JP2003019338A - Portable game information receiving device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (with correction) [PROBLEMS] To provide a portable game information receiving device capable of reliably and easily adjusting a nail state or the like of a gaming machine to a predetermined state. Kind Code: A1 A portable game information receiving apparatus connected to a gaming machine having a main control means capable of controlling a game state and an external output means for outputting a plurality of game information to the outside, wherein the external output Game information input means directly connected to the means, game information storage means for storing at least a part of the game information from the game information input means, and arithmetic processing of the game information or a plurality of game information in the game information storage means And a game information display means for displaying a plurality of game information or game information calculated by the game information calculation processing means. Then, the nail adjustment according to the business policy is performed while using the receiving apparatus 1 for one test hitting machine, and the nail state is applied to the other gaming machines 4 so that the nail state can be changed by the game center management apparatus or the like. Accurately grasp as numerical data without actually operating it and in the state where it was actually tested.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable game information receiving device used when adjusting a nail of a game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine in a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a main control board (main control means) capable of controlling a game state which is advantageous to a player, and the number of big hits and the number of balls entered. An external output terminal (external output means) for outputting various game information such as data and payout data to a host computer of a pachinko parlor is provided. Then, on the basis of various game information output from each pachinko machine, the actual situation is that the game hall management device including the host computer operates in accordance with the management policy of the pachinko parlor.

On the other hand, in a pachinko parlor, for example, when a new machine is replaced, it is common to produce more balls than in normal business. In this case, nail adjustment that greatly affects the balls produced by each pachinko machine. Is required. Conventionally, this nail adjustment is generally performed manually by using a gauge rod or a plate gauge having a gauge ball of a predetermined outer diameter fixed at its tip, depending on the experience and feeling of a nail master. .

[0004]

However, in such a nail adjusting method, since it is a manual work that depends on the experience and feeling of the nail master, a predetermined business policy can be obtained regarding the nail state at the time of new stand replacement business. There is a problem that it is difficult to adjust the state reliably and easily. That is, since the nail adjustment is a manual operation, it is practically difficult to adjust the nail state of each pachinko machine to a predetermined state by one adjustment, and it is necessary to repeat the adjustment a plurality of times. If the game is performed while checking the game information based on the trial hit by the management device, the game can be performed more efficiently.

However, since the new machines are often replaced in a short time such as midnight of the previous day, and the power of the game hall management apparatus is turned off when the new machines are replaced, the game hall management apparatus is used. It is practically impossible to carry out actual confirmation based on trial hits, and the reality is that we have to rely on the experience of nail masters. As a result, in some cases, the business at the time of replacing the new machine may be a business that does not meet the predetermined business policy, and improvement thereof is desired.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to make effective use of an external output terminal provided in a gaming machine so that a nail state or the like of the gaming machine is brought into a predetermined state. It is to provide a portable game information receiving device that can be adjusted reliably and easily. Further, in addition to the above-mentioned objects, other objects include a portable game information receiving device capable of efficiently grasping a nail state and the like, saving labor of a portable power source means, or improving the usability of the device. To provide.

[0007]

In order to achieve such an object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is a main control means capable of controlling a game state which is advantageous to a player, and a plurality of game information. Is a portable game information receiving device connected to a gaming machine having external output means for outputting to the outside, and game information input means directly connected to the external output means,
Game information storage means for storing at least a part of the game information from the game information input means, and game information calculation processing for calculating at least a part of the game information of the game information storage means or the plurality of game information. Means, game information display means for displaying at least one of the plurality of game information or at least one of the game information calculated by the game information calculation processing means, and measuring the input of the game information timewise. It is characterized by comprising a timer means and a portable power source means.

With this configuration, the game information output from the external output means of the gaming machine is input to the game information input means and timed by the timer means, and at least a part of the game information is stored. Stored in the means. Then, at least a part of the stored game information or game information input from the game information input means is arithmetically processed by the game information arithmetic processing means, and the result is displayed on the game information display means. Based on, for example, numerical data as the game information displayed on the game information display means, the nail state of the gaming machine or the like directly connected to the game information input means is grasped. As a result, it is possible to adjust the nail while grasping the nail condition of the gaming machine with numerical data, and even if the new machine is replaced, the nail of the gaming machine can be reliably and easily put in a state in which the prescribed business policy can be obtained. Can be adjusted to

Then, as in the invention described in claim 2,
It is preferable to have a timed input cutoff means for cutting off the input of the game information input means based on the timed measurement of the timer means. With such a configuration, when the predetermined timed measurement is performed by the timer means, the input of game information is cut off by the timed input blocking means,
The game information can be calculated for each predetermined time set in advance, the nail state and the like can be efficiently grasped, and the power consumption of the portable power supply means can be saved.

Further, as in the invention described in claim 3, it is preferable that the game information display means displays the calculation result of the game information calculation processing means by the timed input blocking means. With this configuration, the numerical data that has been arithmetically processed for each preset predetermined time is displayed on the game information display means, so that the numerical data can be easily confirmed and the usability of the device can be improved. .

Further, as in the invention described in claim 4, a numerical value input means capable of inputting a predetermined numerical value and a comparison for calculating appropriate comparison data by calculating the numerical value input by the numerical value input means It is preferable to have a data calculation means and a comparison data display means for displaying the comparison data calculated by the comparison data calculation means. With this configuration, since the numerical data that has been arithmetically processed can be compared with the comparative data that is calculated based on the numerical values input by the numerical input means and that is displayed on the comparative data display means,
The nail condition etc. can be grasped more efficiently.

Further, as in the invention described in claim 5, it is preferable to have reset means for resetting at least one of the display of the game information display means or the comparison data display means. With this configuration, when the nail is readjusted, for example, the previously calculated numerical data can be reset, so that the usability of the apparatus can be further improved.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 show an embodiment of a portable game information receiving device according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of its usage state, FIG. 2 is a front view of the receiving device, and FIG.
Is a block diagram showing an example of the control system, FIGS. 4 to 6 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation, and FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory view thereof.

In FIG. 1, a portable game information receiving device 1
(Hereinafter, referred to as a receiving device 1) has a case 2 of a remote control type, and an input terminal 3 provided on the upper surface of the case 2 and a game machine 4 such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine.
The external output terminal 5 provided on the upper rear surface of the cable 7
By being connected by, it operates as described later and is used during the nail adjusting work of the gaming machine 4. In addition, in the gaming machine 4, a main control board 6 and the like capable of controlling a gaming state that is advantageous to the player is disposed on the rear surface of the gaming board 8 substantially in the center thereof.

As shown in FIG. 2, the receiving device 1 is provided with a display section 9 and an input section 10 on the front surface side of the case 2. The display section 9 is formed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and the upper stage thereof is provided. It has a game information data display section 9a and a comparison data display section 9b at the bottom. In addition, these two display units 9
The a and 9b are not limited to one body and can be formed separately. The input unit 10 is composed of a condition input unit 11 for inputting a business form, a ten-key unit 12 for inputting numerical values, calculation start signals, and reset signals.

The condition input section 11 is for inputting a business form when, for example, the gaming machine 4 is hit by the main control board 6 to create a state advantageous to the player, and is output when the jackpot is hit once. An unlimited key 11a that can be played indefinitely without exchanging balls, a lucky key 11b that can be played indefinitely only when a big hit with a predetermined number (such as 7), and a ball to be played each time a big hit It has three kinds of keys, a one-time key 11c for exchanging a key.

The numeric keypad section 12 of the input section 10 is
It has ten numeric keys 12a of "1" to "0", a calculation start key 12b displayed as #, a reset key 12c for resetting the display displayed on the display unit 9, and the like. This reset key 12c resets the game information data of the game information data display section 9a (at least erases the display) by pressing it once, and presses it once more (total twice) to display the comparison data display section 9b. Is also configured to reset the comparison data of.

A block diagram of the control system of the receiving apparatus 1 is constructed as shown in FIG. 3, for example. That is, the receiving device 1 has the CPU 1 connected through the bus line 13.
4, RAM 15, ROM 16, timer 17, input interface (input I / F) 18, output interface (output I / F) 19, and the like. Then, the input I / F 18 is connected to the input terminal 3 provided in the case 2 and the input section 9 to be connected, and the output I / F 19 is connected.
The display unit 10 is connected to the.

The input terminal 3 is connected via a cable 7 to an external output terminal 5, a game machine 4 having a main control board 6 and the like, and in the case 2, a CPU 14, a timer 17,
A power supply circuit 20 is provided as a power supply unit having, for example, a battery for supplying power to the input unit 9 and the display unit 10. Note that this block diagram is an example, and the input I / F 18 and the output I / F 19 may be integrated, for example, or the block diagram corresponding to various currently marketed microcomputers may be used.

Next, the nail adjusting method for the gaming machine 4 using the receiving device 1 thus constructed, and the receiving device 1 at that time
An example of the operation of itself will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. The operations shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are automatically executed according to a program previously stored in the ROM 16.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the receiving device 1 is first used (S101), a game machine 4 (hereinafter referred to as a trial hit) which attempts to adjust the cable 7 with the input terminal 3 of the receiving device 1 by nailing. Connected between the external output terminals 5 of the machine (S10)
2) Then, the power of the test-driving machine is turned on (S103) to put the test-driving machine in a playable state. At this time, the receiving device 1 is in an operable state by the internal power supply circuit 20, and thereby, the game information of the trial hitting machine is set in a state in which it can be input to the receiving device 1 (receivable state). In addition, the nails of the trial-driving machine are adjusted in advance by a nail master or the like to a state where it is considered that an equivalent business described later can be obtained.

When the receiving device 1 is set to the receivable state, the condition input key 11 of the input unit 9 is used to input the business form and the ten-key unit 12 is used to input various conditions such as numerical values (S).
104) As various conditions, as shown in FIG. 7, first enter the exchange rate for 200 yen with the numeric keys 12a, for example, "50", and then press the unlimited key 11a of the condition input key 11 to enter the business form "unlimited". , And then enter, for example, “10” with the number keys 12a for some divisors. In addition, the exchange rate = 50 and the divisor = 10 shown in Fig. 7 indicate the case where the business policy at the time of replacing the new machine is the equivalent business. This equivalent business is used as an example in the following description.

When various conditions are input, the CPU 14 causes the comparison data S1 (for example, S1 = 6.
5) is calculated and stored (S105), and this comparison data S1
Is output to the display unit 9 and S1 = is displayed on the comparison data display unit 9b.
It is displayed as 6.5 (S106). Next, the receiving device 1
When a trial hit (S107) is performed in which an actual ball game ball is played by using a trial hit machine connected to, the game information based on this trial hit is input to the receiving device 1 to execute a calculation routine for calculating the game information data S. (S108) is performed.

This calculation routine, as shown in FIG.
First, the calculation start key 12b of the numeric keypad 12 is turned on (S1
Then, the CPU 14 reads the game information based on the trial hit (trial hit information) input to the input I / F 18 from the trial hitting machine through the input terminal 3 of the receiving device 1 and sequentially stores it in the storage unit (S1082). To do. Also, CPU1
When detecting the input of the first game information, the timer 4 starts the timer 17 to count the time (S1083). In addition, as the trial hit information, all or predetermined data of various data normally output to the game hall management device, such as winning data, winning data, winning data to the variable symbol starting winning opening, and jackpot data, are selected and used. To be done.

When the timer 17 starts counting time, it is judged whether a preset predetermined time T (for example, T = 10 minutes) has elapsed (S1084), and this judgment S10 is performed.
84 is repeated until it becomes "YES". When the predetermined time T elapses, reading of the trial hit information is interrupted, and at the same time, the timer 17 stops counting (S1085).
The CPU 14 calculates and calculates the game information data S based on the sequentially stored trial hit information and a predetermined formula preset in the ROM 16, and the game information data S is temporarily stored in, for example, the RAM 15 (S1).
086). Next, the calculated game information data S
Is output to the display unit 9 via the output I / F 19 (S108
By performing 7), the calculation routine is executed.

When the calculation routine of step S108 is completed, the game information data S is displayed on the display unit 9 as shown in FIG.
Is displayed as S = 5.5 on the game information data display section 9a (S109), and the displayed game information data S and the comparison data S1 displayed in step S106.
= 6.5 is compared, and it is determined whether or not the game information data S is a predetermined value (S110). This judgment S110 is made, for example, by visual inspection by a nail master, and in the case of "NO" in this judgment, that is, when the game information data S is far from the comparison data S1, a reset routine (S111) is executed. , Readjust the nails of the trial-driving machine using a gauge rod or a plate cage (S112), and then perform step S10.
7, and steps S107 to S110 are executed again.

The reset routine in step S111 is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not the reset key 12c of the numeric keypad unit 12 is turned on once (S1111), and this determination is repeated until "YES" (until a reset operation is performed), and the reset key 12c is turned once. When turned on, it is determined whether the key 12c is turned on again within a predetermined time (that is, turned on twice) (S1112).

If the reset key 12c is turned on twice in succession within the predetermined time, it is judged "Y" at decision S1112.
"ES", and deletes both the game information data S and the comparison data S1 stored in the RAM 15, for example (S
1113) to turn off the display, and in judgment S1112, "N
In the case of "O", that is, when the reset key 12c is turned on only once, only the game information data S is deleted (S11
14) Do.

The reset routine S111 is
Without being limited to this example, depending on the operation state of the reset key 12c, there are three states of "delete both the game information data S and the comparison data S1", "delete only the game information data S", and "delete only the comparison data S1". It can also be configured to be selectable. By this reset routine S111, for example, the game information data S is reset and the display of the game information data display portion 9a is erased, so that the new game information data S by the next executed steps S107 to S110 can be displayed again, This display is compared again with the comparison data S1 that has not been reset. By repeating this work, the game information data S becomes a predetermined value, and the determination S110 becomes "YES".

When the game information data S reaches a predetermined value and the determination S110 becomes "YES", the type of gauge plate at that time is stored (recorded), and the cable 7 is detached from the external output terminal 5 of the trial hitting machine. Along with (S113), nail adjustment (S114) of all the gaming machines 4 other than the trial hitting machine is performed, and a series of operations is finished (S115). When adjusting the nails of all the machines, if the nails of all the gaming machines 4 are adjusted by, for example, a gauge plate that is finally used in the trial-driving machine, each gaming machine 4 can be easily adjusted to a nail state substantially equal to that of the trial-driving machine. it can.

In other words, for one of the trial hitting machines out of the new machines, nail adjustment is performed in accordance with the business policy while using the receiving device 1, and this nail state is applied to all the other gaming machines 4, thereby The nail state at the time of replacement can be accurately grasped as numerical data without actually operating the game hall management device or the like, in a state of actually making a trial hit.

As described above, according to the receiving apparatus 1 of the above embodiment, the cable 7 is connected between the input terminal 3 provided on the case 2 and the external output terminal 5 of the gaming machine 4, and the gaming machine 4 actually plays the game. By trial hitting the ball, the nail information can be adjusted while grasping the game information in the game information data S, so that it is possible to surely and easily adjust the nail state to substantially match the predetermined business policy. In particular, since the nail state can be grasped by the numerical data as the game information data S and the nails can be compared with the set comparison data S1 on the same display unit 9, there is less need to rely on the experience and intuition of the nail master. It is possible to adjust accurately to a nail state that is almost always constant.

Further, since the game information data S is displayed as numerical data, it is possible to easily adjust to a predetermined nail state by storing the game information data S or analyzing it statistically. Connect the receiver 1 to the cable 7
Since it can be dealt with only by connecting to the gaming machine 4 (trial hitting machine), the nail adjusting work can be performed accurately in a short time. From these, for example, by using the receiving device 1 in the gaming machine 4 when replacing the new table, it is possible to reliably and easily obtain a nail state that substantially matches the policy of the store in each gaming machine 4 when replacing the new table. It will be possible.

Furthermore, since the receiving device 1 is a handy type, lightweight and portable, the receiving device 1 itself can be easily handled during nail adjustment work, and the carrying and storage of the receiving device 1 can be simplified. Since the various keys and the display unit 9 are effectively arranged and the input unit 10 is composed of the minimum necessary keys, it is possible to obtain the receiving device 1 having excellent usability. Further, the receiving device 1 is provided with a timer 17 to interrupt the reading of the game information at every predetermined time T,
Since the game information data S is automatically calculated and displayed, the game information data S can be efficiently calculated, and at the same time, the battery of the power supply circuit 20 can be suppressed from being consumed to save power. .

In the above embodiment, the display section 9 is provided with the game information data display section 9a and the comparison data display section 9b, and the displayed numerical data are visually compared to judge the pass / fail of the nail state. However, for example, the reference value according to the input value and the allowable value for this are set as the comparison data, and when the calculated game information data value is within the reference value, the pass / fail of the nail state is automatically determined, for example, It can also be displayed on the pass / fail judgment display section provided on the display section 9. This eliminates the need for visual acceptance / rejection of the numerical data, and improves the workability of the nail adjustment work.

In the above embodiment, the case where the comparison data S1 calculated based on the input data and the game information data S based on the game information are displayed on the display unit 9 has been described. The data displayed on is not limited to these two types of data S, S1, but the game machine 4
It is also possible to display all the various data output from the external output terminal 5 or a part of the data related to the nail adjustment without any calculation. In this way, the game information of each gaming machine 4 can be confirmed in the immediate vicinity even if the host computer is not located, and for example, the nail state of each gaming machine 4 can be accurately grasped during normal business hours. Can be expected.

Further, in the above embodiment, one of the plurality of gaming machines 4 is used as a trial hitting machine, and the nail adjustments of all the other gaming machines 4 are aligned with this based on the game information data S of this trial hitting machine. However, it is of course possible to set different comparison data S1 for each gaming machine 4 for each or a plurality of blocks and adjust the nails based on this.
Further, in the present invention, by making the receiving device 1 have a transmitting function, the game information data S obtained by the receiving device 1 is transmitted to the game hall management device, and various data is analyzed by the management device. The configuration of the display unit 9 and the input unit 10 in the above embodiment is also an example, and an appropriate display unit 9 capable of displaying the comparison data S1, the game information data S and the like, and various keys. A structure can be adopted.

[0038]

As described in detail above, according to the invention of claim 1, the game information output from the external output means of the gaming machine and input to the game information input means is timed by the timer means. At least a part of the measured information is stored in the game information storage means, and at least a part of the stored game information or game information input from the game information input means is arithmetically processed by the game information arithmetic processing means. Since it is displayed on the game information display means, the nail state of the game machine can be grasped by the numerical data displayed on the game information display means, and the nail state of the game machine can be predetermined even when the new machine is replaced. It can be adjusted reliably and easily so that the business policy can be obtained.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the timed input interruption for interrupting the input of the game information input means based on the timed measurement of the timer means Since the means is provided, it is possible to automatically block the input of the game information when a predetermined time measurement is performed, and it becomes possible to perform the arithmetic processing of the game information for each predetermined time set in advance. It is possible to efficiently grasp the state and the like, and it is possible to prevent power consumption of the portable power supply means and save labor.

According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the game information display means displays the calculation result of the game information calculation processing means by the timed input blocking means. Since it is displayed, the numerical data and the like that have been arithmetically processed at preset predetermined times can be displayed on the game information display means, the numerical data and the like can be easily confirmed, and the usability of the receiving device can be improved.

According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claims 1 to 3, the numerical value data etc. which are arithmetically processed by the game information arithmetic processing means are inputted by the numerical value input means. Since it can be compared with the comparison data calculated based on the calculated numerical value and displayed on the comparative data display means, it is possible to easily visually confirm the numerical data and the comparative data and to more efficiently grasp the nail state and the like. it can.

According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claims 1 to 4, there is a reset means for resetting at least one of the display of the information display means or the comparison data display means. Therefore, for example, when the nail is readjusted, the previously calculated numerical data can be reset, and the usability of the receiving device can be further improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a use state of a portable game information receiving device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the portable game information receiving device.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the control system thereof.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a method of using the same.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation of the main part thereof.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the other main part.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the operation thereof.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Portable game information receiver 3 input terminals 4 game machines 5 External output terminal 6 Main control board 9 Display 9a Game information data display section 9b Comparative data display section 10 Input section 11 Condition input section 12 Numeric keypad 14 CPU 15 RAM 16 ROM 17 timer 18 Input I / F 19 Output I / F 20 power circuit S game information data S1 comparison data

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A portable game information receiving device connected to a game machine having a main control means capable of controlling a game state that is advantageous to a player and an external output means for outputting a plurality of game information to the outside. There, game information input means directly connected to the external output means, game information storage means for storing at least a part of the game information from the game information input means, and game of the game information storage means At least one of game information calculation processing means for calculating information or at least a part of the plurality of game information, and at least part of the plurality of game information or game information processed by the game information calculation processing means. Portable game information comprising: game information display means for displaying, timer means for timely measuring the input of the game information, and portable power source means. Receiver. 2. The portable game information receiving apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a clock input blocking means for blocking the input of the game information input means based on the clock measurement of the timer means. 3. The portable game information receiving apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game information display means displays the calculation result of the game information calculation processing means by the timed input blocking means. . 4. A numerical value input means capable of inputting a predetermined numerical value,
Comprising comparison data calculation means for calculating appropriate comparison data by calculating the numerical value input by the numerical value input means, and comparison data display means for displaying the comparison data calculated by the comparison data calculation means. The portable game information receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The portable game information receiving apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising reset means for resetting at least one of the display of the game information display means and the comparison data display means.