JP2003236208A - Abnormality detection device and abnormality detection method for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an abnormality detection device and abnormality detection method for a game machine detecting execution of an abnormal clear process or possibility of the execution. <P>SOLUTION: In the case that a clear signal is inputted from a clear switch 40 when a power source device 30 is turned on to start operation, a controller 10 executes a clear process clearing information stored in a storage device 20. In the case that the clear signal is not inputted, the controller 10 executes a power recovery process. When a voltage of an output power source of the power source device 30 becomes less than a power failure voltage (a value larger than an operation stop value of the controller 10 by a prescribed value), and when a power failure signal is inputted, the controller 10 executes a power failure process. When a control signal is inputted in a state that the voltage of the output power source of the power source device 30 is not less than the power failure voltage, the controller 10 detects abnormality, and outputs an abnormal clear sound command signal to a sound generation controller 51. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine abnormality detection device. In particular, the present invention relates to an abnormality detection device for a gaming machine, which detects that the storage means that stores information for determining the operating state of the gaming machine has been abnormally cleared or may be abnormally cleared.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a control means controls the operation of the gaming machine based on information stored in a storage means. For example, in a pachinko machine, a random number program for jackpot is stored in a storage means (for example, ROM). The control means performs jackpot control or out-of-range control based on the jackpot random numbers that are fluctuating according to the jackpot random number program. For example,
When a game ball (game medium) enters the starting opening or passes through the starting opening while a player is playing on a pachinko machine, the fluctuating random number for jackpot is read and storage means (for example, R
AM). Then, when the read random number for the big hit is not a predetermined value, it is determined that it is a deviation, and deviation control is performed. On the other hand, when the read random number for jackpot is a predetermined value, it is determined that it is a jackpot, and jackpot control is performed. For example, the jackpot winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time so that the game balls are easily won. As a big hit random number program, in order to change the big hit random number more,
An initial value update type random number program is used in which the initial value of the random number for the big hit is updated every time the big hit occurs.

The output power of the power supply means is supplied to the control means of the gaming machine. Then, when the power supply means is turned on and the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply means becomes equal to or higher than the value (operating voltage) at which the control device can operate, the control means executes the initial process. Here, it is necessary to execute a clear process for clearing the information (especially the information that changes during the game) stored in the storage means (for example, RAM) at the time of starting the business of the game shop. By this clearing process, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the storage means are also cleared. On the other hand, when a power outage occurs during the business hours of the game shop, it is necessary to prevent the information stored in the storage means from being cleared when the power outage is restored and the power supply means is turned on.
That is, it is necessary to restart the control in the state before the power was turned off.

Therefore, when the control means executes the initial processing, it is possible to select whether or not to execute the clear processing. For example, a clear signal input terminal is provided in the control means, and a clear switch is connected to the clear signal input terminal. Then, at the start of business in the hall, the clerk operates the on switch of the power supply means while operating (turning on) the clear switch. When the power supply means is turned on and the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply means reaches the operating voltage, the control means executes the initial process. At this time, since the clear signal is input to the control means, the control means executes the clear process for clearing the information stored in the storage means.
Further, when the power supply means is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply means decreases. Then, when the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply unit becomes less than a value (power failure voltage) larger than the value at which the control unit stops the operation, the power supply unit outputs a power failure signal to the control unit. The control means executes a power failure process when the power failure signal is input. The control means is
At the time of power failure processing, the arithmetic processing information (specifically, the value of the register of the CPU that constitutes the control means) is saved in the save area (specifically, it is set in the RAM that constitutes the storage means).
And the data corresponding to the saved information (specifically, the RAM constituting the storage means at the time of power failure).
The checksum of the value stored in the work area set in step 1) is calculated. It should be noted that as the storage means, one that holds the storage of information when the power supply means is off is used. After that, when the power failure is restored and the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply means becomes equal to or higher than the operating voltage, the control means executes the initial process. At this time, if the clear switch is not operated,
No clear signal is input to the control means. If the clear signal is not input during the initial processing, the control means does not execute the clear processing. In this case, the information saved in the save area of the storage unit before the power supply unit is turned off (during power failure process) or the work area information is not changed before the power supply unit is turned on (during initial process). You need to make sure. Therefore, when the clear signal is not input during the initial processing, the control means executes the power recovery processing. The control unit restores the information saved in the save area of the storage unit during the power recovery process, and
A checksum corresponding to the restored information is calculated. Then, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated during the power failure process. If they match,
It is determined that the information restored from the save area of the storage means and the information of the work area are correct information. On the other hand, if they do not match, it is determined that the information restored from the save area of the storage means and the information in the work area are not correct (changed), and the information restored from the save area and the memory are stored. A clear process is executed to clear the information of the means.

[0005]

As described above, the control means of the gaming machine executes the initial process when the power is turned on and the operation is started. At this time, if the clear signal is input to the control means, the clear processing for clearing the information stored in the storage means is executed, and if the clear signal is not input, the clear processing is not executed. . Further, the control means of the gaming machine executes a power failure process when a power failure signal is input. Then, after that, when the initial process is executed in the state where the clear signal is not input, the power recovery process is executed. As a result of various examinations of conventional game machines, the inventors of the present invention have found that in such a game machine, when a power failure signal is input in a state in which the voltage of the output power source of the power source means has not dropped below the power failure voltage, the storage means It was clarified that the information stored in may be forcibly cleared. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an abnormality detection device for a gaming machine that can detect that an abnormal clear process has been executed or that an abnormal clear process may be executed.

[0006]

A first invention of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is an abnormality detecting device for a gaming machine as set forth in claim 1. The abnormality detection device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a power failure signal indicating that the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply means is less than the first set value or the voltage of the input power supply is less than the second set value. In the gaming machine in which the control means executes a power failure process when is input, the power failure signal is output when the output power supply voltage is equal to or higher than the first set value or the input power supply voltage is equal to or higher than the second set value. When it is input to the control means, it is detected that it is abnormal. By using the abnormality detection device for the gaming machine according to the first aspect, it is possible to detect that the abnormal clear process has been executed or may be executed, that is, it can be detected that the process is abnormal. The second invention is an abnormality detection device for a gaming machine as described in claim 2. In the abnormality detection device for a gaming machine according to claim 2, the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply means is less than the first set value or the voltage of the input power supply is the second.
In the gaming machine in which the control means executes the power outage process when the power outage signal indicating that the power outage signal is less than the set value is input, an abnormality occurs when the power outage signal is input to the control means more than the set number of times within the first set time. Is detected. By using the abnormality detection device for the gaming machine according to the second aspect, it is possible to detect that the abnormal clear process has been executed or may be executed, that is, it can be detected that the process is abnormal. A third aspect of the invention is an abnormality detection device for a gaming machine as described in claim 3. The abnormality detection device for a gaming machine according to claim 3 determines that the power failure signal is input to the control means when the signal is input to the power failure signal input terminal of the control means. This simplifies the configuration. A fourth aspect of the present invention is an abnormality detection device for a gaming machine as described in claim 4. An abnormality detecting device for a gaming machine according to a fourth aspect uses an informing unit for informing that there is an abnormality. As a result, the clerk or the like can easily determine that there is an abnormality. Further, the fifth invention is claim 5
An abnormality detection device for a gaming machine as described in 1. An abnormality detecting device for a gaming machine according to a fifth aspect uses an informing means for informing that an abnormality is present in a manner different from that of informing other states. As a result, the clerk or the like can more easily determine that it is abnormal. A sixth aspect of the present invention is an abnormality detection device for a gaming machine as described in claim 6. The abnormality detection device for a gaming machine according to claim 6 is different when a normal clear process is executed and when it is detected that the abnormal clear process is executed or may be executed. The informing means for informing in the form is used. This allows the staff member to distinguish between the normal clearing process being executed and the abnormal clearing process being executed or possibly being executed. A seventh invention is an abnormality detection device for a gaming machine as described in claim 7. Since the abnormality detecting device of the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect uses the notifying means for notifying by sound, it is possible to more easily determine that the abnormality. In particular, if a small sound is used to notify that normal clear processing has been executed and a large sound is used to notify that abnormal clear processing has been executed or may be executed, personnel etc. It is possible to determine that the process has been executed without feeling uncomfortable, and it is possible to reliably determine that the abnormal clear process has been executed or may be executed. Further, an eighth invention is a game machine abnormality detection method as described in claim 8. By using the abnormality detection method for the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to achieve the same effect as that of the first invention. Further, a ninth invention is a game machine abnormality detection method as described in claim 9. By using the abnormality detection method for the gaming machine according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to achieve the same effect as the second invention.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of an abnormality detecting device for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. First, a first embodiment of the gaming machine abnormality detection device of the present invention will be described. Figure 1
FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a pachinko machine. The pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 includes a control device (control means) 10, a storage device (storage means) 20, a power supply device (power supply means) 30, a clear switch (clear signal output means) 40, and an output control device. . In FIG. 1, a sound generation control device (sound generation control means) (51) and a display control device (display control means) (52)
Although shown only, the output control device is not limited to this. For example, a ball payout control device that controls the payout of gaming balls, an indicator light control device that controls the lighting state of the indicator lights, and the like are used. Further, although only the clear switch 40 is shown in FIG. 1, the signal output device (signal output means) is not limited to this. For example, a start opening detection switch that detects that a game ball has entered or passed through the start opening, a prize detection switch that detects that a game ball has entered the prize opening, and the like are used.

The control device 10 is supplied with power from the power supply device 30, and outputs a signal from the signal output means such as the clear switch 40 and the sound generation control device 51 based on the information stored in the storage device 20. A control signal (command signal) is output to an output control device such as the control device 52. As the storage device 20, various storage devices such as ROM and RAM are used, and a control program for controlling a gaming machine, a random number for a big hit, a random number for a display pattern at the time of a big hit, a random number for a display pattern at the time of a miss, etc. Random number program to generate,
It stores random numbers for big hits, random numbers for display patterns, game information such as the number of big hits, the number of winnings, and the like. As the storage device 20, a read-only storage device (ROM or the like) that stores information that does not change such as a control program, and a rewritable storage device that stores information that changes during a game such as random numbers for big hits and game information ( RAM) may be used. When a read-only storage device and a rewritable storage device are used, the information stored in the rewritable storage device is cleared during the clearing process described later.

The power supply device 30 converts an input power supply into an output power supply having a predetermined voltage, and controls the control device 10 and the output control devices 51, 5 and 5.
Supply to the power supply terminal such as 2. As the power supply device 30, for example, a commercial AC power supply (for example, 50H) is used as an input power supply.
z, 100V) is input and a predetermined voltage (for example, 5V)
A power supply device that outputs a DC power supply is used. Power supply 3
In addition to this, 0 may have various configurations such as one that inputs a DC power source as an input power source, one that outputs an AC power source, and one that outputs a plurality of output power sources having different voltages. Further, another power supply device may be provided for the output control device or the like. Further, the power supply device 30 outputs a power supply state signal indicating the state of the output power supply to the control device 10. As the power status signal, for example, a "power failure signal" is used. The “power failure signal” is output, for example, when the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 30 is less than a value (“power failure voltage”) larger than the value at which the control device 10 stops operating by a predetermined value. The "power failure signal" may be output when the voltage of the input power source of the power supply device 30 is less than the voltage value of the input power source when the voltage of the output power source is the power failure voltage. For example, it is output when the number of waveforms of the AC input power source is less than the predetermined number within a predetermined time. Various methods can be used to output the power supply state signal to the control device 10. For example, a method of providing a power supply status signal input terminal (usually referred to as an NMI signal input terminal) in the control device 10 and inputting a signal to the power supply status signal input terminal is used. In this case, the control device 10 determines that the power failure signal (usually referred to as an NMI signal) is input by the signal input to the power status signal input terminal. Alternatively, a method is used in which a common signal input terminal is provided in the control device 10 and a signal with signal identification information indicating the type of signal is input to the signal input terminal. In this case, the control device 10
Determines that the power failure signal has been input by determining the signal identification information attached to the signal input to the signal input terminal.

The signal output device such as the clear switch 40 is
The corresponding signals are output to the control device 10. Various methods can be used to output each signal to the control device 10. For example, the control device 10 is provided with a signal input terminal for each signal (for example, a clear signal input terminal), and each signal output device is connected to a corresponding signal input terminal of the control device 10. In this case, the control device 10 determines the type of the input signal by determining the signal input terminal to which the signal is input. For example, when a signal is input to the clear signal input terminal, it is determined that the clear signal has been input. Alternatively, the control device 10
Is provided with a common signal input terminal, and each signal output device is connected to the common signal input terminal. Each signal output device outputs a signal with signal identification information indicating the type of signal attached. In this case, the control device 10 determines the type of the input signal by determining the signal identification information attached to the signal input to the signal input terminal. The output control devices such as the sound generation control device 51 and the display control device 52 perform predetermined processing based on the control signal (command signal) output from the control device 10. For example, the sound generation control device 51
Causes the sound generation unit 51a to generate the sound instructed by the control signal. Further, the display control device 52 displays the jackpot display pattern and the out-of-range display pattern instructed by the control signal on the display unit 52a such as a liquid crystal display unit. In general, sounds, display patterns, etc. are stored in a storage device (not shown) connected to each output control device,
A method of outputting identification information indicating a sound or a display pattern from the control device 10 to the sound generation control device 51 or the display control device 52 is used.

In the first embodiment, the control device 10 is provided with an abnormality detection function, and the control device 10 and the sound generation control device 5 are provided.
An abnormality detection device is configured by 1 and the sound generation unit 51a.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 will be described. At the start of business at the game shop, the clerk operates the clear switch 40 and turns on the power supply device 30 (for example, operates the closing switch). As a result, the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 30 rises. When the voltage of the output power source of the power supply device 30 becomes equal to or higher than the start voltage (voltage at which the control device 10 starts operation), the control device 10 starts operation. When starting the operation, the control device 10 executes an initial process. The control device 10 determines whether or not the clear signal is input when executing the initial process. The control device 10 executes the power recovery process when the clear signal is not input, and executes the clear process when the clear signal is input. When the clearing process is executed, the information stored in the storage device 20, in particular, the information that fluctuates during the game is cleared.

When the clearing process is executed, the control device 10 outputs a control signal for instructing the execution of the clearing process to the informing device. In the present embodiment, the control device 10 outputs to the sound generation control device 51 a control signal (clear sound command signal) instructing to generate a clear sound. When the clear sound command signal is input, the sound generation control device 51 causes the sound generation unit 51a such as a speaker to generate a clear sound to notify that the clear processing has been executed. It is preferable to use, as the clear sound, a sound that is different in at least one of volume, frequency, variation pattern, and the like from a sound generated when notifying other states. In this case, the clerk or the like can easily determine that the normal clearing process has been executed. Further, it is preferable that the clear sound is a sound that the staff or the like does not feel uncomfortable (for example, a low volume, a comfortable tone, etc.). In this case, the staff
It is possible to easily determine that the normal clear processing has been executed without feeling uncomfortable. After executing the initial process, the control device 10 outputs a control signal to each output control device based on the information (control program, random number for jackpot, etc.) stored in the storage device 20.

The voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 30 drops below the power failure voltage due to a power failure or the like during business hours of the amusement store, etc.
When a power failure signal is input to the control device 10, the control device 10
Executes power outage processing. In the power failure process, the calculation process information is saved in the save area set in the storage device 20, and the checksum of the work area corresponding to the saved information is calculated. In the case of an instantaneous power failure, the voltage of the output power source of the power supply device 30 drops below the power failure voltage and then immediately rises above the start voltage. In this case, it is not necessary to execute the power outage process. Therefore, the power supply device 30
When the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply voltage drops below the power failure voltage (when the power failure signal is input to the control device 10), the power recovery time in the momentary power failure (the start voltage after the voltage of the output power supply drops below the power failure voltage) When the voltage of the output power supply is less than the power failure voltage at the time when a predetermined time longer than (the time until the voltage rises above) has elapsed (when the power failure signal is input to the control device 10), the power failure process is executed. Preferably.

After that, when power failure or the like is restored and the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 30 rises above the start voltage, the control device 10 executes the initial process. At this time, if the clear switch 40 is not operated, the clear signal is not input to the control device 10. In this case, the control device 10
Executes power recovery processing. In the power recovery process, the control device 10
Returns the information saved in the save area of the storage device 20, calculates the data of the work area corresponding to the restored information, and compares the calculated data with the data calculated during the power outage process. For example, the checksum calculated during power recovery processing is compared with the checksum calculated during power failure processing. If the two checksums match, it is determined that the information restored from the save area of the storage device 20 and the work area information are correct information. On the other hand, if the two checksums do not match, it is determined that the information restored from the save area of the storage device 20 and the work area information are not correct (changed), and the restored information and the storage device 20.
Clear the memory information of.

Next, the operation in the abnormal state will be described.
As described above, the power failure signal is input to the control device 10 when the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 30 drops below the power failure voltage (the voltage at which the control device 10 stops operating). That is, in the state where the voltage of the output power of the power supply device 30 is equal to or higher than the power failure voltage, it is normally impossible that the power failure signal is input to the control device 10.

An example of the operation in the case where an abnormality occurs due to the power failure signal being input to the control device 10 in the state where the voltage of the output power source of the power source device 30 is equal to or higher than the power failure voltage will be described below. First, the first example will be described. When the power failure signal is input to the control device 10, the control device 10 saves, for example, the arithmetic processing information in the save area, and performs a power failure process for calculating the checksum of the data in the work area corresponding to the saved information. Run. The checksum SUM is calculated by this power outage process. When the power outage process is completed, the power supply device 30 is in the ON state, so the voltage of the output power of the power supply device 30 is equal to or higher than the start voltage (the value at which the control device 10 starts operating). Further, at this time, the clear signal is not input to the control device 10. Therefore, the control device 10
In order to determine whether the information is normally stored in the storage device 20, the information saved in the save area of the storage device 20 is restored, and the checksum of the work area corresponding to the restored information is checked. Execute the power recovery process to calculate. When the power failure signal is input to the control device 10 during the execution of the power recovery process, the control device 10 executes the power failure process. Here, since the previous information remains in the save area of the storage device 20, during this power outage process, the data in the work area is changed by executing the power outage process due to the newly generated power outage, and the checksum SUM is It is calculated. When the power outage process is completed, the power supply device 30 is in the ON state and the clear signal is not input to the control device 10, so the control device 10 executes the power recovery process. The checksum calculated in this power recovery process is compared with the checksum SUM calculated in the first power failure process, and thus it is determined that they do not match. For this reason, the control device 10 executes the clear process even though the clear process should not be originally executed.

Next, a second example will be described. Control device 10
When the power failure signal is input to the control device 10, the control device 10 saves the arithmetic processing information in the save area, and executes the power failure processing to calculate the checksum of the data in the work area corresponding to the saved information. The information saved in the save area of the storage device 20 is restored from the save area at the start of power recovery processing. When the second power failure signal is input to the control device 10 before the first power failure processing is completed, the information saved during the first power failure processing is not restored from the save area of the storage device 20, The information saved during the second power failure process is further written in the save area of the memory device 20. When the state in which the next power failure signal is input to the control device 10 occurs a plurality of times before the power failure processing is completed in this way, the amount of saved information exceeds the save area of the storage device 20, and the work area is saved. The information provided will fill you up. When the work area of the storage device 20 is filled with the saved information, the control device 10
The clear process is executed although the clear process should not be executed originally.

As described above, when the voltage of the output power source of the power supply device 30 is equal to or higher than the power failure voltage, the power failure signal is transmitted to the control device 1.
If it is input to 0, an abnormal clear process may be executed. It is also possible to abuse the execution of such an abnormal clearing process. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control device 10 has a function of detecting such an abnormality. Based on the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 30 and the power supply state, the control device 10 outputs a power failure signal when the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 30 is equal to or higher than the power failure voltage.
Is input, that is, an abnormality is detected. The control device 10 is, for example, a power supply device 30.
It detects the voltage of the output power source supplied from the device and also detects whether a power failure signal is input to the control device 10. When the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 30 is equal to or higher than the power failure voltage (a value larger than the value at which the control device 10 stops operating) by a predetermined value, and the power failure signal is input to the control device 10, It is detected that the information stored in the storage device 30 has been abnormally cleared, or that an abnormal state that may be abnormally cleared has occurred (abnormal). Then, when the control device 10 detects that the information stored in the storage device 30 has been abnormally cleared, or that an abnormal state that may be abnormally cleared has occurred, the abnormal clear sound command is issued. The signal is output to the sound generation control device 51, and the sound generation unit 51
An abnormality notification sound for notifying that there is an abnormality is generated from a. As the abnormality notification sound, it is preferable to use a sound having a different mode (for example, a mode in which any of volume, frequency, pattern, etc. is different) from that when other states are notified. In this case, the person in charge or the like can easily determine that the information stored in the storage device 30 has been abnormally cleared, or that an abnormal state that may be cleared abnormally has occurred. You can

From the above-mentioned first and second examples, it is understood that there is a possibility that abnormal clearing processing will be executed when the next power failure signal is input within the power failure processing time. Therefore, the control device 10 performs an abnormal clearing process when the output power voltage of the power supply device 30 is equal to or higher than the power failure voltage and at least one power failure signal is input while the control device is performing the power failure process. Can also be configured to detect that has been, or may be, performed. In this case, the abnormality can be detected more reliably.

In the first embodiment, the control device 10 is provided with the abnormality detection function, but the sound generation control device 51 may be provided. When the sound generation control device 51 has an abnormality detection function, for example, it is configured as shown by the dotted line in FIG. That is, the output power or input power of the power supply device 30 is input to the sound generation control device 51 (not required when the output power of the power supply device 30 is being supplied to the sound generation control device 5), and the power status signal ( Power failure signal) is input to the sound generation control device.

An abnormality detecting device 60 having an abnormality detecting function may be provided separately. FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment in which an abnormality detecting device is separately provided. The second embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is the same as the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 except that an abnormality detecting device 60 is separately provided. Also in this case, in order to detect that the abnormal clearing process has been executed or may be executed, for example, the output power supply or the input power supply of the power supply device 30 is input to the abnormality detection device 60. Along with (power supply 3
No output power is supplied to the sound generation control device 5), and a power supply state signal (power failure signal) is input to the sound generation control device. Note that the sound generating unit 51a may be used as the notification unit for notifying that the sound is abnormal, or another sound generating unit may be used.

The present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the embodiments, and various changes, additions and deletions can be made as necessary. For example, whether the output power supply voltage of the power supply device 30 is equal to or higher than the power failure voltage is determined by determining whether the output power supply voltage is equal to or higher than the power failure voltage (first set value). It can also be determined by the voltage. For example, it can be determined whether or not the voltage of the input power supply of the power supply device 30 is equal to or higher than the voltage of the input power supply when the voltage of the output power supply is the first set value (second set value). Alternatively, when the input power source of the power supply device 30 is an AC power source, the number of waveforms of the input power source is equal to or greater than the number of waveforms of the input power source when the voltage of the output power source is the first set value within a predetermined time. Whether or not it can be determined. Further, although the clear process is executed when the clear signal is input to the control device when the control device starts the operation, the condition for executing the clear process is not limited to this.
For example, the clear process is executed when the time difference between the time when the control device starts the operation and the time when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means (the time when the clear signal is input to the control device) is within the set time. You may do it. Further, as the notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has been detected, various notifying means other than the sound generating section can be used. Moreover, various modes can be used as the mode of notification.
For example, different notification methods can be used for the same type of notification means, or different types of notification means can be used. Further, although the case of detecting the abnormality of the pachinko machine has been described, the present invention can be applied to the case of detecting the abnormality of various gaming machines other than the pachinko machine. The present invention can also be configured as a method.

[0024]

As described above, using the gaming machine abnormality detecting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and the gaming machine abnormality detecting method according to any one of claims 8 and 9, it is abnormal. It can be detected that the clear processing has been executed or may be executed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of an abnormality detection device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of an abnormality detection device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Control device (control means) 20 storage device (storage means) 30 power supply device (power supply means) 40 Clear switch (Clear signal output means) 51 Sound generator (informing means) 52 display device (display means) 60 Anomaly detection device

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A control means, and a power supply means for converting a voltage of an input power supply into an output power supply of a predetermined voltage and supplying the output power to a control device.
Storage means, the control means controls the operation of the gaming machine based on the information stored in the storage means, the output power supply voltage is less than the first set value or the input power supply voltage An abnormality detection device for a gaming machine that executes a power outage process when a power outage signal indicating that it is less than the set value of 2 is input, in a state where the voltage of the output power supply is equal to or higher than the first set value or An abnormality detection device for a gaming machine, which detects an abnormality when a power failure signal is input to the control means while the voltage is equal to or higher than the second set value. 2. A control means, a power supply means for converting a voltage of an input power supply into an output power supply of a predetermined voltage and supplying the output power to the control means.
Storage means, the control means controls the operation of the gaming machine based on the information stored in the storage means, the output power supply voltage is less than the first set value or the input power supply voltage An abnormality detection device for a gaming machine that executes a power failure process when a power failure signal indicating that the power failure signal is less than the set value of 2 is input, and the power failure signal is input to the control means more than a set number of times within the first set time. Abnormality detection device for gaming machines that detects abnormalities when 3. The abnormality detection device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the power failure signal is input to the control means by inputting a signal to a power failure signal input terminal of the control means. Abnormality detection device for gaming machines. 4. An abnormality detection device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an informing means for informing that there is an abnormality. 5. The abnormality detection device for a gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the notifying means notifies the abnormality in a manner different from that of other states. Machine abnormality detection device. 6. The abnormality detection device for a gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, comprising: a clear signal output means, wherein the control means outputs a clear signal from the time when the operation is started and the clear signal output means. When the time difference from the time point is within the second set time, the storage means is cleared, and the notification means notifies the storage means in different manners when the storage means is cleared and when an abnormality is detected. Gaming machine abnormality detection device. 7. An abnormality detecting device for a gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the informing means informs by sound. 8. A control means, and a power supply means for converting a voltage of an input power supply into an output power supply of a predetermined voltage and supplying the output power to a control device.
Storage means, the control means controls the operation of the gaming machine based on the information stored in the storage means, the output power supply voltage is less than the first set value or the input power supply voltage A method of detecting an abnormality in a gaming machine that executes a power failure process when a power failure signal indicating that it is less than the set value of 2 is input, and the voltage of the output power supply is equal to or higher than the first set value or An abnormality detection method for a gaming machine, which detects an abnormality when a power failure signal is input to the control means while the voltage is equal to or higher than the second set value. 9. A control means, and a power supply means for converting a voltage of an input power supply into an output power supply of a predetermined voltage and supplying the output power to the control means.
Storage means, the control means controls the operation of the gaming machine based on the information stored in the storage means, the output power supply voltage is less than the first set value or the input power supply voltage A method for detecting an abnormality in a gaming machine that executes a power outage process when a power outage signal indicating that the power outage signal is less than the set value of 2 is input, and the power outage signal is input to the control means more than a set number of times within the first set time. A method for detecting an abnormality in a gaming machine that detects an abnormality when