closed with respect to the medal replenishment port 552 communicated with the medal storage 511 inside the main body 51. Configured. The structure in which the medal supply door 551 can be opened and closed is realized by attaching the medal supply door 551 to the main body 51 via a hinge or the like, for example, like the cup supply door 541.

  The medal replenishment door 551 includes a lock mechanism 553, and can be locked in a state where the medal replenishment port 552 is closed using a key that is compatible with the lock mechanism 553, and the lock mechanism 553 can be locked using the key from the locked state. Is configured so that the medal supply port 552 can be opened.

  In FIG. 2, the cup supply door 541 and the medal supply door 551 show a state where the lock mechanisms 543 and 553 are unlocked and opened to the cup supply port 542 and the medal supply port 552, respectively.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between the above-described components in the medal lending machine 50 according to the first embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the medal lending machine 50 includes a medal payout device 513 (medal storage unit 511 and medal payout unit 512), a cup payout device 533 (cup storage unit 531 and cup payout unit 532), a display unit 522, and a selection unit. The above-described components such as the button 523, the cancel button 526, the coin processing device 534, the coin dispensing device 514, the banknote processing device 515, the journal printer 516, the staff operating unit 517, the power supply device 518, and the like are added to the control board 535 in FIG. It is configured to be connected to a corresponding control unit (hereinafter denoted by reference numeral 535).

  In addition, the medal lending machine 50 has a remaining amount of medals stored in the medal storage unit 511 [the medal is lost (empty) or the remaining amount is predetermined as a component not illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. The medal remaining amount sensor 5111 for detecting that the number is less than or equal to the number (near empty), the remaining amount of the cup stored in the cup storage portion 531 [the cup has been lost (empty), or the remaining amount is equal to or less than the predetermined number) The cup remaining amount sensor 5311 for detecting that it has become (near empty)], the door body opening / closing detection sensor 5201 for detecting the opening / closing state of the door body 52, and the cup replenishing door opening / closing detection sensor 5411 for detecting the opening / closing state of the cup replenishing door 541. And a medal replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5511 for detecting the open / closed state of the medal replenishment door 551. It has been continued.

  As a characteristic configuration of the present invention, the control unit 535 opens the cup supply door 541 or the medal supply door 551 based on the detection output of the cup supply door opening / closing detection sensor 5411 or the medal supply door opening / closing detection sensor 5511. When the event is detected, the display unit 522 displays information necessary for the person in charge of replenishment to make various settings from the customer mode for displaying information necessary for the player to purchase game media. A mode switching control unit 5351 for performing control to switch to the operator mode is provided.

  Note that the mode switching control unit 5351 controls the selection button 523 to function as an operation unit for performing various settings by selecting an information item displayed on the display unit 522 in the operator mode.

  Further, the mode switching control unit 5351, when it is detected that the door body 52 is opened based on the detection output of the door body opening / closing detection sensor 5201, the display unit 522 is moved from the customer mode to the manager or When the maintenance staff member operates the staff member operation unit 517 to perform various settings, control is performed to switch to a staff member mode that displays information necessary for the setting.

  Further, the control unit 535 has a memory 5352, and executes an operation program read from the memory 5352, thereby controlling each of the above components and executing operations such as medal lending.

  Next, the operation of the medal lending machine 50 according to this embodiment will be described.

  In the operation of the medal lending machine 50, the replenisher is given keys suitable for the lock mechanism 543 of the cup replenishment door 541 and the lock mechanism 553 of the medal replenishment door 551, respectively. In addition to the keys adapted to the lock mechanisms 543 and 553, a key adapted to the lock mechanism 521 of the door body 52 is passed.

  In addition, each medium such as a medal, a cup, a banknote, and a coin is loaded in advance in a storage unit (medal storage unit 511, cup storage unit 531, bill processing device 515, coin dispensing device 514) corresponding to each medium. It is necessary to keep.

  Here, the replenishment work of medals and cups will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a working image when the medals and cups of the dull lending machine 50 are replenished.

  Before the replenishment of medals and cups, in the medal lending machine 50, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 formed on the upper surface of the main body 51 are locked in a closed state. Locked by mechanisms 553 and 543.

  In this state, when it is necessary to replenish medals, the replenishing person unlocks the locking mechanism 553 using a key delivered in advance, and the medal replenishing door 551 is shown in FIG. Open in such a state. In this state, a medal is inserted from the medal replenishment port 552, and the medal is replenished to the medal storage unit 511 inside the main body 51.

  Further, when it is necessary to replenish the cup, the replenishing person unlocks the locking mechanism 543 using a key delivered in advance, and the cup replenishing door 541 is as shown in FIG. Open to state. In this state, the loaded cup is inserted from the cup supply port 542, and the loaded cup is supplied to the cup storage portion 531 in the main body 51.

  In addition to the medals and cups described above, when the bills and coins are loaded and placed in the lending standby state (all of the door body 52, the medal replenishing door 551, and the cup replenishing door 541 are closed), the medal lending machine 50 Then, the control unit 535 drives the display unit 522 in the customer mode, and displays the customer mode screen on the display unit 522.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the customer mode screen 522 a on the display unit 522.

  On the customer mode screen 522a, the contents of the individual selection buttons 523 (buttons 1 to 6) (lending patterns that can be selected and designated with the corresponding buttons: 50,000 medals for 550 medals, 270 medals for 5000 yen, …) Is displayed. Also, at the bottom of the screen, a denomination display column that covers the types of money that can be accepted when purchasing medals is displayed.

  When a player inserts each currency from the coin insertion slot 524 or the bill insertion / payout slot 525 in order to purchase a medal, the denomination portion corresponding to the inserted currency in the denomination display column is lit and displayed. A lending pattern within a range that can be purchased by the inserted money is lit up.

  When the player depresses the selection button 523 corresponding to the desired lending pattern while looking at the customer mode screen 522a, the control unit 535 may throw out medals with the lending pattern corresponding to the depressed selection button 523. The medal payout unit 512 is instructed to pay out medals corresponding to the lending pattern from the medal payout unit 512 to the medal payout exit 527.

  At this time, if the number of medals is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the control unit 535 instructs the cup feeding unit 532 to feed out the cup, whereby one cup is removed from the cup feeding unit 532 by the medal payout opening. After being fed out to 527, medals from the medal feeding unit 512 are paid out into the cup.

  Thereafter, the player can play a game in the slot machine by inserting the paid-out medals into the slot machine.

  During operation of the medal lending machine 50, when medals, cup empty or near empty are detected by the medal remaining amount sensor 5111 and the cup remaining amount sensor 5311, respectively, or clogging of medals and cups is detected by a detection means (not shown). If detected, the control unit 535 displays information for notifying each detection result on the display unit 522, and controls to rent out depending on the situation.

  When information notifying the occurrence of a medal or cup empty or near empty is displayed on the display unit 522, it is necessary to replenish these media. In this case, the replenisher in charge performs the work procedure shown in FIG. The medal replenishment door 551 or the cup replenishment door 541 can be opened using each key to replenish medals or cups from the medal replenishment opening 552 or the cup replenishment opening 542, respectively.

  During this replenishment operation, the control unit 535 causes the mode switching control unit 5351 to open the medal replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5511 or the cup replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5411 when the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 are opened. The information necessary for the supply person to make various settings using the selection button 523 from the customer mode for displaying the customer mode screen 522a (see FIG. 5) on the display unit 522 based on the detection output of Switch to operator mode.

  In addition, when the door body 52 is opened during the operation, the mode switching control unit 5351 changes the display unit 522 from the customer mode based on the detection output of the door body opening / closing detection sensor 5201 at this time. Or it switches to the staff mode which displays the information which supports the various setting using the staff operation part 517 by the maintenance staff.

  Based on the above operation mode, the flow of the entire processing operation of the medal lending machine 50 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the standby state shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 535 drives the display unit 522 in the customer mode, and captures the detection output of the door body opening / closing detection sensor 5201 while displaying the customer mode screen 522a (see FIG. 5). Based on the detection output, it is checked whether or not the door 52 has been opened (step S101).

  Here, when it is detected that the door body 52 is opened (YES in step S101), the mode switching control unit 5351 switches the operation mode of the display unit 522 from the customer mode to the attendant mode (step S102). The operation of the display unit 522 is controlled in the staff mode.

  If it is detected that the door 52 is not opened (step S101 NO), then the mode switching control unit 5351 takes in the detection outputs of the medal replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5511 and the cup replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5411. Based on these detection outputs, it is checked whether or not each supply door (medal supply door 551, cup supply door 541) has been opened (step S103).

  If none of the replenishment doors is opened (NO in step S103), the control unit 535 further checks whether there is a transaction for paying out medals (step S104) and recognizes that there is a transaction. If YES in step S104, transaction processing for paying out medals is executed (step S105).

  In this transaction processing, as described above, after accepting the insertion of each currency from the coin insertion slot 524 or the bill insertion / payout slot 525, the selection button 523 is waited for and the corresponding selection button 523 is pressed. Control is performed so that medals are paid out from the medal payout unit 512 to the medal payout port 527 with the lending pattern to be performed.

  At this time, if the number of medals is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, control is performed so that one cup is paid out in advance from the cup feeding unit 532 and then the medal from the medal feeding unit 512 is paid out into the cup. To do.

  On the other hand, when at least one of the supply doors is opened (YES in step S103), the mode switching control unit 5351 switches the operation mode of the display unit 522 from the customer mode to the operator mode (step S106). Thereafter, the operation of the display unit 522 is controlled in the operator mode.

  Specifically, after setting the operator mode, the mode switching control unit 5351 displays on the display unit 522 a function selection screen for selecting various functions that can be set (or canceled) in the operator mode ( Step S107).

  After the function selection screen is displayed, the mode switching control unit 5351 determines whether each replenishment door (medal replenishment door 551, cup replenishment door 541) is based on detection outputs of the medal replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5511 and the cup replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5411. It is checked whether or not it is closed (step S108). If both supply doors are closed, the operator mode is canceled (step S109), and the operation mode of the display unit 522 is returned to the customer mode. Return to the standby state.

  On the other hand, when at least one of the replenishment doors remains open (NO in step S108), the mode switching control unit 5351 causes the selection button 523 to be displayed on the function selection screen displayed on the display unit 522. In step S110, it is checked whether a function selection operation has been performed.

  Here, when a function selection operation is performed (YES in step S110), mode switching control unit 5351 checks whether the selected function is an instruction to set a function or an instruction to release a failure (step S111). ).

  If it is an instruction to set a function (set in step S111), a function setting process is executed based on the instruction (step S112), and if it is an instruction to release a failure (failure release in step S111). ), A failure release process is performed based on the instruction (step S113).

  After completion of the setting process (step S112) or the failure release process (step S113), the mode switching control unit 5351 returns the display of the display unit 522 to the function selection screen (step S107), and continues the processing after step S108. To do.

  During this time, when it is detected that both of the replenishing doors are closed (YES in step S108), the mode switching control unit 5351 cancels the operator mode (step S109), and uses the operation mode of the display unit 522 for the customer. After returning to the mode, return to the standby state.

  Next, the processing operation of each operation mode in FIG. 6 [the staff mode (step S102) and the operator mode (steps S106 to S108, S110 to S113)) will be described in more detail.

  First, the processing operation in the staff mode will be described.

  During the operation of the medal lending machine 50, for example, an administrator or a maintenance staff (hereinafter, described as an example of an administrator) collects sales money, replenishes change money, removes clogging of medals and cups, etc. When the door 52 is opened by unlocking the lock mechanism 521 using a key (YES in step S101 in FIG. 6), an attendant mode is set (step S102).

  When the door 52 is opened and the clerk mode is set, the display on the display unit 522 is switched from the customer mode screen 522a (see FIG. 5) displayed so far to a screen corresponding to the clerk mode. .

  The contents of this clerk mode screen vary depending on the presence or absence of an error or the like in the medal lending machine 50 before opening the door body 52. For example, when no error occurs before the door body 52 is opened, the display unit 522 As shown in FIG. 7, when the door body opening notification screen 522b including the message “door is open” notifying that the door body 52 is being opened is displayed and an error has occurred, As shown in FIG. 8, an error notification screen 522c including an error list (E-xxxx ...) and a message for confirming the error "please check the content of the error" is displayed.

  After the door body opening notification screen 522b or the error notification screen 522c is displayed, the manager proceeds to the subsequent processing by appropriately operating the staff operation unit 517 that can be touched by opening the door body 52. be able to.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a front external structure of the clerk operation unit 517. As shown in FIG. 9, the clerk operation unit 517 has a reset key 5171 for instructing failure release, a previous transaction key 5172 for instructing display of previous transaction data, and a journal printer 516 for daily, cumulative, Print / stop key 5173 for instructing to start and stop printing of the collection list, menu key 5174 for instructing start and end of the staff operation mode, setting key 5175 for instructing execution and determination of the selected item, item , Page feed, arrow key 5176 for instructing selection of various set values, numeric keys 5177 for inputting numerical values, A to F / recovery keys 5178 used for recovery, and clear key 5179 for clearing the input numerical values Each key is provided.

  When the door 52 is opened and the door opening notification screen 522b shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, if the administrator presses the menu key 5174 of the clerk operation unit 517, the display unit 522 displays the screen shown in FIG. A staff member operation mode screen 522d as shown is displayed.

  While displaying the clerk operation mode screen 522d, an arrow key 5176 is used to select a desired mode (setting item) from each mode (counting, manual collection, automatic collection setting, setting, clock setting, receiving money type setting). When a selection is made and a setting key 5175 is pressed, settings relating to the selected item can be performed.

  On the other hand, when the door body 52 is opened and the error notification screen 522c shown in FIG. 8 is displayed, the administrator looks at the displayed error list, checks the error, and finishes the work to eliminate the error. After that, when the reset key 5171 is pressed, the error cancel state can be restored.

  Even when the error notification screen 522c is displayed, when the menu key 5174 is pressed, the staff operation mode screen 522d shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display unit 522, and each staff operation is performed. It can be carried out.

  Further, when the menu key 5174 is pressed while the clerk operation mode screen 522d is being displayed, a screen before the clerk operation transition (the door opening notification screen 522b or the error notification screen 522c) is displayed.

  When the door 52 is closed by the administrator during each mode of the clerk operation mode selected on the clerk operation mode screen 522d (except during operation), the mode is switched from the clerk mode to the customer mode. The display of 522 is switched to a lending standby screen [customer mode screen 522a (see FIG. 5)].

  Next, the processing operation in the operator mode will be described.

  During operation of the medal lending machine 50, a replenisher in charge replenishes medals and cups or releases clogging of medals and cups by unlocking the lock mechanisms 553 and 543 using a key, thereby providing a medal replenishment door 551. When the cup supply door 541 is opened (step S103 YES in FIG. 6), the operator mode is set (step S106).

  When the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 are opened and the operator mode is set, the display on the display unit 522 is changed from the previously displayed customer mode screen 522a (see FIG. 5) to the operator mode. Switch to the corresponding screen.

  The contents of the operator mode screen vary depending on the current setting state and the operation state (medal discharge state, etc.) of the medal lending machine 50 before the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 are opened. When it is set to “withdrawal setting” and the medal supply door 551 and the cup supply door 541 are opened and there is a remaining number of medals and the payout is possible (no medals are jammed), the processing selection as shown in FIG. A screen 522e is displayed.

  On this process selection screen 522e, button function information “Payout of remaining medal” for instructing to throw out the remaining medals to be paid out is displayed corresponding to the button 6 in the selection button 523 on the outside thereof, for example. The This indicates that the button 6 has a “medal remaining number payout” instruction function.

  Also in the following, when button function information (such as “lending pattern change”) is displayed at a position corresponding to each button in the selection button 523, the button has a button function corresponding to the button function information. Means.

  Also, on the process selection screen 522e, button function information corresponding to only the function that is set to “Yes” in the function setting at that time is displayed together. In the processing selection screen 522e of this example, the button function information “lending pattern change” for instructing the changing of the lending pattern is displayed in response to the setting of the lending pattern setting being changed. Displayed with “Payout”.

  Further, in the case where the same setting as in the example of FIG. 11 is made, a state in which payout is not possible (medal outage, medal jamming, etc.) occurs during medal payout before opening the medal supply door 551 and the cup supply door 541. If there is, a medal payout impossible notification screen 522f as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed.

  On the medal payout impossible notification screen 522f, the message indicating the replenishment of the medal or the error cancellation “The medal cannot be paid out. Please replenish the medal or cancel the error.” “Lending pattern change” is displayed.

  The above-described button function information “" is not provided until the person in charge of replenishment who sees the error display on the medal payout impossible notification screen 522f replenishes the medal or releases the medal clogging. “Remaining number of medals” is displayed.

  Further, when the lending pattern is not changed and there is no medal payout, a message notifying that the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 are open on the display unit 522 as shown in FIG. A ceiling door opening notification screen 522g including "Ceiling door is open" is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the button corresponding to the button function information “lending pattern change” (button 3 in the selection button 523) is pressed on the processing selection screen 522e shown in FIG. 11 or the medal payout impossible notification screen 522f shown in FIG. Then, the lending pattern setting mode is entered, and a lending pattern setting screen 522h as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed.

  On the lending pattern setting screen 522h, the lending pattern currently being set (lending pattern A: indicated by diagonal lines in the example of FIG. 14) is displayed in a blinking manner. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, only the set lending pattern may be displayed on the screen, and the corresponding button (each button in the selection button 523) may be lit.

  When a button corresponding to any of the loan patterns A to F (each button in the selection button 523) is pressed on the loan pattern setting screen 522h, as shown in FIG. 15, the setting corresponding to the pressed button is set. A setting confirmation screen 522i for confirming the contents is displayed.

  When a selection button (button 3 in the selection button 523) corresponding to the button function information “Yes” is pressed on the setting confirmation screen 522i, the currently set lending pattern (for example, buttons 1 to 6 in FIG. 5). In contrast, 10,000 yen is 550 medals, 5,000 yen is 270 medals, 1,000 yen is 50 medals, 10,000 yen is 550 medals, 5,000 yen is 270 medals, and 500 yen coins are exchanged. Setting: Refer to FIG. 5), the setting contents of the pressed selection button [for buttons 1 to 6 above, 10,000 yen for 570 medals, 5,000 yen for 280 medals, and 3,000 yen for medals, respectively. Change the setting to 170, change 1,000 yen to 55 medals, change 500 yen to 25 medals, change to 500 yen coins: see FIG. 15), and display the screen (process selection screen 522e or menu shown in FIG. 11 or 12). Back to the display state of the Le payout non-notification screen 522f).

  Further, when the selection button corresponding to the button function information “No” (button 6 in the selection button 523) is pressed on the setting confirmation screen 522i, the setting contents are not updated, and the lending pattern setting screen 522h shown in FIG. Return to.

  Further, when a selection button (button 6 in the selection button 523) corresponding to the button function information “payout remaining number of medals” is pressed on the process selection screen 522e shown in FIG. An outgoing confirmation screen 522j is displayed.

  On this medal throwing confirmation screen 522j, a message “Would you like to pay out the remaining number of medals?” Asking whether to pay out the remaining number of medals, and the remaining number “remaining number = ZZZ9” are instructed to pay out. Button function information “Yes” and button function information “No” instructing not to perform payout are displayed.

  When the selection button (button 3 in the selection button 523) corresponding to the button function information “Yes” is pressed on the medal throwing confirmation screen 522j, medals corresponding to the remaining number are thrown to the medal payout exit 527. . Then, during the medal throwing out, a medal paying out screen including a message “Remaining number of sheets = ZZZ is being paid out” indicating that the medal is being paid out is displayed. The screen returns to the [process selection screen 522e (see FIG. 11)].

  When the selection button (button 6 in the selection button 523) corresponding to the button function information “No” is pressed on the medal throwing confirmation screen 522j, the screen before the transition [the processing selection screen 522e (FIG. 11) is displayed. Return to See)].

  In addition, after setting the operator mode (step S106 in FIG. 6), when both the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 are closed by the replenishment person at times other than during operation (YES in step S108), the operator mode changes to the customer mode. The display mode is switched to the customer mode screen 522a shown in FIG. 5 again.

  Also, after the operator mode is set, when the door body 52 is opened by an administrator (or a maintenance staff member) at a time other than during operation, the operator mode is terminated, and thereafter, the staff mode is entered.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 are provided on the upper surface of the main body 51 of the medal lending machine 50. Therefore, the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 are opened using a suitable key. In addition, medals and cups can be supplied from the medal supply port 552 and the cup supply port 542, respectively.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 detect the open / closed state, and at least one of the medal replenishment door 551 or the cup replenishment door 541 is opened, the display unit 522 The operation mode is switched from a customer mode for displaying information (lending pattern) necessary for the player to purchase medals to an operator mode for displaying information necessary for the replenisher to make various settings. Accordingly, the replenishment person in charge uses the operation unit (select button 523) according to the button function information displayed on the display unit 522 in conjunction with the opening of the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541. Operations such as changing patterns and paying out unsold medals can be performed.

  When operating the medal lending machine 50 having such a configuration, for example, if only the keys of the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 are handed to the replenishment person, the replenishment person, for example, the remaining medal sensor 5111 Alternatively, when information indicating the occurrence of a medal, cup empty, near empty, or the like is displayed on the display unit 522 based on the detection output of the cup remaining amount sensor 5311, the medal replenishment door 551 or the cup replenishment door 541 is used with a key. After opening, it is possible to replenish medals from the medal replenishment port 552 and replenish medals from the cup replenishment port 542. Further, if necessary, the medal replenishment door 551 normally functions as a display unit for customers. The display of the display unit 522 that can be switched to the operator mode by opening the cup supply door 541 and the input operation of the operation unit (selection button 523). Using the function, not the throwing of medal payout, reset operation of the return or the like from the failure state such as medal jam to the standby state can also be carried out.

  However, since the person in charge of replenishment does not own the key of the door body 52, the door body 52 cannot be opened and touch the coin dispensing device 514 or the banknote processing device 515 inside the main body 51. Can significantly increase the effect of preventing fraud involving money.

  On the other hand, if the key of the door body 52 is given to the manager or the maintenance staff (the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541 may be held together), the manager If necessary, by opening the door 52 using a key, replenishment work of banknotes and coins to the banknote processing device 515 and the coin dispensing device 514, and banknotes and coins from the banknote processing device 515 and the coin processing device 534 are performed. The collection operation can be performed, and further, the medal supply to the medal storage unit 511 and the cup supply to the cup storage unit 531 can be performed.

  Further, with the door body 52 opened as described above, the manager or the maintenance staff member can set the display function of the display unit 522 set to the staff mode by opening the door body 52, the input function of the staff operation unit 517, and The printer function of the journal printer 516 can be used to perform various setting operations such as menus, collection of various information such as sales, and maintenance operations such as operation check of each device.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a medal lending machine 50A according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 17, the same reference numerals are given to portions that perform the same functions as the respective units of the medal lending machine 50 (see FIG. 3) according to the first embodiment.

  The medal lending machine 50A according to the present embodiment replaces the cup replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5411 and the medal replenishment door open / close detection sensor 5511 provided in the medal lending machine 50 according to the first embodiment with mode changeover switches 561a and 561b. In addition, the control unit 535 includes a mode switching control unit 5351A that performs mode switching control corresponding to the switching operation of the mode switching switches 561a and 561b.

  Here, for example, the mode changeover switch 561a is installed at an appropriate position that can be touched by the person in charge of supply while the cup replenishment door 541 is opened, and the mode changeover switch 561b is in a state where the medal replenishment door 551 is opened. It is installed at an appropriate position where the person in charge of supply can touch.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an installation example of the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b according to the second embodiment.

  In this example, the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b are provided on the inner side (back side) of the cup replenishment door 541 and the medal replenishment door 551, respectively. For example, the lever is in an off (OFF) or on (ON) position. By switching to, it has a functional configuration capable of instructing the above-described customer mode or operator mode.

  Thereby, in the medal lending machine 50A of the present embodiment, the person in charge of supply opens at least one of the cup replenishment door 541 and the medal replenishment door 551, and the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b provided on the back side thereof. By operating the lever (turning from OFF to ON), it is possible to instruct switching from the customer mode to the operator mode.

  On the other hand, mode switching control unit 5351A performs control to drive display unit 522 from the customer mode to the operator mode in accordance with the switching instruction from mode switching switches 561a and 561b.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the processing operation of the medal lending machine 50A according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 19, processes similar to those in the processing operation (see FIG. 6) of the medal lending machine 50 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same step symbols.

  In FIG. 19, detailed description of processing similar to that of the medal lending machine 50 according to the first embodiment is omitted, and processing unique to the medal lending machine 50A according to the second embodiment is mainly described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the medal lending machine 50A according to the present embodiment, when it is detected in step 101 whether or not the door body 52 is opened in the check of whether or not the door body 52 is opened ( In step S101, the mode switching control unit 5351A checks whether any of the mode switching switches 561a and 561b is turned on (step S103a).

  Here, when neither of the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b is ON (step S103a NO), the control unit 535 proceeds to steps S104 and S105, and executes a transaction process for paying out medals.

  On the other hand, when one of the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b is turned on (YES in step S103a), the mode changeover control unit 5351A changes the operation mode of the display unit 522 from the customer mode to the operator mode ( In step S106, a function selection screen for selecting various functions that can be set (or canceled) in the operator mode is displayed on the display unit 522 (step S107).

  After the function selection screen is displayed, the mode switching control unit 5351A checks whether or not both of the mode switching switches 561a and 561b are turned off (step S108a), and when both are turned off (YES in step S108a). Cancels the operator mode (step S109), returns the operation mode of the display unit 522 to the customer mode, and then returns to the standby state.

  On the other hand, when both of the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b are not turned off (NO in step S108a), the mode changeover control unit 5351A repeatedly performs the processing from step S107 through step S113 through step S110. During this time, if both the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b are turned off (YES in step S108a), the operator mode is canceled (step S109), the operation mode of the display unit 522 is returned to the customer mode, and then the standby state. Return to.

  As described above, in the medal lending machine 50A according to the second embodiment, the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b are provided inside the cup replenishment door 541 and the medal replenishment door 551, respectively, and the replenisher in charge supplies the cup replenishment door 541 and the medal replenishment. Control is performed to open the door 551 and switch from the customer mode to the operator mode by manually operating the mode changeover switches 561a and 561b.

  Therefore, in the medal lending machine 50A, in order to switch the operation mode of the display unit 522 from the customer mode to the operator mode, the replenishment person opens the cup replenishment door 541, the medal replenishment door 551, and the mode changeover switch 561a, Although it is necessary to manually operate 561b, other operations can be performed in the same manner as the medal lending machine 50 according to the first embodiment.

  Thereby, also in the second embodiment, the replenishment person can only hold the keys of the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541, and the replenishment person in charge opens the medal replenishment door 551 and the cup replenishment door 541. Although it is possible to replenish medals and cups, frauds involving money by replenishers by opening the door body 52 so that the coin dispensing device 514 and the bill processing device 515 inside the main body 51 cannot be touched. The effect similar to that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  As a modification of the second embodiment, for example, a cup replenishment door opening / closing detection sensor 5411 and a medal replenishment door opening / closing detection sensor 5511 similar to those of the first embodiment are provided. Based on the detection output of the detection sensor 5511, the mode switching control unit 5351A recognizes that both the cup supply door 541 or the medal supply door 551 are closed, and controls to switch the display unit 522 from the operator mode to the customer mode. May be performed.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above and shown in the drawings, and can be implemented by being appropriately modified within a range not changing the gist thereof.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the medal supply door and the cup supply door are provided on the upper surface of the main body portion of the medal lending machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In particular, when a plurality of medal lending machines are arranged, a structure in which a medal replenishing door and a cup replenishing door are provided on the back is extremely effective in efficiently performing replenishment work.

  In each of the above embodiments, an example of a medal lending machine having a cup payout device is given, but a medal lending machine not having a cup payout device may be used. In this case, only the medal supply door is provided, and only the medal supply is performed by opening the medal supply door. Of course, with respect to the replenishment door opening / closing detection, only the medal replenishment door opening / closing detection sensor is provided, and when the medal replenishment door opening / closing detection sensor detects that the medal replenishment door is opened, the mode is switched from the customer mode to the operator mode. When it is detected that the medal supply door has been closed, control for switching from the operator mode to the customer mode is performed.

  The present invention can also be applied to a game medium lending device that lends game media other than medals as long as it is a type that has a money handling device or the like that the supply person does not want to touch inside the device main body.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the “display operation means” in the claims corresponds to the combination of the display unit 522 and the selection button 523, but can be handled only by a touch panel (display / operation unit) or a touch panel (display / display unit). The operation unit) may be associated with an operation unit such as a selection button.

  The present invention can be applied to a game medium lending device comprising a main body housing portion and a door body that can be opened and closed on the front surface of the main body housing portion, and a game medium supply door is provided on the outer surface of the main body housing portion. By opening the game medium supply door so that the game medium can be supplied to the game medium storage unit, the person in charge of supply cannot open the door body and touch the money handling device inside the main body housing part, Highly safe money management can be realized.

The figure which shows the front external appearance structure of the medal rental machine concerning Example 1. FIG. The perspective view which shows the internal structure at the time of the door body open | release of the medal rental machine concerning Example 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a medal lending machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. The figure which shows the work image at the time of the medal and cup replenishment of a medal rental machine. The figure which shows the example of a display of the customer mode screen in the display part of a medal machine. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of the entire processing operation of the medal lending machine according to the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display of the door opening notification screen in the display part of a medal machine. The figure which shows the example of a display of the error alerting | reporting screen in the display part of a medal lending machine. The figure which shows the front external appearance structure of the staff operation part provided in a main-body part. The figure which shows the example of a display of the attendant operation mode screen in the display part of a medal machine. The figure which shows the example of a display of the process selection screen in the display part of a medal machine, and an operation part (selection button). The figure which shows the example of a display of the medal payout impossible notification screen in the display part of a medal lending machine, and an operation part (selection button). The figure which shows the example of a display of the ceiling door open | release alerting | reporting screen in the display part of a medal rental machine, and an operation part (selection button). The figure which shows the example of a display of the pattern setting screen in the display part of a medal machine, and an operation part (selection button). The figure which shows the example of a display of the setting confirmation screen in the display part of a medal rental machine, and an operation part (selection button). The figure which shows the example of a medal throwing-out confirmation screen in the display part of a medal lending machine, and an operation part (selection button). FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a medal lending machine according to a second embodiment. The example of installation of the mode changeover switch concerning Example 2 is shown. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing operation of the medal lending machine according to the second embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  50, 50A: Medal lending machine, 51: Main body unit, 511: Medal storage unit, 5111 ... Medal remaining amount sensor, 512 ... Medal feeding unit, 513 ... Medal dispensing device, 514 ... Coin dispensing device, 515 ... Banknote processing device, 516 ... Journal printer, 517 ... Personnel operation unit, 518 ... Power supply, 52 ... Door body, 5201 ... Door body opening / closing detection sensor, 521 ... Lock mechanism, 522 ... Display unit, 523 ... Selection button, 524 ... Coin slot, 525 ... Bill insertion / payout exit, 526 ... Cancel button, 527 ... medal payout exit, 528 ... coin payout exit, 531 ... cup storage section, 5311 ... cup remaining amount sensor, 532 ... cup payout section, 533 ... cup payout apparatus, 534: Coin processing device, 535: Control board (control unit), 5351, 5351A ... Mode switching control unit, 5352 ... Memory, 541 ... Cup Supply door, 5411 ... Cup supply door open / close detection sensor, 542 ... Cup supply port, 543, 553 ... Lock mechanism, 551 ... Medal supply door, 5511 ... Medal supply door open / close detection sensor, 552 ... Medal supply port, 561a, 561b ... Mode selector switch, 522a ... Customer mode screen, 522b ... Door body opening notification screen, 522c ... Error notification screen, 522d ... Setting menu screen, 522e ... Processing selection screen, 522f ... Medal payout impossible notification screen, 522g ... Ceiling door opening Notification screen, 522h ... lending pattern setting screen, 522i ... setting confirmation screen, 522j ... medal throwing confirmation screen

Claims (12)

A main body housing portion for internally implementing a game medium payout device for performing a money accepting process and a change money payout process, and a game medium payout mechanism for paying out game media from the game medium storage portion according to the received money; In the game medium lending device comprising a door having a lock mechanism attached to the front of the housing in an openable and closable manner,
A game medium replenishment port formed on the outer surface of the main body housing unit and communicated with the game medium storage unit;
A game medium lending device, comprising: a game medium supply door that is attached to the game medium supply port so as to be openable and closable and has a lock mechanism. The game medium lending device according to claim 1, wherein the game medium supply port is formed on an upper surface of the main body casing. A receiving container dispensing mechanism that is mounted inside the main body housing unit and that dispenses a receiving container for receiving the gaming medium from the receiving container storage unit prior to dispensing of the gaming medium;
A receiving container replenishment port formed on the outer surface of the main body casing and communicated with the receiving container storage;
2. The game medium lending device according to claim 1, further comprising: a receiving container replenishing door attached to the receiving container replenishing port so as to be openable and closable and having a lock mechanism. The game medium lending device according to claim 3, wherein the receiving container supply port is formed on an upper surface of the main body casing. Display operation means provided on the front surface of the door body, comprising a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information;
Detecting means for detecting an open / closed state of the game medium supply door;
When the detection means detects that the game medium supply door is opened, the operation mode of the display operation means is displayed on the display unit for displaying information necessary for the customer to purchase the game medium. Mode switching control means for switching from the standby mode to an operator mode for displaying information necessary for performing maintenance-related settings on the display unit and receiving a setting operation from the operation unit. The game medium lending device according to claim 1. The mode switching control means includes
6. The operation mode of the display operation unit is switched from the operator mode to the lending standby mode when the detection unit detects that the game medium supply door is closed. Game media lending device. Display operation means provided on the front surface of the door body, comprising a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information;
Mode switching instruction means provided inside the game medium supply door and instructing switching of the operation mode of the display operation means;
In response to an operation mode switching instruction by the mode switching instruction means, the operation mode of the display operation means is set to a lending standby mode for displaying information necessary for a customer to purchase game media or maintenance related settings. The game medium lending device according to claim 1, further comprising mode switching control means for switching to an operator mode for displaying necessary information on the display unit and accepting a setting operation from the operation unit. Detecting means for detecting the open / closed state of the game medium supply door;
The mode switching control means includes
8. The operation mode of the display operation unit is switched from the operator mode to the lending standby mode when the detection unit detects that the game medium supply door is closed. Game media lending device. Display operation means provided on the front surface of the door body, comprising a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information;
First detecting means for detecting an open / closed state of the game medium supply door;
Second detection means for detecting an open / closed state of the receiving container supply door;
When it is detected by the first and second detection means that at least one of the game medium supply door or the receiving container supply door is opened, the operation mode of the display operation means is determined by the customer. From the lending standby mode, which displays information necessary for purchasing media, to the operator mode, which displays information necessary for performing maintenance-related settings on the display unit and accepts setting operations from the operation unit The game medium lending device according to claim 3, further comprising mode switching control means. The mode switching control means includes
When the first and second detection means detect that both the game medium supply door and the receiving container supply door are closed, the operation mode of the display operation means is changed from the operator mode to the operator mode. The game medium lending device according to claim 9, wherein the game medium lending device is switched to a lending standby mode. Display operation means provided on the front surface of the door body, comprising a display unit for displaying information and an operation unit for inputting information;
A first mode switching instruction means provided inside the game medium supply door and instructing switching of an operation mode of the display operation means;
A second mode switching instruction means provided on the inner side of the receiving container supply door for instructing switching of an operation mode of the display operation means;
In accordance with the operation mode switching instruction by the first and second mode switching instruction means, the operation mode of the display operation means is a rental standby mode for displaying information necessary for the customer to purchase game media or maintenance related. 4. The game according to claim 3, further comprising mode switching control means for switching to an operator mode for displaying information necessary for performing the setting on the display unit and accepting a setting operation from the operation unit. Medium lending device. First detecting means for detecting an open / closed state of the game medium supply door;
Second detecting means for detecting an open / closed state of the receiving container supply door;
The mode switching control means includes
When it is detected by the first and second detection means that both the game medium supply door or the receiving container supply door are closed, the operation mode of the display operation means is changed from the operator mode to the operator mode. The game medium lending device according to claim 11, wherein the game medium lending device is switched to a lending standby mode.

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