JP2001187263A - Mah-jong score clearing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain the smooth and speedy progress of games and enable anyone to use a mah-jong score clearing device easily and to get used to it easily com pared to a conventional mah-jong score clearing device by providing a specific button in an operating means with multiple functions required for score clearing processing, to minimize the number of operating buttons to thereby simplify the whole structure, and simplifying the operating procedure of score paying- receiving clearing processing to eliminate the possibility of misoperation and malfunction. SOLUTION: This mah-jong on score clearing device is provided with an operating means disposed at each side of a mah-jong table and having operating buttons for inputting score delivery signals, on a control panel, and a display window for making a score display and an ranking display, and a control means electrically connected to the operating means and storing a set game mode, recognizing the dealer each game, displaying the variation of possessed points and carrying out score clearing processing, score calculation of the games and determination of ranking. A '0' button in the operating buttons has a plurality of functions such as a function required for score clearing in addition to a display of a digit '0'.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a Mahjong score clearing apparatus which does not require a number of tools such as point sticks and chips, and is capable of electrically transferring Mahjong scores by button operation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional apparatus capable of electrically performing such a mahjong score settlement process by button operation, there is, for example, one described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-27190 developed by the present inventor. .

[0003]

The conventional apparatus has a good effect in that various inconveniences associated with the use of tools such as a large number of point rods and chips can be eliminated.
Nevertheless, there were the following structural problems. That is, since various functions required for the point exchange are individually provided on each operation button, the number of operation buttons is accordingly large, the whole structure is relatively large, and many points are exchanged. It was necessary to use different operation buttons, and it was difficult to understand the operation procedure, and there was a possibility of erroneous operation or malfunction. As a result, the progress and smoothness of the progress of the game were hindered, and it was difficult for anyone to use the game easily and easily. In addition, it is necessary to input both points to pay and receive points, especially when all the payers have to perform the input operation of points to be paid at the time of rising, so the points are transferred and the points are cleared. The process is troublesome and time-consuming, impairs the smoothness of the progress of the game, and also involves inconvenience due to erroneous operations.

Therefore, the present invention provides a
By paying attention to the characteristics of the specific operation button in the operation means and having multiple functions necessary for the point clearing process in addition to the original normal function that it has, the number of operation buttons is reduced as much as possible and the overall structure is reduced In addition to simplifying the operation, the signal input for paying points is limited to only one house when the number of points rises, and the operation procedure of the settlement and payment of equal points that eliminates the need for signal input to other houses is simplified and simplified. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a mahjong score clearing device that is easy to use and easy to use for anyone of all ages, regardless of age or gender, to eliminate the possibility of erroneous operation and erroneous operation, to make the progress of the game smoother and faster. .

[0005]

According to the present invention, the point input operation starting from 0 is not performed, and the point display on the operation means is performed in units of hundred times (one hundred points). The 0 button that represents the 0 number in is less frequently used than the number buttons that represent other numbers, so unlike other number buttons, it is not confusing to combine multiple functions, and there is a risk of erroneous operation or malfunction. Paying attention to the point that there is no function, this 0 button has multiple functions necessary for the point clearing process in addition to the function representing the original 0 number, and it is not a multi-function button, and the number button in the operation button is paid Along with the exclusive use of point signal input, there is no need for an operation button to indicate whether the point signal input via the number buttons is for payment or for reception. Signal input is one house The above-mentioned problem has been solved by eliminating the need for signal input to other houses only by limiting to the above.

The plurality of functions required for the point clearing process to be shared with the 0 button include, for example, a function as a button also for the 0 button, that is, a rising signal input to the control means and a point clearing process. By providing the command function, the number of operation buttons is reduced, and the procedure of the settlement process is greatly simplified or simplified. That is, the signal input operation of the number of pay points made by the payer is limited to only one of the three payers, and a predetermined pay point is displayed on the operating means via the control means. Then, in response to the signal input of the number of payment points made by the one family, when the receiving house of the number of payment points presses the 0 button, a rising signal is input to the control means. A pay point display command is issued to the operating means of the other two payers who have not performed the signal input operation of the pay points via the control means, and the predetermined pay points are displayed. The control means performs the settlement processing of the score in accordance with the pressing operation of the receiving button. To explain this more specifically, the present invention is roughly divided into two parts, one for each side of the mahjong table, the start and end of the game,
Operation means for inputting the signals of the points to be paid, the points to be deposited, and the command to receive points, and displaying the points accompanying the transfer of points, and displaying the change and ranking of the points owned by each player who is the player, There is provided a control means connected to perform a point clearing process based on the input signal of the point exchange and perform a point display to each operation means and a display instruction of a change in the number of points associated therewith. The signal input operation of starting and ending the game, paying points, deposit points, and receiving points in the operating means is as follows:
The operation is performed by operation buttons provided on the operation panel. As the operation buttons, there are arranged number buttons from 0 to 9 for inputting a signal of a point to be paid, a receiving button for issuing a point receiving operation command, and a reach button for issuing a reach declaration and issuing a deposit signal of a reach point. ing. The change of the score and the score and the display of the ranking are performed on the display window on the operation panel. The control means further includes an initial score and a return score for each house,
The game mode in which the score of the parent and the child rise, the rate, the horse, the stacking bar, the not penalty, and the like are set, and the operation program for giving and receiving the score is stored in advance, and the position of the parent in each phase is recognized. In addition, the game score is calculated and the ranking is determined by inputting the game end signal. Then
The procedure of the point clearing process in the case where the point clearing function is also provided when the 0 button is raised is as follows. When any one of the houses rises, first, only one of the three point payers is limited to input a signal of a predetermined number of pay points with the number buttons. The house does not need to operate the signal input and does nothing. Then, the signal input through the control means 1
The payment points are displayed on the display window of the operation means of the house.
Next, when the point receiving house presses the 0 button, the control means determines that the phase is a rising phase, and the payment point signal input is performed by discriminating the parent and the child based on the recognition of the position of the parent in the phase. The payment points of the other two houses that did not perform the determination are determined, and a command to display the predetermined payment points is issued to the operating means, and the predetermined payment points are displayed on the operating means of the two houses. Next, after confirming the total value of the paid points of the three houses displayed, when the house presses the receiving button and inputs the point receiving command signal, the control means performs the calculation processing and performs the settlement processing of the point transfer. .

[0007] Further, as a plurality of other functions necessary for the process of clearing the points to be shared with the 0 button, the 0 button is provided with an input function of a point deposit signal of a not-in penalty mark. In this case, in a situation where the Noten family and the Tempai family have appeared, each of the Noten families does not need to input a signal of the number of deposited points via the numeric buttons, and simply presses the 0 button, so that the control means is the Noten. According to the judgment, the display command of a predetermined deposit point is issued to the operating means of the house where the 0 button is pressed according to the number pressed, and the predetermined deposit point is displayed on the operating means. Next, after confirming the displayed deposit points, each Tempai family presses the receiving button and inputs the receiving command signal,
The clearing process of the transfer of the deposited points is performed by the control means.

Furthermore, in order to further reduce the number of operation buttons to further simplify the structure of the apparatus and to simplify the operation, the 0 button is provided with a reset function of the apparatus and a game start function in addition to the above functions. And end function. At the end of the game,
When all the houses (four houses) press the 0 button, a game end signal is input to the control means. The control means calculates the game score of each house, determines the order based on the game score, and sends the display instruction to the operation means of each house. Is displayed and displayed on each operation means. When one of the 0 buttons is pressed after the game is over, the score display and the rank display disappear, and the control means and the operation means are reset to a state where the next game can be started. After the reset is complete, the first parent of the game, the parent, is determined.
When the 0 button is pressed, the initial score is displayed on the operation means of each house, and the next game can be started (started).

In addition, a receiving / reach having a function of inputting a point receiving command signal to the control means and a function of inputting a reach signal and a deposited signal inputting a reach signal in a prominent place such as the upper center of each operation panel. By arranging a common large operation button, it is possible to further simplify the structure of the apparatus and simplify the operation in use.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a connection structure between control means and operation means of the apparatus of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing use of the apparatus of the present invention in a fully automatic mahjong table, and FIG. It is a top view showing other examples of a means. The device of the present invention is roughly divided into operation means A and control means B. The control means B is constituted by a microcomputer having a CPU (central processing unit) 1, a storage unit 2, and an interface 3, and is electrically connected to the operation means A and a control unit of the fully automatic mahjong table C. ing. The operating means A is provided for each player of the game (four homes of east, south, west, and north), and thus, via the mounting frame D, outside each of the four sides of the mahjong table C as shown in FIG. And are electrically connected to the control means B, respectively. As described above, the control means B controls the game mode and the score set for the initial score and the return score for each home of the player, the distinction between the parent and child's rising score, the rate, the horse, the stacking bar, the noten penalty, etc. The operation program of the exchange is stored in advance, and the position of the parent for each phase is recognized,
A point clearing process between players is performed based on a signal input / output signal from the operating means A, and a point display and a display of variation in points are given to the operating means A. A game end signal is input to calculate and score a game score. Make a decision. The control means B determines the position of the parent for each phase and the distinction between the parent and the child of the signal input and output signal input / output house based on the input of the parent signal from the connected fully automatic mahjong table C. In FIG. 2, 4
Is a game mode setting board for setting the above-mentioned game mode, and 5 is a CPU board for setting a score transfer operation program. Reference numeral 18 denotes a power switch.

Each operation means A has an operation button E and a display window F on the operation panel 6. As the operation button E,
A number button 7 consisting of number keys 1 to 9 for inputting a signal of a point to be paid, and a signal input for a number of functions required for a point clearing process in addition to a signal input as a number button for a number 0 A multi-function 0 button 8, a receiving button 9 for inputting a point receiving command signal, a reach button 10 for inputting a reach signal with a reach declaration, and a correction for incorrectly inputting a signal for a pay point. A cancel button 11 for performing the operation is provided. The receiving button 9 and the reach button 10 are arranged side by side at the upper center of the operation panel 6, and the multi-function 0 button 8 is arranged below these buttons at a distance.
Further, the cancel button 11 is further separated from these buttons and the operation panel 6
Is located below the left edge of the. The reason why they are arranged apart from each other is to prevent erroneous operation.

The 0 button 8 originally has a function as a number button for representing a normal number 0, but also has other functions necessary for point clearing as described above. Therefore, it is arranged at a position different from the normal numeric button 7 and in a prominent position in a larger form. In addition to the function of the number button, the 0 button 8 has a plurality of functions including five signal input functions as a mochi button, a no button, a reset button, a start button, and an end button. Has already been described, but it will be specifically described again in the section of the usage method described later.

As the display window F, the number of paid points, the number of points,
A point display section 12 consisting of three windows for displaying the points to be deposited and the score at the end of the game, a unit display section 13 for indicating that the points are displayed in hundreds of points (one hundred times), Display part 1 of minus sign indicating that it is score
4 and a ranking display section 15 for displaying the ranking at the end of the game.

Next, a method of using the apparatus of the present invention according to the above embodiment will be described. (1) Start (start) of the game After the completion of the resetting that enables the start of the game, the fully automatic mahjong table C determines the first parent, the home, (chicha) (the home lamp is turned on), and the home is 0. When the button is pressed, the initial score is displayed on the display window F of the operation means A of each player (each house) via the control means B, and the game can be started. Therefore, the 0 button also has a function as a game start button. When the home is decided, a parent signal is input from the fully automatic mahjong table C, and the control means B recognizes the position of the home, that is, the position of the parent for each subsequent phase, and judges the distinction between the parent and the child of the signal input house. . (2) Clearing process of points 1) Ron rise (rise due to transfer by another house) The transfer house with obligation to pay points inputs the signal of the points to be paid via the number buttons 7 and 8, and has the right to receive points. When the ascending house confirms the display of the points to be paid and presses the receiving button 9, the payment of points between those points is settled via the control means B. For example, when the transfer requires a 3900 point payment obligation, the remittance house will enter
Press and 9. Then, the score display section 12 of the display window F of the house
In the display window F, 3900 points are displayed on the display window F in combination with the unit display section 13 for hundred points and the minus sign display section 14 for point payment. The rising house confirms the display of the paid points, and if the receiving button 9 is pressed, the payment of the points is cleared by the control means B. The display window F of the transferring house shows the number of points obtained by subtracting 3900 points. In the display window F of the house, a display of the score obtained by adding 3900 points is displayed. 2) When the child is raised The parent who has the obligation to pay the points inputs the signal of the points to be paid via the number buttons 7 and 8, and the other two payers do not input the signals of the points to be paid. The rising house, which is the receiving house of points, presses the 0 button 8 as a button after inputting the signal of the payment points of one house, confirms the total value of the displayed payment points, and presses the receiving button 9. The point B is cleared by the control means B. For example, when the child rises up to 8000 points of fullness, the parent inputs a signal of 40 and a payment point through 4 of the number buttons 7 and 0 of the 0 button 8, and pays out 4000 points to the display window F thereof. Display the score. At this time, the other two payers do nothing. The child of the rising house presses the 0 button 8 as the main button in response to the signal input of the parent's payment points. Then, the control means B determines that the child's fullness is rising, and displays 2000 pay points on the display windows F of the two payers who do not input signals. When the ascending house confirms the display of the total value of the paying points of 8000 points and presses the receiving button 9, the display window F of each paying house displays the number of points obtained by subtracting the paying points, and the display of the ascending house is displayed. In the window F, the number of possessed points obtained by adding the number of received points of 8000 is displayed. 3) If the parent is raised, one of the three children who are obliged to pay the points is the number button 7,
The signal of the number of payment points is input via 8 and the other two children do not input the signal. The parent, who is the receiving point of the points, presses the 0 button 8 as a button after inputting the signal of the payment points of one family, confirms the total value of the displayed payment points, and presses the receiving button 9, The point clearing process is performed by the control means B. For example, when the parent rises to 12,000 points full, one of the children inputs a signal of 40 and the number of payment points through the numeric buttons, and -4 is displayed on the display window F thereof.
Display 000 pay points. At this time, the other two payers do nothing. The parent who is a rising family presses the 0 button 8 as a button in response to the signal input of the number of payment points made by the child of one family. Then, the control means B determines that the fullness of the parent is rising, and displays the pay points of 4000 points each on the display windows F of the other two houses to which no signal is input. Next, when the parent confirms the display of the total value of the pay points of 12000 points and presses the receive button 9, the display window F of each payer displays the points obtained by subtracting the pay points of 4000 points, and the parent display window is displayed. On F, the number of points obtained by adding 12,000 points of benefits to the receiver is displayed. Incidentally, when the 0 button 8 is pressed in response to the signal input of the number of payment points of one family, a sound indicating the fact is issued in order to confirm that the user is going up. 4) Handling of the deposit points of the Noten penalty marks When the Noten family and the Tempai family appear at the end of one station, each Noten family does not input the deposit point signal using the numeric buttons, but simply the 0 button as the Noten button Press 8. The Tempai family confirms the display of the deposited points and presses the receiving button 9. The control means B determines that the pressing of the 0 button 8 is in the no-ten phase, and in accordance with the number of the 0 buttons 8 pressed, the settlement process of the transfer of the deposited points between the No-ten family and the Tempai family. Make For example, according to the rule of 3000 points, if there are two Noten homes and two Tempai homes, and two of the Noten homes press the 0 button 8, the display window F is displayed.
Shows the deposited score of -1500 points respectively. When the display of the deposited points is confirmed and the two Tempai households press the receiving button 9, the display points F obtained by subtracting the deposited points are displayed on the display window F of the two Norten households, and the display window of the Tempai household is displayed. In F, the number of credits obtained by adding the received deposit points is displayed. If the Tempai family does not exist, the transfer of the deposit points will be suspended and carried over to the next place, and will be received by the person who has gone up the next place. 5) Handling of Deposit Points Based on Reach Declaration To reach reach, press the reach button 10. At this time, a reach sound is issued and a reach declaration is made, and the display window F displays -1000 of the deposit point score by the reach.
A point is displayed. The number is displayed on the reach button 10 according to the number of people who have reached the reach. The rising house on the spot has the right to receive the deposited points, and the control means B clears the transfer of the deposited points as well as the rising points. (3) End of Game When the game ends, all players (four homes) press the 0 button 8 as a game end button. Then, the control means B
It is determined that the game is over, the game score of each house is calculated, the ranking is determined based on the game score, and the game score and the ranking are displayed on the score display section 12 and the rank display section 15 of the display window F of each house. (4) Reset When one of the 0 buttons 8 is pressed after the end of the game, a reset signal is input to the control means B, and the display of the game score and the rank displayed on each display window F is deleted, and the next game is played. It is reset to a state where it can be started.

FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the operating means A. In this case, the receiving button 9 and the reach button 10 are united to form a single operation button 16 which has both functions and is used separately for both receiving and reach. Thus, the color is appropriately applied, and the color is disposed at a place such as the upper center of the operation panel 6 which is easily visible and easy to operate. Operational distinction between the receiving button and the reach button is performed by lighting or blinking of the button.
Reference numeral 17 denotes a viewing button provided with four buttons and an indicator lamp, which are distinguished for each house, for confirming the points owned by another house, the ranking, the difference in score between oneself and another house, and the number of payment points of the last time. Use when making. In addition, using this look-up button, a penalty mark or a point payment operation is performed on a wrong pon, a wrong chi, a chombo or the like.

[0017]

Since the present invention has the above-described structure, the above-mentioned various disadvantages of the prior art can be solved and the following specific effects can be obtained. (1) As an operation button in the operation means, in addition to a function as a number button, a multi-function 0 button having a plurality of functions necessary for a point clearing process is provided, and the number button of the operation means is paid. Since the point signal is exclusively used for inputting signals, the number of operation buttons can be greatly reduced as compared with the related art, and the overall structure can be simplified. And, by making the 0 button a multi-function button that has characteristics that are easy to recognize as a dual-purpose button compared to other numeric buttons and that have very little risk of being confused with other operations,
The operation procedure can be made simpler and easier to understand than in the past. (2) When the 0 button is provided with a function as a single button, that is, a function for instructing a point clearing process when the button is raised, the signal input of the number of payment points is limited to only one house, and the signals of the other two houses are limited. The input procedure is unnecessary, and the ascending house checks the points to be paid, and simply presses the 0 button and the receiving button. The points are automatically settled, and the points are cleared automatically. Can be made much easier to understand and simpler than in the past, and there is no risk of erroneous operation or malfunction. (3) When the 0 button is provided with a function as a not-in button, that is, a deposit signal input function of a not-in penalty mark, it is not necessary to input the signal of the deposit point by the number buttons, and simply press the 0 button and the receiving button. Since the settlement process of the transfer of the deposited points is automatically performed, the operation procedure can be easily understood and simplified. (4) When the receiving button and the reach button are not a common single button and are arranged in a place where the operation panel is easy to see and operate, the number of operation buttons is further reduced to simplify the structure and Can also make the operation procedure easy to understand and simple. Also, the point clearing process will not be completed unless the receiving button is pressed, but if anyone is unfamiliar with the button operation, another person can easily perform the proxy operation depending on the arrangement position. This is suitable for the smooth progress of the game. (5) As described above, since the clearing operation of the score, especially at the time of rising, is easy to understand and can be performed without fear of erroneous operation and erroneous operation. The device can be easily used and easily used by anyone without being unfamiliar with button operation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection configuration between control means and operation means of the device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the device according to the present invention is arranged on a fully automatic mahjong table.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the operation means.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List A operation means B control means C fully automatic mahjong table D mounting frame E operation button F display window 1 CPU (central processing unit) 2 storage unit 3 interface 4 game mode setting board 5 operation program setting CPU board for transfer of points 6 operation panel 7 Numeric buttons 8 Multi-function 0 button 9 Receiving button 10 Reach button 11 Cancel button 12 Point display 13 Unit display 14 Minus sign display 15 Order display 16 Receive / reach common button 17 Look button 18 Power switch

Claims (4)

[Claims] An operation button for inputting signals for starting and ending a game, paying points, deposit points, and receiving instructions of points on an operation panel; It has a display window for displaying the variation of points and the ranking,
Operating means provided for each house, that is, each side of the mahjong table, and electrically connected to each operating means, the initial points and return points for each house, distinguishing the rising points of parents and children, The game mode in which the rate, horse, bar, pen, etc. are set, and the operation program for point exchange are stored in advance, the position of the parent for each phase is recognized, and the signal input for point exchange from the operation means is input. In accordance with the point clearing process, a point display is given to each operation means and a display command of the change in the score is made,
A control means for calculating a game score and determining a ranking by inputting a game end signal; A multi-function 0 button having a plurality of functions necessary for the settlement process is arranged, and the number buttons in the operation buttons are exclusively used for inputting the signal of the number of payment points,
Accordingly, there is no need for an operation button for discriminating whether the input of the point signal via the number buttons is for payment or for reception. 2. One of a plurality of functions of the 0 button is as follows.
In order to simplify the point clearing and prevent erroneous operations at the time of climbing, press the push button of the receiving button of one family that has the right to input the points to be paid and the right to receive the score at the time of rising when the house has the obligation to pay the points. , A function as a button for pressing the 0 button, that is, a function of inputting a signal to the control means to raise the signal and instructing the point to settle the score, that is, when the button is raised, The input of the number of payment points via the number buttons is limited to one of the three households having payment obligations, and the other two homes are made unnecessary. In response to the input of the number of payment points signal input by the one house Then, when the receiving person presses the 0 button, the control means determines that the signal has been raised, and determines whether the signal input person of the payment point is a parent or a child, and determines whether the signal input person is a parent or a child. Operation means In addition to displaying the points to be paid, predetermined operating points are also displayed for the operating means of the other two houses that did not input the signal, and then the total of the points to be paid for the three houses for which the point receiving house is displayed. 2. The Mahjong score clearing device according to claim 1, wherein after confirming, the receiving means is depressed, whereby the control means performs arithmetic processing to clear the points. 3. One of a plurality of functions provided by the 0 button is to provide a function of inputting a notation penalty mark deposit signal to the control means, that is, a noten family and a tempai family have appeared. In the phase, when each noten family presses the 0 button without the necessity of inputting a signal of the number of deposit points via the numeric buttons, the control means judges that the house is a noten and presses it according to the number of times the 0 button is pushed. A predetermined deposit point is displayed on each operating means of the house, and after confirming that each tempai family confirms it, the receiving button is pressed and a receiving command signal of the deposit point is input, so that the control means performs arithmetic processing and transfers the deposited point. 3. The Mahjong score clearing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the clearing is performed. 4. A function for inputting a point receiving command signal to the control means and a function for inputting a deposit signal of a reach point without making a reach declaration at a position which is easy to operate at the upper center or the like of each operation panel. 4. The Mahjong score clearing device according to claim 1, wherein a common receiving / reach operation button is provided.