JP4030023B2 - Information processing device for amusement hall - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus for a game arcade, and more particularly to an information processing apparatus for managing an operation history of a remote operation apparatus for remotely operating a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, as a playground equipment using game media, for example, a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball machine, and a medal are used.Slot machine(Revolving slotGame machines), using ballsSlot machine(Revolving slotGaming machines).
Conventionally, game machine operations, such as opening and closing the glass frame of the gaming machine, opening and closing the front frame, etc., have been performed by game shop clerk using keys etc., and the game board surface clogging that occurs during the game by the player In the case, the store clerk opened the glass frame to cancel the event. Then, as a service in the event that clogging occurs, a game ball is awarded to a winning opening or the like.
In addition, afterwards, the store clerk reports to the user (for example, the owner of the amusement hall), etc., such as “the game machines of the XX are likely to be clogged frequently”.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional amusement hall facilities have the following problems.
(A) In the current situation where game information generated by gaming machines (for example, big hits, starting opening prizes, special figure rotation speed, etc.) is managed in detail, there is a demand for managing the labor situation of game shop staff in detail. . The game information is managed by a management device using a computer, for example.
However, conventionally, the management apparatus has not been configured to meet such demands for detailed management of the labor situation of game shop staff. Therefore, it was impossible to manage the working conditions of the game shop staff in detail.
Such a request is that, indirectly, we want to manage the trouble history information of the gaming machine, but as mentioned above, it is primitive that users will receive a trouble report from the store staff afterwards. It was only done in a simple way.
[0004]
(B) Opening the glass frame of the gaming machine means that a service ball is generated if it is in operation, and there is a demand for managing the history (for example, fraud) of the game store clerk by managing its history. is there. However, in the past, it was not possible to manage the behavior of game shop clerks in detail.
(C) In addition, if a key that can open the glass frame of a gaming machine is illegally duplicated, it will cause damage to the gaming store through the use of an unauthorized player (for example, a game ball will be deliberately won at a prize opening) There is a risk. However, in the past, it was not possible to report such an unauthorized opening of the glass frame in detail in time series.
(D) Game machines and game machine peripheral devices have been digitized due to technological innovation. Recently, remote control devices (so-called remote control devices) capable of remotely operating game machines have been developed. Yes. Although such a remote control device can be used to open the glass frame, there has been nothing in the past to manage the operation status of the remote control device in detail.
[0005]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. From the history of use of a remote operation device for remotely operating a gaming machine, the history of operation of a gaming machine by a store clerk can be easily managed, and operation information is provided. It aims at providing the information processing apparatus of the game hall which alert | reports this accurately.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, an information processing apparatus for a game arcade according to the invention described in claim 1It is possible to play within the range of the holding ball information by circulating the enclosed ball enclosed inside, and by subtracting 1 from the holding ball information by launching the enclosed ball into the game area, it is enclosed in the winning area of the game area Enclosed ball-type gaming machine that has the number of award balls set by winning a ball and adds it to the ball informationRemotelyToAn information processing device for a game hall that manages operation history information of a remote control device to be created,
  History of remote control device operationinformationOperation history storage means for storingWhen,
  RemotePersonal identification information input means for inputting identification information of the operating device and identification information of an operator who uses the operating device;
  Personal identification information storage means for storing information input by personal identification information input meansWhen,
  By the information stored in the operation history storage means and the personal identification information storage meansOperation history notifying means for notifying operation history information of the remote control device,
  As an operation item of the remote control device,
Extra ball operation for adding to the ball information the number of balls corresponding to the number of winning balls similar to the case where the enclosed ball is won in the winning opening;
  Panel operation to open a panel that supports the glass for visually recognizing the gaming area;  Have
The operation history notifying means is
The time when the remote control device was operated, the machine number of the enclosed ball game machine that was remotely operated, the operation items, and the operator were displayed in chronological order.It is characterized by.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as examples applied to a management analysis apparatus for a card-type game system. That is, in this embodiment, the management history information is managed by the management analysis device to remotely control the gaming machine, and the present invention is applied to the management analysis device as an information processing device for a game hall. is there.
(I) Overall composition of amusement hall facilities
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a game hall facility using a management analysis device. In FIG. 1, 1 is an amusement shop and 2 is a card management company (hereinafter referred to as a card company. The same applies to the drawings). The game store 1 is roughly divided into a card management device (hereinafter referred to as a management device) 11, a management analysis device (game area information processing device) 12, a repeater 13, a prize POS (premium exchange device) 14, an ATM exchange 15, An island unit (so-called island facility: equivalent to a gaming machine installation facility) 16, repeaters 21 and 22, a card issuing machine (information medium issuing device) 23, and an updating machine (information medium updating device) 24 are arranged.
Further, the island unit 16 is provided with a large-scale money-adding machine (valuable value adding apparatus) 25, a plurality of gaming machines (encapsulated ball-type gaming machines) 31a to 31n (hereinafter simply represented by 31), and a replenishing device 32. Has been. In FIG. 1, only one island unit 16 and one repeater (sub repeater) 22 are shown, but a plurality of such island units 16 and repeaters (sub repeaters) 22 are arranged in units of islands. Has been.
The prize POS 14, the card issuing machine 23, the updating machine 24, the large amount adding machine 25, and the gaming machine 31 correspond to a mounted terminal device to which an IC card 400 (game information medium) described later can be mounted.
[0011]
The ATM exchange 15 is an information exchange device that controls transmission of information from a management device 11, a management analysis device 12, a main repeater (shown as a repeater in the drawing) 13, and a prize POS 14 installed in the amusement store 1, For example, an information amount of 155 Mbps can be transmitted through an information transmission path 41 made of an optical fiber.
Here, ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) will be described. In general, packet communication cannot be performed at high speed, and signals with a very high bit rate cannot be handled. On the other hand, in the ATM exchange, it is assumed that a high-quality transmission line such as an optical fiber transmission line with a low code error rate is used, and an error check for each cell (a digitized information block of a certain length) is performed. Instead, a hardware switch capable of direct high-speed operation is used for exchange connection. As a result, the operation speed of the semiconductor switch can be used, and even a signal of several hundred megabits / second or more can be exchanged and connected. With such an ATM exchange technology, it is possible to transfer various types of information such as data, documents, sounds, images, images, etc. on a single line.
[0012]
Based on the above principle, the ATM switch 15 of the present embodiment performs exchange control for receiving information from each terminal device installed in the store and transmitting necessary information.
The information transmission path 41 comprising the ATM switch 15 and the optical fiber constitutes a first transmission network 42 having a physically large information transmission capacity, and the management device 11, the management analysis device 12, the main repeater 13, and the prize POS 14 are the first. A network connected by a transmission network 42 is configured. A system having a physically large information transmission capacity is a system that can secure an extremely large transmission capacity using an ATM exchange technology and an optical fiber.
[0013]
The main repeater 13 relays information transmission between the upper first transmission network 42 and the lower repeaters 21 and 22. For example, an optical repeater is used to perform communication using infrared rays. The main repeater 13 can transmit information of 155 Mbps with the ATM switch 15 in the upper first transmission network 42 and can transmit information of 16 Mbps with the lower repeaters 21 and 22. It is.
The subordinate repeater 21 relays information transmission between the card issuing machine 23, the renewal machine 24, the large-sized money adding machine 25, and the main repeater 13. For example, an optical repeater is used and infrared light is used. Communicate. The repeater 21 can transmit information of 1 Mbps between the card issuing machine 23, the updating machine 24, and the large amount money adding machine 25.
[0014]
On the other hand, the lower level repeater 22 relays information transmission among the gaming machines 31a to 31n, the replenishment device 32, and the main repeater 13, and for example, an optical repeater is used to perform communication using infrared rays. . The repeater 22 can transmit information of 1 Mbps between the gaming machines 31 a to 31 n and the supply device 32.
The repeaters 21 and 22, the main repeater 13, the card issuing machine 23, the updating machine 24, the large-sized money adding machine 25, the gaming machines 31 a to 31 n, and the replenishing device 32 are wireless (here, information transmission using infrared rays) A network coupled by two transmission networks 43 is configured.
It includes a management device 11, a management analysis device 12, a main repeater 13, and a prize POS 14 connected to a first transmission network 42 having a large transmission capacity, which is configured through an ATM exchange 15 and an information transmission path 41 made of an optical fiber. A network including the repeaters 21 and 22, the main repeater 13, the card issuing machine 23, the updating machine 24, the large-sized money adding machine 25, the gaming machines 31 a to 31 n and the replenishing device 32 that are coupled to the network through the second transmission network 43. Constitutes a local area network (LAN) as a whole, and is a system capable of mutually transferring information at high speed.
[0015]
(II) Amusement park management system
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a management system of the game hall. In FIG. 2, the management apparatus 11 is connected to the card company 2 via a telephone line 45 (for example, a digital line such as ISDN) via an ATM switch 15 installed in the store. The management apparatus 11 and the ATM switch 15 are connected by an information transmission path 41 made of an optical fiber. A portion surrounded by a broken line is a configuration outside the game store, and other game stores 46 are also connected to the card company 2 through the telephone line 47 in the same manner.
The card company 2 issues an IC card common throughout the country as a game card, or performs payment for the game card at the game store 1. Moreover, various information of the management apparatus 11 in the game store 1 is received as needed (for example, reception of payment information of a card). The amusement store 1 is connected to the card company 2 via a telephone line 45 in order to obtain card issuance information or necessary information from the card company 2 or to make an inquiry.
In the following description, an IC card 400 (game information medium) to be described later is simply abbreviated as a game card or a card as appropriate.
[0016]
More specifically, when the card company 2 issues a card, the serial number (e.g., issuance number), security information, temporary issuer number, encryption information, IC card control program when the card is issued Is stored and issued to each amusement store. In addition to the card information, the card company 2 identifies the card issuing machine 23, the gaming machine 31, the renewing machine 24, the large amount money adding machine 25, the identification number of the prize POS 14 (individual identification necessary for mutual authentication of each terminal device) Information), card restriction information (for example, maximum value of additional amount: 20000 yen), security information, and the like are transferred to the management device 11 of each game store. The individual identification information is transmitted as an initial value later by the management apparatus 11 to the card issuing machine 23 or the like.
[0017]
In the case of the card issuing machine 23, a temporary issuing machine number and a true issuing machine number are given, and the card issuing machine 23 is recognized by the IC card 400 by the temporary issuing machine number (details will be described later). 23, when the IC card 400 is issued, the temporary issuing machine number is overwritten with the true issuing machine number to become individual identification information (that is, the issuing machine identification number) similar to that of other terminal devices.
In this way, the game store 1 is connected to the card company 2 via the ATM switch 15 in order to obtain card issuance information or necessary information from the card company 2 or to make an inquiry.
[0018]
The management device 11 is disposed in the management room of the hall, and includes a management computer, a display, a printer 50, an external storage device 51, a terminal input device (for example, a keyboard and a mouse), and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 52.
The management computer manages the card system from the card company 2 through the telephone line 45, the ATM exchange 15, and the information transmission path 41, so that the card issuing machine 23, the gaming machine 31, the renewal machine 24, the large amount money adding machine 25, and the prize POS14. In addition to receiving information such as identification number, card restriction information, security information, encryption information, etc., and sending it to the card issuing machine 23 as an initial value, it is necessary for management control of each terminal device of the game store 1 Process. In addition, processing for transmitting information relating to card settlement to the card company 2 is also performed. Furthermore, the management computer manages various card information of issued cards, and stores and manages the verification history with cards inserted from each terminal device (for example, gaming machine 31, update machine 24, etc.). In addition, the verification history with the card is cleared only on the day of the shop. The external storage device 51 stores management information related to the card system. In addition, the management computer always manages information equivalent to that of the card by regular communication with each terminal device.
The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 52 includes a battery inside, and supplies an emergency power supply to each circuit of the management apparatus 11 when the commercial power supply fails, and backs up the operation for a certain period of time.
[0019]
Similarly, the management analysis device 12 is arranged in the management room of the hall, and includes a management analysis computer, a display, a printer 60, an external storage device 61, a terminal input device (for example, a keyboard and a mouse), and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 62. Have.
The management analysis computer 61 performs calculation, display, simulation processing, management of operation history information of a remote operation device, which will be described later, and the like, and is connected to each terminal device via the ATM switch 15 and the information transmission path 41. Receive the necessary information. For example, necessary data is collected from a large number of encapsulated ball-type gaming machines 31 installed in the island unit 16 of the hall, and data corresponding to various gaming states is organized for calculation, display, and simulation processing necessary for management. Then, management analysis is performed, and the result is displayed on the display 62 or printed on the printer 63. In addition, operation information of each remote control device operated by a store clerk at the amusement store is collected, and processing necessary for management of the operation information is performed.
[0020]
The management analysis computer stores data collected from a large number of encapsulated ball game machines 31 and terminal devices as daily data in an internal storage device, and stores the stored data in the external storage device 61. For example, necessary data is collected from a large number of encapsulated ball-type gaming machines 31 and management devices 11 installed in the island unit 16 of the hall, and data corresponding to various gaming states is organized, and the organized data is displayed on the display 62. Display (for example, display in order of number of jackpots with large jackpots, number of jackpots with a high jackpot occurrence rate), and the operating state of each gaming machine 31 (for example, forcibly paying out, checking off) Monitor and perform necessary data processing. In addition, by operating the terminal input device, it is possible to collect jackpot data, prize ball data, etc. by game type, machine type, island unit, and manufacturer, and display them on the display of the management analysis computer. And the simulation which estimates sales based on the data memorize | stored in the external storage device 61 is performed, or the past sales data is called as needed. In addition, game information from the gaming machine 31 (for example, jackpot information, prize ball number information, etc.), prize exchange information from the prize POS 14 (for example,Savings amount, Cash exchange amount, prize exchange amount, etc.), money amount additional information from the large amount money adding machine 25, etc. are collected, and necessary calculations are performed using them to exchange the performance of the gaming machine 31 and the prize exchange Execute processing to determine information, management information, etc.
The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 62 includes a battery therein, and supplies an emergency power supply to each circuit of the business analysis apparatus 12 when the commercial power supply is interrupted, and backs up the operation for a certain period of time.
[0021]
(III) Terminal device communication system
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a communication system of the terminal device. In FIG. 3, the prize POS 14 is connected to an ATM switch 15 installed in the store via an information transmission path 41 made of an optical fiber, and the repeater 13 is also connected to the ATM switch 15 via an information transmission path 41 made of an optical fiber. Yes. That is, they are connected to a first transmission network 42 having a large transmission capacity, which is configured via an ATM switch 15 and an information transmission path 41 made of an optical fiber.
On the other hand, the main repeater 13 has a function of relaying information between the first transmission network 42 and the second transmission network 43, and each terminal device (the card issuing machine 23, the updating machine 24, a large amount of money addition) An information network is configured via the repeaters 21 and 22 of the second transmission network 43 for the machine 25, the gaming machines 31a to 31n, and the replenishment device 32).
[0022]
The repeaters 21 and 22 are connected by an infrared communication to the optical transmitter / receiver 71 of the card issuing machine 23, the optical transmitter / receiver 72 of the renewal machine 24, the optical transmitter / receiver 73 of the large-scale money adding machine 25, and the display units 74a and 74b of the gaming machines 31a to 31n. The information transmission / reception units 75a and 75b and the optical transmission / reception unit (not shown) of the replenishing device 32 mutually transmit information. Hereinafter, the display units 74a and 74b are simply represented by reference numeral 74 as appropriate, and the optical transceivers 75a and 75b are simply represented by reference numeral 75 as appropriate.
In the island unit 16, gaming machines 31 a and 31 b are arranged, and inter-bed amount money adding machines 76 a and 76 b (hereinafter simply indicated by the symbol 76 as appropriate), a replenishing device 32 and a large amount money adding machine 25 are arranged. .
[0023]
The card issuing machine 23 issues an IC card purchased from the card company 2 to a player as a game card (for example, when a player who does not have an IC card purchases), for example, a game card for 1000 yen Issue. The issued card can be used continuously for a predetermined period (for example, one year). The card issuing machine 23 transfers game card sales information and the like with the management device 11 and the management analysis device 12 via the optical transmission / reception unit 71. Further, the card issuing machine 23 performs mutual authentication processing with the IC card at the time of issuing the card, and if it is determined to be valid, the card issuing machine 23, the gaming machine 31, the renewing machine 24, the large amount money adding machine 25. Processing for recording the identification number of the gift POS 14, the initial information of the card, and the like.
[0024]
The large amount adding machine 25 inserts an IC card purchased by a player and inserts coins and banknotes to add a desired amount to the IC card. First, mutual authentication processing of the IC card is performed. The amount (value) is added to the IC card based on the above. As the additional amount, for example, any of 3000 yen, 5000 yen, and 10000 yen can be selected. Note that the addition of the amount can also be performed by the inter-unit amount addition machine 76 disposed between adjacent gaming machines, and in this case, the amount is added in units of 1000 yen.
[0025]
The gaming machine 31 performs mutual authentication of the IC card, and based on the result, the amount (valuable value information) recorded on the IC card is converted into the number of possessions (game value information) that can be used in the game and can be played. In addition, the game is made possible by the number of possessions (game value) already recorded as a result of the game, and the result of the game is recorded on the IC card.
Specifically, when an IC card is inserted, the IC card information (amount data, number of possession data, etc.) is read to lend a ball, or the number of balls acquired by the player is stored in the IC card. The ball lending (that is, sales) information by the IC card is transferred between the management device 11 and the management analysis device 12 via the optical transmission / reception unit 75 of the display unit 74 and the management device 11.
[0026]
Further, the front frame and the like of the gaming machine 31 can be remotely operated by a remote operation device (hereinafter referred to as a remote control device) 100. When the remote control device 100 is operated and infrared rays are emitted to the display unit 74 of the gaming machine 31, details As will be described later, the front frame and the like of the gaming machine 31 are remotely opened and closed by a command from the display unit 74. In this case, operation history information of the remote control device 100 is transferred from the optical transmission / reception unit 75 of the gaming machine 31 to the management analysis device 12 via the network. The remote control device 100 has a transmission unit capable of emitting infrared rays, a plurality of push buttons arranged on the surface of the main body, a control unit constituted by a microcomputer, and the like, by operating the push buttons, a predetermined operation code, Infrared light including the remote control ID is output, and the gaming machine 31 is operated remotely.
[0027]
The renewal machine 24 is for replacing a card that has passed a predetermined expiration date (for example, one year) with a new card in order to use the IC card without any trouble, and the expiration date (for example, one year) has been exceeded. When an IC card is inserted, the IC card is collected in an unusable state under predetermined conditions (in this case, the card company 2 is inquired about the update permission via the management device 11 and updated when the permission is given). A new IC card is issued, and information recorded on the IC card before collection is recorded on the new IC card.
The prize POS 14 performs mutual authentication of the inserted IC card when the IC card 400 (simply referred to simply as an IC card) is inserted, and performs a prize exchange process according to the information of the IC card based on the result. Thus, it is possible to settle based on the number of possessions (game value) recorded on the IC card. If the number of possession data recorded on the IC card does not match the data recorded on the management device 11, the exchange of prizes is decided by discussion between the player and the staff in the hall. This is because the prize exchange is not permitted in all cases.
[0028]
The giveaway POS 14 is arranged in an unmanned place in the hall, and a space on the back side where a staff can be maintained is secured. In the prize exchange at the prize POS14, cash,Savings amountExchange is possible (stored as monetary information at the exchange rate of the hall)Savings informationCan also exchange prizes, and the amount of money can be exchanged for cash. .
The replenishing device 32 encloses or replenishes encapsulated balls with respect to the plurality of gaming machines 31a to 31n arranged in the island unit 16 (see FIG. 1).
[0029]
(IV) Configuration of management analysis equipment
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management analysis device 12. In FIG. 4, the management analysis device 12 is mainly composed of a workstation 151, a graphic interface 152, a parallel interface 153, an audio interface 154, a SCSI host adapter 155, an ATM interface 156, an external storage device (hard disk device: HDD, etc.) 157. , An amplifier 158, a display device (CRT) 160, a printer 60 (see FIG. 2), and a speaker 162.
The workstation 151 performs arithmetic processing necessary for calculation, display, simulation, management of the history of use of the remote control device, etc. related to the management of the card-type game system. The workstation 151 is connected to an external device via a graphic interface 152, a parallel interface 153, an audio interface 154, a SCSI host adapter 155, and an ATM interface 156, respectively. Each interface is realized by a circuit including an IC or the like on a predetermined board (for example, a print board).
[0030]
The graphic interface 152 performs signal conversion processing for causing the display device 112 to display an image. The display device 160 includes a CRT capable of color display, and displays an image based on an output signal from the graphic interface 152. As the display device 112, for example, a 20-inch CRT capable of displaying 1280 × 1024 dots is used.
The parallel interface 153 is a connection unit for transferring signals to the printer 60. The printer 60 prints and outputs necessary information and the like.
The audio interface 154 is a connection unit for transferring various kinds of sound signals such as sound signals and sound effects to the amplifier 158. The amplifier 158 is a sound signal and sound effects output from the audio interface 154. Etc. are amplified and reported from the speaker 162.
The SCSI host adapter 155 is a connection unit for transferring data to and from the external storage device 157, and the ATM interface 156 is a connection unit for transferring data to and from the ATM switch 15 by ATM.
[0031]
Next, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a detailed block configuration of the business analysis device 12. In FIG. 5, the workstation 151 has an MPU module 171, BIOSROM 172, timer 173, FPU 174, bus interface 175, DMA controller 176, memory bus interface 177, RAM 178, M bus 179, S bus 180, and memory bus 181. .
The MPU module 171 reads and activates the activation program stored in the BIOS ROM 172, and executes a hard disk device (HDD) 187 to execute a calculation, display, simulation, management of the history of use of the remote control device, etc. regarding management of the card-type gaming system. The data is read into the memory (RAM 178) and the process is executed. The BIOSROM 172 stores a startup program, and the RAM 178 is used as a work area. The timer 173 is the MPU module 171Arithmetic processingThe FPU 174 is a dedicated processor responsible for floating-point operations, and is intended to speed up graphic processing and the like.
[0032]
The bus interface 175 provides an interface connection between the M bus 179 that mainly performs data transfer around the MPU module 171 and the S bus 180 that mainly performs data transfer with each interface board. The DMA controller 176 performs control when data is DMA-transferred to the MPU module 171 with various devices connected via the S bus 180.
The memory bus interface 177 performs interface processing related to data transfer between the M bus 179 and the memory bus 181, and the RAM 178 is connected via the memory bus 181.
A parallel interface 153, an Ethernet interface 182, an ATM interface 156, an FD interface 183, a GPIB interface 184, an audio interface 154, a graphic interface 152, a SCSI host adapter 155, and a serial interface 185 are connected to the S bus 180 that mainly performs interface management. ing.
[0033]
The Ethernet interface 182 is a connection unit for transferring signals to and from devices constituting an external LAN network (in particular, Ethernet). The FD interface 183 is a connection unit for transferring signals to and from a floppy disk (FD) device, and the GPIB interface 184 is a connection unit for transferring signals to and from a device having the IEEE488 standard. .
The SCSI host adapter 155 includes a hard disk device (HDD) 187, a magneto-optical disk device (MO) 188, a digital tape storage device (DAT) 189, and a CD-ROM drive device 193 as various external storage devices 157 via the SCSI bus 186. Is connected. When the CD-ROM is inserted, the CD-ROM drive device 193 drives the CD-ROM to read information stored in the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM is supplied from, for example, a gaming machine manufacturer, and stores various setting information, gaming machine evaluation information, and the like.
The serial interface 185 is a connection unit for transferring serial data, and is connected to an RS-232C board 190, a keyboard 191 and a mouse 192. The RS-232C board 190 is a connection unit for transmitting and receiving a signal defined by one of predetermined interface standards, for example, the EIA standard 232C. The keyboard 191 is used for inputting necessary by the operator, and the mouse 192 is also used for input operation.
[0034]
Here, the RAM 178, hard disk device (HDD) 187, magneto-optical disk device (MO) 188, and digital tape storage device (DAT) 189 constitute operation history storage means, operation type storage means, and personal identification information storage means. The keyboard 191 and the mouse 192 constitute notification item selection means.
The workstation 151, the graphic interface 152, the parallel interface 153, the audio interface 154, the SCSI host adapter 155, the ATM interface 156, the display device (CRT) 160, the printer 60, and the speaker 162 are an operation history notifying unit, an occurrence history notifying unit, and a game. The machine usage history notification means, the operator usage history notification means, the operator operation type total notification means, and the operation type operator total notification means are configured.
The display unit 74, the optical transceiver 75, the repeater 21, the main repeater 13, the first transmission network 42, and the ATM interface 156 are individuals who input the identification information of the remote control device 100 and the identification information of the operator who uses it. An identification information input unit is configured. Similarly, the display unit 74, the optical transmission / reception unit 75, the repeater 21, the main repeater 13, the first transmission network 42, and the ATM interface 156 constitute operation information input means for inputting operation information of the remote control device 100.
[0035]
(V) Game machine control system
Next, the control system of the gaming machine 31 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 31. 6, the gaming machine 31 is roughly divided into a display unit 74, an accessory control unit 202, a main body control unit 203, a card control unit 204, and an operation display unit 205, and each unit is mutually connected by an AC 24V power supply line 206. Connected to form a LON communication network. The power supply line 206 supplies AC 24V power to each unit and can transfer data to each other via a LON communication network.
The network boards shown in FIG. 6 constituting the LON communication network are all the same, for example, a neuron chip, a clock circuit, a transceiver, a coupling circuit, a bus for the distributed intelligent control network LON system. ROM, RAM, and DPRAM.
[0036]
Here, each network board will be described. The LAN used for each network board is based on a technology called LON (Local Operating Network: registered trademark of Echalon) developed by Echalon, USA. Hereinafter, the LAN used for each network board will be described as LON. In general, LON technology is an intelligent decentralization that enables detection, monitoring, control and other applications to be realized easily, reliably and at low cost by communicating with various sensors and various actuators (for example, up to 32385 nodes). Network system technology. In this embodiment, this LON technology is applied to a main terminal device of a game hall facility using a card-type game system.
By using such a network board that constitutes the LON network, it is possible to transfer data superimposed on the AC 24V power supply line 206, and therefore there is no need to provide a signal line for data transfer in particular. However, there is an advantage that data can be transferred using the power supply line 206.
[0037]
(A) Configuration of display unit
The display unit 74 includes an optical transmission / reception unit 75 and a communication control device 212 as a portion for performing infrared communication with a network network of a game arcade, a main control device 213 as a portion for performing control, and a display device 214 as an accessory device. , An image processing circuit 215, an external connection terminal 216, a power supply circuit 217, a network board 218 attached to the main control device 213, and an infrared receiving unit 219 for receiving infrared rays from the remote control device 100.
[0038]
The optical transmission / reception unit 75 is disposed above the gaming machine 31 and performs infrared communication for data transfer with the repeater 21 constituting the network network of the game arcade. Has a receiving unit. The communication control device 212 performs data transfer with the main control device 213 and controls communication performed by the optical transmission / reception unit 75.
The communication control device 212 includes, for example, a communication interface circuit, a communication driver / receiver, a communication controller, a memory, a microprocessor, a clock circuit, a memory, and a bidirectional memory (dual port RAM), and is exchanged by infrared communication. Data is temporarily stored in the memory, and the stored data is read and written to the bidirectional memory, or the data is read from the bidirectional memory and stored in the memory, that is, the main data is stored via the bidirectional memory. By enabling data writing from both sides of the control device 213 or the optical transmission / reception unit 75, data can be transferred smoothly without being restricted by communication (optical transmission) timing.
[0039]
The infrared receiving unit 219 receives infrared rays for remote operation emitted from the remote control device 100 and outputs them to the main control device 213. The main control device 213 controls various kinds of information (for example, game information) displayed on the display device 214, and each terminal device (the management analysis device 12, the card issuing machine 23, the game machine 31, the management device 11 and the like). In addition to performing control related to data transfer between the money adding machine 25 and the prize POS 14, an operation request for the remote control device 100 is determined based on an output signal from the infrared receiving unit 219, and necessary processing (for example, a glass frame) Output a command to open / close.
[0040]
The display device 214 includes, for example, a small color CRT display and displays various information (for example, game information). The image processing circuit 215 controls an image displayed on the display device 214 based on a signal from the main control device 213. The external connection terminal 216 is a conventional wired terminal for outputting a game-related signal such as a jackpot signal to the outside. The power supply circuit 217 receives power supply of 24V AC from the power supply line 206 and supplies power necessary for each circuit such as the main control device 213 and the power supply line 206 from the network board 218 attached to the main control device 213. In other words, data is passed through to the network board 218 from the power supply line 206. The network board 218 performs a data transfer process (that is, a process of transferring data to each other through the LON network) with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206.
[0041]
Next, the configuration of sensors and actuators (lamps, motors, etc.) in the display unit 74 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the display unit 74 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be sequentially described.
・ Call switch
It is a switch operated when a player calls an attendant.
・ Item selection / end switch
The switch is operated when the player selects necessary information from various information (for example, game information) displayed on the display device 214 of the display unit 74 or finishes the selection.
-Item selection / screen switch
It is a switch operated when determining a selected item among various information displayed on the display device 214 or switching an information screen.
[0042]
・ Normal / information display switch
This switch is operated when switching between a normal screen (for example, a call screen) displayed on the display device 214 and a display surface for various information.
・ Game machine number switch
This is for setting an address of a gaming machine on the network (an address for recognizing each gaming machine 31), and is constituted by a dip switch, for example.
・ Remote control receiver
The display unit 74 is capable of various remote operations by, for example, infrared communication using a predetermined remote control device 100 carried by an attendant, and receives infrared rays from the remote control device 100.
[0043]
・ Pilot lamp 1
・ Pilot lamp 2
・ Pilot lamp 3
These pilot lamps 1 to 3 are turned on (or flashing) when a big hit occurs, and the game lamp is enhanced.
・ Smoke absorption fan
It is a fan for sucking tobacco smoke or the like smoked by a player and discharging it to a predetermined place.
・ Special Award Wing Motor 1
・ Special Award Wing Motor 2
These motors 1 and 2 produce a game atmosphere by driving a predetermined wing member when a big hit occurs.
[0044]
(B) Configuration of the accessory control unit
The accessory control unit 202 includes an accessory control device 221, a network board 222 attached to the accessory control device 221, an infrared transmission / reception circuit 223, an LCD 224, a stereo type speaker 225, and a CCD camera 226.
The accessory control device 221 controls the contents of the video game displayed on the LCD 224 and performs control when data is transferred between the accessory control unit 202 and each network board connected to the LON network. . In this case, the network board 222 performs a data transfer process with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206 (that is, a process of transferring data to each other via the LON network). The infrared transmission / reception circuit 223 performs transmission / reception processing when image data is communicated with the infrared transmission / reception circuit 253 in the operation display unit 205 by infrared rays. The CCD camera 226 detects the face image of the player sitting in front of the gaming machine 31 and outputs it to the accessory control device 221. This is for performing processing such as incorporating a player's face image into a video game displayed on the LCD 224.
[0045]
Next, the configuration of sensors and actuators (lamps, motors, etc.) in the accessory control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the accessory control unit 202 includes the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be described in order.
・ Safe sensor 1
・ Safe sensor 2
・ Safe sensor 3
These safe sensors 1 to 3 are arranged inside the variable winning device in the game board and detect the winning ball. The reason why three are provided is that a large amount of balls will be awarded when a big hit occurs, so that no clogging will occur.
・ Recovery sensor 1
・ Recovery sensor 2
・ Recovery sensor 3
These collection sensors 1 to 3 are arranged in the out ball collection port and detect balls passing through the out ball collection port. The reason why the three balls are provided is that a large number of balls pass through the out-ball collecting port when playing a game, so that clogging or the like does not occur.
[0046]
・ Video game timing sensor 1
・ Video game timing sensor 2
・ Video game timing sensor 3
・ Video game timing sensor 4
As described above, it is arranged on the back side of the LCD 224 and is used for determining the contents of the video game on the LCD 224. That is, a random number is extracted at a timing when a ball entering a warp entrance (not shown) arranged on the game board passes through these video game timing sensors 1 to 4, and an image game is played according to the determination result of the extracted random number. .
·lamp
Lights up / blinks in accordance with the game state to produce a game atmosphere.
・ LED
Lights up / blinks in accordance with the game state to produce a game atmosphere.
·solenoid
The variable winning device is driven to open and close.
[0047]
(C) Configuration of main body control unit
The main body control unit 203 includes a main body control device 231, a network board 232 attached to the main body control device 231, and a linear control device 233.
The main body control device 231 has various sensors, solenoids and the like as shown in FIG. 8 to be described in detail later. ) And control for transferring data between the main body control unit 203 and each network board connected to the LON network. In this case, the network board 232 performs a data transfer process (that is, a process of transferring data to each other through the LON network) with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206. The linear controller 233 performs control related to the circulation of the encapsulated sphere.
[0048]
Next, the configuration of sensors and actuators (lamps, motors, etc.) in the main body control unit 203 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main body control device 231 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be described sequentially.
・ Ball feed sensor
It is a sensor that detects that a ball has been sent to the launch position.
・ Tilt sensor
It is a sensor that detects the inclination angle of the game board.
・ Frame fully open switch 1
This is a switch that detects the full opening of the inner frame, and is a switch that is turned on when the inner frame is fully opened.
[0049]
・ Pre-press completion switch
When the inner frame is moved forward, the switch detects that the movement has been completed.
-Boosting completion switch
When the inner frame is moved backward, the switch detects that the movement has been completed.
・ Frame closing switch
It is a switch that detects the closing of the inner frame.
・ Panel open sensor
It is a sensor that detects the opening of the glass frame.
・ Panel closing sensor
It is a sensor that detects the closing of the glass frame.
・ Human detection sensor
For example, it is a sensor that detects the presence of a player (person) in front of the gaming machine 31 using infrared rays.
[0050]
・ Ball feed solenoid
A solenoid that sends a ball to a linear firing solenoid.
・ Launch solenoid
It is a linear solenoid for firing balls.
・ Ball solenoid
It is a solenoid that switches the passage for extracting the enclosing ball from the circulation passage to the outside.
・ Tilt adjustment motor
It is a motor that adjusts the inclination angle of the game board.
・ Frame opening / closing motor A (Motor for moving the inner frame back and forth)
A motor that drives the inner frame to move back and forth.
・ Frame opening / closing motor B (inner frame opening / closing motor)
When the inner frame is moved forward, the motor is driven to open and close the door of the inner frame.
[0051]
・ Panel solenoid
Solenoid to unlock the glass frame.
・ Panel motor (glass frame opening / closing motor)
It is a motor that opens and closes the glass frame.
・ Liquid crystal shutter
It is a shutter that opens and closes a liquid crystal formed by being laminated on glass. When the liquid crystal shutter is turned on, the game board can be recognized through the glass. On the other hand, when the liquid crystal shutter is turned off, the glass is shielded from light.
・ Frame decoration lamp
These are various decorative lamps provided on the front side of the inner frame, and light up / blink according to the gaming state.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 8, the linear control device 233 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be described sequentially.
・ Stepping motor
The encapsulated sphere is transferred to an air-core solenoid for launching the encapsulated sphere upward in the circulation path.
・ Air-core solenoid
The enclosing ball is launched upward in the circulation passage.
・ Origin sensor
This sensor detects the origin of the air-core solenoid.
・ Thermistor
Since the air core solenoid generates heat, the heat is monitored. When the temperature of the air-core solenoid becomes high, the applied voltage is adjusted.
・ Filling sensor
It is a sensor that detects that a ball is filled in a predetermined position of the air-core solenoid.
・ Replenishment sensor (enclosed ball monitoring sensor)
It is a sensor that detects whether or not there is a predetermined amount of encapsulated spheres at a standby position before launch.
[0053]
(D) Configuration of card control unit
The card control unit 204 includes a card reader / writer control device 241, a network board 242 attached to the card reader / writer control device 241, and a card reader / writer 243.
The card reader / writer control device 241 controls the operation of the card reader / writer 243 and performs control when data is transferred between the card control unit 204 and each network board connected to the LON network. In this case, the network board 242 performs a data transfer process (that is, a process of transferring data to each other via the LON network) with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206. The card reader / writer 243 inserts / discharges the IC card 400, and reads and writes data.
[0054]
(E) Configuration of operation display unit
The operation display unit 205 includes an operation display device 251, a network board 252 attached to the operation display device 251, an infrared transmission / reception circuit 253, LCDs 254 and 255, a stereo type speaker 256, a game operation display touch panel 257, a game operation display touch panel 258, and a touch panel controller. 259, 260.
The operation display device 251 performs various controls related to operation display. The operation display device 251 controls various sound effects (notification sounds) and voice synthesis sounds output from the speaker 256, and operates the touch panel controllers 259 and 260 and the LCDs 254 and 255. To control. The touch panel controllers 259 and 260 perform processing for detecting that the player has touched the game operation display touch panel 257 and the game operation display touch panel 258 and outputting a detection signal to the operation display device 251. LCDs 254 and 255 display a game operation display touch panel 257 and a game operation display touch panel 258, respectively, on the screen.
[0055]
In addition, the operation display device 251 performs control when data is transferred between the operation display unit 205 and each network board connected to the LON network. In this case, the network board 252 performs a data transfer process (that is, a process of transferring data to each other through the LON network) with each network board connected to the LON network via the power supply line 206.
The infrared transmission / reception circuit 253 performs transmission / reception processing when image data is communicated with the infrared transmission / reception circuit 223 in the accessory control unit 202 by infrared rays.
A power supply line 206 is connected to an inter-unit money adding machine 76 corresponding to each gaming machine 31 via an attached network board 261, and the network board 261 is connected via the power supply line 206. Then, a data transfer process (that is, a process of transferring data to each other through the LON network) is performed between each network board connected to the LON network and the inter-unit amount adder 76. The inter-unit amount adding machine 76 simply adds an amount of 1000 yen to the IC card 400.
[0056]
Next, the configuration of sensors and actuators (lamps, motors, etc.) in the operation display unit 205 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the operation display unit 205 includes the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be sequentially described.
“Touch Panel Control 1” (Game Operation Display Touch Panel 257)
・ Launch start / stop switch
It is formed as a touch panel switch on the game operation display touch panel 257, and is especially operated by touching a switch on the screen to start and stop the ball launch. Such a panel switch has the same configuration for each switch described later.
・ Launch strength switch
This switch adjusts the strength of the ball launch.
・ Suspend switch
It is a switch operated when a game is interrupted (for example, a meal). When the suspend switch is pressed, a display indicating that “game is suspended” is displayed.
・ End switch
The switch is operated to end the game, and the game is settled.
[0057]
・ Tamarent switch 1
Borrow a ballIt is a switch that is sometimes operated. For example, it corresponds to an operation of borrowing a 1000 yen ball.
・ Tamarent switch 2
Borrow a ballIt is a switch that is sometimes operated. For example, it corresponds to an operation of borrowing a ball for 500 yen.
・ Ball switch 3
Borrow a ballIt is a switch that is sometimes operated. For example, this corresponds to an operation of borrowing a 300 yen ball.
-Storage switch 1
This switch is operated when borrowing a ball from the amount of money stored. For example, it corresponds to an operation of borrowing a 1000 yen ball from the amount of money stored.
[0058]
・ Storage switch 2
This switch is operated when borrowing a ball from the amount of money stored. For example, it corresponds to an operation of borrowing a ball for 500 yen from the amount of money stored.
-Storage switch 3
This switch is operated when borrowing a ball from the amount of money stored. For example, it corresponds to an operation of borrowing a 300 yen ball from the amount of money stored.
・ Ball lending / saving ball switch
Borrow a ballSometimes it is a switch that selects whether to borrow from the balance of the card or from the amount of money stored.
・ Manual / automatic switch
Borrow a ballSometimes it is a switch that selects whether to borrow manually or automatically. If auto is selected, a certain amount of balls is automatically borrowed when there are no more balls.
Note that all the switches described above do not appear on the same screen at once, but appear as the display is switched as appropriate.
[0059]
"Touch panel control 2" (game operation display touch panel 258)
・ Game intervention switch
A switch that is formed as a touch panel switch on the game operation display touch panel 258 is developed on the screen so that the player can enjoy the game by intervening in the game. The switch is operated by touching the switch.
・ LCD1
The game operation display touch panel 257 corresponds to the LCD 254 and is displayed on the screen.
・ LCD2
The game operation display touch panel 258 corresponds to the LCD 255 and is displayed on the screen.
・ Speaker
This is a stereo type speaker 256.
[0060]
Next, the configuration of sensors and actuators (lamps, motors, etc.) in the inter-table money adding machine 76 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the inter-unit amount adding machine 76 has the following sensors and actuators, and their names and functions will be sequentially described.
・ Additional decision switch
This is a switch for determining the amount to be added to the IC card 400, and the additional amount is set to 1000 yen.
・ Cancel switch
This switch cancels the decision to add money.
・ Between panel switches
It is a switch that detects opening and closing of the panel (door) of the inter-bed amount adding machine 76. The panel of the inter-car amount adding machine 76 is opened and closed by the staff operating the key.
・ Applicable lamp
This is a lamp for notifying that the amount of money can be added to the IC card 400.
[0061]
(VI) Structure of various files
Next, various files formed in the management analysis device 12 will be described.
9-12 is a figure which shows the various files formed in the management analysis apparatus 12, and hereafter, these files are demonstrated in detail.
(1) Remote control history file (see Fig. 9)
As shown in FIG. 9A, the remote control history file stores the usage history of the remote control device 100 as a remote control history record for each event. That is, when the remote control device 100 is operated by a store clerk, one remote control history record is created for each operation and stored in the remote control history file in time series (that is, here, simply stored in time series). Only).
[0062]
As shown in FIG. 9B, the remote control history record is composed of the following data.
·date
Date (year / month / day) when the clerk operated remote control device 100
·Times of Day
Time when the store clerk operated the remote control device 100
・ Unit number
Number for identifying the gaming machine 31 (for example, “4” and “9” are excluded)
・ Remote control ID
ID number assigned to number for identifying remote control device 100
・ Operation code
Code information for identifying operation content of remote control device 100
[0063]
(2) Remote control ID file (see FIG. 10)
As shown in FIG. 10A, the remote control ID file stores information that registers which store clerk uses each of the plurality of remote control devices 100. That is, for registering which remote clerk uses which remote controller 100, one remote controller ID record is created for each remote controller 100 and stored in the remote controller ID file. Therefore, as many remote control ID records as the number of remote control devices 100 are created.
As shown in FIG. 10B, the remote control ID record is composed of the following data.
・ Remote control ID (as mentioned above)
・ Employee name
The name of the store clerk who uses the remote control device 100, and each remote control device 100 is individually assigned in advance by the employee in charge.
[0064]
(3) Remote control operation code file (see FIG. 11)
As shown in FIG. 11A, the remote control operation code file is an item that can be operated by the remote control device 100 and data (operation code) in which the item is encoded and is stored for each item as a remote control operation code record. It is. For example, it is set and stored when the system of the management analysis device 12 is introduced or when the system is changed. That is, all command items that can be operated with the remote control device 100 are created and registered in advance. Accordingly, as many remote control operation code records as the number of command items that can be operated by the remote control device 100 are created.
The remote control operation code record is composed of the following data as shown in FIG.
・ Operation code
Data that encodes items that can be operated by remote control device 100
Operation item name
Names of items operable with remote control device 100
For example, it is a name that can be actually distinguished by a nickname, such as “bonus ball” (an item for putting a service ball in a winning opening). At this time, the operation code of “bonus ball” is created as code data like “0002”.
[0065]
(4) Model layout file (see Fig. 12)
As shown in FIG. 12A, the model layout file stores data that can identify the model of the gaming machine 31 as a model layout record for each unit. For example, a model layout record is created and stored at the time of opening a new model store at the time of the opening of a new store at the time of opening a part (or all of them).
As shown in FIG. 12B, the model layout record includes the following data.
・ Unit number
Number for identifying the gaming machine 31
・ Model number
Series number to identify the model of the gaming machine 31
[0066]
Next, the operation will be described.
A. Main program of management analysis equipment
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main program of the management analysis apparatus 12. This program is started simultaneously with the power-on of the management analysis device 12.
When the program of FIG. 13 is started, first, in step S10, system initialization processing of the workstation (WS) 151 in the management analysis apparatus 12 is performed. This is, for example, after performing a system check,operating system) And the like to set up the environment variable of the workstation 151, initialization of each part of the circuit of the workstation 151, reset of a flag, and the like. At this time, processing for creating various basic screens as described later is performed. The created screen is displayed in a pop-up, and data is taken into the screen and displayed promptly.
[0067]
Next, the main screen process is activated in step S12. The main screen process performs processing necessary for management analysis and history management of the remote control device 100, and details will be described later. Next, a data collection process is started in step S14. The data collection process receives and collects necessary data from the management device 11, the gaming machine 31, and the like, and performs necessary processing when the store is opened and closed.
Next, in step S16, it is determined whether or not there is a power failure, and if it is not a power failure, the process proceeds to step S18 to determine whether or not there is an instruction to terminate the system. System termination instructions are issued from the main screen process. If there is no instruction to end the system, the process returns to step S16 to repeat the process. If there is an instruction to terminate the system, the process proceeds to step S20. Further, when it is determined in step S16 that there is a power failure, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, system shutdown processing is performed. This is because all necessary data is stored in the external storage device 157 to save the data, processing necessary for ending the processing of each part of the workstation 151 circuit, etc., and after the system is brought down Then, processing such as shifting to a sleep mode with low power consumption is performed. After the system shutdown process, the system is terminated, the system shifts to the sleep mode, and is prepared for the next start-up (for example, opening tomorrow). Instead of the sleep mode, the workstation 151 may be completely shut down by turning off the power.
[0068]
B. Main screen process
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main screen process. In the main screen process, first, a main screen appearance process is performed in step S30 (details will be described later in a subroutine). This pops up a previously created main screen (so-called top screen) and displays the date and the like on the screen. Next, main screen event processing is performed in step S32. This causes a corresponding screen to appear in response to a button operation on the main screen (details will be described later in a subroutine).
Next, the processing after step S34 is performed, and each processing is executed every time step S32 to step S54 of the main screen process are repeated.
[0069]
In step S34, hall information screen event processing is performed. When a hall information screen (so-called multi-window screen) appears on the main screen by multitasking, processing is performed according to the button operation on the hall information screen. This is necessary for the button operation. Calculations and screen processing are performed. Next, business daily report screen (1) event processing is performed in step S36. In the same way, when a business daily report screen (so-called multi-window screen, hereinafter the same) that displays the daily sales of a hall by multitasking appears, processing corresponding to the button operation on the business daily report screen is performed. Therefore, necessary calculations and screen processing are performed in response to button operations.
Next, model-specific advice screen event processing is performed in step S40. This is based on the button operation on the model-specific advice screen when a model-specific advice screen that can display a business advice message based on data such as the sales of each type of gaming machine 31 by multitasking appears. Processing is performed, and necessary calculations and screen processing (including advice message display) are performed in response to button operations.
[0070]
Next, in step S42, model detail information screen event processing is performed. This corresponds to the button operation when a model detail information screen that can display detailed information about the model of the gaming machine 31 by multitasking appears, according to the button operation on the model detail information screen. Thus, necessary calculations and screen processing (including display of detailed model information) are performed.
Next, a customer information screen event process is performed in step S44. This corresponds to the button operation when the customer information screen that can display detailed information about the customer's situation to the hall by multitasking appears according to the button operation on the customer information screen Then, necessary calculations and screen processing (including display of customer information) are performed.
[0071]
Next, in step S46, customer fixing status screen event processing is performed. This is a multi-tasking process that, when a customer fixing status screen that can display detailed information about the customer's fixing status in the hall appears, performs processing according to the button operation on the customer fixing status screen. Necessary calculations and screen processing (including display of customer fixing status) are performed corresponding to the operation.
Next, in step S48, model-specific customer status screen event processing is performed. This is to perform processing according to the button operation on the model-specific customer status screen when a model-specific customer status screen that can display detailed information about the customer status for each type of gaming machine 31 in multitasking appears Thus, necessary calculations and screen processing (including display of model-specific customers) are performed in response to button operations.
[0072]
Next, in step S50, remote control usage status screen event processing is performed. In this case, when a remote control usage status screen capable of displaying detailed information about the usage status of the remote control device 100 by multitasking appears, processing corresponding to the button operation on the remote control usage status screen is performed. The necessary calculation and screen processing (including the display of the remote control usage status) are performed corresponding to the above (details will be described later in a subroutine).
Subsequently, a setting screen event process is performed at step S52. This is based on the button operation on the setting screen when a setting screen that allows the input of the setting value (for example, the initial value of the base value) that is the basis of business management data related to the gaming machine 31 appears in a multitasking manner. The necessary calculation and screen processing (including display for various settings) corresponding to the button operation are performed. That is, a setting value is input on this setting screen. As the set value, information that must be registered in advance in order to analyze business management data related to the gaming machine 31 is input.
[0073]
Next, registration screen event processing is performed in step S54. This is a process that performs processing according to the button operation on the registration screen when a registration screen on which the employee name data and the like related to the remote control device 100 can be input by multitasking appears. Calculations and screen processing (including display for various registrations) are performed. That is, necessary input and registration are performed in advance on this registration screen (details will be described later in a subroutine). After step S54, the process returns to step S32 again to repeat the same loop.
[0074]
C. Main screen appearance processing
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of main screen appearance processing. In the main screen appearance process, first, the main screen (see FIG. 35) is caused to appear in step S70. This pops up a main screen (a top screen of the so-called management analysis device 12) prepared in advance. Next, the date of the day is displayed on the main screen that appears in step S72. In step S74, the hole name is displayed on the main screen. Through the above processing, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 described later, the hall name “Sophia Hall” and the date “July 12, 1995 (Wednesday)” are displayed on the main screen. After step S74, the process returns to the main screen process.
[0075]
D. Main screen appearance processing
16 and 17 are flowcharts showing a subroutine of main screen event processing in the main screen process. In the main screen event processing, processing for causing a predetermined screen to appear in response to various button operations is performed. First, in step S100, it is determined whether or not a “hole” button has appeared on the main screen. If it has appeared, it is determined in step S102 whether or not the “hole” button has been pressed. If the “hole” button is pressed, the process branches to step S104 to perform the appearance processing of the hall information screen. This is to pop up a hall information screen (hereinafter referred to as a sub-screen as appropriate; other screens other than the main screen) created in advance on the main screen. After step S104, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “hole” button does not appear or if the “hole” button is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S106.
[0076]
In step S106, it is determined whether or not a “model” button has appeared on the main screen. If it has appeared, it is determined in step S108 whether or not the “model” button has been pressed. When the “model” button is pressed, the process branches to step S110 to perform appearance processing of the model-specific advice screen. In this method, a model-specific advice screen created in advance is superimposed on the main screen and pops up. After step S110, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “model” button does not appear or if the “model” button is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S112.
In step S112, it is determined whether or not a “customer” button has appeared on the main screen. If it has appeared, it is determined in step S114 whether or not the “customer” button has been pressed. When the “customer” button is pressed, the process branches to step S116 to perform appearance processing of the customer information screen. This pops up a customer information screen created in advance on the main screen. After step S116, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “customer” button does not appear or if the “customer” button is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S118.
[0077]
In step S118, it is determined whether a “setting” button has appeared on the main screen. If it has appeared, it is determined in step S120 whether the “setting” button has been pressed. When the “set” button is pressed, the process branches to step S122 to perform the appearance process of the setting screen. This is a pop-up in which a setting screen created in advance is superimposed on the main screen. After step S122, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “setting” button does not appear or if the “setting” button is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S124.
In step S124, it is determined whether or not the “labor” button has appeared on the main screen. If it has appeared, it is determined whether or not the “labor” button has been pressed in step S126. When the “labor” button is pressed, the process branches to step S128 to perform appearance processing of the remote control usage status screen (details will be described later in a subroutine). In this case, a remote control usage status screen prepared in advance is superimposed on the main screen and pops up. After step S128, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “labor” button does not appear or if the “labor” button is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S130.
[0078]
In step S130, it is determined whether or not a “registration” button has appeared on the main screen. If it has appeared, it is determined in step S132 whether or not the “registration” button has been pressed. When the “Register” button is pressed, the process branches to step S134 to perform a registration screen appearance process. In this method, a registration screen created in advance is superimposed on the main screen and pops up. After step S134, the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “Register” button has not appeared or if the “Register” button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S136.
In step S136, it is determined whether or not the “END” button on the main screen has been pressed. If the “END” button has not been pressed, the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the main screen process. On the other hand, if the “end” button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S138 to send an instruction to end the system to the main process. As a result, the determination result of step S18 of the main process is YES, and the system shutdown process is performed in step S20. After step S138, the process returns to the main screen process.
[0079]
E. Remote control usage screen appearance processing
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen appearance processing in the main screen process. In the remote control usage status screen appearance process, first, in step S150, all records of the day are acquired from the remote control history file. As shown in FIG. 9, the remote control history file stores the usage history of the remote control device 100 as a remote control history record for each event, and one remote control history record is stored for each operation of the remote control device 100 by a store clerk. Created and stored in chronological order. In step S152, the remote control ID file is referenced to replace the remote control ID data in the acquired record with the employee name. As shown in FIG. 10, the remote control ID file stores information (remote control ID, employee name) registered as to which store clerk uses each of the plurality of remote control devices 100. The name of the employee who operated the remote control device 100 for all records is clarified.
[0080]
Next, in step S154, the remote control operation code file is referenced, and the operation code data in the acquired record is replaced with the operation item name. As shown in FIG. 11, the remote control operation code file stores items that can be operated by the remote control device 100 and data (operation codes) obtained by encoding the items separately for each item. The operation item name of the remote control device 100 is clarified for all the records.
Next, in step S156, a remote control usage screen (see FIG. 36) is displayed. In this case, a remote control usage status screen prepared in advance is superimposed on the main screen and pops up. In step S158, the screen frame mode is set to “1”. The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing or remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing.
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In step S160, the acquired record data is displayed on the screen. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36, the time of event occurrence using the remote control device 100, the machine number, the operation item, and the employee name are sequentially displayed on the screen in time series. In step S162, the menu number is set to “1”. In this case, the first remote control usage status screen is set to menu number = “1”. Next, in step S164, the employee name is acquired from the remote control ID file and displayed in the list area as a button. As shown in FIG. 36, employee names are sequentially displayed in a list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “Suzuki”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”,. It will be. When there are a large number of employees, all employees can be displayed by operating a scroll bar for scrolling the list area.
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In step S166, the “labor” button on the main screen is deleted. Since the remote control usage status screen appears on top of the main screen, it is deleted so that the “labor” button that causes the remote control usage status screen to appear again is not accidentally pressed. . As a result, it is possible to avoid the problem that the remote control usage status screen appears hierarchically in multiple layers, and it is possible to eliminate delays in screen processing. That is, when a plurality of the same screens appear, an operation corresponding to each screen is required, and as a result, processing such as calculation of data displayed on the screen is delayed, which is prevented. After step S166, the process returns to the main screen process.
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F. Remote control usage screen event processing
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen event processing in main screen event processing. In the remote control usage status screen event process, it is first determined in step S170 whether or not a remote control usage status screen (see FIG. 36) has appeared. If the remote control usage status screen does not appear, the routine ends and returns, and if it appears, the process proceeds to step S172 to determine whether or not the screen frame mode is “1”. If the screen frame mode is “1”, remote control usage screen mode 1 processing is performed in step S174. The remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing is processing corresponding to button operation when the remote control usage status screen appears, and details will be described later in a subroutine.
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If the screen frame mode is not “1” in step S172, the process proceeds to step S176 to perform remote control usage screen mode 2 processing. The remote control usage status screen mode 2 process performs processing corresponding to the operation of the “return” button, the “end” button, and the scroll bar when the remote control usage status screen appears, and details will be described later in a subroutine. To do. After step S174 or step S176, the process returns to the main screen event process.
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G. Remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing
20 to 22 are flowcharts showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing in remote control usage status screen event processing. In the remote control usage status screen mode 1 process, it is first determined in step S200 whether or not the “personal history” button has been pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the “personal history” button is pressed, the process branches to step S202 to set the menu number to “1”. In step S204, all employee names are acquired from the remote control ID file, and buttons are displayed in the list area. Thus, as shown in FIG. 36, all employee names are displayed in a list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “Suzuki”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”,. Is done. When there are a large number of employees, all employees are displayed by scrolling the list area with a scroll bar. After step S204, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
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If the “individual history” button is not pressed in step S200, the process proceeds to step S206 to determine whether or not the “operation history” button has been pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the “history by operation” button is pressed, the process branches to step S208 to set the menu number to “2”. Next, in step S210, all operation item names are acquired from the remote control operation code file, and buttons are displayed in the list area. As a result, as shown in FIG. 37, all operation item names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “panel”, “frame”, “supply”, “addition”, “cancel”, “ "Lucky" ... and so on. Depending on the display screen, each operation item may be represented by a name such as “ball replenishment”, “bonus ball”, “panel open” (see display screen). When there are a large number of operation items, all the operation items are displayed by scrolling the list area with the scroll bar. After step S210, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
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Here, each operation item will be described as follows. Note that the types of operation items are not limited to the following examples.
·"panel"
This corresponds to an operation of opening and closing a glass frame (that is, a panel) that supports the glass on the front side of the gaming machine 31. When the glass frame is opened, the game board can be directly touched. The glass frame is supported so as to be openable and closable with an upper portion as a fulcrum with respect to the inner frame, and the glass frame opening and closing motor is driven by the remote control device 100 to be opened and closed.
·"frame"
This is an operation of the inner frame that can be freely moved back and forth with respect to the cylindrical outer frame. The inner frame is moved in the forward direction, and the inner frame is rotated in the left-right direction to open or open. This corresponds to an operation of rotating the inner frame to close and move it backward.
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・ "Replenishment"
This corresponds to an operation of operating the remote controller 100 and replenishing the game machine 31 with the refilling device 32. For example, this is an operation in the case where all the encapsulated balls are removed from the gaming machine 31 and a new encapsulated ball is replenished (for example, 40 encapsulated balls are replenished).
·"bonus"
As a service when a clogged ball occurs, the service is equivalent to the case where a game ball is won at a prize opening, etc., and the remote control device 100 is operated instead of actually winning a ball at the prize opening. To increase the number of balls possessed by the player (for example, increase the number of balls possessed by a number corresponding to the same number of prize balls as when winning a game ball in a prize opening, etc.) is there.
・ "Release"
This is equivalent to an operation of resetting the gaming machine 31 when an error or the like occurs in the gaming machine 31, and cancels the error or the like. Even if no error occurs, it is possible to reset alone.
·"lucky"
This corresponds to an operation for setting the game machine 31 when the lucky number business is performed. For example, when performing lucky number sales (for example, unlimited) for the table, it is possible to operate the remote control device 100 and set remotely.
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The form of lucky number sales in the hall will be described as follows. In remote control device 100, all of the following forms may be set remotely, or a part may be set according to the actual situation in the hall. The form of lucky number sales is not limited to the following example.
▲ 1 Simple Lucky Number game
Only when the lucky number big hit (the big hit here is a special figure, the same shall apply hereinafter) is possible. For example, only when a big hit is generated with a lucky number of “3” or “7”, a possession game can be performed.
When a big hit with another symbol (for example, “5”) occurs, it is necessary to exchange all possessions.
(2) Lucky number / unlucky number game
The lucky ball game is started when a lucky number big hit occurs (for example, “3”, “7”).
All the possessed balls are exchanged when the possessed balls run out or a big hit with an unlucky number (eg, “4”) occurs. Or the player may voluntarily stop the game.
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(3) Lucky number, unlucky number, special lucky number game Lucky number (for example, “3”), and the big lucky occurrence (for example, “7”) at the special lucky number starts the possession game.
In the case of a possession game with a lucky number, all possessions are exchanged when a big hit with an unlucky number (eg, “4”) occurs.
In the case of a jackpot with a special lucky number, there will be no exchanges of possessions throughout the day. However, when there is no longer any possession, there are cases where the possession game is invalidated and the possession game is still possible. Even if it is a special lucky number, for example, when a player takes over, the possession game is invalidated.
(4) Unlimited by time specification
For example, it is possible to perform unlimited business (allows all-game play for all symbols) by limiting the time such as “until 12 o'clock from the opening of the store” and “2 hours before closing”.
(5) Lucky number addition by time specification
For example, during a period such as “from the opening of the store to 12:00”, “5” is added (or reduced) in addition to the lucky numbers of “3” and “7”.
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(6) Unlimited all day
There is no exchange of balls for all jackpot symbols. It is advantageous for the player.
▲ 7 ▼ Complete one-time exchange system
Regardless of the symbol, the symbol is forced to be changed after the bonus. However, when a big hit occurs again in the start memory after the big hit, the balls are exchanged after the big hit.
▲ 8 only set the unlucky number
All jackpots other than the unlucky number are unlimited, and when a jackpot of an unlucky number (for example, “4”, “9”) occurs, all the balls are exchanged.
▲ 9 ▼ Other
Quantitative system: Forces the exchange of balls by a predetermined number of balls, also called a stop system.
Probability fluctuation: It is possible to play possession only when the jackpot probability is increasing.
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Returning to the description of the flowchart again, if the “history according to operation” button is not pressed in step S206, the process proceeds to step S212 to determine whether or not the “history according to operation” button has been pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the “record history” button is pressed, the process branches to step S214 to set the menu number to “3”. Next, in step S216, all unit numbers are acquired from the model layout file, and buttons are displayed in the list area. As a result, although not shown, all the machine numbers are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “1”, “2”, “3”, “5”, “6”, “7”... Is displayed. When there are a large number of installed gaming machines 31 (units), all the units are displayed by scrolling the list area with the scroll bar. After step S216, the process returns to the remote control usage screen event process.
[0093]
When one of the machine numbers displayed in the list area is selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 40 is displayed. In this example, the operation status of the remote control device 100 with respect to the “123” series gaming machines 31 is displayed in time series. For the operation of selecting one of the machine numbers displayed in the list area, for example, a numeric keypad may appear on the screen and the numeric keypad may be operated. Alternatively, it may be selected by operating a numeric keypad on the keyboard. Alternatively, all the units displayed in the list area may be scroll-displayed with a scroll bar, and one of them may be selected with a mouse or a keyboard (for example, a return key).
[0094]
If it is determined in step S212 that the "record history" button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S218 to determine whether or not the "personal record" button has been pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the “personal record” button is pressed, the process branches to step S220 to set the menu number to “4”. Next, in step S222, all employee names are acquired from the remote control ID file, and buttons are displayed in the list area. As a result, as shown in FIG. 36, all employee names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “Suzuki”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”,. The When there are a large number of employees, all the employees are displayed by scrolling the list area with the scroll bar. At this time, when one of the employee names displayed in the list area is selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 38 is displayed. In this example, the operation status of the remote control device 100 for “employee name Suzuki” is displayed in time series. The operation for selecting one of the employee names displayed in the list area is performed by, for example, scrolling all the employee names displayed in the list area with a scroll bar and selecting one of the employee names as in the case of selecting the unit number. Select one with the mouse or keyboard (for example, return key). After step S222, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
[0095]
If it is determined in step S218 that the “personal recording” button is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S224 to determine whether or not the “record by operation” button is pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the “record by operation” button is pressed, the process branches to step S226 to set the menu number to “5”. Next, in step S228, all operation item names are acquired from the remote control operation code file, and buttons are displayed in the list area. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 37, all operation item names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “panel”, “frame”, “replenishment”, “bonus”, “release”, "Lucky" ... is displayed. When there are many operation items, all operation item names are displayed by scrolling the list area with the scroll bar. At this time, when one of the operation item names displayed in the list area is selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 39 is displayed. In this example, the operation status of the remote control device 100 for “operation item name bonus” is displayed in time series. The operation for selecting one of the operation item names displayed in the list area is performed by, for example, scrolling all operation item names displayed in the list area with a scroll bar and selecting one of the operation item names as in the case of selecting the unit number. Select one with the mouse or keyboard (for example, return key). After step S228, the process returns to the remote control usage screen event process.
[0096]
If the “record by operation” button is not pressed in step S224, the process proceeds to step S230 to determine whether or not the “end” button has been pressed on the remote control usage status screen. If the “end” button is pressed, the process branches to step S232 to delete the remote control usage status screen, and in step S234, the “labor” button appears on the main screen to return to the remote control usage status screen event processing. Therefore, when the "Exit" button is pressed, the remote control usage status screen as a sub-screen that was opened in the multi-window is closed and the entire main screen appears (that is, all the main screens that were in the back of the remote control usage status screen are displayed) The "Labor" button is restored. It should be noted that when the remote control usage status screen as the sub-screen is closed, the situation in which all the main screens on the back of the remote control usage status screen appear on the front side is the same in the following description.
On the other hand, if the “end” button is not pressed in step S230, the process proceeds to step S236 to determine whether or not the scroll bar has been operated. When the scroll bar is operated, the target area (for example, list area) is scrolled in step S238.
[0097]
Next, in step S240, it is determined whether or not the menu number is “1”. If the menu number is “1”, it is determined whether or not the employee name button in the list area is pressed in step S242. When the employee name button in the list area is pressed, the process proceeds to step S244, and remote control menu determination processing 1 (details will be described later in a subroutine) is performed. In this case, when one of the employee names displayed in the list area is selected, a process for displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 38 and a calculation process for necessary data are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 38, “employee name Suzuki” is selected as one of the employee names, and the operation status of the remote control device 100 by the store employee “employee name Suzuki” is displayed in time series. Yes. After step S244, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
[0098]
If the menu number is not “1” in step S240 or if the employee name button in the list area is not pressed in step S242, the process proceeds to step S246 to determine whether the menu number is “2”. If the menu number is “2”, it is determined in step S248 whether or not the operation item name button in the list area has been pressed. When the operation item name button in the list area is pressed, the process proceeds to step S250, and remote control menu determination processing 2 (details will be described later in a subroutine) is performed. In this case, when one of the operation item names displayed in the list area is selected, processing for displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 39 and processing for calculating necessary data are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 39, “bonus” is selected as one of the operation item names, and the status indicating how the operation item “bonus” is operated by the remote control device 100 is displayed in time series. Has been. After step S250, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
[0099]
If the menu number is not “2” in step S246, or if the operation item name button in the list area is not pressed in step S248, the process proceeds to step S252 to determine whether or not the menu number is “3”. If the menu number is “3”, it is determined in step S254 whether the unit number button in the list area has been pressed. When the machine number button in the list area is pressed, the process proceeds to step S256, and remote control menu determination processing 3 (details will be described later in a subroutine) is performed. In this case, when one of the machine numbers displayed in the list area is selected, a process of displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 40 and a calculation process of necessary data are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 40, “123” series is selected as one of the machine numbers, and the operation status of the remote control device 100 in the “123” series is displayed in time series. After step S256, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
[0100]
If the menu number is not “3” in step S252, or if the unit number button in the list area is not pressed in step S254, the process proceeds to step S258 to determine whether or not the menu number is “4”. If the number is “4”, it is determined in step S260 whether or not the employee name button in the list area has been pressed. If the employee name button in the list area is pressed, the process proceeds to step S262, and remote control menu determination processing 4 (details will be described later in a subroutine) is performed. In this case, when one of the employee names displayed in the list area is selected, a process for displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 41 and a calculation process for necessary data are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 41, “employee name Suzuki” is selected as one of the employee names, and in particular, what items are operated as the operation of the remote control device 100 by the store employee “employee name Suzuki”. Is displayed as a graph of the number of cases. After step S262, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
[0101]
If the menu number is not “4” in step S258, or if the employee name button in the list area is not pressed in step S260, the process proceeds to step S264 to determine whether the menu number is “5”. If the menu number is “5”, it is determined in step S266 whether or not the operation item name button in the list area has been pressed. When the operation item name button in the list area is pressed, the process proceeds to step S268 to perform remote control menu determination processing 5 (details will be described later in a subroutine). In this case, when one of the operation item names displayed in the list area is selected, a process for displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 42 and a calculation process for necessary data are performed. In the example shown in FIG. 42, “bonus” is selected as one of the operation item names, and there is a situation indicating how many employees have operated the remote control device 100 with the operation item “bonus”. It is displayed in time series. After step S266, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
[0102]
G-1. Remote control menu decision process 1
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 1 in the remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing. In the remote control menu determination process 1, first, in step S300, the remote control ID record of the selected employee is acquired from the remote control history file. For example, when “Suzuki” is selected as the employee, the remote control ID record of the employee “Suzuki” is acquired from the remote control history file. Next, in step S302, the remote control operation code file is referenced, and the operation code data in the acquired record is replaced with the operation item name. That is, the operation code data is associated with the operation item name. For example, the operation code data “0001” is replaced with the operation item name “ball replenishment”, and the operation code data “0002” is “bonus”. The operation item name “ball” is replaced with the operation code data “0003”, and the operation item name “panel open” is replaced (see FIG. 34).
[0103]
In step S304, the current screen data is saved. This saves the data on the top screen (FIG. 36) of the remote control usage status screen, and is a screen when one employee name is selected (for example, “Suzuki”) by pressing the personal history button on the top screen. In order to display (FIG. 38) in a multi-window, data for the top screen of the remote control usage status screen on the lower side is saved and displayed again. In step S306, the acquired record data is output to the screen. Thereby, the data of the acquired record is displayed on the screen (FIG. 38) when one employee name is selected by pressing the personal history button on the top screen (for example, “Suzuki”). For example, when “Suzuki” is selected as the name of one employee, the operation status (individual history) of the remote control device 100 by the store employee “employee name Suzuki” is displayed in time series.
[0104]
In step S308, the screen frame mode is set to “2”. The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing or remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing. In step S310, a “return” button appears. For example, when the personal history button on the top screen is pressed and a name of one employee is selected (for example, “Suzuki”) (FIG. 38) is displayed, “ When the “Return” button is pressed, the screen that has been opened in the multi-window is closed and the top screen of the remote control usage screen appears again at the top. After step S310, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen mode 1 process.
[0105]
G-2. Remote control menu decision process 2
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 2 in the remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing. In the remote control menu determination process 2, first, in step S320, an operation code record of the selected operation item name is acquired from the remote control history file. For example, when “bonus” is selected as the operation item name, a record corresponding to the operation code of the operation item name “bonus” is acquired from the remote control history file. In step S322, the remote control ID file is referenced to replace the remote control ID data in the acquired record with the employee name. That is, the remote control ID data is associated with the employee name. For example, if the remote control ID data is “0001”, the employee name is replaced with “Suzuki”, and if the remote control ID data is “0002”, “Sato” is used. If the remote control ID data is “0003”, the employee name is “Tanaka” (see FIG. 34).
[0106]
In step S324, the current screen data is saved. This saves the data on the top screen (Fig. 37) of the remote control usage status screen, and presses the history button for each operation on the top screen and selects one operation item name (for example, the operation item name "bonus"). Since the screen (FIG. 39) in this case is displayed in a multi-window, the top screen data of the remote control usage status screen on the lower side is saved and displayed again. In step S326, the acquired record data is output to the screen. Thereby, the data of the acquired record is displayed on the screen (FIG. 39) when one operation item name is selected by pressing the history button for each operation on the top screen (for example, “extra” is selected). For example, when “bonus” is selected as one operation item name, the situation (history according to operation) indicating how the operation of “bonus” is operated by the clerk by the remote control device 100 is displayed in time series. Is done.
[0107]
In step S328, the screen frame mode is set to “2”. The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing or remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing. Next, a “return” button is made to appear in step S330. This is because, for example, when a screen (FIG. 39) is displayed when one operation item name is selected by pressing the operation history button on the top screen (for example, the item name “bonus”), the right side of the screen is displayed. A “return” button appears below. When the “return” button is pressed, the screen opened in the multi-window is closed and the top screen of the remote control usage screen appears again at the top. After step S330, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen mode 1 process.
[0108]
G-3. Remote control menu decision processing 3
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 3 in the remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing. In the remote control menu determination process 3, first, in step S340, a record of the selected game machine number is acquired from the remote control history file. For example, when the “123” series is selected as the machine number of the selected game machine, a record corresponding to the “123” series is acquired from the remote control history file. In step S342, the remote control ID file is referenced to replace the remote control ID data in the acquired record with the employee name. That is, the remote control ID data is associated with the employee name. For example, if the remote control ID data is “0001”, the employee name “Suzuki” is replaced (see FIG. 34).
[0109]
Next, in step S344, the remote control operation code file is referenced, and the operation code data in the acquired record is replaced with the operation item name. This associates the operation code data with the operation item name. For example, if the operation code data is “0001”, the operation item name is replaced with the operation item name “ball supply” (see FIG. 34). In step S346, the current screen data is saved. This saves the data on the top screen of the remote control usage status screen (not shown in the screen corresponding to FIG. 36), and selects one unit number by pressing the unit number button in the list area on the top screen (for example, “ In order to display the screen (FIG. 40) in the case of the “123” series) in a multi-window, data for the top screen of the remote control usage status screen on the lower side is saved and displayed again. In step S348, the acquired record data is output to the screen. As a result, the data of the acquired record is displayed on the screen (FIG. 40) when one unit number is selected by pressing the unit history button on the top screen (for example, “123” unit is selected). For example, when the “123” series is selected as one machine number, the situation (the history of each car) indicating how the “123” series is operated by the clerk by the remote control device 100 is displayed in time series. The
[0110]
In step S350, the screen frame mode is set to “2”. The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing or remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing. In step S352, a “return” button appears. For example, when the screen (FIG. 40) when one unit number is selected by pressing the history record button on the top screen (for example, “123” series) is displayed, When the “Return” button is pressed, the screen that has been opened in the multi-window is closed and the top screen of the remote control usage screen appears again at the top. After step S352, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen mode 1 process.
[0111]
G-4. Remote control menu decision processing 4
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 4 in the remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing. In the remote control menu determination process 4, first, in step S360, a record of the remote control ID of the selected employee is acquired from the remote control history file. For example, when “Suzuki” is selected as the employee, the remote control ID record of the employee “Suzuki” is acquired from the remote control history file. Next, in step S362, the remote control operation code file is referred to, and the number of acquired records is counted for each operation code of the acquired records. Thereby, for example, the number of occurrences of the operation item event is obtained for each operation code corresponding to “panel”, “frame”, “replenishment”, “bonus”, “release”, and “lucky”.
[0112]
In step S364, the current screen data is saved. This saves the data on the top screen (FIG. 36) of the remote control usage status screen, and the screen when one employee is selected (for example, “Suzuki”) by pressing the personal record button on the top screen ( 41) is displayed in a multi-window, the data on the top screen of the remote control usage status screen on the lower side is saved and prepared for display again. Next, the number of records for each operation code counted in step S366 is output to the screen as a graph. As a result, the number of records for each operation code corresponding to the selected employee name is displayed on the screen (FIG. 41) when one employee is selected by pressing the personal record button on the top screen (for example, “Suzuki”). Is displayed as a graph. For example, when “Suzuki” is selected as the name of one employee, a status indicating what operation item the employee “Suzuki” has selected with the remote control device 100 is displayed in a graph.
[0113]
In step S368, the screen frame mode is set to “2”. The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing or remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing. Next, a “return” button is made to appear in step S370. For example, when the screen (FIG. 41) when one employee is selected by pressing the personal record button on the top screen is displayed, a “return” button appears on the lower right side of the screen. Then, when the “Return” button is pressed, the screen that has been opened in the multi-window is closed and the top screen of the remote control usage screen appears again at the top. After step S370, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen mode 1 process.
[0114]
G-5. Remote control menu decision processing 4
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 5 in remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing. In the remote control menu determination process 5, first, in step S380, a record of the operation code of the selected operation item name is acquired from the remote control history file. In step S382, the remote control ID file is referred to, and the number of acquired records is counted for each employee. Thus, for example, the operation item “bonus” is divided and counted for each employee “Suzuki”, “Saito”, “Tanaka”,.
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In step S384, the current screen data is saved. This saves the data on the top screen (FIG. 37) of the remote control usage status screen, and is a screen when one operation item (for example, “bonus”) is selected by pressing the operation-specific recording button on the top screen ( FIG. 42) is displayed in a multi-window so that the data on the top screen of the remote control usage status screen on the lower side is saved and displayed again. Next, the number of acquired records for each employee counted in step S386 is output to the screen in descending order (for example, output as a graph). As a result, the record for each employee corresponding to the selected operation item name is displayed on the screen (FIG. 42) when one operation item (for example, “bonus”) is selected by pressing the operation-specific recording button on the top screen. The number is displayed. For example, when “bonus” is selected as one operation item, the status indicating which employee has operated the operation item “bonus” by the remote control device 100 is displayed in a graph in descending order (see FIG. 42). The
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In step S388, the screen frame mode is set to “2”. The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing or remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing. Next, a “return” button is made to appear in step S390. For example, when a screen (FIG. 42) is displayed when one operation item name is selected by pressing the operation-specific recording button on the top screen, a “return” button appears on the lower right side of the screen. If you press the "Return" button, the screen that was open in the multi-window will close and the top screen of the remote control usage screen will appear again at the top. After step S390, the process returns to the remote control usage status screen mode 1 process.
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H. Remote control usage screen mode 2 processing
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing in remote control usage status screen event processing. In the remote control usage status screen mode 2 process, it is first determined in step S400 whether or not the “return” button has been pressed. This is because when a certain button (for example, personal history button) on the top screen is pressed and a screen within one display frame (for example, the personal history screen of FIG. 38) is switched and displayed, a “return” button is displayed. It is determined whether or not it is requested to return to the top screen of the remote control usage status screen (return to the original state before the screen in the display frame is switched). It should be noted that a display frame screen is arranged on a part of the top screen of the remote control usage status screen, and the personal history screen of FIG. 38, for example, is displayed in this display frame. Such a screen relationship is the same in the following description. If the “return” button is pressed, the process branches to step S402 to return to the screen before switching. Thereby, it returns to the top screen of the remote control usage status screen.
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Next, in step S404, the screen frame mode is set to "1", and the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process. The screen frame mode is used for determination when switching to remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing or remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing.
On the other hand, if the “return” button is not pressed in step S400, the process proceeds to step S406 to determine whether or not the scroll bar has been operated. When the scroll bar is operated, the target area is scrolled in step S408. For example, scroll the employee name in the list area. After step S408, the process proceeds to step S410. If the scroll bar is not operated in step S406, the process jumps to step S408 and proceeds to step S410. In step S410, it is determined whether or not the “end” button has been pressed. If the “end” button is pressed, the process branches to step S412 to clear the remote control usage status screen, and in step S414, the main screen displays “labor ”Button appears to return to the remote control usage screen event process. Therefore, when the “End” button is pressed, the remote control usage screen that has been opened in the multi-window is closed, the main screen appears, and the “Labor” button returns.
On the other hand, if the “end” button is not pressed in step S410, the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the remote control usage status screen event process.
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I. Registration screen appearance processing
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of registration screen appearance processing in main screen event processing. In the registration screen appearance process, first, a registration screen appears in step S420. In this case, since a “registration” button on the main screen is pressed, a sub screen (here, a registration screen) is popped up and displayed on the main screen. The registration screen is a screen for performing registration for associating the remote control ID with the employee name. For example, when a new employee enters or when an employee is changed, the remote control device 100 is associated and registered.
In step S422, the “Register” button is deleted from the main screen. This is because the sub screen (registration screen) appears on top of the main screen, so it is deleted so that the "registration" button that causes the registration screen to appear again is not accidentally pressed. is there. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the problem that the registration screen appears in a plurality of hierarchies and the calculation process is delayed. After step S422, the process returns to the main screen event process.
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J. et al. Registration screen event processing
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of registration screen event processing in the main screen process. In the registration screen event process, first, in step S430, it is determined whether or not a registration screen has appeared. If the registration screen does not appear, this routine is terminated and the process returns to the main screen process. If the registration screen appears, employee name data and remote control ID data are input from the screen (that is, the registration screen) in step S432. In this case, the employee name is newly registered in correspondence with the remote control ID. In step S434, the input data is stored in the remote control ID file. Thus, the input data (data to be newly registered in correspondence with the employee name corresponding to the remote control ID) is stored in the remote control ID file one by one as a remote control ID record. After step S434, the process returns to the main screen process.
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K. Data collection process
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the data collection process. The data collection process is to receive data from the management device 11 and the gaming machine 31, commands from the management device 11, and the like. In the data collection process, first, offline processing is performed in step S500. This is processing when the power of the management analysis device 12 is turned on, but the network with the management device 11 and the gaming machine 31 is not formed (when the line is not connected). For example, the management device 11 waits for line connection. Waiting for a command from Next, store opening preparation processing is performed in step S502. This is to wait for a store opening preparation packet from the management device 11 after the line is connected and a network with the management device 11 and the gaming machine 31 is formed.
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Next, a store opening waiting process is performed in step S504. This is processing such as receiving a store opening instruction from the management apparatus 11. Next, in-operation processing is performed in step S506. This is for collecting information necessary for management analysis and collecting various information used for operation history management of the remote control device 100 during the business of the hall, and details will be described later in a subroutine. Next, a store closing confirmation process is performed in step S508. This is a process for preparing for closing. Next, the aggregation process 1 is performed in step S510. In this case, the actual data including the current day is aggregated as it is. The actual data includes past data other than the current day (for example, all past data including yesterday). The actual data as it is means that the data is simply aggregated without being processed. The collected data is saved and saved in an external storage device 157 (for example, a hard disk device 187, a magneto-optical disk device (MO) 188, a digital tape storage device (DAT) 189).
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Next, business processing is performed after the store is closed in step S512. This is to perform necessary business processing after closing the store, such as determining the sales target for the next day. Next, a base adjustment data transfer process is performed in step S514. This is because the management analysis device 12 aggregates various data (for example, base values) necessary for the table adjustment, and transfers them to the display unit 74 of each gaming machine 31 for each unit. As a result, the store clerk can easily adjust the nail of the table while looking at the table adjustment data displayed on the display unit 74 of each unit.
Next, the aggregation process 2 is performed in step S516. This is to perform data aggregation processing for the necessary recalculation, processing, etc. on the data for the current day and the past data collected in the aggregation processing 1.
After step S516, the process returns to step S500. Returning to step S500 means that this data collection process is executed in units of one day, from the opening to the closing of the hall as one routine. In this way, the actual data from the management device 11 and the gaming machine 31 is collected, and the actual data is recalculated as necessary and aggregated.
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L. Processing during business
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of the business process in the data collection process. In the business process, first, an initialization process of the business process is performed in step S600. For example, the storage area collected during the business process is cleared. Next, a launch data collection process is performed in step S602. This is to collect the number of balls fired toward the game board among the data of the gaming machine 31. Next, a recovery data collection process is performed in step S604. This collects the number of balls (including balls that have won a prize and balls that have not won a prize: that is, recovered balls) of the data of the gaming machine 31 that have dropped the game board and the game result has been confirmed. . Next, in step S606, winning data collection processing is performed. This is to collect the number of prize balls associated with winning out of the data of the gaming machine 31. Next, remote control data collection processing is performed in step S608. This is to collect information on the operation status of the remote control device 100, and details will be described later in a subroutine.
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Next, in step 610, a board information data collection process is performed. This can be done by assigning an address to each winning hole on the game board and collecting information about which winning hole the ball entered, starting winning, starting special symbol variation, ending special symbol variation, jackpot It collects information such as start and end of jackpot. Next, analysis data collection processing is performed in step S612. This is to receive the scheduled data transmitted from the management apparatus 11 every 5 seconds. For example, when an amount is added to the IC card 400, if there is a premium, the premium added ball cumulative value, the store visitor cumulative value, The accumulated cash amount value and accumulated ball amount data accumulated value are received and stored (for example, overwritten on the data of the hall's current day result file in the management analysis device 12).
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Next, a call information reception process is performed in step S614. This is to receive call information when a store clerk call button in the vicinity of each display unit 74 is operated. Next, error information acceptance processing is performed in step S616. In this case, when an error occurs in the gaming machine 31, the error is received and accumulated. Further, when error recovery is received, the accumulated information is deleted. Next, game reference data provision processing is performed in step S618. This is to transmit information that can be disclosed to the player (for example, the number of occurrences of big hits) among the various information collected by the management analysis device 12 to each display unit 74. Game reference data is provided.
Next, a fixed time process is performed in step S620. This is a process of storing data from the internal memory (RAM 178) to the external storage device 157 (for example, the hard disk device 187) and backing up the data every 5 minutes.
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Next, game start data collection processing is performed in step S622. In this case, when the player inserts the IC card 400 into the gaming machine 31 and starts the game, the game start time (card-in time), the start stand number, and the card number are collected. Next, game end data collection processing is performed in step S624. This is to collect the game end time (card-out time), end card number, and card number when the player ejects the IC card 400 from the gaming machine 31 and ends the game. Next, in step S626, ball lending use data collection processing is performed. This is to collect usage data (sales data) for lending balls from the balance of the IC card 400 for the table on which the player played.
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Next, in step S628, storage ball usage data collection processing is performed. This is to collect use data (sales data) from the stored amount when the player rents a ball from the stored amount of the IC card 400 for the table on which the player has played.
Next, in step S630, it is determined whether or not the store closing packet has been received. If the store closing packet is not received, the process returns to step S602 to repeat the processing. When the store closing packet is received, the process proceeds to step S632 to finish the final business process. Process. This is a process for performing settings for shifting to the next process. After step S632, the process returns to the data collection process.
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L-1. Remote control data collection processing
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control data collection processing in the business process. In the remote control data collection process, it is first determined in step S650 whether or not a remote control packet has been received. If no remote control packet has been received, the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the business process. On the other hand, when the remote control packet is received, the record of the corresponding file is updated in the following steps S652 to S660 according to the received packet contents. In step S652, bonus ball data update processing is performed. This is a process of updating the file storing the day information of the gaming machine by adding the number of bonus balls when there is a “bonus” service by operating the remote control device 100. In step S654, a remote control history record is generated. In this case, when the remote control device 100 is operated, a remote control history record corresponding to the operation history is generated each time.
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In step S656, all data of the received packet is stored in the generated record. In this case, all data of the received packet is stored in the corresponding generation record as it is. In step S658, the current date and the current time are stored in the generated record. As a result, the current date and the current time are assigned each time an event occurs in the remote control device 100 and stored in the generated record.
In step S660, the generated record is stored in the remote control history file. As a result, when the remote control device 100 is operated, the generated records to which the date of the current day and the current time are assigned each time an event occurs are sequentially stored in the remote control history file in time series. After step S660, the process returns to the business process.
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Next, a game method of the card type game system will be described.
(A) Card purchase
First, amusement stores 1a to 1n (hereinafter, represented by the symbol 1) purchase cards (so-called raw cards) in which security data, a serial number of the card, etc. are recorded from the card company 2, and the card before opening the store. Set (stock) in the issuing machine 23. The management apparatus 11 receives information such as security data from the card company 2 and transmits it as an initial value to the card issuing machine 23 to set the initial value of the card issuing machine 23. On the other hand, with respect to other terminal devices, each terminal device (gaming machine 31, large-sized money adding machine 25, card renewal machine 24, premium POS 14) that requires verification of the card is controlled by the management device 11 every day. Information, security data, a recognition code (individual recognition number) of each terminal device, etc. are sent to each terminal device to set initial values. In this case, the amusement store 1 pays the card price to the card company 2 (for example, payment at the end of the month, etc.).
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Next, the player inserts money and issues a raw card 400 whose validity is judged by the card issuing machine 23 to purchase. That is, the card issuing machine 23 also issues an authentication process between the IC card 400 and the card issuing machine 23. At the same time, each information of the card 400 issued from the card issuing machine 23 to the management device 11 is sent out, and a storage area for the card is secured in the management device 11. In the state where the card has been purchased, the card lending amount = 0, the accumulated ball amount = 0, and the number of holding balls = 0.
(B) Amount addition
Next, the player inserts the purchased card into the large amount adding machine 25 and inserts a coin or banknote to add a desired amount (up to 20,000 yen) to the card (that is, put a prepaid amount on the card). get. For example, if an amount of 10000 yen is added, the loan amount is 10000 yen.
In this case as well, mutual authentication processing is similarly performed between the large amount money adding machine 25 and the IC card 400 to add the money amount, and the additional money amount is regularly transmitted to the management apparatus 11 as operation data. In this case, the card company 2 charges the game store 1 for the amount added to the card, while the game store 1 pays the card company 2 for the amount added to the card (for example, Checkout once at the end of the month).
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(C) Game start
Next, the player plays the game by inserting the card with the amount added into the gaming machine 31. Also in this case, as described above, mutual authentication is performed, and a game can be performed when it is valid.
Briefly describing the encapsulated ball game, the gaming machine 31 performs mutual authentication of the IC card 400, and based on the result, the money (value information) recorded on the IC card 400 can be used for the game. It is converted into a number (game value information) to enable the game, and the game is enabled by the number of possessions (game value) already recorded as a result of the game, and the game result is recorded in the IC card 400.
Specifically, when the IC card 400 is inserted, the information (amount data, number of possession data, etc.) of the IC card 400 is read to lend a ball, or the number of balls acquired by the player is determined. Or the ball lending (that is, sales) information by the IC card 400 between the hall management device 11 and the management analysis device 12 via the optical transmission / reception unit 75 of the display unit 74. Perform the transfer.
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The specific operation of the gaming machine 31 will now be described. The IC card 400 in which 40 balls are enclosed in the gaming machine 31 and the amount data (valuable value data: remaining frequency) is recorded is used as a card insertion slot. When the player pushes the ball lending switch (or storage ball switch) on the touch panel, the player's number of balls is increased according to the number of balls purchased, and the number of balls is displayed on the LCD. The game ball enclosed within the range of can be launched into the game area. Then, for a game performed in response to the launch of the encapsulated ball, it is determined whether the game result is in a specific profit state (safe ball) or other state (out ball). In the state, the player's profit (the number of balls held) is increased in correspondence with a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 13 prize balls or 7 prize balls). Further, by collecting the game balls that have passed through the game area and guiding them to the launch position, a first type of pachinko game is performed using the enclosed game balls in a circulating manner.
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Then, “1” is subtracted from the numerical value of the number of balls displayed on the LCD at the time of launching the above-mentioned encapsulated ball, and the display of the number of balls is updated based on the result. At this time, it is determined whether or not the enclosing ball falling in the game area is a winning ball. If it is determined to be a winning ball, the set number of winning balls (for example, 13 winning balls or 7 winning balls). ) Is added to the number of balls, and the display of the number of balls is updated based on the result. The player confirms the current number of balls and confirms the increase / decrease based on the numerical data of the number of balls. When the player wants to settle the game, the game value for the numerical data displayed as the number of balls is written to the IC card 400 by the card reader / writer 243 by pressing the end switch, and the game value is received. It will be.
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In the game process, the card information read during the game is transmitted to the management device 11, and the card information (card file information) of the card recorded on the management device 11 side and the gaming machine 31 are transmitted. Compare with card information. In this case, even if the comparison result (matching result) does not match, it is possible to play the game simply by recording the history in the mismatch history file (card usage history file). It records the information in the IC card 400 in the management device 11 by performing mutual authentication with a security system that uses encrypted information together with the highly secure IC card 400 in combination with the use of the highly secure IC card 400. This is to prioritize similar information and to advance the game quickly.
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The player borrows a ball and converts it into the number of possessions (game value) within the range of the balance of the ball lending amount (valuable value). The number of balls acquired as a result of the game is added to the number of possessions and recorded on the card. In the gaming machine 31, it is possible to lend balls even within the range of the amount of accumulated balls. In other words, in the prize POS 14, the number of possessed balls can be exchanged for the amount of accumulated balls at a predetermined exchange rate. During the game, the ball lending amount and the accumulated ball amount are automatically subtracted by the ball lending operation within these ranges. In addition, the number of possessions is automatically increased or decreased during the game.
In this case, the amusement store 1 charges the card company 2 for a ball lending amount using a card (including a ball lending amount using a stored amount), while the card company 2 uses the card lending amount using a card to the amusement store 1. (For example, payment once a day).
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(D) Game interruption
When the interruption switch arranged in the gaming machine is pressed during the game, the game can be temporarily suspended. For example, the game is interrupted when going to a meal, a toilet or the like.
(E) End of game
To end the game, the user presses the end switch arranged on the gaming machine. Thereby, the gaming machine stand number (gaming machine address) and the possession ball information are newly recorded on the card, and each card information is sent to the management device 11 and stored. At this time, the information added to the card includes the final hole name, the final hole number, the gaming machine number record, the rented ball amount, the number of possessions, and the like. For example, the amount of money of the card is stored as 7000 yen, the amount of stored money = 0, the number of possessed balls = 211. At the end of the game, move to another table or checkout.
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(F) Move
After moving the game, when moving to another table, if you have the IC card 400, you can move to another table. In addition, it is possible to move to another stand as it is in the case of the shop, the day only, and the state in accordance with the business of the hall (for example, the business form that can be moved instead of being exchanged once).
(G) Checkout
When paying, the player inserts the card into the prize POS 14 and selects exchange with cash according to a predetermined exchange rate, exchange with a prize, exchange with a stored amount according to a predetermined exchange rate, and exchange of a desired form I do. The prize POS 14 also performs mutual authentication and information transfer in the same manner as described above.
It should be noted that the player who has finished the payment can enter the gaming machine 31 again and play a game.
(H) Other stores
A player who has finished paying out at the store becomes the number of possessed balls = 0 and is converted into a valuable value such as a ball lending amount or a stored ball amount, so that it is possible to play a game at another store. This is because the number of possessions can only be used by our shop.
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Next, a procedure for managing the operation history of the remote control device 100 by executing the above programs will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 34, one remote control device 100 is lent to each clerk in the hall (however, there is a degree of freedom such as excluding the clerk placed at the counter). The remote control ID of the remote control device 100 possessed can be identified and associated with each other.
When an infrared ray is emitted toward the display unit 74 of the gaming machine 31 by operating a push button on the surface of the remote control device 100, an infrared ray including a predetermined operation code and a remote control ID is output, and the panel of the gaming machine 31 is opened. Etc. are performed remotely. At this time, for example, a machine number, a remote control ID, and an operation code are transmitted from the gaming machine 31 to the management analysis device 12 via the network, and stored in the remote control history file of the management analysis device 12 as a remote control history record every time an operation event occurs. Is done.
The management analysis device 12 creates a screen such as a remote control usage list and a remote control usage status based on the data collected from each gaming machine 31 so that the operational status of the remote control device 100 can be easily recognized visually.
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Next, an example of the remote control usage status will be specifically described with reference to the screen of the management analysis device 12.
(A) Main screen
The main screen when the management analysis apparatus 12 is activated is displayed as shown in FIG. The date of the day and the hall name are displayed, and various buttons (for example, “Hall”, “Customer”, “Labor”,...) That can appear on the sub screen are displayed on the screen. In this case, the “labor” button corresponds to management of the remote control device 100.
(B) Remote control usage screen
When the “Labor” button is pressed from the main screen, a remote control usage status screen (see FIG. 36) that is a sub screen appears so as to overlap the main screen. FIG. 36 is a top screen of the remote control usage status screen. The state where the remote control usage status screen is opened in a multi-window so as to overlap the main screen is not shown. The contents of the remote control history file are displayed on the remote control usage status screen, and the operation status (time, machine number, operation item, employee) of the remote control device 100 can be known in time series. In addition, on the right side of the screen, operation buttons for viewing detailed data such as “Personal history”, “Performance by operation”, “Personal history”, “Personal record”, and “Record by operation” are sequentially displayed in the vertical direction. ing. Further, there is a list area on the right side of these operation buttons. In the example of FIG. 36, the names of a plurality of employees who own the remote control device 100 are sequentially displayed in the list area. This corresponds to a state where the “personal history” button is pressed as will be described later.
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(C) When you want to see the details of “Individual History”
When the “personal history” button is pressed while the remote control usage status screen is displayed, the names of all employees are acquired from the remote control ID file and displayed in the list area as buttons. Thus, as shown in FIG. 36, all employee names are displayed in a list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “Suzuki”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”,. Is done. When there are a large number of employees, all the employees are displayed by scrolling the list area with the scroll bar. Then, when it is desired to view the remote control usage status for one employee, one person in the list area is further selected. For example, “Suzuki” is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 38, the operation status (personal history) of the remote control device 100 for the employee name “Suzuki” is displayed in time series. Thereby, by looking at the screen of the management analysis device 12, the operation history of the employee name “Suzuki” using the remote control device 100 can be visually and easily grasped in time series. The same applies when you want to see the details of “personal history” for other employees. Further, detailed data of “individual history” (for example, screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60.
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(D) When you want to see the details of "Our history by operation"
When the “Operation history” button is pressed while the remote control usage screen is displayed, all operation item names are acquired from the remote control code file and displayed in the list area. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 37, all operation item names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “panel”, “frame”, “replenishment”, “bonus”, “release”, "Lucky" ... is displayed. If it is desired to see the remote control usage status for one operation item, one of the list areas is further selected. For example, “Bonus” is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 39, the operation status (history according to operation) of the remote control device 100 for the operation item “bonus” is displayed in time series. As a result, by viewing the screen of the management analysis device 12, it is possible to visually and easily grasp the history according to the operation of “bonus” when using the remote control device 100 in a time series. The same applies to the details of “history according to operation” for other operation items. Further, detailed data of “history according to operation” (for example, screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60.
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(E) When you want to see the details of “Behind the record”
When the “Remote Control Usage Status” screen is displayed, pressing the “Previous Record” button acquires all the unit numbers from the model layout file and displays them in the list area. Thereby, although not shown in the figure, all the machine numbers are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen. If it is desired to see the remote control usage status for one unit, one of the list areas is further selected. For example, the “123” range is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 40, the operation status (the history for each table) of the remote control device 100 for the “123” series is displayed in time series. Thereby, by viewing the screen of the management analysis device 12, the history of each of the “123” series when the remote control device 100 is used can be easily and easily grasped in time series. It is the same when you want to see the details of “Behind the history” by table. Further, detailed data of “the history of each table” (for example, the screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60.
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(F) When you want to see details of "personal records"
When the “personal record” button is pressed while the remote control usage status screen is displayed, the names of all employees are acquired from the remote control ID file and displayed in the list area. Thus, as shown in FIG. 36, all employee names are displayed in a list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “Suzuki”, “Sato”, “Tanaka”,. Is done. If one wants to see a personal record of the remote controller usage status for one employee, he further selects one of the list areas. For example, the employee name “Suzuki” is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 41, the operation status (personal record) of the remote control device 100 for the employee name “Suzuki” is displayed in a time-series graph. That is, how many operations “panel”, “frame”, “replenishment”, “bonus”, “cancel”, and “lucky” have been performed are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner using a graph using numbers and * marks. Thereby, by looking at the screen of the management analysis device 12, it is possible to visually and easily grasp the personal record of the employee name “Suzuki” when using the remote control device 100 in a time series. The same applies when you want to see the details of "personal records" for other employees. Further, detailed data of “personal record” (for example, screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60.
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(G) When you want to see the details of “Record by operation”
When the “record by operation” button is pressed while the remote control usage status screen is displayed, all operation item names are acquired from the remote control operation code file and displayed in the list area. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 37, all operation item names are displayed in the list area arranged on the right side of the remote control usage status screen, for example, “panel”, “frame”, “replenishment”, “bonus”, “release”, "Lucky" ... is displayed. When it is desired to view the remote control usage status record for one operation item by operation, one of the list areas is further selected. For example, the operation item “Bonus” is selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 42, the operation status (record by operation) of the remote control device 100 for the operation item “bonus” is displayed in a time-series graph. In other words, how many operations “bonus” were performed was classified by employee according to the graph using numbers and * marks, specifically “Saito”, “Takahashi”, “Sato”, “Suzuki”, “Tanaka” , “Otsuka”, “Kobayashi”, and so on, are displayed in an easy-to-understand order in descending order of the number of the operations.
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As a result, by viewing the screen of the management analysis device 12, it is possible to visually and easily grasp the operation-specific recording of the operation item “bonus” when using the remote control device 100 in a time series. The same applies to the details of “recording by operation” for other operation items. Further, detailed data of “record by operation” (for example, screen information as it is) can be printed by the printer 60.
As described above, each sub-screen means a screen within the display frame of the remote control usage status screen. When the screen within the display frame is displayed, pressing the “Return” button will display the screen within the display frame. It returns to the original state before the screen is switched (that is, it returns to the display content of the original remote controller use state screen). Further, when the remote control usage status screen is displayed, when the “end” button is pressed, the remote control usage status screen disappears and the screen returns to the main screen (FIG. 35).
[0148]
As described above, in this embodiment, the employee name and the remote control ID of the remote control device 100 possessed are associated with each other and can be identified, and the remote control device 100 is operated to transmit infrared rays toward the display unit 74 of the gaming machine 31. By firing, infrared rays including a predetermined operation code and a remote control ID are output, and operations such as opening the panel of the gaming machine 31 are performed remotely. Then, a machine number, a remote control ID, and an operation code are transmitted from the gaming machine 31 to the management analysis device 12 via the network, and stored in the remote control history file of the management analysis device 12 as a remote control history record every time an operation event occurs. . The management analysis device 12 creates a screen such as a remote control usage list and a remote control usage status based on data collected from each gaming machine 31 so that the operation status of the remote control device 100 can be easily recognized visually. The following effects can be obtained.
(1) The operation status of the remote control device 100 can be grasped very easily and reliably by the management analysis device 12. In particular, the operation items and operation contents of the remote control device 100 can be grasped in detail in time series for each remote control device 100.
(2) By including operator information (personal identification information) of the remote control device 100 in the information managed by the management analysis device 12, more accurate labor management and fraud management can be performed.
(3) In other words, in the current situation where game information generated by the gaming machine 31 (for example, jackpots, start opening winnings, special figure revolutions, etc.) is managed in detail, it is said that it is desired to manage the labor situation of the game clerk It can respond to demands, and can manage the working conditions of game shop staff in detail.
[0149]
(4) Since the operational status of the remote control device 100 can be surely grasped by the management analysis device 12, it is possible to manage the failure occurrence history information of the gaming machine 31 as a result. That is, it is not a primitive method in which a user or the like receives a defect occurrence report from a store clerk after the fact as in the past, but the defect occurrence history information can be recognized almost in real time.
In particular, by notifying the operation history of the remote control device 100 for each gaming machine 31, it is possible to determine an element of quality control of the gaming machine 31. For example, if the glass frame and the front frame are opened and closed frequently, it can be determined that there are many problems.
(5) By displaying the operation status of the remote control device 100 in time series, the usage frequency of the remote control device 100 can be accurately grasped, and fraud can be easily grasped in detail. For example, when the use of the remote control device 100 is concentrated, it can be recognized that there is some possibility of fraud.
[0150]
(6) Opening the glass frame of the gaming machine 31 means that a service ball is generated if it is in business, and the desire to grasp the behavior of the game clerk (for example, fraud) by managing its history On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the operation state of the remote control device 100 can be surely grasped by the management analysis device 12, so that the behavior of the game clerk can be managed in detail and fraud of the clerk can be prevented.
(7) If a key that can open the glass frame of the gaming machine 31 is illegally duplicated, it will cause damage to the game store by the use of an unauthorized player (for example, deliberately winning a game ball at a prize opening) However, in this embodiment, since the operation state of the remote control device 100 can be reliably grasped by the management analysis device 12, such an unauthorized opening of the glass frame is notified in detail in time series, and the key is illegal. Even if it is duplicated, it becomes possible to deal with the unauthorized use promptly.
Further, similarly to duplicating a key and using it illegally, even if the remote control device 100 is falsified and used illegally, the remote control identification code and personal identification information are stored in the management analysis device 12 in association with each other. It is possible to grasp such unauthorized use.
(8) By notifying the usage history for each operation item (operation item) of the remote control device 100, the occurrence frequency of the operation item can be accurately grasped.
(9) Regarding the remote control device 100, the operation operator's operation history of the remote control device 100 is notified by notifying the operation operator (operation item) total of the selected operator and the operation operation total of the selected operation item (for example, displaying the total in a graph). , You can grasp important information sensuously.
(10) Similarly, by notifying the total of the selected operator by operation item (operation item) and the total by operation of the selected operation item for the remote controller 100 (for example, the total is displayed in a graph), the store clerk in particular can control the remote controller. Since it is possible to recognize in detail the situation where the “bonus ball” is added using 100, it is possible to reliably grasp the act of adhering to a specific player and adding the “bonus ball” illegally. .
[0151]
The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made as described below.
(A) It can be applied to a pachislot machine.
(B) The present invention can be applied not only to a pachinko gaming machine but also to a video game machine, for example. That is, as long as it uses a remote control device (remote operation device, the same applies hereinafter), it can be applied to other types of game machines.
(C) The gaming machine is not limited to the enclosed ball type, and a remote control device can be used.If it is a thingAny kind of gaming machine may be used.
(D) The configuration for collecting the usage information of the remote control device is not limited to the example using the network as in the above embodiment, and the usage information of the remote control device may be collected by any configuration.
(E) The present invention is an example applied to a management analysis device as an information processing device for a game hall. However, if it is an information processing device for a game hall and manages operation history information of a remote control device, management analysis It is not limited to a device. For example, the management history information of the remote control device may be managed by a management device in a game hall, or a dedicated device for managing the operation history information of the remote control device may be provided. Alternatively, a device that mainly uses other applications may have a function of managing operation history information of the remote control device.
(F) The remote control device is not limited to a type using infrared rays as long as it can remotely control the gaming machine, and may be remote control using wireless, optical, wired, or the like. For example, a remote control system using optical communication, wireless communication, or wired communication may be constructed, or a wireless and wired system may be combined.
[0152]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, an information processing device at a game hallOperate the enclosed ball game machine remotelyManages operation history information of remote control devicesThe operation items of the remote control device include bonus ball operation and panel operation. The time when the remote control device is operated, the machine number of the remotely operated enclosed ball game machine, the operation items and the operator are time-sequentially displayed. To displaySince the notification is made, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The operating status of the remote control device can be grasped very easily and reliably by the information processing device. In particular,Includes extra ball operation and panel operationThe operation type and operation contents of the remote operation device can be grasped in detail in time series for each remote operation device.
(2) By including the operator information of the remote control device in the information managed by the information processing device, more accurate labor management and fraud management can be performed.
(3)By displaying the operation status of the remote control device in chronological order, the usage frequency of the remote control device can be accurately grasped, and fraud can be easily grasped in detail. For example, when the use of remote control devices is concentrated, it can be recognized that there is a possibility of some fraud.
(4)Opening the glass frame of the gaming machine means the occurrence of a service ball if it is in operation, and in the present invention, in response to the desire to grasp the behavior of the gaming clerk by managing its history, remote control is performed in the present invention. Since the operation status of the apparatus can be surely grasped by the information processing apparatus, the behavior of the game clerk can be managed in detail, and cheating of the clerk can be prevented.
(5) Especially,Since the store clerk can recognize in detail the situation of adding “bonus balls” using a remote control device, it is possible to reliably grasp the act of adhering to a specific player and illegally adding “bonus balls” can do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a game hall facility to which an information processing apparatus according to the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a management system of the game hall according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a communication system of the terminal device of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a management analysis apparatus according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a detailed block configuration of the business analysis apparatus of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the gaming machine of the same embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display unit of the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an accessory control unit according to the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a remote control history file according to the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a remote control ID file according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a remote control operation code file according to the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a model layout file according to the embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main program of the business analysis device of the embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a main screen process of the embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of main screen appearance processing according to the embodiment;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of main screen event processing according to the embodiment;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of main screen event processing according to the embodiment;
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen appearance processing according to the embodiment;
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen event processing according to the embodiment;
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing in the embodiment;
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing according to the embodiment;
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen mode 1 processing in the embodiment;
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 1 according to the embodiment.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 2 of the same embodiment.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 3 of the same embodiment.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 4 of the same embodiment.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control menu determination processing 5 of the embodiment.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control usage status screen mode 2 processing according to the embodiment;
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of registration screen appearance processing in the same embodiment.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of registration screen event processing in the embodiment;
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a data collection process of the embodiment.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of in-business processing according to the embodiment.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of remote control data collection processing of the same embodiment.
34 is a diagram illustrating a management procedure of the remote control device according to the embodiment; FIG.
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a main screen of the business analysis device of the embodiment.
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a top screen of the remote control usage status screen of the embodiment;
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a top screen of a remote control usage status screen of the embodiment.
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a remote control usage status screen of the same embodiment.
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a remote control usage status screen of the same embodiment.
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a remote control usage status screen of the same embodiment.
FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a remote control usage status screen of the same embodiment.
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a remote control usage status screen of the same embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 amusement store
2 Card management company
11 Card management device
12 Management analysis equipment (information processing equipment for amusement halls)
31, 31a-31n Game machine (enclosed ball game machine)
60 Printer
74, 74a, 74b Display unit
100 Remote control device (remote control device)
151 workstation
152 Graphic interface
153 Parallel interface
154 Audio interface
155 SCSI host adapter
156 ATM interface
159 Video Scan Converter
160 Display device (CRT)
162 Speaker
178 RAM
187 Hard disk device (HDD)
188 Magneto-optical disk unit (MO)
189 Digital tape storage (DAT)
191 keyboard
192 mouse

Claims (1)

It is possible to play within the range of holding ball information by circulating the enclosed ball enclosed inside, and by subtracting 1 from the held ball information by launching the enclosed ball into the game area, the enclosed ball is placed at the winning area of the game area a game hall of an information processing apparatus for managing operation history information of the remote controller to remotely operate the sealed ball type game machine to be added to have sphere information prize number spheres set by winning,
Operation history storage means for storing operation history information of the remote control device ;
Personal identification information input means for inputting identification information of a remote control device and identification information of an operator who uses the remote control device;
Personal identification information storage means for storing information input by the personal identification information input means ;
Operation history notifying means for notifying operation history information of the remote control device by information stored in the operation history storage means and the personal identification information storage means ,
As an operation item of the remote control device,
Extra ball operation for adding to the ball information the number of balls corresponding to the number of winning balls similar to the case where the enclosed ball is won in the winning opening;
Panel operation to open a panel that supports the glass for visually recognizing the game area ,
The operation history notifying means is
An information processing apparatus for a game hall, characterized in that a time at which a remote operation device is operated, a base number of a remotely operated enclosed ball game machine, operation items, and an operator are displayed in time series .

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