JP2003088667A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel technology for identifying a game machine and related articles. SOLUTION: The game machine comprises a computer which comprises a CPU and a ROM 52, and its operating condition is controlled by the computer according to control data stored in advance in the ROM 52. In the game machine, a semiconductor integrated circuit chip 80 which has a storage function for storing identification data which represents identification information specific to the ROM 52 and a transmission function which transmits a signal representing the identification data so that a reader receives the signal by non-contact method are provided in the ROM 52 itself.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for identifying a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange-ball game machine, a slot machine, a video game machine and the like and related articles.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the field of gaming machines, it is desired to identify gaming machines and related articles for various purposes.

For example, in a game machine hall in which a game machine operated by a computer is installed, a storage device (for example, RO
It cannot be denied that M) may be illegally exchanged.
Therefore, if there is such a possibility, it is desired to identify the storage device for the purpose of authenticity determination to determine whether the storage device currently used in the gaming machine is genuine or fake. It

In some gaming machine halls, a recording medium (for example, a receipt in which a number or the like representing a gaming result is printed on a paper) recording a result of a game played by a player using the gaming machine is played. Issued to the person. In such a gaming machine hall, prizes commensurate with the game result recorded on the recording medium are provided to the player. In this case, there is an undeniable possibility that an unauthorized act will be performed on the recording medium. Therefore, if there is such a possibility, it is desired to identify the recording medium for the purpose of authenticity determination of the recording medium.

Further, there is a possibility that an illegal act may be performed on the prize. Therefore, if there is such a possibility, it is desired to identify the prize for the purpose of authenticity determination of the prize.

Although the above has described the desire to identify a gaming machine or an article related thereto for the purpose of authenticity determination, the desire may exist to achieve other purposes.

For example, the process of manufacturing each component of a gaming machine at a parts manufacturer and transporting it to the gaming machine manufacturer, or assembling a plurality of parts carried into the gaming machine manufacturer at the gaming machine manufacturer to complete the gaming machine. In the process and in the process of shipping the completed game machine to the game machine hall, which is the planned shipping destination, the parts and the game machine are identified for the purpose of managing the flow of each part and the game machine that configure the game machine. Is required. That is, in this example, for the purpose of physical distribution management, it is desired to identify the gaming machine or articles related thereto.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Against the background of such circumstances, the present invention has been made to provide a novel technique for identifying a gaming machine or an article related thereto.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention In order to solve the problems, the present invention provides the following aspects. Each mode is divided into sections, numbers are attached to each section, and the numbers of other sections are referred to as necessary. This is to facilitate understanding of some of the technical features described herein and some of their combinations,
The technical features and combinations thereof described in the present specification should not be construed as being limited to the following aspects.

(1) A gaming machine including a computer including a processing device and a storage device, the operating state of which is controlled by the computer according to control data stored in advance in the storage device. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip has a storage function of storing identification data representing identification information unique to the storage device and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives the signal in a contactless manner. Game machine attached to.

According to this gaming machine, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is attached to the storage device itself. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip has a storage function of storing identification data representing identification information unique to the storage device, and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives the signal in a contactless manner.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, it is possible to identify the storage device which is to be used in the future or the storage device which is currently used, in cooperation with the semiconductor integrated circuit chip and the reader.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, it becomes possible to identify the storage device without displaying on the storage device for identification (for example, the act of sticking a sticker on which the identification mark is printed). The storage device can be easily identified regardless of whether the purpose is physical distribution management, authenticity determination, or neither of them.

By the way, in a gaming machine operated by a computer, there is a possibility that the storage device of the computer will be illegally exchanged after it is installed in the gaming machine. Therefore, it is required to make a genuine / counterfeit judgment for the storage device that is currently used in the gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine of this section, the authenticity of the storage device can be determined without reading the data from the storage device. As a result, according to this gaming machine,
The authenticity of the storage device can be easily determined.

Further, according to this gaming machine, the storage device can be identified by the non-contact inspection by the reader.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, in order to identify the storage device, it is not essential to realize a state in which the storage device and the reader are in contact with each other in space.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, it is possible to identify the storage device in a state where the storage device is mounted on the gaming machine.

However, this gaming machine can be used so that the storage device can be identified with the storage device removed from the gaming machine.

In this section and the following sections, an example of "processing device" is a CPU, and an example of "storage device" is R.
OM.

(2) Based on a signal received by the reader from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is determined whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic, and thus whether or not the storage device is authentic. The gaming machine according to item (1), in which the determination is made.

When the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is firmly attached to the storage device, it is generally possible to assume that the physical integrity of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip and the storage device is always maintained.

Therefore, generally, the determination result as to whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic matches the fact as to whether or not the memory device is authentic.

Based on the above knowledge, in the gaming machine according to this section, the authenticity determination of the storage device is based on the signal received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip by the reader, and whether the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic or not. It is performed by determining whether or not.

(3) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip further has a prohibition function (1) or (2) for prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of at least a part of data stored in advance in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. ) The gaming machine described in the paragraph.

According to this gaming machine, it is prohibited to rewrite at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip without permission.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, it is possible to prevent tampering with respect to at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, the security function of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be easily improved.

In this section and the next section, "at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip" means
For example, it may be the identification data or other data.

(4) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip encrypts and stores at least a part of data to be stored in advance according to a predetermined encryption rule, and the reader also stores the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the at least a part of the data is decoded according to a predetermined decoding rule based on the signal received from the game machine.

Generally, when data is encrypted and stored in a semiconductor integrated circuit chip, a person other than the person concerned is required to know the encryption rule adopted at the time of the encryption. It is extremely difficult to analyze the encryption rule and analyze the data before encryption.

Therefore, when data is encrypted and stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is difficult to copy and falsify the data before encryption.

Based on such knowledge, in the gaming machine according to this section, the data is encrypted and stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, the security function of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be easily improved.

(5) The gaming machine according to item (4), wherein the storage device is authenticated based on the result of the decryption by the reader.

When the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is a counterfeit, the data obtained by decoding by the reader based on the signal transmitted from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is:
There is a possibility that the data does not match the regular data obtained when the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is genuine.

Therefore, by referring to the result of the decoding by the reader, it can be judged whether the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic or not.

On the other hand, when the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is firmly attached to the memory device, it is generally possible to assume that the physical integrity of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip and the memory device is always maintained. is there.

Therefore, generally, the determination result as to whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic matches the fact as to whether or not the memory device is authentic.

Based on the above knowledge, in the gaming machine according to this section, the storage device is authenticated based on the result of the decryption by the reader.

(6) For a gaming machine, which constitutes a computer in cooperation with a processing device in the gaming machine, and which stores control data referred to by the computer when the operating state of the gaming machine is controlled by the computer. A semiconductor integrated device having a storage device, which has a storage function of storing identification data representing identification information unique to the storage device, and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that a reader receives the signal in a contactless manner. A memory device for gaming machine in which a circuit chip is attached to the memory device itself.

According to this storage device, the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the storage device according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the above item (1).

(7) Based on the signal received by the reader from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is determined whether the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic or not, and whether or not the storage device is authentic. The storage device for gaming machine according to the item (6), in which the determination is made.

According to this storage device, the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the storage device according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the above item (2).

(8) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip further has a prohibition function of prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of at least a part of data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. Memory device for game machines.

According to this storage device, the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the storage device according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the above item (3).

In this section and the next section, "at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip" means
For example, it may be the identification data or other data.

(9) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip encrypts and stores at least a part of data to be stored in advance according to a predetermined encryption rule, and the reader also stores the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The storage device for gaming machine according to (7) or (8), wherein at least a part of the data is decoded according to a predetermined decoding rule based on the signal received from.

According to this storage device, the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the storage device according to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (4).

(10) The storage device for gaming machine according to the item (9), wherein the storage device is authenticated based on the result of the decryption by the reader.

According to this storage device, the same operation and effect can be realized in identifying the storage device according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the above item (5).

(11) A gaming machine used by a player, which stores identification data representing identification information unique to the gaming machine and distribution data representing distribution information related to distribution of the gaming machine. A game machine to which a semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a memory function and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that a reader receives the data in a contactless manner is attached.

According to this gaming machine, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is attached to the gaming machine. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip has a storage function of storing identification data representing identification information unique to the gaming machine and distribution data representing distribution information related to the distribution of the gaming machine, and a signal reader representing the data. Has a transmitting function for transmitting so as to receive in a contactless manner.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, according to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (1), the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

Further, according to the gaming machine of this section, since the distribution data is stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip attached to the gaming machine, the information necessary for distribution management of the gaming machine is stored in the semiconductor. It can be obtained from the integrated circuit chip.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, it is possible to manage the distribution of the gaming machine without indispensably referring to a management device other than the reader.

(12) The distribution information includes shipping information related to shipping the gaming machine from its manufacturing location to a planned shipping destination, and the distribution data includes shipping data representing the shipping information ( The game machine according to the item 11).

According to this gaming machine, it is possible to manage the shipment of the gaming machine.

(13) The shipping data includes at least one of data for specifying the planned shipping destination and data for specifying a planned shipping date on which the shipping is scheduled to be performed (12). ) The gaming machine described in the paragraph.

According to this gaming machine, it is possible to manage at least one of the planned shipping destination and the planned shipping date of the gaming machine.

(14) The game machine is equipped with a distribution management sticker for managing the distribution thereof,
The gaming machine according to any of (11) to (13), wherein the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is mounted on a distribution management management seal.

According to this gaming machine, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is not directly mounted on the gaming machine, but is mounted on the distribution management seal mounted on the gaming machine.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, there is no restriction that the mounting of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip must be performed in the state where the gaming machine exists, and the mounting work position of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is set to the gaming position. It can be set independently of the position of the machine.

Therefore, according to this gaming machine, the degree of freedom in the work of mounting the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be easily improved.

(15) Based on the signal received by the reader from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is determined whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic.
The gaming machine according to any of (11) to (14), wherein it is determined whether or not the gaming machine is authentic.

According to this gaming machine, in accordance with the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (2), the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(16) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip is
Furthermore, the gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (15), which has a prohibition function of prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of at least a part of data stored in advance in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.

According to this gaming machine, in accordance with the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the above item (3), the same operational effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

In this section and the next section, "at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip" means
For example, it may be at least one of the identification data and the distribution data, or may be data different from them.

(17) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip is
At least a part of data to be stored in advance is encrypted and stored according to a predetermined encryption rule, and a predetermined decryption is performed by the reader based on a signal received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The gaming machine according to any of (11) to (16), wherein the at least a part of the data is decrypted according to a rule.

According to this gaming machine, in accordance with the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (4), the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(18) The gaming machine according to (17), wherein the gaming machine is authenticated based on the result of the decryption by the reader.

According to this gaming machine, in accordance with the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (5), the same operational effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(19) A distribution management sticker for a gaming machine, which is mounted and used on the gaming machine to manage the distribution of the gaming machine,

A storage function of storing identification data representing identification information unique to the gaming machine and distribution data representing distribution information related to the distribution of the gaming machine, and a reader contactlessly transmitting signals representing the data. A distribution management sticker for a gaming machine to which a semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a transmitting function of transmitting so as to be received by is attached.

According to this distribution management seal, the above (1
According to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item 4), the same operational effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(20) The distribution information includes shipping information related to shipping the gaming machine from its manufacturing location to a planned shipping destination, and the distribution data includes shipping data representing the shipping information ( A distribution management seal for a gaming machine according to the item 19).

According to this distribution management seal,
According to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item 2), the same operational effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(21) The shipping data includes at least one of data for specifying the planned shipping destination and data for specifying a planned shipping date on which the shipping is scheduled to be carried out (20). The distribution management sticker for gaming machines according to the section.

According to this distribution management seal, the above (1
According to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the item 3), the same effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(22) Based on the signal received by the reader from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is determined whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic.
The distribution management sticker for gaming machines according to any of (19) to (21), wherein it is determined whether or not the gaming machine is authentic.

According to this distribution management seal, the above (2)
According to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operational effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(23) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip is
Furthermore, the distribution management for gaming machines according to any one of (19) to (22), which has a prohibiting function of prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of at least a part of data stored in advance in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. sticker.

According to this distribution management seal, the above (3)
According to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operational effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

In this section and the next section, "at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip" means
For example, it may be at least one of the identification data and the distribution data, or may be data different from them.

(24) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip,
At least a part of data to be stored in advance is encrypted and stored according to a predetermined encryption rule, and a predetermined decryption is performed by the reader based on a signal received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The distribution management sticker for gaming machine according to any one of (19) to (23), wherein at least a part of the data is decrypted according to a rule.

According to this distribution management seal, the above (4)
According to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operational effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(25) The distribution management sticker for gaming machine according to the item (24), wherein the gaming machine is authenticated based on the result of the decryption by the reader.

According to this distribution management seal, the above (5)
According to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operational effect can be realized in identifying the gaming machine.

(26) A gaming machine which records a result of a game using the gaming machine issued by the player in the gaming machine hall in which the gaming machine used by the player is installed. Recording medium, a storage function of storing authentication data for certifying that the recording medium is authentic, and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives the signal in a contactless manner. A recording medium for gaming machine in which the semiconductor integrated circuit chip having the above is attached to the recording medium itself.

According to this recording medium, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is attached to the recording medium itself. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip has a storage function of storing authentication data for certifying that the recording medium is authentic, and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives the signal in a contactless manner. Have.

Therefore, according to this recording medium, it is possible to identify the recording medium for the purpose of authenticity determination of the recording medium.

By the way, for illegal acts that may be performed on this recording medium, the entire recording medium (that is, the combination of the recording medium itself and the recording on the recording medium) is exchanged for a fake. It is possible that the recording medium itself is genuine and the recording medium is tampered with.

When the recording medium according to this section is used,
The format and content of the authentication data to be stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip according to the type of fraud selected in advance as being necessary to be detected among the types of fraud that may occur. Is determined.

(27) Based on the signal received by the reader from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is determined whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic.
It is determined whether the recording medium is authentic (26).
A recording medium for gaming machine according to the item.

According to this recording medium, according to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (2), the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the recording medium.

(28) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip is
Furthermore, the recording medium for gaming machines according to (26) or (27), which has a prohibition function of prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of at least a part of data stored in advance in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.

According to this recording medium, in accordance with the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the above item (3), the same operation and effect can be realized in identifying the recording medium.

In this section and the next section, "at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip" means
For example, it can be the authentication data or other data.

(29) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip,
At least a part of data to be stored in advance is encrypted and stored according to a predetermined encryption rule, and a predetermined decryption is performed by the reader based on a signal received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The recording medium for gaming machine according to any one of (26) to (28), wherein the at least part of the data is decrypted according to a rule.

According to this recording medium, in accordance with the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the above item (4), the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the recording medium.

(30) The recording medium for gaming machine according to the item (29), wherein the recording medium is authenticated based on the result of the decryption by the reader.

According to this recording medium, in accordance with the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the above item (5), the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the recording medium.

(31) A prize for a game machine provided to the player according to the result of the game using the game machine by the player in the game machine hall in which the game machine used by the player is installed. There is a memory function that stores authentication data to prove that the prize is authentic,
A game machine prize in which a semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives it in a contactless manner is attached to the prize itself.

According to this prize, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is attached to the prize itself. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip has a storage function of storing authentication data for proving that the prize is authentic, and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives the signal in a contactless manner. Have.

Therefore, according to this prize, the prize can be identified for the purpose of authenticity determination of the prize.

(32) Based on the signal received by the reader from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is determined whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic.
The prize for gaming machine according to the item (31), wherein it is determined whether or not the prize is authentic.

According to this prize, the same function and effect can be realized in identifying the prize according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the item (2).

(33) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip,
Furthermore, the game machine prize according to the item (31) or (32), which has a prohibition function of prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of at least a part of data stored in advance in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip.

According to this prize, the same operation and effect can be realized in identifying the prize according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the above item (3).

In this section and the next section, "at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip" means
For example, it can be the authentication data or other data.

(34) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip is
At least a part of data to be stored in advance is encrypted and stored according to a predetermined encryption rule, and a predetermined decryption is performed by the reader based on a signal received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The prize for gaming machine according to any one of the items (31) to (33), wherein the at least a part of the data is decrypted according to a rule.

According to this prize, the same operation and effect can be realized in identifying the prize according to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (4).

(35) The prize for gaming machine according to the item (34), wherein the prize is authenticated based on the result of the decoding by the reader.

According to this prize, the same action and effect can be realized in identifying the prize according to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (5).

(36) A gaming machine hall membership card issued to a member of a player in a gaming machine hall in which a gaming machine used by a player is installed, which is a unique identification for each member. A game in which a semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a storage function of storing member identification data indicating information and a transmission function of transmitting a signal indicating the data so that the reader receives the contactless method is attached to the member card itself. Membership card for machine hall.

According to this membership card, the same operation and effect can be realized for identifying the membership card according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the above item (1).

(37) When it is determined that the member who currently possesses the membership card is authentic based on the result of the signal transmitted from the membership card being received by the reader, the game machine is operated. The membership card for gaming machine hall according to the item (36), in which past information regarding the state is provided to the member.

(38) Based on the signal received by the reader from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is determined whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic.
It is determined whether the member card is authentic (3
Membership card for gaming machine hall according to 6) or (37).

According to this membership card, the same operation and effect can be realized in identifying the membership card according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the above item (2).

(39) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip,
Further, the gaming machine hall member according to any one of (36) to (38), which has a prohibition function of prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of at least a part of data stored in advance in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. card.

According to this membership card, the same operation and effect can be realized in identifying the membership card according to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the above item (3).

In this section and the next section, "at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip" means
For example, it may be the member identification data or other data.

(40) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip is
At least a part of data to be stored in advance is encrypted and stored according to a predetermined encryption rule, and a predetermined decryption is performed by the reader based on a signal received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The membership card for gaming machine hall according to any one of (36) to (39), wherein the at least part of the data is decrypted according to a rule.

According to this membership card, the same operation and effect can be realized in identifying the membership card according to the same principle as that of the gaming machine according to the item (4).

(41) The membership card for gaming machine hall according to the item (40), wherein the membership card is authenticated based on the result of the decryption by the reader.

According to this membership card, the same operation and effect can be realized in identifying the membership card according to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the above item (5).

(42) A gaming machine hall staff card issued to each staff at a gaming machine hall installed in a state where the gaming machine used by the player is managed by the staff, , A semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a storage function of storing staff identification data representing identification information unique to each staff member and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives the signal in a contactless manner. Staff card for game machine hall attached to the card itself.

According to this staff card, (1)
According to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operation and effect can be realized for the identification of the staff card.

(43) The gaming machine includes a door opened by the staff to open the inside of the gaming machine, and a locking device that locks the door when the door is closed. Based on the result that the generated signal is received by the reader, if the staff who currently possesses the staff card is judged to be authentic, unlocking of the locking device is permitted (42). Staff card for amusement machine hall.

(44) Based on the signal received by the reader from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, it is determined whether or not the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic.
It is determined whether the storage device is authentic (42).
Alternatively, the staff card for the gaming machine hall according to (43).

According to this staff card, (2)
According to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operation and effect can be realized for the identification of the staff card.

(45) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip is
Further, the staff for gaming machine hall according to any one of (42) to (44), which has a prohibition function of prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of at least a part of data stored in advance in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. card.

According to this staff card, (3)
According to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operation and effect can be realized for the identification of the staff card.

In this section and the next section, "at least a part of the data previously stored in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip" means
For example, it may be the staff identification data or other data.

(46) The semiconductor integrated circuit chip,
At least a part of data to be stored in advance is encrypted and stored according to a predetermined encryption rule, and a predetermined decryption is performed by the reader based on a signal received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The staff card for gaming machine hall according to any of (42) to (45), wherein the at least a part of the data is decrypted according to a rule.

According to this staff card, (4)
According to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operation and effect can be realized for the identification of the staff card.

(47) Based on the result of the decryption by the reader, the staff card is authenticated (4
Staff card for gaming machine hall described in 6).

According to this staff card, (5)
According to the same principle as the gaming machine according to the paragraph, the same operation and effect can be realized for the identification of the staff card.

(48) In order to identify an object used in a game machine hall installed in a state where the game machine used by the player is managed by the staff, identification information unique to the object is provided. A semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a storage function of storing identification data and a transmission function of wirelessly transmitting a signal corresponding to the identification data is attached to the object, and is used to identify the object. A portable reader that receives signals wirelessly, a transmitter that wirelessly transmits signals, a display unit that displays information, and a receiver that is transmitted from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip and received by the receiver. Based on the signal that is identified, while identifying the object, the identification unit that displays the result of the identification through the display unit, and the signal that identifies the identified object The information management station, which is installed in association with the gaming machine hall and manages information related to the object, is transmitted via the transmission unit, and the information management station is responsive to the transmission. An information collecting unit that collects information related to the identified object based on a signal transmitted from the receiving unit and that displays the collected information via the display unit. leader.

According to this reader, the same reader can identify an object and collect information related to the object.

Therefore, according to this reader, the efficiency of the work can be easily improved as compared with the case where the two types of work are performed by using different readers.

In this section, the "object" is, for example, the gaming machine itself, a component of the gaming machine (for example, a storage device of a computer of the gaming machine), the distribution management sticker, the recording medium, the prize, the member. Cards, staff cards, etc. can be selected.

[0144]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, some more specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 partially shows the inside of the pachinko hall. In this pachinko hall, a plurality of pachinko machines 10 are installed in a line.
Each pachinko machine 10 is selected and used by the player. The plurality of pachinko machines 10 are managed by a plurality of staff engaged in the management of the pachinko hall.

That is, in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine is an example of a "gaming machine hall" and the pachinko machine 10 is an example of a "gaming machine".

The basic structure of the pachinko machine 10 is the same as a well-known one, and therefore will be briefly described.

In the pachinko machine 10, the game board 20 is a machine frame 22.
It is attached to and configured. The game board 20 is provided with a hitting hole for a pachinko ball in its game area. The pachinko machine 10 includes a launching device 26 that launches a pachinko ball toward the game board 20 in response to a player's operation.

A base 30 is fixed to the floor of the pachinko hall. The machine frame 22 is attached to the base 30 so as to be openable and closable around an axis extending substantially vertically.

A mechanism plate 32 and a control device 34 are attached to the back surface of the game board 20. The mechanism plate 32 has a function of mechanically controlling the flow of pachinko balls in the pachinko machine 10, while the control device 34 has a function of electrically controlling the operation of the game board 20.

The game board 20, the mechanism plate 32, and the control device 34 are attached to the machine frame 22 described above, and can be opened and closed with respect to the base 30. A glass door 38 for covering the game board 20 attached to the machine frame 22 from the front side is openably and closably attached to the machine frame 22.

On the rear surface of the machine frame 22, a distribution management seal 40 is attached. The distribution management seal 40 is composed of a thin plate made of a material that is not easily damaged, such as metal or synthetic resin, as a base material. As shown in FIG. 2, the surface of the base material has a distribution management seal 40.
The model number, the machine number, and the manufacturer name of the pachinko machine 10 to which is mounted are displayed.

A payout device (not shown) is attached to the mechanism plate 32. The payout device is a launching device 26.
It is a device that pays out a pachinko ball as a prize when a more launched pachinko ball enters the hit hole.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 34 is mainly composed of a computer 56 including a CPU 50 as a "processing device" and a ROM 52 and a RAM 54 as "storage devices". ROM
In 52, control data for controlling the game board 20 is stored in advance. The CPU 50 sends the control data to the RO
By reading from M52 and executing it, the computer 56 controls the game board 20 according to the control data.

The contents of the control data stored in the ROM 52 affect the result of the game by the player using the pachinko machine 10. Here, the “game result” means the number of the pachinko balls paid out from the payout device that remain at the end of one game, that is, the so-called payout number.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko hall shown in FIG. 1 is further provided with a counter 60 for counting the number of coins.
And a issuing machine 64 that prints and issues the number of paid out balls on the receipt 62. That is, the receipt 6
2 is an example of a “recording medium”.

A pachinko ball to be counted is inserted into the counter 60 through its insertion port. The issuing machine 64 is electrically connected to the counting machine 60, and the counting machine 60 outputs the number of coins counted by the counting machine 60 to the issuing machine 64.

The issuing machine 64 is equipped with a printing section 66 for printing the number of pay-out balls inputted thereto on the surface of the receipt 62 whose base material is a thin paper plate, and discharging it.

On the receipt 62, as shown in FIG. 5, the issue date issued to the player, the name of the pachinko hall that issued the receipt 62, and the number of coins won by the player. Is printed. As shown in FIG. 4, the issuing machine 64 further includes a display unit 68 that electrically displays the number of payout balls input to the issuing machine 64 by numbers.

In the pachinko hall shown in FIG. 1, a prize of a type corresponding to the number of coins won by each player is provided to each player. Therefore, pachinko halls have several prizes for each type,
The prizes 70 are displayed in the pachinko hall as shown in FIG. In the example of the figure, three prizes 70 are displayed for each of the types A and B.

In the pachinko hall shown in FIG. 1, an information management station for managing information for managing all the pachinko machines 10 installed therein is installed. Although not shown, the information management station has a function of wirelessly distributing information managed by the information management station.

The articles used in the pachinko machine, that is, the pachinko machine 10 and the articles related thereto have been described above. However, the pachinko machine 10 and its ROM are described.
52, the distribution management seal 40, the receipt 62, and the prize 70, a semiconductor integrated circuit chip is embedded for the purpose of identifying each item.

This semiconductor integrated circuit chip is also known as an IC chip. The configuration is an electronic circuit formed by integrating electronic elements having various functions on a semiconductor chip. This semiconductor integrated circuit chip is designed for information communication. Some examples of this semiconductor integrated circuit chip are disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. 11-53877 and 2000-.
No. 311231, for example. Such a semiconductor integrated circuit chip has, for example, a size of 1 cm square or less.

By the way, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, published on June 28, 2001, found that a wireless IC chip of 0.4 mm square and 0.06 mm thick was found under the heading "The world's smallest powdery IC chip". It has an article telling that it was developed. By using this wireless IC chip, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be constructed. In this case, by miniaturizing the semiconductor integrated circuit chip, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip can be easily embedded in a small article or an article having a complicated shape.

The semiconductor integrated circuit chip has a ROM. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip has a storage function of storing data in the ROM and a transmission function of wirelessly transmitting a signal representing the data as radio waves. The transmission function can be enhanced by mounting an antenna on the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. Semiconductor integrated circuit chip,
Further, the ROM has a prohibition function for prohibiting unauthorized rewriting of data.

In addition, in addition, in response to receiving a signal from a reader, which will be described later, this semiconductor integrated circuit chip uses the carrier wave component of the received signal to generate electrical energy, and The generated electric energy can be used to design to realize the above-mentioned transmission function.

In FIG. 7, the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is incorporated in the ROM 52 of the pachinko machine 10 and the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 80.
It is shown as being embedded as. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 80 is RO so that it cannot be seen from the outside.
It is attached to M52. That is, this ROM 52
This is the first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a "storage device".

FIG. 2 shows a state in which the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is embedded as a semiconductor integrated circuit chip 82 in the distribution management seal 40 of the pachinko machine 10.
The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 82 is also attached to the distribution management seal 40 so as not to be seen from the outside. That is,
This distribution management seal 40 is the second embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a "gaming machine".

FIG. 5 shows a state in which the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is embedded as a semiconductor integrated circuit chip 84 in a receipt 62 issued by a pachinko hall. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 84 is also mounted on the receipt 62 so that it cannot be seen from the outside. That is, this receipt 62 is the third embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the “recording medium”.

FIG. 6 shows a state in which the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is embedded as a semiconductor integrated circuit chip 86 in a prize 70 provided by a pachinko hall. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 86 is also attached to the prize 70 so as not to be seen from the outside. That is, this prize 70 is the fourth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a “prize”.

The semiconductor integrated circuit chips 80, 82, 84, 86 in the respective embodiments further have a security function for preventing falsification of information by the cryptographic technique. Various methods for embodying the encryption technology have already been proposed, and any method can be adopted.

In each of the embodiments, the semiconductor integrated circuit chips 80, 82, 84, 86 store in their respective ROMs the main data for identifying the article and the sub data for the encryption technique. There is. At least the main data is encrypted according to a predetermined encryption rule and stored in the ROM.

In the first embodiment, the main data of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 80 is the ROM 52 of the pachinko machine 10.
It includes identification data representing the identification number of. This identification data is stored in the ROM 5 during the assembly process of the pachinko machine 10.
It is useful for identifying 2 and making a true / false decision on the ROM 52 in a pachinko hall. That is, in the first embodiment, the identification number of the ROM 52 is an example of “identification information unique to the storage device”.

In the second embodiment, the main data of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 82 is the identification data indicating the model number and the machine number of the pachinko machine 10, the scheduled shipping date of the pachinko machine 10 and the scheduled shipping destination, respectively. And the distribution data that it represents. The identification data is useful for managing the flow of the pachinko machine 10 in the shipping process of the pachinko machine 10. That is, in the second embodiment, the model number and the machine number of the pachinko machine 10 are examples of “identification information unique to the gaming machine”, and the planned shipping date and the planned shipping destination of the pachinko machine 10, respectively. This is an example of “distribution information related to distribution of gaming machines”.

In the third embodiment, the main data of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 84 is the authentication data for certifying that the receipt 62 is authentic, the data indicating the issue date of the receipt 62, and the receipt 62. Data for identifying the issued pachinko hall and its receipt 62
And data representing the number of payouts acquired by the player who possesses. The authentication data is data that represents secret information known only to the pachinko hall members. In the third embodiment, the authentication data is an example of “authentication data for certifying that the recording medium is authentic”.

In the fourth embodiment, the main data of the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 86 is the authentication data for certifying that the prize 70 is authentic, and the data for specifying the pachinko hall that provides the prize 70. And the prize 7
And data representing a premium number identifying 0. The authentication data is data that represents secret information known only to the pachinko hall members. In the fourth embodiment, the authentication data is an example of “authentication data for proving that the prize is authentic”.

FIG. 8 shows a reader 90 that receives signals from the semiconductor integrated circuit chips 80, 82, 84 and 86 in each embodiment and performs predetermined signal processing.

The reader 90 is of a portable type.
The reader 90 has a main body 92, and an antenna 94 for transmitting and receiving signals is extended from the main body 92. On the main body 92, a screen 96 for displaying information,
An operation unit 98 operated by the user is provided. The operation unit 98 is configured to include a plurality of buttons. A control unit 100 is built in the main body 92.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram conceptually showing the structure of the control unit 100. This control unit 100
The computer 102 is mainly configured. The computer 102 includes a CPU 104, a ROM 106,
The RAM 108 and the RAM 108 are connected to each other by a bus 110. An identification program, which will be described later, is stored in the ROM 106 in advance. The computer 102 further includes an input / output interface 112 connected to the bus 110.

As shown in FIG. 9, the controller 100 further includes a receiver 114 and a transmitter 116 between the antenna 94 and the input / output interface 112. The receiving unit 114 has a function of digitizing a signal received by the antenna 94. On the other hand, the transmitter 11
6 has a function of converting data to be transmitted by the signal into a signal and transmitting the signal as a radio wave from the antenna 94.

The control unit 100 further includes a display driver 118 between the screen 96 and the input / output interface 112. The display driver 118 displays the information corresponding to the display data on the screen 96 by driving the screen 96 based on the display data output from the computer 102.

The reader 90 is operated according to the one selected by the user from the four modes.
The mode selection is performed by the user operating any of the four mode selection buttons 120, which are arranged side by side in FIG. 8 and are sequentially numbered from “1” to “4”.

The mode selection button 120 to which the number "1" is attached is selected by the user when it is necessary to identify or manage the article in the ROM 52 of the pachinko machine 10. .

The mode selection button 120 with the number "2" is selected by the user when it is necessary to identify or manage the article for the pachinko machine 10 itself.

The mode selection button 120 to which the number "3" is attached is selected by the user when it is necessary to identify or manage the article with respect to the receipt 62 recording the game result. ing.

The mode selection button 120 to which the number “4” is attached is selected by the user when it is necessary to identify or manage the item for the prize 70.

As described above, the ROM 106 of the reader 90
The identification program is stored in, and the identification program is configured to include four subprograms respectively corresponding to the above-described four types of modes.

When the user operates the mode selection button 120 with the numeral "1", the computer 102 executes the first subprogram conceptually shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In the first subprogram, first, in step S1 (hereinafter, simply represented by "S1"; the same applies to other steps), the semiconductor integrated device embedded in the ROM 52 to be identified or managed. A signal from the circuit chip 80 is received.

Next, in S2, the data represented by the received signal is decoded in accordance with a predetermined decoding rule.

Subsequently, in S3, the data obtained by the decryption (that is, the data before encryption) is the data to be obtained when the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 80 of this time is authentic (hereinafter, referred to as "normal Data ”). In the following description, when the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 80 is authentic this time, it is assumed that the ROM in which it is embedded is also authentic.

Thereafter, in S4, it is determined whether or not the data obtained by the decryption matches the regular data, so that it is determined whether or not the ROM 52 of this time is authentic. The authenticity determination is performed on the ROM 52 this time.

Assuming that the ROM 52 of this time is authentic, then in S5, the identification number of the ROM 52 of this time is displayed on the screen 96 based on the data obtained by the decoding.

Thereafter, when the user operates the specific button in the operation unit 98 to indicate to the reader 90 that more detailed information about the ROM 52 of this time is required, the determination of S6. Is YES.

In this case, in S7, the current RO
A signal for identifying M52 is transmitted to the information management station. Then, in S8, the signal from the information management station is received. The signal is this ROM52
The information managed by the Information Management Bureau is reflected as the information related to.

Subsequently, in S9, the information accumulated in the information management station in association with the ROM 52 of this time is collected based on the received signal.

Thereafter, in S10, the collected information is displayed on the screen 96. This is the end of the one-time execution of the first subprogram.

The case has been described above where the user has made an intention to the reader 90 that more detailed information about the ROM 52 at this time is required. If there is no such an intention, the determination in S6 is made. Becomes NO and S7
After S10 to S10 are skipped, one execution of the first subprogram ends.

If the ROM 52 of this time is a fake one, that effect is displayed on the screen 96 in S11. Immediately thereafter, one execution of the first subprogram ends.

When the user operates the mode selection button 120 to which the numeral "2" is attached, the second subprogram conceptually shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 is executed by the computer 102. The contents of the second subprogram will be described below, but the steps common to the first subprogram will be briefly described.

In this second subprogram, first, in S31, as in S1, a signal from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 82 embedded in the distribution management seal 40 of the pachinko machine 10 to be identified or managed. Is received.

Next, in S32, decryption is performed in the same manner as in S2, and then in S33,
Collation is performed in the same manner as in S3. afterwards,
In S34, as in the case of S4, the authenticity determination is performed on the current pachinko machine 10, to be precise, on the current distribution management seal 40.

When the pachinko machine 10 this time is authentic, based on the received signal, S35 to S37.
At, various information is displayed on the screen 96. Specifically, the model number and the machine number of the current pachinko machine 10 are displayed in S35, the planned shipping destination of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed in S36, and the planned shipment of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed in S37. The day is displayed.

Thereafter, in S38, it is determined whether or not the user has requested more detailed information, as in S6. If so, in S39 and S40, communication is performed between the reader 90 and the information management station in the same manner as in S7 and S8.

Subsequently, in S41, information related to the current pachinko machine 10 is collected in the same manner as in S9, and thereafter, in S42, the collected information is displayed on the screen 96 in the same manner as in S10. Is displayed. As described above, the one-time execution of this second subprogram is completed.

As described above, the reader 90 indicates that the user needs more detailed information about the current pachinko machine 10.
The case where the intention is displayed has been described above. However, if there is no such intention, the determination in S38 becomes NO, and after S39 to S42 are skipped, the second
One execution of the subprogram ends.

If the current pachinko machine 10 is a fake one, that effect is displayed on the screen 96 in S43. Immediately thereafter, one execution of the second subprogram ends.

When the user operates the mode selection button 120 to which the numeral "3" is added, the computer 102 executes the third subprogram conceptually shown in the flowchart of FIG. The contents of the third subprogram will be described below, but steps common to the first subprogram will be briefly described.

In the third subprogram, first, in S51, the signal from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 84 embedded in the receipt 62 to be identified or managed is received in the same manner as in S1.

Next, in S52, decryption is performed in the same manner as in S2, and then in S53,
Collation is performed in the same manner as in S3. afterwards,
In S54, the authenticity determination is performed on the receipt 62 of this time in the same manner as in S4.

If the receipt 62 of this time is authentic, based on the received signal, steps S55 to S57 are performed.
At, various information is displayed on the screen 96. Specifically, in S55, the issue date of the current receipt 62 is displayed, in S56, the name of the pachinko hall that issued the receipt 62 is displayed, and in S57, the receipt 62 recorded. The number of balls is displayed.

With the above, one execution of the third subprogram is completed.

The above has described the case where the receipt 62 of this time is authentic, but when it is a counterfeit, S5
8, the fact is displayed on the screen 96. afterwards,
Immediately, one execution of this third subprogram ends.

When the mode selection button 120 to which the numeral "4" is attached is operated by the user, the fourth subprogram conceptually shown in the flowchart in FIG. 13 is executed by the computer 102. The contents of the fourth subprogram will be described below, but the steps common to the first subprogram will be briefly described.

In the fourth subprogram, first, in S71, as in S1, a signal from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 86 embedded in the prize 70 to be identified or managed is received.

Next, in S72, the decoding is performed in the same manner as in S2, and then in S73,
Collation is performed in the same manner as in S3. afterwards,
In S74, the authenticity determination is performed on the present prize 70 in the same manner as in S4.

When the present prize 70 is authentic, various information is displayed on the screen 96 in S75 and S76 based on the received signal. Specifically, S
In 75, the name of the pachinko hall that provided the prize 70 this time is displayed, and in S76, the prize 7
The number 0 is displayed.

With the above, one execution of the fourth subprogram is completed.

The case has been described above in which the user has confirmed that the present prize 70 is authentic. However, if the present gift 70 is a fake product, that fact is displayed on the screen 96 in S77. Immediately thereafter, one execution of the fourth subprogram ends.

In the pachinko hall shown in FIG. 1, the membership card 13 shown in FIG.
0 is issued. The member provides the past information regarding the operating state (for example, the number of payouts) for all the pachinko machines 10 in the pachinko hall, the information providing device 1 shown in FIG.
32. As for the information, the pachinko machine 1
This is useful information for members when selecting 0.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the membership card 130, the name of the member who is the true owner of the membership card, the membership ID of the member, the name of the pachinko hall that issued the membership card 130, and the The expiration date of the membership card 130 is displayed.

The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 142 is embedded in the membership card 130 so that it cannot be seen from the outside. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 142 is constructed in the same manner as the semiconductor integrated circuit chips 80, 82, 84 and 86, so that main data and sub data are stored in its ROM.

The main data includes authentication data for certifying that the member card 130 is authentic, data representing the member name, and data representing the member ID of the member.
It includes data representing the name of the pachinko hall that issued the membership card 130. The authentication data is data that represents secret information known only to the pachinko hall members.

The information providing device 132 shown in FIG. 15 is installed in a pachinko hall. This information providing device 132
As shown in the figure, the control unit 136 mainly includes a computer. A receiving unit 138 and an operating unit 140 are connected to the control unit 136.

The receiving unit 138 has a membership card 130 possessed by a member who desires to use the information providing device 132.
It receives a signal transmitted from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 142 built in.

On the other hand, the operation unit 140 inputs the intention of the member to the information providing device 132 for the purpose of specifying the pachinko machine 10 that desires to obtain information on the past operating state. Operated by the member.

The control unit 136 further includes a display unit 146.
Are connected. The display unit 146 displays information desired to be acquired by the member on a screen (not shown) according to the operation of the operation unit 140 by the member.

The control unit 136 further includes an information storage unit 1
48 is connected. This information storage unit 148 contains all the pachinko machines 10 installed in the pachinko hall.
Therefore, past information regarding the operating state of the pachinko machine 10 is stored in association with each pachinko machine 10. An information updating unit 150 that updates the information stored therein as needed is connected to the information storing unit 148.

Various programs including a membership card identification program are stored in advance in the ROM of the computer of the controller 136. In FIG. 16, the content of the membership card identification program is conceptually represented by a flowchart. The contents of this membership card identification program will be described below, but steps common to the first sub-program will be briefly described.

In this membership card identification program, first, in S101, as in S1, a signal is received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 142 embedded in the membership card 130 to be identified.

Next, in S102, decryption is performed in the same manner as in S2, and subsequently, in S103, collation is performed in the same manner as in S3. Then, in S104, the authenticity determination is performed on the member card 130 of this time in the same manner as in S4.

If the current membership card 130 is authentic, the user operates the operation unit 140 in S105.
However, it is determined whether or not the operation has been performed to select the pachinko machine 10. If not operated, the determination is NO
Then, in S106, the user provides the information providing device 13
It is determined by the user's operation of the operation unit 140 whether or not the user wants to end the use of No. 2. If it is not desired this time, the determination is NO, and the process returns to S105.

Assuming that the user operates the operation unit 140 to select the pachinko machine 10 while the execution of S105 and S106 is repeated, the determination in S105 is YES.

After that, in S107, the information accumulating section 148 retrieves information related to the selected pachinko machine 10. Subsequently, in S108, the retrieved information is displayed on the screen of the display unit 146. After that, the process returns to S106, and when the user performs an operation indicating that the user wishes to end the use of the information providing device 132, the determination in S106 becomes YES. One run ends.

The case where the member card 130 this time is authentic has been described above. However, when the member card 130 is a fake one, that effect is displayed on the screen in S109. Immediately thereafter, one execution of this membership card identification program ends.

In the pachinko hall shown in FIG. 1, the staff card 160 shown in FIG. 17 is issued to the staff engaged there. The staff is allowed to unlock the locking device 162 of each pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. 18 to open the glass door 38 of all the pachinko machines 10 in the pachinko machine hall.

As shown in FIG. 17, the staff card 16
In 0, the name of the staff who genuinely owns it, the staff ID of the staff, and the staff card 160
The name of the pachinko hall that issued the item and the expiration date of the staff card 160 are displayed.

The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 164 is also embedded in the stuff card 160 so as not to be seen from the outside. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip 164 has the same structure as the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 142, so that main data and sub data are stored in its ROM.

The main data is authentication data for certifying that the staff card 160 is authentic, data representing the staff name, and staff ID of the staff.
And the data representing the name of the pachinko hall that issued the staff card 160. The authentication data is data that represents secret information known only to the pachinko hall members.

The locking device 162 shown in FIG. 18 is attached across the door 38 and the machine frame 22 in the pachinko machine 10. As shown in the figure, the locking device 162 includes a control unit 170 mainly composed of a computer. A receiver 172 is connected to the controller 170. The receiving unit 172 uses the staff card 16 possessed by the staff who wants to unlock the locking device 162 and open the door 38.
The signal transmitted from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 164 built in 0 is received.

An actuator 174 and a mechanism section 176 are further connected to the control section 170 in that order. The mechanical unit 176 is the glass door 38 of the pachinko machine 10.
It is a device that mechanically switches between a state in which is locked to the machine frame 22 and a state in which it is unlocked. This state switching is performed by the actuator 174. Actuator 1
An example of 74 is a solenoid.

Various programs including the unlock permission determination program are stored in advance in the ROM of the computer of the control unit 170. In FIG. 19, the content of the unlock permission determination program is conceptually represented by a flowchart. The contents of the unlock permission determination program will be described below, but steps common to the first subprogram will be briefly described.

In this unlocking permission judgment program,
First, in S131, in the same manner as in S1,
A signal from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip 164 embedded in the staff card 160, which is the object of identification, is received.

Next, in S132, decryption is performed in the same manner as in S2, and subsequently in S133, collation is performed in the same manner as in S3. Thereafter, in S134, the authenticity determination is performed on the staff card 160 of this time in the same manner as in S4.

If the staff card 160 of this time is authentic, unlocking of the locking device 162 is permitted in S135, and then, in S136, the actuator 174 is unlocked to unlock the locking device 162. The signal is output. As a result, the staff has a glass door 38
Can be opened. This is the end of the one-time execution of the unlock permission determination program.

The case where the staff card 160 this time is authentic has been described above.
7, unlocking of the locking device 162 is prohibited. Immediately thereafter, the one-time execution of the unlock permission determination program ends. Therefore, this time, the staff is prohibited from opening the glass door 38.

In addition, in addition, in the present embodiment,
The glass door 38 that can be opened and closed with respect to the machine frame 22 is an example of a “door” that is unlocked when the staff card 160 is authentic, but as another example of the “door”, Select the machine frame 22 that can be opened and closed with respect to the base 30,
Both the glass door 38 and the machine frame 22 can be selected.

Some of the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings. However, these are merely examples.
It is possible to implement the present invention in other modes in which various modifications and improvements are made based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, including the modes described in the section [Means for Solving the Problem and Effects of the Invention]. It is possible.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a pachinko machine 10 installed in a pachinko hall, which is an example of a game machine hall in which the present invention is implemented,
It is a perspective view showing what has control device 34 with which ROM52 which is a 1st embodiment of the present invention is carried.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a distribution management seal 40 mounted on a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a block diagram conceptually showing the structure of a control device 34 in FIG.

4 is a perspective view showing a counter 60 and an issuer 64 installed in the pachinko hall shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a receipt 62 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a prize 70 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state of being displayed in the pachinko hall shown in FIG.

7 is a perspective view showing a ROM 52 in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a reader 90 used together with the semiconductor integrated circuit chips 80, 82, 84, 86 in the first to fourth embodiments.

9 is a block diagram conceptually showing the structure of a control unit 100 of the reader 90 of FIG.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart conceptually showing the contents of the first subprogram in FIG.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart conceptually showing the contents of the second subprogram in FIG. 9.

12 is a flowchart conceptually showing the contents of a third subprogram in FIG.

13 is a flowchart conceptually showing the contents of a fourth subprogram in FIG.

14 is a front view showing a membership card 130 issued to a member by the pachinko hall shown in FIG.

15 is a block diagram conceptually showing the structure of an information providing device 132 installed in the pachinko hall shown in FIG.

16 is a flowchart conceptually showing the contents of a membership card identification program executed by the computer of the control unit 136 in FIG.

17 is a front view showing a staff card 160 issued to a staff by the pachinko hall shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram conceptually showing the structure of a locking device 162 provided in the pachinko machine shown in FIG.

19 is a flowchart conceptually showing the content of an unlocking permission judgment program executed by the computer of the control unit 170 in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Pachinko machine 40 Distribution management seal 52 ROM 62 Receipt 70 Prize 80, 82, 84, 86, 142, 164 Semiconductor integrated circuit chip 90 Reader

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A computer including a processing device and a storage device, and the computer comprising:
A gaming machine, the operating state of which is controlled according to control data stored in advance in the storage device, wherein a reader stores a signal representing the storage function of storing identification data representing identification information unique to the storage device. A game machine in which a semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a transmission function of transmitting so as to receive in a contactless manner is attached to the storage device itself. 2. A gaming machine used by a player, which stores identification data representing identification information unique to the gaming machine and distribution data representing distribution information related to distribution of the gaming machine. A gaming machine to which a semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a function and a transmitting function for transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives it in a contactless manner is attached. 3. Based on a signal received from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip by the reader, it is determined whether the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is authentic or not, and thereby whether the storage device is authentic or not. Claim 1 or 2 to be determined
Gaming machine described in. 4. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip further comprises:
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which has a prohibition function of prohibiting at least a part of data stored in advance in the semiconductor integrated circuit chip from being rewritten without permission. 5. The semiconductor integrated circuit chip encrypts and stores at least a part of data to be stored in advance according to a predetermined encryption rule, and the reader reads the data from the semiconductor integrated circuit chip. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least a part of the data is decoded according to a predetermined decoding rule based on the received signal. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the object to which the semiconductor integrated circuit chip is attached is authenticated based on the result of the decryption by the reader. 7. A gaming machine for recording a result of a game played by the player using the gaming machine, which is issued to the player in a gaming machine hall in which the gaming machine used by the player is installed. The storage medium has a storage function of storing authentication data for certifying that the storage medium is authentic, and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives the signal in a contactless manner. A recording medium for gaming machine, in which the semiconductor integrated circuit chip having the recording medium is attached to the recording medium itself. 8. A gaming machine prize provided to a player according to a result of a game using the gaming machine by the player in a gaming machine hall in which the gaming machine used by the player is installed. And a semiconductor integrated circuit chip having a storage function of storing authentication data for proving that the prize is authentic and a transmission function of transmitting a signal representing the data so that the reader receives the signal in a contactless manner. Is a prize for gaming machines attached to the prize itself.