EP2395486A1 - Device for reading and saving data from an entertainment device - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device for reading and storing data of a, in particular money-operated, entertainment game device via an interface.
- the DE 10 2004 025 788 A1 discloses an entertainment device having an operating data storage device and an input and output interface coupled to a computer, storage device, and data input / output interface for communicating with a separately located computing device, the entertainment device an output format of the data is determined on the display device of the data processing device designed as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant).
- PDA Personal Digital Assistant
- a system for retrieving game data which includes a device provided in the memory device for recording operation and identification data of the game device, an interface on each game device for data input and output and a data release device on the respective game device, which releases a transfer of data from the storage device only upon detection of predetermined data. Furthermore, a separately arranged data processing device with a computer and interfaces for the input / output of game device data is provided which is connected to the game device via a respective data line.
- a storage device in the gaming device is a non-volatile memory.
- the computer of the data processing device is a personal computer, which is connected via a common data cable with the game devices, wherein in the personal computer, a further memory device is provided for the operating data received in the game equipment.
- a power supply of the data release devices is provided via the data cable, wherein the data cable is a wire cable.
- the personal computer for the evaluation, ie the data retrieval, activated by the game equipment.
- the game devices are requested device-wise via the common data line to send the data required for the evaluation.
- the personal computer includes appropriate evaluation programs to process and display the coded data of the game equipment.
- the known devices for reading and storing data of an entertainment game device are disadvantageous in that they are relatively expensive due to a relatively high hardware-related effort.
- the facilities such as special printer units, so-called DataPrint devices, Pocket PC or PDA (personal digital assistant), although comfortable to handle, but justified Frequent product changes or inflexible interfaces often require adjustments to be made to these facilities, with entertainment gaming equipment generally including unified data management as per the VDAI (Verband der Deutschen Automatenindustrie).
- the interface is designed as a USB interface and a data storage stick is equipped with a processor, the data storage stick next to a communicating with the entertainment game device master USB interface a slave USB interface includes.
- the structure corresponds to a so-called USB stick, which cooperates with a USB interface of the entertainment game device such that upon insertion of the data memory Sticks into the appropriate USB interface, the data transfer and storage begins automatically via the master USB interface.
- the slave USB interface Via the slave USB interface, the data storage stick for evaluation, further processing or processing or for printing to a corresponding data processing device to connect.
- the data storage stick is to be connected via the slave USB interface with an evaluation computer.
- the data memory stick expediently comprises a radio interface, in particular a so-called Bluetooth interface or a wireless LAN interface (wireless LAN). Due to the large number of existing interfaces there is a high future security of the device, which is relatively easy and inexpensive to adapt to changes.
- a radio interface in particular a so-called Bluetooth interface or a wireless LAN interface (wireless LAN). Due to the large number of existing interfaces there is a high future security of the device, which is relatively easy and inexpensive to adapt to changes.
- an operating system in particular Linux, and / or an init file are stored on the data storage stick.
- a proprietary software as the operating system is therefore not provided and the init file launches the required processes that run on the memory stick, especially when its master USB interface is coupled to the USB interface of the entertainment game device.
- the data memory stick advantageously comprises an optical and / or acoustic control device.
- the data storage stick comprises a housing that can be enclosed with one hand.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a data storage stick of a device according to the invention.
- the data storage stick 1 of the device comprises a printed circuit board 3 arranged within its housing 2 with a memory module 4 and a processor 5, ie a computer module, and is operated with the Linux operating system known from practice.
- a master USB interface 6 are provided for communication with an entertainment game device, not shown, and a slave USB interface 9 for coupling to an evaluation computer.
- a so-called Bluetooth interface 7 running radio interface 8 is provided.
- a light 10 is attached to the printed circuit board 3 as an optical control device 11.
- the memory module 4 can be read out via the Bluetooth interface 7 or the slave USB interface 9. Of course, it is also possible to write to the memory module 4 via these interfaces, for example using the init file.
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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Einrichtung zum Auslesen und Speichern von Daten eines, insbesondere geldbetätigten, Unterhaltungsspielgerätes über eine Schnittstelle.The invention relates to a device for reading and storing data of a, in particular money-operated, entertainment game device via an interface.
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Die bekannten Einrichtungen zum Auslesen und Speichern von Daten eines Unterhaltungsspielgerätes sind insofern nachteilig, als sie aufgrund eines relativ hohen hardwareseitigen Aufwandes verhältnismäßig teuer sind. Hierdurch sind die Einrichtungen, beispielsweise Spezialdruckereinheiten, so genannte DataPrint-Geräte, Pocket-PC bzw. PDA (personal digital assistent), zwar komfortabel zu handhaben, aber begründet durch häufige Produktwechsel oder unflexible Schnittstellen müssen oft Anpassungen an diese Einrichtungen vorgenommen werden, wobei die Unterhaltungsspielgeräte in der Regel ein einheitliches Datenmanagement nach Regeln des VDAI (Verband der Deutschen Automatenindustrie) umfassen.The known devices for reading and storing data of an entertainment game device are disadvantageous in that they are relatively expensive due to a relatively high hardware-related effort. As a result, the facilities, such as special printer units, so-called DataPrint devices, Pocket PC or PDA (personal digital assistant), although comfortable to handle, but justified Frequent product changes or inflexible interfaces often require adjustments to be made to these facilities, with entertainment gaming equipment generally including unified data management as per the VDAI (Verband der Deutschen Automatenindustrie).
Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Einrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die bei einem sehr einfachen Aufbau kostengünstig zu fertigen und dennoch leicht handhabbar ist.It is an object of the invention to provide a device of the type mentioned, which is inexpensive to manufacture in a very simple structure and yet easy to handle.
Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, dass die Schnittstelle als eine USB-Schnittstelle ausgebildet ist und ein Datenspeicher-Stick mit einem Prozessor ausgestattet ist, wobei der Datenspeicher-Stick neben einer mit dem Unterhaltungsspielgerät kommunizierenden Master-USB-Schnittstelle eine Slave-USB-Schnittstelle umfasst.According to the invention the object is achieved in that the interface is designed as a USB interface and a data storage stick is equipped with a processor, the data storage stick next to a communicating with the entertainment game device master USB interface a slave USB interface includes.
Damit ist eine sehr einfach aufgebaute Einrichtung geschaffen, die im Wesentlichen den Datenspeicher-Stick mit einer USB-Schnittstelle umfasst, wobei der Aufbau einem so genannten USB-Stick entspricht, die mit einer USB-Schnittstelle des Unterhaltungsspielgerätes derart zusammenarbeitet, dass beim Einstecken des Datenspeicher-Sticks in die entsprechende USB-Schnittstelle die Datenübertragung und - speicherung selbsttätig über die Master-USB-Schnittstelle beginnt. Über die Slave-USB-Schnittstelle ist der Datenspeicher-Stick zur Auswertung, weiteren Ver- bzw. Bearbeitung bzw. zum Ausdruck an ein entsprechendes Datenverarbeitungsgerät anzuschließen.For a very simple structure device is created, which essentially comprises the data storage stick with a USB interface, the structure corresponds to a so-called USB stick, which cooperates with a USB interface of the entertainment game device such that upon insertion of the data memory Sticks into the appropriate USB interface, the data transfer and storage begins automatically via the master USB interface. Via the slave USB interface, the data storage stick for evaluation, further processing or processing or for printing to a corresponding data processing device to connect.
Vorzugsweise ist der Datenspeicher-Stick über die Slave-USB-Schnittstelle mit einem Auswerterechner zu verbinden.Preferably, the data storage stick is to be connected via the slave USB interface with an evaluation computer.
Um weitere Möglichkeiten zur Datenübertragung bereitzustellen, umfasst zweckmäßigerweise der Datenspeicher-Stick eine Funk-Schnittstelle, insbesondere eine so genannte Bluetooth-Schnittstelle oder eine W-Lan-Schnittstelle (wireless lan). Durch die Vielzahl der vorhandenen Schnittstellen besteht eine hohe Zukunftssicherheit der Einrichtung, die relativ einfach und kostengünstig an Änderungen anpassbar ist.In order to provide further possibilities for data transmission, the data memory stick expediently comprises a radio interface, in particular a so-called Bluetooth interface or a wireless LAN interface (wireless LAN). Due to the large number of existing interfaces there is a high future security of the device, which is relatively easy and inexpensive to adapt to changes.
In Ausgestaltung sind auf dem Datenspeicher-Stick ein Betriebssystem, insbesondere Linux, und/oder eine Init-Datei gespeichert. Eine proprietäre Software als Betriebssystem ist demnach nicht vorgesehen und die Init-Datei startet die erforderlichen Prozesse, die auf dem Datenspeicher-Stick ablaufen, insbesondere wenn dessen Master-USB-Schnittstelle mit der USB-Schnittstelle des Unterhaltungsspielgerätes gekoppelt ist.In an embodiment, an operating system, in particular Linux, and / or an init file are stored on the data storage stick. A proprietary software as the operating system is therefore not provided and the init file launches the required processes that run on the memory stick, especially when its master USB interface is coupled to the USB interface of the entertainment game device.
Um dem Benutzer des Datenspeicher-Sticks dessen Betriebsbereitschaft und/oder das Ende eines Schreib-/Lesevorgangs anzuzeigen, umfasst vorteilhafterweise der Datenspeicher-Stick eine optische und/oder akustische Kontrolleinrichtung.In order to indicate to the user of the data memory stick its readiness for operation and / or the end of a read / write operation, the data memory stick advantageously comprises an optical and / or acoustic control device.
Aufgrund der Miniaturisierung der einzelnen elektronischen Komponenten umfasst vorzugsweise der Datenspeicher-Stick ein mit einer Hand umschließbares Gehäuse.Due to the miniaturization of the individual electronic components, preferably the data storage stick comprises a housing that can be enclosed with one hand.
Es versteht sich, dass die vorstehend genannten und nachstehend noch zu erläuternden Merkmale nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen verwendbar sind. Der Rahmen der Erfindung ist nur durch die Ansprüche definiert.It goes without saying that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the respectively indicated combination but also in other combinations. The scope of the invention is defined only by the claims.
Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles unter Bezugnahme auf die zugehörige Zeichnung näher erläutert. Die einzige Fig. der Zeichnung zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines Datenspeicher-Sticks einer erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung.The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. The sole Fig. The drawing shows a schematic representation of a data storage stick of a device according to the invention.
Der Datenspeicher-Stick 1 der Einrichtung umfasst eine innerhalb seines Gehäuses 2 angeordnete Leiterplatte 3 mit einem Speichermodul 4 und einem Prozessor 5, also einem Rechnerbaustein, und wird mit dem aus der Praxis bekannten Betriebssystem Linux betrieben. An der Leiterplatte 3 sind eine Master-USB-Schnittstelle 6 zur Kommunikation mit einem nicht dargestellten Unterhaltungsspielgerät und eine Slave-USB-Schnittstelle 9 zur Kopplung mit einem Auswerterechner vorgesehen. Im Weiteren ist eine als so genannte Bluetooth-Schnittstelle 7 ausgeführte Funk-Schnittstelle 8 vorgesehen. Zur Anzeige des Betriebszustandes ist an der Leiterplatte 3 eine Leuchte 10 als optische Kontrolleinrichtung 11 befestigt.The
Nach der Verbindung der Master-USB-Schnittstelle 6 mit einer entsprechenden Schnittstelle des Unterhaltungsspielgerätes beginnt aufgrund einer auf dem Datenspeicher-Stick 1 hinterlegten Init-Datei die Übertragung von Daten aus dem Unterhaltungsspielgerät und deren Speicherung in dem Speichermodul 4 des Datenspeicher-Sticks 1. Das Speichermodul 4 kann über die Bluetooth-Schnittstelle 7 oder die Slave-USB-Schnittstelle 9 ausgelesen werden. Selbstverständlich ist auch ein Beschreiben des Speichermoduls 4 über diese Schnittstellen, beispielsweise mit der Init-Datei, möglich.After the connection of the
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