JP2002325944A - Abnormality detecting system and controlling apparatus for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely arrest the spot of an unfair game when an unfair game player is discovered without putting an unprepared broadcasting in the shop. SOLUTION: When a whole computer 10 for controlling each pachinko game machine detects abnormality of output of balls, an abnormality detecting system 1 stops inputting of voices from a microphone of an installation 40 for broadcasting in the shop for both informing occurring of the abnormality of the output of balls to incomes 30a-30g furnished by shopmen and restricting specified broadcastings in the shop. Therefore, it is possible to avoid that the unfair game player performing an unfair action cautiously stops the unfair action and to surely arrest the spot of the unfair game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system for detecting an abnormality in a game shop where a game machine such as a pachinko machine is installed, and a management device for the game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game store in which a game machine such as a pachinko machine is installed, a ball computer monitors a state of a pitching of each game machine collectively by a hall computer.
The pitching status of each gaming machine and the like are displayed on the display screen of the hall computer. Here, in order to crack down on illegal players who acquire gaming balls by illegal acts, such as performing special operations using electromagnetic waves etc. on gaming machines, at game stores, take protective measures against illegal players I have.

[0003] For example, as a message indicating that a fraudulent player has been found, a message that can be understood only by a clerk but is not understood by a third party is determined in advance, and a monitor that monitors the display screen of the hall computer. If a staff member is notified of a throwing abnormality or a clerk in the hall finds a fraudulent player, a watchman or clerk broadcasts the message with a microphone to notify each clerk and take prescribed actions. There is a way to do it.

[0004] In addition, a clerk who monitors the display screen of the hall computer without performing in-store broadcasting is provided through an income (wireless communication device) equipped by each clerk in the hall.
There is a method of notifying each clerk of the discovery of a fraudulent player. Further, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-48303,
There is a method in which an abnormality detection sensor is installed in a gaming machine, and when this sensor detects an abnormality, a controller of the abnormality detection sensor automatically notifies a store clerk by an income.

[0005] At present, it is difficult to condemn an unauthorized player unless the site of the illegal game is captured (in the case of a current offender).

[0006]

However, a fraudulent player is always conscious of the surrounding situation and conducts fraudulent acts with caution. Therefore, when an in-store broadcast that cannot be understood by a third party is performed when an unauthorized player is found, the unauthorized player who has heard the in-store broadcast stops the illegal act with caution. In addition, even if the clerk informs the clerk of the discovery of a fraudulent player by means of an income, the clerk may accidentally perform some kind of in-store broadcast by using a microphone. Can occur.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to surely control the site of an illegal game without unnecessarily broadcasting in-store when an illegal player is found.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in OLE_LINK1 Claim 1 is an apparatus for managing a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game arcade (for example, FIG. 1). A hall computer 10) and a terminal device (e.g., the intercoms 30a to 30 in FIG. 1) capable of wirelessly communicating with the management device for providing information to a game clerk.
g) and the management device, when detecting an abnormality in the gaming state in any of the gaming machines managed by the own device, the management device, to the effect that the abnormality has been detected in the terminal device, and the gaming machine An abnormality detection signal including information for identification (for example, a signal transmitted from the hall computer 10 to the income in step S4 in FIG. 2) is transmitted, and an in-store broadcasting facility (for example, the in-store When a predetermined broadcast in the broadcast facility 40) is restricted, and the terminal device receives the abnormality detection signal,
The information contained therein is provided in a form recognizable by the game store clerk (for example, voice or display of characters and symbols).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a management apparatus for a gaming machine for managing a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game arcade, wherein an abnormality of a gaming state in any of the gaming machines managed by the own apparatus. Detection means (for example, the abnormality management unit 11 in FIG. 1), and when an abnormality in the gaming state in any of the gaming machines is detected by the detection means, the in-store broadcasting equipment installed in the gaming shop Limiting means for restricting a predetermined broadcast (for example, the abnormality management unit 11 in FIG. 1), and information that an abnormality has been detected in an external device (for example, the intercoms 30a to 30g in FIG. 1) and information for identifying the gaming machine are included. A transmission unit (for example, the wireless communication unit 11a in FIG. 1) for transmitting the abnormality detection signal.

[0010] Here, the broadcasting limited when the management device detects an abnormality in the gaming state is an accidental or sudden in-store broadcasting such as a business broadcasting by a gaming clerk, which is performed in normal business. Broadcasting such as automatic audio broadcasting and background music of the management device relating to notification of occurrence of a jackpot or stopping is continued as usual.

As a method of restricting the broadcasting, a game clerk shuts off an input system such as a microphone for inputting sound to the in-store broadcasting facility, or a method other than the automatic audio broadcasting of the management device in the in-store broadcasting facility. There is a method of restricting an input signal from being output from a speaker. According to the present invention, when the management device detects an abnormality in the gaming state, predetermined in-store broadcasting is restricted, and the fact that an abnormality has been detected in the terminal device as an external device of the management device and the gaming machine are identified. Information is sent.

[0012] Therefore, when an illegal player performs an illegal act and abnormalities occur in the game state, a special in-store broadcast (such as a sudden business broadcast by a game clerk) is performed, so that the player can use the game. You can avoid stopping wrongdoing with care. In addition, when a gaming machine clerk equips the terminal device, when an abnormality in the gaming state occurs,
It is possible to promptly notify the game clerk of the fact and the gaming machine to take action. Therefore, it is possible to reliably control the site where the illegal player is playing the illegal game.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of an abnormality detection system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG.
2 are diagrams showing an abnormality detection system 1 to which the present invention is applied. The abnormality detection system 1 is installed in a game store such as a pachinko parlor and performs various managements relating to the operation of the entire game store including the game machine. Further, when an abnormality occurring in the game machine is detected, the abnormality detection system 1 Has a function to restrict in-store broadcasting.

First, the configuration will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration of an abnormality detection system 1 according to the present invention. 1, the abnormality detection system 1 includes a hall computer 10, pachinko machine islands 20a to 20d, incomes 30a to 30g, and an in-store broadcasting facility 40. The hall computer 10 and each pachinko machine island can transmit and receive data via a network, and the hall computer 10 can transmit an audio signal to each intercom by wireless communication. In addition, the hall computer 10 can automatically perform a predetermined audio broadcast by the in-store broadcasting facility 40, and when detecting an abnormal pitching, the in-store broadcasting facility 40
A function is provided for temporarily disabling the in-store broadcasting microphone connected to the device.

The hall computer 10 further includes an abnormality management unit 11 and a normal management unit 12.
The abnormality management unit 11 monitors the throwing state of each of the pachinko machines provided in the pachinko machine islands 20a to 20d, and, when detecting an abnormality in the throwing state of each of the pachinko machines, describes the content (any pachinko machine). Is displayed on a display screen provided in the monitoring room.

Further, the abnormality management unit 11 includes a wireless communication unit 11a capable of transmitting a voice message or the like to the incomes 30a to 30g equipped by the clerk by wireless communication.
The contents of the detected abnormality can be notified to the clerk via the intercoms 30a to 30g. Further, when the abnormality management unit 11 detects a throwing abnormality, the abnormality management unit 11
It is possible to shut off the voice input by the microphone 0 so that the clerk cannot use the microphone to broadcast in the store.

In some cases, a clerk may perform a service of inserting a game ball into a winning opening or the like during maintenance of a pachinko machine or a so-called service time.
, The clerk manually turns on the function to detect a throwing abnormality
Alternatively, it can be turned off. The normal management unit 12 performs various managements such as in-store broadcasting in a normal operation state of the pachinko machine and notification of predetermined items to a clerk. That is, when a jackpot occurs in any of the pachinko machines, the normal management unit 12 automatically broadcasts a message to that effect and a jackpot, or when any of the machines is stopped, The effect is broadcasted automatically. Also, the normal management unit 12
In the case of a failure such as ball clogging in any of the pachinko machines, via the intercoms 30a to 30g,
The clerk is automatically notified of the pachinko machine number and the fact that the ball is clogged. The normal management unit 12 manually turns on or off the function of automatically broadcasting audio.
F.

Each of the pachinko machine islands 20a to 20d includes a plurality of pachinko machines, and each pachinko machine is assigned a number for identifying the pachinko machine. In addition, these pachinko machines are connected to a network that enables transmission and reception of data between each pachinko machine island and the hall computer 10, and data indicating the operating state of each pachinko machine is transmitted to the hall computer 10.

Each of the intercoms 30a to 30g is a small wireless communication device, which includes earphones for emitting received voices and the like, a microphone for announcements, and the like, and is equipped by a store clerk in the hall. The intercoms 30a to 30g receive a voice message transmitted from the abnormality management unit 11 of the hall computer 10 or a signal transmitted from the normal management unit 12 indicating that a problem such as clogging of a ball has occurred, and the clerk receives the voice or the like. Notify.

The in-store broadcasting facility 40 is connected to the hall computer 10 and includes a microphone (such as a microphone dedicated to in-store broadcasting or a microphone of an intercom) to which a clerk inputs voice, and a speaker (not shown). The in-store broadcasting equipment 40 automatically broadcasts a message such as a jackpot or a hitting input from the normal management unit 12 through a speaker, or performs in-store broadcasting such as business broadcasting input from a microphone by a clerk. Is what you do. Further, in the in-store broadcasting facility 40, when the abnormality management unit 11 detects an abnormality in the throwing state, the abnormality management unit 11 temporarily interrupts the voice input by the microphone, and the in-store broadcast such as a business broadcast by the clerk can be performed. There is no state.

Next, the operation will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an abnormality detection process performed by the hall computer 10 of the abnormality detection system 1. The abnormality detection process is started at the same time when the power of the hall computer 10 is turned on. In FIG. 2, when the abnormality detection process is started, the hall computer 10 determines whether the abnormality management unit 11 is set to ON or OFF (step S1).

If it is determined that the abnormality management unit 11 is set to OFF, the hall computer 10 proceeds to the process of step S5, and if it is determined that the abnormality management unit 11 is set to ON, 10 determines whether or not the number of pitches of any of the pachinko machines is greater than a reference value (step S2). In step S2,
If it is determined that the number of pitches of any of the pachinko machines is not greater than the reference value, the hall computer 10 proceeds to step S5.
When it is determined that the number of pitches of any of the pachinko machines is larger than the reference value, the hall computer 10
Determines whether a jackpot has occurred in the pachinko machine (step S3).

If it is determined in step S3 that a jackpot has occurred, it means that the number of pitches has increased as a result of a legitimate game.
Moves to the process of step S5, and when it is determined that no big hit has occurred, the number of pitches has increased due to an abnormal condition.
Is determined to be a throwing abnormality and the abnormality management unit 11 notifies the income 30a to 30g equipped by the clerk that the throwing abnormality is occurring, and restricts the in-store broadcasting by the microphone. Is shut off (step S4).

At this time, the messages notified from the hall computer 10 to the intercoms 30a to 30g are "Turn off the in-store broadcast temporarily.", "XX series, abnormal ball throwing. Please check." Can be considered. As a result, the clerk in the hall can quickly check the gaming machine in which the throwing abnormality has occurred, and also prevent a situation in which an unauthorized player listens to the broadcast in the store and stops the misconduct with caution, It is possible to reliably catch the site where the player is committing wrongdoing.

Subsequently, the hall computer 10 determines whether or not the operation of the abnormality detection system 1 has been instructed to stop in response to the closing of the game store (step S5), and the operation of the abnormality detection system 1 stops. If it is determined that the instruction has not been issued, the process proceeds to step S1, and if it is determined that the operation of the abnormality detection system 1 has been instructed to stop, the abnormality detection process ends.

As described above, according to the abnormality detection system 1 to which the present invention is applied, when the hall computer 10 that manages each pachinko machine detects a throwing abnormality of the pachinko machine, the hole computers 10a to 30g provided by the clerk are provided. The sound input from the microphone of the in-store broadcasting equipment 40 is cut off in order to notify that a throwing abnormality has occurred and to limit predetermined in-store broadcasting.

Therefore, the in-store broadcast from the microphone by the clerk can prevent the fraudulent player who is performing the fraudulent action from stopping the fraudulent action with caution, and can surely suppress the site of the fraudulent game. it can. Further, in the abnormality detection system 1, the hall computer 10 for detecting the operating state of the pachinko machine detects a throwing abnormality, notifies the income provided by each clerk of the fact, and transmits the abnormality from the microphone of the in-store broadcasting facility 40. Cut off voice input. Therefore, it is possible to detect a throwing abnormality and to notify the income by using equipment conventionally installed in a game arcade, thereby realizing the present system at low cost.

In the present embodiment, the income has been described as notifying the store clerk of information such as the occurrence of a throwing abnormality notified from the hall computer 10 by voice. By providing a unit, the notification may be made by characters or symbols.

[0029]

According to the present invention, when the management apparatus detects an abnormality in a game state, predetermined in-store broadcasting is restricted, and the fact that an abnormality is detected in a terminal device as an external device of the management apparatus and the fact that the abnormality has been detected. Information for identifying the gaming machine is transmitted.
Therefore, in the event that an abnormal player performs wrongdoing and abnormalities occur in the gaming state, a special in-store broadcast (such as a sudden business broadcast by a game clerk) is performed, so that the player can be wary of wrongdoing. Can be avoided. Further, by equipping the gaming machine clerk with the terminal device, when a gaming state abnormality occurs, it is possible to promptly notify the gaming clerk of the fact and the gaming machine to deal with the abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to reliably control the site where the illegal player is playing the illegal game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration of an abnormality detection system 1 according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a hall computer 10 of the abnormality detection system 1.
6 is a flowchart showing an abnormality detection process performed by the device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Anomaly detection system 10 Hall computer 11 Abnormality management part 11a Radio communication part 12 Normal management part 20a-20d Pachinko machine island 30a-30g Income 40 In-store broadcasting equipment

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] September 6, 2001 (2001.9.6)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0008

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0008]

To solve the above object, according to an aspect of an invention of 請 Motomeko 1 Symbol placement, the management device of the gaming machine for managing a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game store (e.g., FIG. 1 An abnormality detection system including a hall computer 10) and a terminal device (for example, the intercoms 30a to 30g in FIG. 1) capable of wirelessly communicating with the management device for providing information to a game clerk. When the device detects an abnormality in the gaming state in any of the gaming machines managed by the device itself, an abnormality detection signal including information indicating that the terminal device has detected an abnormality and information identifying the gaming machine (for example, FIG. In step S4, a signal transmitted from the hall computer 10 to the income is transmitted, and at the same time, a predetermined value is set in the in-store broadcasting facility (eg, the in-store broadcasting facility 40 in FIG. 1) installed in the amusement store. Limiting the broadcast, the terminal device,
When the abnormality detection signal is received, the information contained therein is provided in a form (for example, voice, characters, symbols, etc.) that can be recognized by the game clerk.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An abnormality detection system including a gaming machine management device that manages a plurality of gaming machines installed in a gaming store, and a terminal device capable of wirelessly communicating with the management device for providing information to a gaming clerk. The system, wherein the management device detects an abnormality in a gaming state in any of the gaming machines managed by the own device, and detects an abnormality in the terminal device and an abnormality detection including information for identifying the gaming machine. While transmitting a signal, restricts a predetermined broadcast in the in-store broadcasting facility installed in the amusement store, the terminal device, when receiving the abnormality detection signal, in a form in which a game store clerk can recognize information included in the signal. An abnormality detection system characterized by providing. 2. A management device for a gaming machine that manages a plurality of gaming machines installed in a gaming store, comprising: a detecting unit configured to detect an abnormality in a gaming state in any of the gaming machines managed by the own device; When the detection means detects an abnormality in the gaming state of any of the gaming machines, a restriction means for restricting a predetermined broadcast in the in-store broadcasting facility installed in the game store, and a notice that the abnormality has been detected in the external device and A transmission means for transmitting an abnormality detection signal including information for identifying the gaming machine; and a management device for the gaming machine.