JP2001331834A - Ic coin processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an IC coin processor in which the configuration of the device can be simplified, which can also be compactly formed and which is effective to be included in a machine between game machines in the case of processing IC coins in the device. SOLUTION: This IC coin processor includes a recording means capable of writing and reading data, a communicating means for transmitting and receiving the data and a controlling means for controlling these means and performs communication processing with the IC coins which are formed in a coin shape and is inserted. Holding parts for holding the IC coins are formed in a rotational body supported by a shaft, and a driving means is connected to the rotational body in order to rotate or rock the holding part in normal/reversal directions to bring the holding part to the insertion slot of the IC coins or an internal communication position.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the processing of an IC coin serving as a payout medium for a game moving object such as a pachinko ball or a medal used for playing a pachinko or a throttle machine (pachislot) in a pachinko game arcade. Related to the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko game hall, there is a prepaid card as a payout medium for a game moving object such as a pachinko ball or a medal. This card is issued by a player inserting cash at a specific position in the hall, and the card is issued when the player inserts the cash into a stand-to-face machine (for example, a game ball dispenser for prepaid cards) adjacent to the gaming machine. Then, game moving objects such as pachinko balls and medals are paid out.

According to the above-mentioned prepaid card, cash management is effective, but there are problems in handling and cost. For example, since the direction of data recording is directional, the player must use the card without checking the direction of the card each time the card is used, and if the card is damaged or dirty, the reading will be poor. Furthermore, when the value data recorded on the card is exhausted, the card is discarded and is not reused, so that there is a problem that the running cost is high. Therefore, the applicant has developed an IC coin as a payout medium for solving these problems.

[0004] This IC coin is formed in a coin shape by incorporating recording means capable of writing and reading data, communication means for transmitting and receiving data, and control means for controlling these means. It solves the problems of prepaid cards and has more effective features.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, when an IC coin developed as described above is processed by a device, the configuration of the device can be simplified and formed compactly.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an IC coin processing device that is effective to be built in a stand-to-wall machine.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an IC formed in a coin shape and having built-in recording means capable of writing and reading data, communication means for transmitting and receiving data, and control means for controlling these means. Insert a coin and the IC
An IC coin processing device for performing communication processing with coins, wherein a holding portion for holding the IC coin is formed on a pivotally supported rotating body, and the holding portion is forward / reverse with an insertion slot of the IC coin and an internal communication position. I in which driving means is connected to a rotating body to rotate
It is a C coin processing device.

[0007] The holding direction of the IC coin in the holding portion of the rotating body can be any of the horizontal direction and the vertical direction of the plane of the IC coin and any combination direction thereof. However, the vertical orientation is particularly effective in reducing the width of the device.

[0008] The above-mentioned holding portion of the rotating body is provided at one place, and it is also included that the one holding portion is provided so as to swing between the insertion port and the communication position.

As an embodiment, the rotating body may be formed in a disk shape, and the holding portion may be formed at a plurality of positions on a circumference.

As an embodiment, the driving means can be formed by a Geneva gear mechanism.

[0011] As an embodiment, a pool means for pooling a plurality of IC coins so that IC coins can be supplied to the holding portion can be provided on the rotation locus of the holding portion of the rotating body. .

As an embodiment, a collecting means for collecting the IC coin held by the holding portion can be provided on the rotation locus of the holding portion of the rotating body.

As an embodiment, an IC coin replenishing means for replenishing the holding portion with IC coins can be provided on the rotation locus of the holding portion of the rotating body.

[0014] As an embodiment, the IC coin processing device is provided in conjunction with payout means for paying out a game moving body, and the processing of the IC coin processing device is performed for the IC coin to perform a communication process for determining whether or not the IC coin can be paid out. Can be set as a stand-alone machine.

[0015]

According to the present invention, if the rotating body holding the IC coin is rotated forward or backward (or reciprocated) between the insertion slot and the communication position inside the apparatus, the IC coin can be removed. Since all of the data processing is possible, the configuration of the apparatus can be a simplified configuration capable of controlling the rotation, and the driving means of the rotating body can be formed in a thin disk shape so that the apparatus can be formed compact.

In particular, since the thickness of the IC coin is smaller than that of the diameter, the device can be made compact by using this to make the holding posture of the IC coin perpendicular to the surface. In addition, even if the thickness of the machine is restricted to 3 mm or less, it is possible to configure the device sufficiently within the regulated width.

When a Geneva gear mechanism is used for controlling the rotation position of the rotating body, the position control such as the insertion port and the communication position or another pool position can be accurately performed, so that the motor for driving the mechanism requires high precision. Inexpensive motors can be used without performing the above, and these can be used to manufacture the device at low cost.

By forming a plurality of holding portions on the rotating body, the peripheral surface of the rotating body can be used as a pool for IC coins, and the pooled IC coins can be quickly used. Processing speed can be increased.

Further, by providing a recovery unit or a replenishing unit for the IC coin on the rotating body, the processing of the IC coin by the rotating body can be performed not only by the communication processing but also by collecting and replenishing the IC coin. Can handle coins.

In addition, the holding portion of the rotating body can hold and take out the IC coin inserted from the insertion slot,
Since the IC coin is formed in a shape that allows easy entry and exit, when connecting the IC coin collection unit and replenishment unit to this unit, simply collecting and replenishing the IC coin simply by installing these mechanisms on the rotating body. Can be moved smoothly, and connection of each mechanism becomes easy.

[0021]

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

The drawings show a gaming machine system using a gaming machine IC coin. FIG. 1 shows the gaming machine system. A gaming machine 11 (pachinko gaming table 11a) of a plurality of islands A1 and A2 is provided to a host computer 10. The inter-machine 12 (pachinko inter-machine 12a, throttle inter-machine 12b) adjacent to one side of the throttle (pachi-slot) gaming machine 11b) is connected via a cable 13 so that data can be transmitted and received. ,
The IC coin issuing machine 14 and the IC coin settlement machine 15 are also connected via the cable 13 so that data can be transmitted and received. Further, the host computer 10 can be connected to another system, for example, a host computer for business management.

The above-mentioned pachinko gaming table 11a plays a pachinko ball as a game moving body,
It is well known that b plays a game with a medal as a game moving body.

The machine 12 pays out a game moving body corresponding to the game machine 11 (11a, 11b) such as a pachinko ball or a medal, and sets an IC coin (described later) as a payout medium for the game moving body. .

The above-mentioned IC coin can be issued by putting cash into the inter-machine 12 and the issued IC coin can be used for paying out game media. The used IC coin can be used for payout.

The gaming machines 1 are located at the ends of the islands A1 and A2.
1 to collect the cash (banknotes) inserted into the gaming machine 11
A collection machine 16 is provided to collect the IC coins that have been pooled in the case of overflow.

The aforementioned IC coin issuing machine 14 uses
A C coin, that is, an IC coin (described later) used as a medium for paying out a game moving object (pachinko ball or medal) in the game machine 11 is issued. This issuance is based on the insertion of cash (money). Data of the amount (value) corresponding to the amount (value) is recorded on the IC coin and released.

When the player stops playing the game, if the used IC coin has a residual value, the IC coin settlement machine 15 inserts the IC coin and releases cash (money) corresponding to the residual value. With this, the value of the IC coin is settled.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the above-mentioned IC coin 20 is formed in a flat disk shape, that is, a coin shape with a synthetic resin in the overall shape (appearance). For example, characters indicating a fixed amount of "1000 yen" are printed (or engraved). It should be noted that the monetary value is not limited to this.

The IC module 20 has a built-in IC module 21 inside. FIG. 4 shows a circuit configuration formed in the IC module 21.
Drive of each circuit device is controlled according to the program stored in the RAM 23, and the RAM 24 stores data necessary for the operation. Non-volatile erasable / rewritable EEPROM 25
Records value data. The A / D converter 26 and the antenna 27 constitute communication means. When the communication means is inserted into the inter-chamber machine 12, the IC coin issuing machine 14, and the IC coin settlement machine 15, the respective main body sides are connected. Data can be transmitted and received in a non-contact state with the communication means. The power supply circuit 28 generates power by electromotive force when a signal is received by the antenna 27 and supplies the power to each circuit.

FIG. 5 shows data recorded in the recording area of the above-mentioned EEPROM 25. The recording area sets a system area in which data cannot be rewritten and a data area in which data can be rewritten. In
The unique number, hole number, and data area
Data of the amount (or frequency), date (issue date), and number of times of writing are recorded.

The unique number data of the system area described above is a number assigned to each IC coin and can be set with a large number of digits. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the numbers from overlapping with other IC coins. By managing the unique number, unauthorized use can be prevented. Further, the hole number data in the system area is a number indicating a game hall that allows the use of the IC coin 20. Reliable security can be obtained by managing these numbers in correspondence with each game hall. .

The money amount in the data area is money value data of the money inserted at the time of issuance, and the date data is I
Issue date when the amount data is recorded and issued on the C coin 20;
The number-of-writes data is the number-of-times data written, and these data are rewritten each time they are used. Note that, in place of the data of the amount of money, frequency data indicating the number of possible payouts may be used as value data. Further, the number of times of writing can be regulated by this number when the usage limit of the IC coin is set.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show the machine 12 between pachinko machines. The pachinko machine 12a and the throttle machine 12b are different from each other in that the game moving object to be paid out is a pachinko ball or a medal. Since the processing of the IC coin 20 is the same, the description will be made comprehensively.

That is, a bill insertion slot 32 for inserting a currency, for example, a 1,000-yen bill, is formed in the upper part of the front panel 31 of the machine 12. Inside the bill insertion slot 32, a bill processing unit is provided. 33, the bill processing unit 33 identifies the validity of the inserted bill, that is, discriminates the authenticity of the inserted bill and the denomination (for example, 1000 yen bill), and identifies a valid bill. When it is done, the bill is taken in the inside, and when invalidity is identified, it is returned to the bill insertion slot 32.

The front panel 31 below the bill insertion slot 32 is formed so as to bulge forward, and the coin is inserted and ejected (extracted) of the IC coin 20 on the bulged inclined surface.
Is formed.

An IC coin processing unit 35 for carrying the IC coin 20 for communication processing and pooling is provided inside the above-described insertion / discharge port 34. The IC coin processing unit 35 includes a disc-shaped (disk-shaped)
A holding disk 37 having concave holding portions 36... For holding the IC coin 20 with its surface in a vertical position at each equally-positioned position is pivotally supported. It is arranged to face the above-mentioned charging / discharging port 34,
In addition, the rotation of the IC coin 20 is controlled in the forward and reverse directions, and the IC coin 20 is transported to the communication position or the pool position.

An antenna 38 for transmitting and receiving data is arranged at a position where the above-mentioned holding disk 37 faces the holding portion 36 at a position where one IC coin 20 has been taken in, and the position is set as a communication position. are doing.

At the lower position of the above-mentioned IC coin processing section 35, a game moving body payout section 39 for paying out a game moving body (a pachinko ball in the case of the pachinko machine 12a and a medal in the case of the throttle machine 12b). The game moving body paid out from the section 38 receives the game machine 1 via the shooter 40.
1 is supplied.

At the lower part of the game moving body payout section 39,
A communication device 41 connected to the above-mentioned antenna 38 and a control unit 42 for controlling the whole are provided.

In the figure, reference numeral 43 denotes a payout button for inputting payout of a game moving object, 44 denotes a payout state of the game moving object, and I
A payout indicator for displaying the remaining value recorded on the C coin 20 and an IC coin return button 45 for inputting return of the IC coin 20 are provided.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show the IC coin processing unit 35 described above.
The above-mentioned holding portions 36 are formed on one side of the disk-shaped holding disk 37 at four positions on the circumference in a concave shape, and the IC coin 20 is held in the surface direction. The IC coin 20 is prevented from dropping by providing an appropriate fixed wall on the side surface on the concave holding portion 36 side. Further, a peripheral wall 50 is provided opposite to the outer peripheral portion except for the above-mentioned charging / discharging port 34, and the holding portion 3 is provided.
6 are formed so as to prevent the IC coin 20 held by the player from jumping out.

The above-mentioned holding disk 37 is configured to be driven by the Geneva gear mechanism 51 forward and backward at predetermined angles (for example, at an angle of 90 degrees). The above-mentioned Geneva gear mechanism 51 includes a Geneva gear wheel 52 and a Geneva gear driver wheel 53.

The Geneva gear wheel 52 is integrally formed on the back surface of the above-mentioned holding disk 37, and at the position corresponding to the holding portion 36, driving grooves 54 are formed in the radial direction. ... between the Geneva gear wheels 52
Are connected by concave regulating arcs 55.

On the other hand, the Geneva gear driver wheel 53 includes a drive pin 56 that engages with the drive grooves 54 of the Geneva gear wheel 52 to drive the Geneva gear wheel 52 at predetermined angles, and the drive pin 56 described above. 56 is a drive groove 54
., A sliding arc 57 that slides on the regulating arc 55 of the Geneva gear wheel 52 and prohibits the rotation of the wheel 52 is formed.

Therefore, when the Geneva gear driver wheel 53 makes one rotation, the drive pin 56 engages with the drive groove 54 of the Geneva gear wheel 52 during the rotation, and the Geneva gear wheel 52 is rotated by this. In this example, when the drive pin 56 is rotated by 90 degrees, the drive pin 56 is disengaged from the drive groove 54, and the sliding arc 57 slides on the regulating arc 55, the rotation of the Geneva gear wheel 52 is prohibited. Holding disk 3 formed integrally
Reference numeral 7 rotates in a forward or reverse direction with the position regulated by 90 degrees.

The rotation of the Geneva gear driver wheel 53 is driven by a forward / reverse motor 58. That is, the third gear 62 formed continuously with the Geneva gear driver wheel 53 via the first gear 60 attached to the output shaft 59 of the motor 58 and the idle second gear 61.
It is formed so that power can be transmitted to it.

In the initial setting, the holding disk 37 does not have the IC coin 20 in the insertion / ejection port 34 and accepts the IC coin 20.
Is provided with a coin sensor 65 composed of a photoelectric sensor for detecting insertion and removal of the ID coin 20.

The position where the insertion / ejection port 34 is rotated clockwise by 90 degrees is a position facing the antenna 38 of the communication means, and this position is the communication position and at the same time, the position of the first coin pool position P1. Setting, a position rotated clockwise by 90 degrees from this position is set as a second coin pool position P2, and a position rotated clockwise by 90 degrees is set as a third coin pool position P3, These positions P1 to P3 are set on the rotation locus of the holding unit 36. ing.

Note that the second and third coin pool positions P
A position sensor 66 composed of a photoelectric sensor is disposed at an intermediate position between P2 and P3 to detect the home position of the holding disk 37. The position sensor 66 detects a specific position of the holding disk 37, Rotation at a predetermined angle of forward / reverse rotation is controlled as a position.

The pool recovery passage 71 of the pool recovery unit 70 is connected to the above-mentioned third pool position P3.
A gate plate 72 is provided at the pool between the pool position P3 and the pool collection passage 71.

As shown in FIG. 10, the gate plate 7
2 is operated to move in and out of the pool collection passage 71 to open and close the passage. For this operation, the gate plate 72 is L
The base end is pivotally connected to an appropriate fixing part by a pin 73, and a plunger 75 of a first solenoid 74 is connected near the base end by a pin 76. By driving and controlling the solenoid 74, the gate plate 72 can be operated to move in and out.

When the IC coins 20 are pooled in the third pool position P3 and the IC coins 20 are inserted into the insertion / ejection port 34 (for example, the IC coins 20 held by the player are inserted). Case), the gate plate 72 is opened, the IC coins 20 pooled at the third pool position P3 are collected by the pool collection unit 70, and the inserted IC coins 20 can be taken in. At the first pool position P1, when the IC coin 20 that has been transmitted / received by the antenna 38 moves to the insertion / ejection port 34 and is taken out, the third pool position P3 returns to the third pool position P3. Refill 20 to form the initial state.

In FIG. 8, the aforementioned pool collection passage 71
A transport belt 80 for transporting the IC coin 20 in the forward and reverse directions for pooling (or collecting) or sending (or replenishing) the IC coin 20 is provided at a lower position.

The transport belt 80 is stretched in a bent state by pulleys 81.
To the IC coin 20 so that 0 can be transported forward and backward.
It is installed corresponding to the width pitch. Then, the conveyor belt 80 is driven by the second forward / reverse rotation motor 83 to drive the gears 84 and 8.
5 are driven in reverse.

Incidentally, the open end at the lower end of the pool collecting section 70 formed by the transport belt 80 forms an appropriate collecting section, and IC coins 20 more than necessary are collected from the open end to the collecting section.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the machine 12. The control unit 42 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU controls each circuit device according to a program stored in the ROM. Stores data necessary for the operation.

The control unit 42 includes a payout button 43, an IC coin return button 45, a coin sensor 6
5, position sensor 66, first forward / reverse rotation motor 58, second forward / reverse rotation motor 83, first solenoid 74, payout display 44, IC coin communication device 41, bill processing unit 33,
The game moving object payout unit 39 and the external communication device 90 are connected. The external communication device 90 is connected to the host computer 10.
To perform data communication.

Next, the IC coin processing operation of the control unit 42 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The initial state of the IC coin processing unit 35 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the holding portion 36 of the holding disk 37 at the position of the insertion / ejection port 34 is in a state where the IC coin 20 can be inserted, and the first, second, and third coin pool positions P
IC coins 20 are pooled at 1, P2 and P3, respectively.

The player inserts the bill insertion slot 3 of the bill processing unit 33
When the banknote is inserted into the banknote 2, the banknote processing unit 33 determines whether the banknote is a true banknote, for example, a 1,000-yen bill, by identifying the authenticity and denomination of the banknote. The IC coin communication device 41 via the antenna 38 with respect to the IC coin 20 pooled at the position, the value of money,
That is, data is transmitted to write a value of 1000 yen to the IC coin 20 (steps n1 and n2).

On the other hand, the IC coin 20 receives the data and records the value data in the EEPROM 25.

When the writing of the value is completed normally, the IC coins 20 pooled at the first coin pool position P1
The driving of the Geneva gear mechanism 51 to discharge the liquid to the discharge opening 34 controls the rotation of the holding disk 37 by 90 degrees in the counterclockwise direction. That is, the first forward / reverse rotation motor 58 is driven in a predetermined discharge direction to generate the Geneva gear driver wheel 5.
3 is controlled by one rotation (step n3).

By the above-described rotation control, as shown in FIG. 14, the IC coin 20 on which the value data is recorded is released to the insertion / discharge port 34, and the player visually confirms the release to issue the IC coin 20. You can check.

Next, when the player presses the payout button 43 in order to execute the game, that is, to execute the payout of the game moving body (step n4), the IC coin released to the insertion / discharge port 34 is released. In order to take in the first coin pool position P1 (the state shown in FIG. 13), the Geneva gear mechanism 51 is driven and taken in. Next, the IC
The coin communication device 41 is drive-controlled to read the value data recorded on the IC coin 20 (step n5).

Next, it is determined whether or not the value data read from the IC coin 20 has a value corresponding to two payouts (step n6). For example, the payout amount of a game moving object is reduced to 500 yen. If set to the corresponding amount, I
Assuming that the initial issue of C coin 20 is 1000 yen,
Since there is a value of two times, the value of the IC coin 20 is subtracted by one and updated and recorded to the residual value (in the above example, the residual value of 500 yen) (step n7). And IC coin 2
0 stands by at the first coin pool position P1.

Next, the game moving body payout section 39 is drive-controlled to pay out the game moving body for one time, for example, in an amount corresponding to 500 yen (step n8). The payout state is displayed on the payout display 44, and when the payout is completed, I is displayed.
The remaining value recorded on the C coin 20 is displayed.

The player executes a game by paying out a game moving object to the gaming machine 11, and during this game, the IC coin 2
0 is pooled at an internal first coin pool position P1. When the player continues to play a game, the processing of steps n5 and n6 is executed by pressing the payout button 43.
When the remaining value of the IC coin becomes zero (0 yen), the IC coin communication device 41 is drive-controlled to record and update the value data of the IC coin 20 to zero (step n10). , And pays out one game moving object (amount corresponding to 500 yen) (step n11). The payout state is also displayed on the payout display 44, and when the payout is completed, it is displayed that the remaining value of the IC coin 20 is zero (0 yen) and the IC coin 20 is discharged. Without stopping, the pool is held at the first coin pool position P1, and the apparatus stands by as an initial state shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in the aforementioned step n9, when the player stops the game and operates the IC coin return button 45 in order to desire to return the IC coin 20 having a residual value, the geneva gear mechanism 51 is driven in the release direction. Controlling to release the IC coins 20 pooled at the first coin pool position P1 to the insertion / discharge port 34 (step n13),
When the coin sensor 65 detects the removal of the IC coin 20 (step n14), the process ends.

Since the withdrawal of the IC coin 20 means the withdrawal of the IC coin 20 at the slot 34 shown in FIG. 14, the IC coin 20 is removed from the third coin pool position P3.
The pool of coins 20 runs out. Therefore, in order to replenish (supplement) one IC coin 20 from the pool collection unit 70, the first solenoid 74 is driven, the gate plate 72 is retracted, the pool collection passage 71 is opened, and the second forward / reverse rotation is performed. The motor 83 is driven and controlled in the replenishment direction to control one IC coin 2
After refilling the third coin pool position P3, the gate plate 72 is protruded to close the pool collection passage 71, and the
Return to the initial state of the pool of C coins 20.

In step n4, the IC coin 20
Is released to the insertion / discharge port 34, and if the IC coin 20 is removed in this state, or
When the C coin return button 45 is operated, in this case, I
This means that the player did not execute the game only by issuing the C coin 20, and the coin sensor 65
By detecting the withdrawal of 0 (step n15), the process ends, and the above-described replenishment (supplement) of the IC coin 20 is performed.
Is performed.

The above processing is based on the insertion of money
The coin 20 has been issued and the game moving object has been paid out, but as another payout, there is a case where an IC coin 20 issued by the IC coin issuing machine 14 in the hall is inserted to play a game.

That is, as shown in FIG. 13, the initial state of the IC coin processing unit 35 is such that the holding unit 36 of the holding disk 37 at the position of the insertion / ejection port 34 is in a state where the IC coin 20 can be inserted. IC coins 20 are pooled at the second and third coin pool positions P1, P2, and P3, respectively.

In this state, the IC coin 2
When 0 is inserted and taken in, the IC coin 20 at the third coin pool position P3 becomes an excess pool, so that the IC coin 20 is moved to the pool collection unit 70. This movement timing is executed when the coin sensor 65 detects the insertion of the IC coin 20 (step n16).

That is, as shown in FIG. 15, the first solenoid 74 is driven, the gate plate 72 is retracted to open the pool collection passage 71, and the second forward / reverse rotation motor 83 is driven and controlled in the pool direction. Then, by opening a space for one IC coin 20, the third coin pool position P3
The IC coin 20 pooled at the pool collection unit 70
Then, the pool plate 71 is closed by projecting the gate plate 72.

The payout of the game moving object by the inserted IC coin 20 is executed according to the flow from step n4 described above.

When the IC coin 20 is issued by the IC coin issuing machine 14, it can be issued with a large amount of banknotes. In other words, it is possible to provide a value that can be paid out three or more times. Because of the payout of the game moving object,
In the pool processing of the C coins 20, the first coin pool position P1 facing the antenna 38 remains at the first coin pool position P1 until the value recorded on the IC coin 20 becomes zero (0 yen) or the IC coin return button 45 is operated. The payout may be performed in a state where the IC coin 20 is taken in, or the IC coin 20 is discharged to the insertion discharge port 34 every time the game moving object is paid out, that is, every time the value of one payout is subtracted. Alternatively, the payout button 43 may be taken in each time the operation is performed.

FIG. 16 shows another example of the processing of the IC coin 20. In this example, when a bill is inserted into the machine 12 (step n21), the insertion of the bill is an indication of intention to play a game. Is determined, the value of one time is subtracted from the inserted amount, the remaining value is recorded on the IC coin 20 (step n22), and the payout of the game moving body is executed. The payout process proceeds to step n8 shown in FIG. 12, and the subsequent payout process and the process of the IC coin 20 are performed in FIG.
Is performed.

In the above-described embodiment, the holding disk 37 of the IC coin processing unit 35 is
Although the drive was performed in degrees, as another means, the drive at an angle of 90 degrees can be performed by a pulse motor or another motor.
However, when the Geneva gear mechanism 51 is used, there is an advantage that accurate positioning can be performed by using an inexpensive motor.

In the above embodiment, the holding disk 37
Although the holding portions 36 are formed at four positions, the number is not limited to this number and can be set to any number.

FIG. 17 shows another example of replenishment of the IC coin 20 to the IC coin processing unit 35.

The pool collection unit 70 shown in FIG.
It has the function of replenishing and collecting IC coins 20,
In this embodiment, the portion corresponding to the pool collection unit 70 described above is set to be dedicated to the collection of the IC coins 20, and the IC coins 20 collected by this are discharged from the passage 71 to the rear of the unit, and the transportation means is appropriately adjusted. Then, it is formed to be collected by the collection machine 16 shown in FIG.

Further, the IC coin processing section 35 is provided with an IC
An IC coin replenishing unit 91 for replenishing the coins 20 is disposed above the IC coin processing unit 35.

The above-mentioned IC coin replenishing section 91 has an IC coin replenishing port 92 for replenishing IC coins 20 on the front side.
The inside of the supply passage 9 is formed to communicate with the supply port 92 and to be inclined to roll the supply IC coin 20.
3 is formed in a U-shape.

The end of the supply passage 93 is set above the first coin pool position P1 of the lower IC coin processing unit 35, and the end of the supply passage 93 is also provided on the IC coin processing unit 35 side. A communication path 94 that vertically communicates with the first coin pool position P1 is formed.
A second gate plate 95 for opening and closing the passages 93 and 94 and a stopper 96 for stopping the next IC coin 20 from rolling down when the last stage IC coin 20 is replenished are disposed between the first and second IC coins 20 and 94. are doing.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the second gate plate 95 is configured so as to extend and retract in the supply passage 93 in the horizontal direction. The above-mentioned second gate plate 95 is formed in an L-shape, and its bent portion is pivotally supported on an appropriate fixing portion by a pin 97, and the passage 93 is shut off on the supply passage 93 side of the gate plate 95. A blocking surface 98 and an opening 99 through which the IC coin 20 passes to allow replenishment of the IC coin 20 are formed.

The above-mentioned stopper 96 is connected to the second gate plate 95. When the opening 99 opens the replenishment passage 93, the stopper 96 is used for the IC coin 20 of the next stage. In order to stop the downstream rolling, the supply passage 93
When the blocking surface 98 of the gate plate 95 blocks the supply passage 93, the stopper 96 retreats from the supply passage 93 and allows the IC coin 20 of the next stage to flow down.

Then, the second gate plate 95 and the stopper 96 are connected to the second solenoid 1 via the pin 100.
01 is connected, and the solenoid 101 is operated to open and close.

Normally, when replenishment of the IC coins 20 is not required, the second gate plate 95 blocks the replenishment passage 93 at the blocking surface 98. Are pooled without running down.

When it becomes necessary to replenish the first coin pool P1 of the IC coin processing unit 35 with the IC coin 20,
When the second solenoid 101 is driven, the opening 99 of the second gate plate 95 opens the supply passage 93, and at the same time, the stopper 96 projects into the supply passage 93.
In a state in which the downward rolling of the C coin 20 is stopped, only the first stage IC coin 20 is opened by the opening 99 of the second gate plate 95.
Through the communication passage 94, and is supplied to the holding portion 36 of the holding disk 37 at the first coin pool position P1.

Thereafter, when the driving of the second solenoid 101 is stopped, the second gate plate 95 returns to the original position, and the supply passage 93 is closed at the blocking surface 98 thereof.

The IC coin replenishing port 92 formed on the front side of the IC coin replenishing portion 91 for replenishing the IC coins 20 can be provided with a shutter which can be opened and closed by a clerk. In this case, it is possible to avoid that the player mistakes with the slot 34 for inserting the IC coin 20 for playing.

In the correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment, the IC coin processing device of the present invention corresponds to the IC coin processing unit 35 of the embodiment. The communication means of the IC coin corresponds to the A / D converter 26 and the antenna 27, the control means of the IC coin corresponds to the CPU 22,
The rotating body corresponds to the holding disk 37, the communication position corresponds to the first coin pool position P1 where the antenna 38 exists, the driving means corresponds to the Geneva gear mechanism 51, the forward / reverse rotation motor 58, and the collection means Although the present invention corresponds to the collecting function of the pool collecting unit 70, the present invention is not limited to only the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and many embodiments can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a gaming machine system.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of an IC coin.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of an IC coin.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of an IC module.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of data recorded in an EEPROM.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the room machine.

FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of the inside of the inter-machine.

FIG. 8 is a side view of an IC coin processing unit,

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an IC coin processing unit.

FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a gate plate portion.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a control circuit of the room machine 12;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of an IC coin processing operation.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an initial state of the holding disk.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an IC coin release state of the holding disk.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of collecting a holding disk into a pool collection unit.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of another example of an IC coin processing operation.

FIG. 17 is a schematic sectional side view of another example of an IC coin replenishing unit.

FIG. 18 is a plan view of a second gate plate portion.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation state of a second gate plate portion.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Gaming machine 12 ... Stand machine 20 ... IC coin 22 ... CPU 25 ... EEPROM 26 ... A / D converter 27 ... Antenna 34 ... Loading / discharging port 35 ... IC coin processing unit 37 ... Antenna 41 ... IC coin communication device 70 ... Second pool

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An IC coin formed in a coin shape with a built-in recording means capable of writing and reading data, a communication means for transmitting and receiving data, and a control means for controlling these means. An IC coin processing device for performing communication processing with coins, wherein a holding portion for holding the IC coin is formed on a pivotally supported rotating body, and the holding portion is forward / reverse with an insertion slot of the IC coin and an internal communication position. An IC coin processing device in which a driving means is connected to a rotating body to rotate. 2. The IC according to claim 1, wherein said rotating body is formed in a disk shape, and said holding portion is formed at a plurality of positions on a circumference.
Coin processing unit. 3. The IC coin processing device according to claim 1, wherein said driving means is formed by a Geneva gear mechanism. 4. A pooling means for pooling a plurality of IC coins so as to be able to supply IC coins to the holding portion on the rotation locus of the holding portion of the rotating body. 3. The IC coin processing device according to 3. 5. The IC coin processing according to claim 1, wherein a collecting means for collecting the IC coin held by the holding portion is provided on the rotation locus of the holding portion of the rotating body. apparatus. 6. The IC coin processing according to claim 1, further comprising an IC coin replenishing means for replenishing the holding portion with IC coins on the rotation locus of the holding portion of the rotating body. apparatus. 7. An IC coin processing device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, provided in conjunction with payout means for paying out a game moving object, and processing the IC coin processing device with the IC coin processing device.
An IC coin processing device for a gaming machine set to perform a communication process for allowing or not paying out coins.