JP4183203B2 - Amusement hall data provision system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention enables a customer service that allows a user to easily obtain game data of each game machine, explanation data of a game method, etc. in a game hall having a large number of game machines such as pachinko parlors. The present invention relates to a game field data providing system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In game halls such as pachinko halls, by providing game data (including explanation of game methods below) that is beneficial to the player among a plurality of game data related to the gaming machines installed in the game hall, Attempts have been made to improve the interest and expectation of the games and to improve the ability to attract customers.
[0003]
Conventionally, as a method of providing the above game data to a player, a large information providing terminal equipped with a display device such as a CRT display or the like and an operation key switch is installed at an appropriate place in a game hall, and the above display is performed. The apparatus is configured to be able to selectively display each game data such as the explanation about the gaming machine, the probability of the special prize, the winning rate, the number of occurrences of the special prize, the history of occurrence, the number of occurrences of the stop state, and the like.
[0004]
However, since a large information terminal as described above has a relatively high price per unit and is usually installed in about one or two places in a game arcade, When you want to know the game data of a game machine, go to a predetermined place in the game room where the large information terminal is installed and remember the model, machine number, etc. of the desired game machine, or make a memo. It was inconvenient to enter it.
[0005]
In order to eliminate these inconveniences described above, a method for displaying a game data of each gaming table by providing a small display device in a one-to-one correspondence with each gaming table in the vicinity of the gaming table is disclosed in JP-A-9-75537. The game data can be checked at hand while the player is playing.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the method according to the above-mentioned JP-A-9-75537, game data is displayed on a small display device provided in the vicinity of each game machine, so that when the game machine is in operation, the game of that game machine is played. It is difficult for other players to check the data, and as a result, it is necessary to go to the large information provision terminal mentioned above to check the game data of the desired game stand, and to obtain information for unspecified players Is inconvenient.
[0007]
The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, and even when the game machine is in operation, the latest game data of the desired game machine can be obtained instantly without going to a distant information terminal. It aims at providing the data provision system for game halls which can be used.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above problems, the game field data providing system of the present invention includes:It consists of a mobile terminal carried by a player and a data transmission station arranged one by one for one gaming machine,
The data transmission station isStorage means for storing at least one of game table game data and game method explanation data;ID storage means for storing an ID unique to the mobile terminal; output request receiving means for receiving an output request transmitted from the mobile terminal in a contactless manner;The data stored in the storage meansAboveOutput requestReceivingAnd non-contact data communication means for sending out, and control means for controlling the operation of each of these means,
The portable terminal isTo the data sending station, Including the ID unique to the mobile deviceData output requestSend without contactOutput request means, data receiving means for receiving data sent from the data sending station in a non-contact manner, storage means for storing data received by the receiving means, control means for controlling these means, Have
The control unit of the data transmission station determines whether or not the ID included in the received output request is stored in the ID storage unit in response to reception of the output request by the output request receiving unit. On the condition that it is stored, the data communication means sends out the data read from the storage means in a state associated with the ID included in the received output request,
The control means of the portable terminal discards the received data without storing it when the ID included in the data received by the data receiving means does not match its own ID, and when it matches the own ID, The received data is stored in the storage meansIt is characterized by that.
  According to this feature, each data base is provided with a data transmission station on a one-to-one basis, so that the game machine number and model desired by the player can be stored one by one, a memo, etc. And the data is sent from the data sending station without contact, so that even if the gaming machine is in operation, the game being played in the vicinity of the desired gaming machine It is possible to easily and instantly obtain the latest game data relating to the game table, the explanation data of the game method, etc. without causing trouble to the customer.In addition, it is possible to prevent malfunctions caused by unauthorized access or other system effects, improve the security of the game field data providing system of the present invention, and improve the security from the data transmission station that received the ID from the portable terminal. Even when a plurality of mobile terminals can receive data, since the mobile terminal can determine to which mobile terminal the transmitted data is directed and sent, the mobile terminal may mistakenly It is possible to prevent the data sent to the mobile terminal from being received.
[0009]
In the game field data providing system of the present invention, the communication means between the data transmitting station and the portable terminal is a communication system using light, and at least the optical signal output from the output request means has directivity. It is preferable that
In this way, when an optical signal having directivity is emitted from the portable terminal, the data transmission provided on the desired game machine is selected from a plurality of data transmission stations provided on a one-to-one basis on each game machine. The optical signal is received only by the station, so that it is possible to prevent a plurality of data transmission stations from malfunctioning and to transmit data at a higher speed than other non-contact communication means such as wireless communication. Thus, data can be transmitted to the mobile terminal in a shorter time.
[0010]
In the game field data providing system of the present invention, when a plurality of the data transmission stations are connected by signal lines and one data transmission station transmits data, data from other data transmission stations is transmitted. It is preferable that a plurality of data transmission prohibiting means for controlling the transmission not to be performed is provided.
In this way, even when a plurality of game machines are arranged and a plurality of users try to obtain data from a plurality of data transmission stations at the same time, data transmission without interference can be performed.
[0011]
The game field data providing system of the present invention has a plurality of data transmission prohibiting means for allocating data transmission time zones individually to the respective data transmission stations and controlling data transmission from a plurality of data transmission stations simultaneously. It is preferable.
In this way, even when a plurality of game machines are arranged and a plurality of users try to obtain data from a plurality of data transmission stations at the same time, data transmission without interference can be performed.
[0012]
In the game field data providing system of the present invention, it is preferable that the portable terminal is provided with display means for displaying various data stored in the storage means of the portable terminal.
In this way, it is possible to display and confirm the game data of the game machine desired by the player at hand.
[0013]
In the game field data providing system according to the present invention, in the data transmission station, the storage means for storing data is a centralized management computer that collects and manages information of each gaming machine, and the game data and games of the gaming machine It is preferable that second communication means for reading at least one of the method explanation data from the central management computer is provided.
In this way, it is not necessary to separately provide a means for collecting game data on the game table and a large-capacity memory for each data transmission station, thereby reducing the cost of the entire system.
[0014]
In the game field data providing system of the present invention, a display means is provided in the data transmission station, and when the data transmission station receives a data output request from the portable terminal, the display means notifies the reception. It is preferable.
In this way, the player carrying the mobile terminal can visually confirm that the data sending station provided in the gaming machine from which he wants to obtain game data has received the output request from the mobile terminal. .
[0016]
In the game field data providing system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the data transmission station is incorporated in a calling lamp unit provided at a position above the game machine.
In this way, even in the situation where the player is on the game stand, since the communication between the mobile terminal of the other player and the data transmission station can be performed in the overhead space of the player, a new data transmission station It is not necessary to provide a space around the game machine, and the game field data providing system of the present invention can be installed without significantly changing the existing game machine peripheral equipment.
[0017]
In the game field data providing system of the present invention, the password of the user is stored in the storage means of the portable terminal. If the portable terminal is not input for a predetermined time, it is automatically terminated and restarted. In this case, it is preferable that the password does not work unless a password unique to the owner is input from the input means.
If it does in this way, while being able to prevent the said portable terminal being used illegally by persons other than an owner, a customer's identity confirmation can be performed using the said portable terminal.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0019]
Example 1
FIG. 1 is an external view showing an appearance of a calling lamp unit 1 in which a data transmission station 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is incorporated. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the data transmission station according to the first embodiment, FIG. FIG. 4 is an external view and a cross-sectional side view showing the mobile terminal in the first embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the mobile terminal in the first embodiment.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 1, the data transmission station 2 in the first embodiment is built in a calling lamp unit 1 provided at the upper position of the game table 18, and in the first embodiment, infrared data is transmitted. Since the data communication method used is used, an infrared light receiving unit 3 and an infrared output unit 4 are provided on the front surface of the calling lamp unit 1, and a mobile terminal 19 is disposed on the side of the infrared light receiving unit 3. LED is provided as a display means for notifying a player who is a user that an output request or ID has been received.
[0021]
Further, the calling lamp unit 1 is not special and may be a general one. The calling lamp unit 1 used in the first embodiment has various predetermined color lenses as shown in FIG. A lamp unit 6 having an LED display 7 for displaying various messages and information, and a call switch 8 for notifying a player when a trouble occurs in the game stand. When it is pushed, the lamp section 6 is turned on and has a function of a normal calling lamp unit that informs an attendant.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 2, the data transmission station 2 of the first embodiment includes the above-described infrared light receiving unit 3 and infrared output unit 4 for performing data communication using infrared rays, and these infrared light receiving unit 3 and infrared output. An infrared communication controller 9 that controls the unit 4 and controls infrared communication; an I / O controller 11 that is connected to various sensors provided in the game table 18 by a signal line 17 and receives signals from the various sensors; The memory 14 which is a storage means for storing various game data from the game table 18, the LED 5 for notifying reception when a predetermined input is made from the portable terminal 19 to the infrared light receiving unit 3, and the LED 5 An LED driver 10 for driving the signal, a serial controller 12 for exchanging signals with another data transmission station 2 ′ via a signal line 15, and these various types. It comprises an MPU (microprocessing unit) 13 for controlling the device, and the MPU 13 has an internal ROM 16 in which a program describing control operations performed by the MPU 13 is stored, as shown in FIG. Individual devices are connected to the.
[0023]
Further, the portable terminal 19 in the first embodiment has an appearance suitable for a small and thin portable as shown in FIG. 3, and the configuration thereof is the data transmission station 2 as shown in FIG. An infrared output unit 27 which is an output request means for outputting data transmission request, ID data, etc., an infrared light receiving unit 28 for receiving game data or the like from the data transmission station 2, and these infrared light receiving unit 28 and infrared output unit 27, an infrared communication controller 29 for controlling infrared communication, a memory 32 for storing various game data transmitted from the data transmission station 2 by the infrared communication, and various types of data stored in the memory 32. LCD panel 22 which is a display means for displaying game data and the like, an LCD driver 37 for controlling the LCD panel 22, and transmission from the infrared output unit 27 As input means for the start-up transmission switch 23, selection switch 24 and numeric keypad 25, sounder 35 as notification means for notifying the user of completion of operations such as data reception, and timer means for measuring a predetermined time RTC (real time clock) 30, a button battery 33 as a power supply means, and an MPU 31 as a control means for controlling these various devices. The infrared light output from the infrared output unit 27 is the infrared light. The output unit 27 has directivity so that it is fired only in a limited direction. The MPU 31 includes a program describing control operations performed by the MPU 31 and a portable terminal. 5 has an internal ROM 36 in which an ID is stored, and is connected to individual devices as shown in FIG. It is arranged on the substrate 34 as shown in FIG. 4 in the interior 9.
[0024]
Hereinafter, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. First, the data transmission station 2 obtains signals from various sensors provided in the game table 18 via the I / O controller 11, and game data of the game table 18. Is stored and updated in the memory 14 as needed.
[0025]
Next, the player who carries the portable terminal 19 points the infrared communication window 26 provided on the portable terminal 19 in the direction of the calling lamp unit 1 provided on the upper part of the game table 18 from which game data or the like is desired. Then, the transmission switch 23 is pressed.
[0026]
Then, the MPU 31 of the portable terminal 19 reads the ID from the internal ROM 36 based on the input from the transmission switch 23, outputs the ID data to the infrared communication controller 29, and outputs the ID data in a predetermined format. An instruction to output from the infrared output unit 27 is given, and an infrared signal based on the ID data is modulated and output by the infrared communication controller 29.
[0027]
An infrared signal based on the ID data output from the infrared output unit 27 of the portable terminal 19 is received by the infrared light receiving unit 3 of the data transmission station 2 provided in the calling lamp unit 1 to which the portable terminal 19 is directed. Is done.
[0028]
When the infrared signal is received by the infrared light receiving unit 3, the infrared communication controller 9 outputs an interrupt to the MPU 13 along with the reception, and demodulates the infrared signal and outputs it to the MPU 13 as predetermined ID data. .
[0029]
Based on the interrupt signal, the MPU 13 lights the LED 5 for a predetermined time via the LED driver 10 to inform the player carrying the portable terminal 19 that the reception has been made.
[0030]
Next, the MPU 13 compares the ID data with an ID database assigned to each portable terminal stored in the memory 14, and only when an ID that matches the ID data exists in the database. The latest game data and the explanation data of the game method stored in the memory 14 are read out.
[0031]
In the first embodiment, as described above, the data transmission station 2 is connected to the other data transmission station 2 ′ via the signal line 15 and the serial controller 12, and the MPU 13 in each data transmission station 2 or 2 ′ is connected to the data transmission station 2 ′. When data is transmitted from the infrared output unit 4, a signal indicating that data is currently being output to the signal line 15 via the serial controller 12, for example, an infrared communication controller 9 to be described later. Is programmed to apply a signal based on the output data output to.
[0032]
The MPU 13 synchronizes the data read from the memory 14 with the ID data of the portable terminal and the machine number of the game machine 18 in order to synchronize communication with the head of the transmitted data as shown in FIG. As an ID data block 40 in which ID data of the portable terminal 19 is arranged, and an ID data block header which is a predetermined data string for identifying the ID data block 40 at the head thereof 39, and similarly, a gaming machine number block 42 in which the machine number of the gaming machine 18 is arranged, and a gaming machine number block header 41 which is a predetermined data string for identifying the gaming machine number block 42 at the head thereof. Is arranged, and then a data block 44 in which various game data are arranged, and the data block 44 is identified at the head thereof. A data string (packet) 45 in which a data block header 42 which is a predetermined data string is arranged is generated, and the ID data of the portable terminal 19 is associated with the game machine number and various game data as a predetermined format. At the same time, the generated data string 45 is temporarily stored in the memory 14.
[0033]
Next, the MPU 13 causes the serial controller 12 to check the signal line 15 for a signal from another data transmission station, and when a transmission signal from another data transmission station exists on the signal line 15, The signal on the signal line 15 is repeatedly checked after a predetermined time, and when the transmission signal does not exist on the signal line 15, the data string 45 temporarily stored is read from the memory 14. In addition, the data is output to the infrared communication controller 9 and also to the serial controller 12 as described above.
[0034]
With the output of the data string 45, the MPU 13 instructs the infrared communication controller 9 and the serial controller 12 to output a signal associated with the data string, and based on this instruction, the infrared communication controller 9 The data string is modulated into an infrared signal and output from the infrared output unit 4. At the same time, the serial controller 12 also outputs a signal based on the data string to the signal line 15.
[0035]
Thus, when predetermined data is transmitted from one data transmission station, data transmission from other data transmission stations is not performed, and the data is simultaneously transmitted. The mobile terminal does not interfere with the transmission and can be received well.
[0036]
In the first embodiment, the data transmission stations connected by these signal lines 15 connect a plurality of game machines on an array surface of island parts facing a passage in an island part provided with a plurality of game machines. However, this may be selected as appropriate based on the characteristics and output of the communication means used.
[0037]
As described above, the infrared signal output from the infrared output unit 4 of the data transmission station 2 is received by the infrared light receiving unit 28 of the mobile terminal 19, demodulated by the infrared communication controller 29, and output to the MPU 31.
[0038]
The MPU 31 monitors the data string from the infrared communication controller 29, finds the ID data block header 39 given to the data string, and extracts the ID data, which is the ID of its own. If the data does not match, the data is discarded, and if the data matches, the data is stored in the memory 32, and the table number of the game machine transmitted from the data row is the game machine number data. The block header 41 is extracted by finding it, and the gaming machine number and other game data as other data are associated with each other on the database and stored.
[0039]
In this way, even if the mobile terminal receives an infrared signal other than its own, the mobile terminal does not capture data other than its own, and the transmitted data is surely transmitted to itself. The portable terminal can determine whether the data is data, and since the game data and the game machine number are associated with each other and stored in the memory 32, the information of the game machine is displayed again. Can easily read out game data corresponding to the game table from the memory 32 by inputting the game table number from the numeric keypad 25 provided on the portable terminal 19, and repeatedly display the game data. Will be able to.
[0040]
Next, when the reception is completed, the MPU 31 notifies the user that the reception has been completed by operating the sounder 35 as notification means, and the game data stored in the memory is displayed on the LCD panel 22 as display means. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 through the LCD driver 37, the carrier can operate the selection switch 24 to switch the screen to display other various game data.
[0041]
If the user does not perform any operation, the MPU 31 detects the elapse of a predetermined time by counting a signal at a predetermined interval from the RTC 30, and stops the operation of the display and the mobile terminal 19, It is supposed to transition to the group status.
[0042]
When the user tries to use the mobile terminal 19 again, in the first embodiment, the mobile user starts up by inputting any key switch on the surface of the mobile terminal 19. At the time of activation, the MPU 31 reads the password data specific to the user registered in advance in the memory 32 and displays on the LCD panel 22 a prompt to input the password.
[0043]
When the user inputs a predetermined password using the keypad 25 according to the display, the MPU 31 compares this input with the password data read from the memory 32. The initial menu screen is displayed, and if it does not match, a message prompting you to enter the password again is displayed a predetermined number of times. If it still does not match, it is illegally used by a person other than the carrier. It is determined that the sounder 35 is informed, and the sounder 35 serving as the notification means generates a notification sound notifying the abnormality.
[0044]
By doing in this way, while being able to prevent a person other than a portable person from using a portable terminal illegally, it can also be confirmed using this portable terminal whether it is a principal.
[0045]
(Example 2)
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a data transmission station according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As a feature of the second embodiment, the data transmission station 2 and the other data transmission station 2 ′ have an IC 46 for serial data communication. The central management computer 48 is connected to the central management computer 48 in a multi-drop manner via a serial communication cable 47, and the central management computer 48 is equipped with various sensors and signal lines for collecting game data provided in each game table 18. 49, the game data is updated by grasping the status of each gaming table as needed.
[0046]
In the second embodiment, an ID database individually provided in the portable terminal is also stored in the central management computer 48, and data when the data transmission station 2 receives an ID from the portable terminal 19 is stored. In the collation, the received ID data is output to the central management computer 48 via the serial data communication IC 46, and the result of whether or not an ID matching the ID data exists is received from the central management computer 48. Has been.
[0047]
In the second embodiment, the memory 50 of the data transmission station 2 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except that the memory 50 has a smaller capacity than that of the memory 14 used in the first embodiment, and is used as a portable device. The configuration of the terminal 19 is the same.
[0048]
Hereinafter, the operation of the second embodiment will be described. The steps up to the stage of receiving data from the portable terminal 19 are the same as those of the first embodiment, but the procedure for outputting various game data is the same as that of the first embodiment. And very different.
[0049]
When the data sending station 2 sends data, the MPU 13 sends the game machine number provided with the data sending station to the centralized management computer 48 via the serial data communication IC 46 and the serial communication cable 47. At the same time, an output request for information on the game machine is output.
[0050]
Upon receiving the output request and the gaming machine number, the centralized management computer 48 reads the gaming data of the gaming machine corresponding to the gaming machine number stored in the storage means (not shown), and uses this data for the serial communication cable 47. The serial data communication IC 46 receives this data and outputs it to the MPU 13.
[0051]
The game data from the central management computer 48 is once stored in the memory 50.
[0052]
When the game data stored in the memory 50 is transmitted, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the time individually allocated to the data transmission to the individual data transmission stations 2 and 2 ′. These time zones are set in advance in each data transmission station, and in order to tune these time zones in each data transmission station, serial data communication from the centralized management computer 48 is performed. The data transmission stations 2 and 2 'perform data transmission only in a time zone in which their own data transmission is permitted, thereby simultaneously transmitting data with other data transmission stations. It is possible to prevent the transmitted infrared signal or the like from causing interference or the like without being implemented.
[0053]
As described above, when the MPU 13 detects a time zone in which the local station can transmit data based on the serial data communication clock signal, the MPU 13 reads the game data temporarily stored in the memory 50 and performs the infrared communication. The controller 9 outputs an infrared signal based on the data from the infrared output unit 4 to the infrared communication controller 9 as in the first embodiment, and the infrared signal is output. Received by.
[0054]
At the stage of outputting the data, the data string 45 shown in FIG. 6 is generated in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the portable terminal that receives the infrared signal receives the infrared signal. Can be received after confirming whether the data is for yourself.
[0055]
In addition, the width of the data transmission time zone allocated to each data transmission station in the second embodiment is appropriately selected depending on the number of data transmission stations 2 that do not overlap data transmission, the data capacity, the communication speed, and the like. However, if this time period is longer than necessary, the time until data is transmitted to the mobile terminal becomes longer. If this interval is too short, the processing load of the MPU 13 for control processing in data transmission is increased. Since it increases, it is preferable to set it as the range of 50-1000 milliseconds.
[0056]
Further, in this embodiment, there is no particular description regarding a technique for increasing redundancy such as error correction and interleaving in data transmission. However, even if redundancy for problems such as error occurrence in data transmission is increased using these techniques, These processes can be sufficiently performed even in the configuration of this embodiment.
[0057]
In addition, the portable terminal used in the present embodiment is provided with data output means and the like, and information such as game data stored in the storage means of the portable terminal is output to another electronic device such as a personal computer. Anyway.
[0058]
As described above, according to the game field data providing system of the second embodiment, various means for collecting the data of each gaming table 18 can be omitted as in the first embodiment, and the latest information can be updated as needed. By taking out game data, explanation data such as game methods, etc. from the centralized management computer 48 as necessary, it is not necessary to place a large-capacity memory 14 in the data transmission station 2 and consequently reduce the cost of the device. In addition, the change of the data transmission station 2 associated with the change of the game machine 18 and the like can be easily performed from the centralized management computer 48.
[0059]
The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the above-described examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and there are changes and additions within the scope of the present invention. However, it goes without saying that it is included in the present invention.
[0060]
In addition, the game stand in the present invention refers to various game machines that play with pachinko balls, coins, and other small-medium media, and an installation stand for various devices necessary for the game.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention has the following effects.
[0062]
  (A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the data transmission stations are provided on each gaming table in a one-to-one relationship, the game table number and model desired by the player can be stored one by one. Since the data is sent out from the data sending station without contact, without taking notes or inputting it to an information terminal, etc., even if the game machine is in operation, It is possible to easily and instantly obtain the latest game data relating to the game table desired by the customer, the explanation data of the game method, and the like.In addition, it is possible to prevent malfunctions caused by unauthorized access or other system effects, improve the security of the game field data providing system of the present invention, and improve the security from the data transmission station that received the ID from the portable terminal. Even when a plurality of mobile terminals can receive data, since the mobile terminal can determine to which mobile terminal the transmitted data is directed and sent, the mobile terminal may mistakenly It is possible to prevent the data sent to the mobile terminal from being received.
[0063]
(B) According to the invention of claim 2, since the optical signal from the portable terminal has directivity, a desired game can be selected from a plurality of data transmission stations provided one-to-one on each game machine. The optical signal will be received only by the data transmission station provided on the table, and it is possible to prevent malfunction of the plurality of data transmission stations, and compared to other non-contact communication means such as wireless, High-speed data transmission is possible, and data can be transmitted to the mobile terminal in a shorter time.
[0064]
(C) According to the invention of claim 3, even when a plurality of game machines are arranged and a plurality of users try to obtain data from a plurality of data transmission stations at the same time, data transmission without interference or the like Can do.
[0065]
(D) According to the invention of claim 4, even when a plurality of game machines are arranged and a plurality of users try to obtain data from a plurality of data transmission stations at the same time, data transmission without interference or the like Can do.
[0066]
(E) According to the invention of claim 5, the game data of the game machine desired by the player can be displayed and checked at hand.
[0067]
(F) According to the invention of claim 6, it is not necessary to separately provide a means for collecting game data of a game table and a large-capacity memory for each data transmission station, and the cost of the entire system can be suppressed. .
[0068]
(G) According to the invention of claim 7, the fact that the data transmission station provided in the game machine where the player carrying the portable terminal wants to obtain game data has received the output request from the portable terminal. It can be confirmed visually.
[0070]
  (hClaim8According to the invention of the item, by doing in this way, it is possible to obtain a location that does not hinder the data transmission to the portable terminal of another player even in the situation where the player is on the game stand, and newly Since it is not necessary to provide a space for the data transmission station around the game machine, the game field data providing system of the present invention can be installed without significantly changing the current game machine peripheral equipment.
[0071]
  (iClaim9According to the invention of the item, the portable terminal can be prevented from being illegally used by a person other than the owner, and the identity of the customer can be confirmed using the portable terminal.
[0072]
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front external view of a calling lamp unit in which a data transmission station is incorporated in a game field data providing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a data transmission station in the game hall data providing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of a portable terminal in the game hall data providing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of a mobile terminal in the game hall data providing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a portable terminal in the game hall data providing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating a data string transmitted from a data transmission station in the game hall data providing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a data transmission station in the game hall data providing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a data transmission time zone of each data transmission station in the game hall data providing system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Call lamp unit
2, 2 'data transmission station
3 Infrared detector
4 Infrared output section
5 LED
6 Lamp part
7 LED display
8 Call switch
9 Infrared communication controller
10 LED driver
11 I / O controller
12 Serial controller
13 MPU (control means)
14 Memory (memory means)
15 signal lines
16 Internal ROM
17 Signal line
18 Amusement stand
19 Mobile devices
20 Sounder opening
21 Terminal case
22 LCD panel
23 Transmission (start) switch
24 selection switch
25 numeric keypad
26 Infrared communication window
27 Infrared output section
28 Infrared detector
29 Infrared communication controller
30 RTC (real time clock)
31 MPU (control means)
32 memory
33 button battery
34 Substrate
35 Sounder
36 Internal ROM
37 LCD driver
38 Sync signal (preampoule)
39 ID block header
40 ID data block
41 Play table number block header
42 Game stand number block
43 Data block header
44 data blocks
45 Generated data string
46 IC for serial data communication
47 Serial communication cable
48 Centralized management computer
49 Signal line
50 memory

Claims (9)

It consists of a mobile terminal carried by a player and a data transmission station arranged one by one for one gaming machine,
The data transmission station is transmitted from the portable terminal , storage means for storing at least one of game table game data and game method explanation data, ID storage means for storing an ID unique to the portable terminal, and the portable terminal. an output request receiving means for receiving the output request in a non-contact that a data communication means for transmitting in a non-contact basis the data stored in said storage means to the reception of the output request, the operation of each unit Control means for controlling,
The portable terminal receives, without contact, output request means for transmitting a data output request including an ID unique to the portable terminal to the data transmission station, and data transmitted from the data transmission station. Data receiving means, storage means for storing data received by the receiving means, and control means for controlling these means,
The control unit of the data transmission station determines whether or not the ID included in the received output request is stored in the ID storage unit in response to reception of the output request by the output request receiving unit. On the condition that it is stored, the data communication means sends out the data read from the storage means in a state associated with the ID included in the received output request,
The control means of the portable terminal discards the received data without storing it when the ID included in the data received by the data receiving means does not match its own ID, and when it matches the own ID, The game data providing system for storing the received data in the storage means .   2. The game room according to claim 1, wherein the communication means between the data transmission station and the portable terminal is a communication system using light, and at least the optical signal output from the output request means is directional light. Data provision system.   When a plurality of data transmission stations are connected by signal lines, and one data transmission station transmits data, a plurality of data transmissions are controlled so as not to transmit data from other data transmission stations. The game field data providing system according to claim 2, further comprising prohibition means.   3. A game arcade according to claim 2, further comprising a plurality of data transmission prohibiting means for individually allocating a time period during which data can be transmitted to each data transmission station and controlling so that data cannot be transmitted simultaneously from the plurality of data transmission stations. Data provision system.   The game field data providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the portable terminal is provided with display means for displaying various data stored in the storage means of the portable terminal.   In the data transmission station, the storage means for storing data is a centralized management computer that collects and manages information of each gaming machine, and at least one data among the gaming data of the gaming machine and the explanation data of the gaming method is stored. The game field data providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising second communication means for reading from the central management computer.   The display means is provided in the data transmission station, and when the data transmission station receives a data output request from the portable terminal, the display means notifies the reception. The data providing system for game halls described. The game field data providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the data transmission station is incorporated in a calling lamp unit provided at a position above the game table. The user's password is stored in the storage means of the mobile terminal, and if the mobile terminal is not input for a predetermined time, it automatically terminates, and when it is restarted, the owner-specific password is input. The game field data providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the game field data providing system is configured so as not to operate unless input is made by means.

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