JP2003275446A - Erroneous clearing preventing device and erroneous clearing preventing method for storing means in game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an erroneous clearing preventing device and an erroneous clearing preventing method for a storing means in a game machine capable of preventing an erroneous clearing process of the storing means by an attendant or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A prize ball controller 20 adds a number of prize balls included in a delivery command signal outputted from a master controller 10 to a number of remaining prize balls stored in a storage 21. The prize ball controller 20 controls delivery in response to the number of remaining prize balls. When a power supply 50 is turned on in a state of a clear switch 60 turned on, the prize ball controller 20 notifies that a clearing process is about to be carried out (for example, the number of remaining prize balls stored in the storage 21 is displayed in a remaining prize ball quantity displaying device 23). The prize ball controller 20 clears the storage 21 when the clear switch 60 is turned on a predetermined period. <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 storage means provided in a gaming machine, and in particular, storage means for storing information for controlling the operation of the gaming machine, which information fluctuates during the game. The present invention relates to an erroneous clear prevention device and an erroneous clear prevention method for a storage unit in a gaming machine for preventing the erroneous clear.

[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, the pachinko machine has sub-control means such as main control means and prize ball control means (prize ball sub-control means). A main storage means and a prize ball storage means are connected to the main control means and the prize ball control means, respectively.
The main storage means and the sub storage means are composed of ROM, RAM and the like. Further, power supply means is provided, and the power supply means supplies a predetermined voltage to the main control means and the prize ball control means. The main control means is based on an input signal (for example, a winning signal indicating that a game ball has won a winning opening) and information stored in the main storage means (for example, a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine). Outputs a command signal to the sub control device. For example, if a game ball wins the prize hole,
The sub-control unit that outputs a payout command signal for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening that has won the prize performs various controls based on the command signal output from the main control unit. For example, the prize ball control means stores the number of prize balls included in the payout command signal output from the main controller in the prize ball storage means. At this time, the number of prize balls included in the payout command signal is added to the remaining number of prize balls stored in the prize ball storage means, and the added value is stored as the number of remaining prize balls. Then, the prize ball control means pays out the game balls when the remaining number of prize balls stored in the storage means is not "0". At this time, the number of paid game balls is subtracted from the number of remaining prize balls stored in the storage means.

Here, at the start of business at a game shop, etc., when the power supply means is turned on, the storage means (main storage means, prize ball storage means, etc.) is cleared and stored in the storage means. It is necessary to clear the information (particularly, the information for controlling the operation of the gaming machine and the information that fluctuates during the game) (initialize the storage means). On the other hand, for example, when an abnormality occurs in a gaming machine during business hours of a game shop, it may be necessary to turn on the power supply means after performing abnormality processing. In such a case, it is necessary to prevent the storage means from being cleared when the power supply means is turned on. That is, it is necessary to restart the game in a state before the abnormality occurs.

Therefore, it is possible to select whether or not to execute the clearing process of the storage means when the power supply means is turned on. For example, the control means is provided with a clear signal input terminal, and a clear switch is connected to the clear signal input terminal. At the start of business of the game store, the staff of the game store turns on the clear switch and turns on the power supply means. When the power supply means is turned on and the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply means reaches a predetermined value (operating voltage of the control means), the control means executes the initial process. At this time, since the clear signal has been input, the control means executes the clear processing of the storage means to clear the information stored in the storage means. On the other hand, when turning on the power supply means after abnormal processing of the gaming machine, the staff at the game shop turns on the power supply means without turning on the clear switch. As a result, when the voltage of the output power source of the power supply means reaches the operating voltage and the control means executes the initial processing, the control means does not perform the clear processing on the storage means because the clear signal has not been input.

[0005]

As described above, in the normal gaming machine, the control means clears the storage means when the power means is turned on while the clear switch is turned on. When the power switch is turned on while the clear switch is not turned on, the clearing process of the storage unit is not executed. However, even if the clearing process of the storage unit is not executed, the clerk or the like may accidentally turn on the power supply unit while operating the clear switch. In such a case, the storage means is cleared and, for example, the game cannot be started from the state before the abnormality occurred in the gaming machine. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an erroneous clearing prevention device and an erroneous clearing prevention method for a memory means in a gaming machine, which can prevent the memory means of the gaming machine from being erroneously cleared.

[0006]

A first invention of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is an erroneous clear prevention device for a storage means in a gaming machine as described in claim 1. In the erroneous clear prevention device of the storage means in the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means, a notification is given, and after the notification, the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means for a predetermined period. Sometimes the storage means is cleared. Thereby, the clerk or the like can confirm that the clear signal output means is operated, that is, the storage means is cleared, so that the storage means can be prevented from being erroneously cleared. Further, since the storage means is cleared by continuing to operate the clear signal output means for a predetermined period as it is, it is possible to clear the storage means by a simple operation while preventing an erroneous operation. A second invention of the present invention is an erroneous clear prevention device for storage means in a gaming machine as described in claim 2. In the erroneous clear prevention device for the storage means in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the information stored in the storage means is notified when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means. As a result, the information stored in the storage unit can be discriminated and the necessary information can be reliably prevented from being erroneously cleared. In this case, it is preferable to notify the type of information stored in the storage means, the content of the information, and the like. A third aspect of the present invention is an erroneous clear prevention device for storage means in a gaming machine as set forth in claim 3. In the erroneous clear prevention device of the storage means in the gaming machine according to claim 3, after notifying the information stored in the storage means, the storage means is cleared when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means for a predetermined period. . As a result, the storage unit can be cleared by a simple operation while preventing an erroneous operation. A fourth invention of the present invention is an erroneous clear prevention device for a storage means in a game machine as described in claim 4. In the erroneous clear prevention device for the storage means in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to prevent the remaining number of prize balls stored in the storage means from being erroneously cleared. As a result, it is possible to prevent confusion due to the mistaken clearing of the number of unpaid prize balls.
A fifth invention of the present invention is an erroneous clear prevention device for a storage means in a gaming machine as described in claim 5. In the erroneous clear prevention device of the storage means in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, since the notification is made by using the sound generation device, it is possible to more reliably prevent the storage means from being cleared. A sixth invention of the present invention is an erroneous clear prevention device for a storage means in a gaming machine as described in claim 6. In the erroneous clearing prevention device for the storage means in the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, since the notification is given when the information is stored in the storage means, the clearing operation can be performed with peace of mind. A seventh invention of the present invention is an erroneous clear prevention device for a storage means in a gaming machine as set forth in claim 7. In the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine according to claim 7, a notification is given when the clear signal output means is operated, and after the notification, the storage means is output when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means for a predetermined period. Clear processing. This can prevent the storage means from being erroneously cleared. Further, the storage means can be cleared by a simple operation while preventing an erroneous operation.
Further, an eighth invention of the present invention is a method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine as set forth in claim 8. According to the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, the information stored in the storage means is notified when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means. As a result, the information stored in the storage unit can be discriminated and the necessary information can be reliably prevented from being erroneously cleared. The ninth invention of the present invention is
A method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine as set forth in claim 9. In the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine according to claim 9, after notifying the information stored in the storage means, when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means for a predetermined period, the storage means is cleared. . As a result, the storage unit can be cleared by a simple operation while preventing an erroneous operation. A tenth aspect of the present invention is a method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine as set forth in claim 10. In the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine according to the tenth aspect, since the notification is given by sound, it is possible to more reliably prevent the storage means from being cleared.
An eleventh invention of the present invention is a method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine as set forth in claim 11. In the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine according to the eleventh aspect, since the notification is given when the information is stored in the storage means, the clear operation can be performed with peace of mind.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied. The pachinko machine shown in FIG.
Main control device (main control means) 10, prize ball control device (prize ball sub control means) 20, sound generation control device (sound generation sub control means) 30, symbol control device (symbol sub control means) 4
0, a power supply device (power supply means) 50, and the like. The main controller 10 receives an input signal (for example, a winning signal,
Start signal), based on the information stored in the main storage device 11 (for example, a jackpot determination random number program, a jackpot symbol random number program, a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine, etc.), the prize ball control device 20, the sound Generation control device 3
A command signal (control signal) is output to 0 or the like. The winning signal is output from the winning detection device (winning detection means) that detects that the game ball has won the winning opening. The start signal is output from a start detection device (start detection means) that detects that the game ball has entered the start port or passed through the start port. For example, when the winning signal is input, the main control device 10 outputs a payout command signal including the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening to the winning ball control device 20. Alternatively, when the start signal is input, it is determined whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a jackpot based on the jackpot determination random number. Then, at the time of jackpot determination, fluctuation pattern information indicating a variation pattern of the jackpot, a jackpot production command signal including symbol information indicating a jackpot pattern, at the time of the loss determination, variation pattern information indicating a variation pattern of the loss, a symbol showing the loss symbol The sound production control device 3 outputs a detachment effect command signal including information and the like.
Output to 0.

The prize ball control device 20 controls the payout motor 22, the remaining prize ball display device 23 and the like based on a command signal (for example, a payout command signal) output from the main control device 10. For example, the number of prize balls included in the payout command signal output from the main controller 10 is stored in the prize ball storage device 21. At this time, the prize ball storage device 2
The number of prize balls is added to the remaining number of prize balls stored in 1, and the added value is stored as a new remaining number of prize balls. Then, the remaining number of prize balls stored in the prize ball storage device 21 is displayed on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23. The remaining number of prize balls may be displayed on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23 at a normal time. Therefore, it can be surely recognized that the process is executed. When the number of remaining prize balls in the prize ball storage device 21 is not 0, the prize ball control device 20 drives the payout motor 22 to operate the payout mechanism to pay out the game balls. At the same time, the number of paid game balls is subtracted from the number of remaining prize balls stored in the prize ball storage device 21. The sound generation controller 30 is the main controller 1
Sound generator (eg, speaker) 3 based on a command signal (eg, effect command signal) output from 0.
1. Control the lamp (indicator light) 32. Further, the sound generation control device 30 outputs a command signal (for example, a symbol control command signal) to the symbol control device 40 based on the effect command signal. The symbol control device 40 controls the symbol display device 41 based on a command signal (for example, a symbol control command signal) output from the sound generation control device 30.
The main controller 10 may be configured to output a command signal (for example, a symbol command signal) to the symbol controller 40. The power supply device 50 converts, for example, an input power supply (for example, a commercial AC power supply) into an output power supply (for example, a DC power supply) having a predetermined voltage, supplies the output power to the prize ball control device, and the main ball control device from the prize ball control device. , Sound generation control device,
Supply power required by each board in order of the pattern control device. By adopting such a supply form, noise immunity is improved as compared with the conventional supply form to each substrate.

The main controller 10 and the prize ball controller 20
Is the state of the power supply device 50 (for example, the voltage of the output power supply),
Based on the clear signal output from the clear switch (clear signal output means) 60, the storage means 1 to be described later.
1. Clear processing of the storage means 21, power failure processing, power recovery processing, etc. are executed. The clear switch 60 is usually provided on the back side of the gaming machine. The main controller 10 is shown in FIG.
Command signals can be output to various sub-control devices other than the prize ball control device 20 and the sound generation control device 30 shown in FIG.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1 when the power is turned on (when the power is turned on) will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. Note that the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 shows the prize ball control device 2 when the power is turned on.
It shows the operation of 0. When the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), the voltage of the output power of the power supply means 50 rises. When the voltage of the output power source of the power supply means 50 reaches a predetermined value (the operating voltage of the prize ball control device 20), the prize ball control device 20 starts its operation, and the initial process constituted by steps S1 to S8 of FIG. 2 is performed. Run. First, in step S1, it is determined whether the contents of the storage device 21 (information stored in the storage device 21) are correct. For example,
A method called checksum is used. If the contents of the storage device 21 are incorrect, the process proceeds to step S7, and the storage device 2
If the content of 1 is correct, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 60 has been turned on. If the clear switch 60 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S3, and the clear switch 6
If 0 is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S8. The clear switch ON operation is an operation for outputting a clear signal from the clear switch 60.
In step S3, it is determined whether there is a remaining number of prize balls.
For example, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining prize balls stored in the storage device 21 is not "0". If there are no remaining prize balls, the process proceeds to step S7. If there are remaining prize balls, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, the remaining number of prize balls stored in the storage device 21 is displayed on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23.
That is, the fact that the power supply device 50 has been turned on with the clear switch 60 being turned on (there is a possibility that the clearing process of the storage device 21 will be performed) is notified. Next, in step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed. The start time of the predetermined period may be when the power is turned on or when the notification of the remaining number of prize balls is started. Also, the predetermined period can be set appropriately. In short, before the prize ball control device 20 clears the storage device 21, the player or the staff of the game store must confirm the information (the number of remaining prize balls in this case) stored in the storage device 21. I wish I could. If the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process waits until the predetermined period has elapsed, and if the predetermined period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 60 has been turned on. This step S6 is for determining whether or not the clear switch 60 has been operated for a predetermined period. When the clear switch 60 is turned on, that is, when the clear switch 60 is turned on for a predetermined period of time to instruct the clearing process of the storage device 21, the process proceeds to step S7, and the clear switch is not turned on. Case, that is, the storage device 21
If the clearing process has not been instructed, step S8
Proceed to. In step S7, the prize ball control device 20 clears the storage device 21, and then proceeds to step S9. In step S8, the prize ball control device 20 executes the power recovery process, and then proceeds to step S9. In step S9, the prize ball control device 20 executes a main process.

In step S4 of FIG. 2, the power switch 50 is turned on while the clear switch 60 is turned on (the storage device 21 may be cleared). The method of displaying the remaining number of prize balls on the number-of-remaining-balls display device 23 is used as a method of notifying that the type of the notification device, the notification method, or the like is used as a method of notifying that the clear processing is performed. Not limited to. For example, the number of remaining prize balls is normally displayed as the remaining number of prize balls display device 23.
Message indicating that clear processing will be performed when notifying that clear processing will be performed (for example,
It is possible to use a method of displaying a message "Are you sure you want to execute clear processing?". Alternatively, the number of remaining prize balls at the time of notifying that the clear processing will be performed and a message indicating that the clear processing will be performed (for example, "can I execute the clear processing?"
Message) can be used. Alternatively, a method of displaying the remaining number of prize balls together with other display information on the display device can be used. Alternatively, information stored in the storage device 21 (information to be cleared)
It is possible to use a method of displaying the type and content of the item on a display device. Alternatively, a message indicating that the clearing process is to be executed (for example, a message "Is the clearing process allowed?"), The type and contents of the information (cleared information) stored in the storage device It is possible to use a method in which the above components are left to stand by using a sound generator.

Now, the power recovery process will be described. For example, when the power supply device 50 is turned off when an abnormality occurs in a gaming machine or when a power failure occurs, information stored in the storage device 21 after the abnormality processing or after the power restoration, when the abnormality occurs or the power failure occurs ( It is necessary to restart the game using the remaining number of prize balls. However, the information stored in the storage device may change from the occurrence of an abnormality to the end of the abnormality processing, or from the occurrence of a power failure to the restoration of power. In such a case, the game cannot be restarted using the information stored in the storage device.
Therefore, by performing power outage processing and power recovery processing, the information stored in the storage device at the time of performing the error processing or the power recovery is the information stored in the storage device at the time of the occurrence of the abnormality or the power failure. To determine whether or not

An example of a method of power failure processing and power recovery processing will be described below. When the power supply device 50 is turned off due to a power failure or the like and the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 50 becomes equal to or lower than a value (power failure voltage) larger than the value at which the prize ball control device 20 stops operating, the power supply device 50 outputs the prize ball. A power failure signal is output to the control device 20. When the power failure signal is input, the prize ball control device 20 executes power failure processing. For example, the arithmetic processing information (specifically, the value of the register or the like of the CPU configuring the prize ball control device 20) is saved in the save area (specifically, set in the RAM configuring the storage device). At the same time, the checksum of the data corresponding to the saved information (specifically, the value stored in the work area set in the RAM configuring the storage device 21 at the time of power failure) is calculated. As the storage device, a storage device that retains storage of information when the power supply device 50 is turned off is used. afterwards,
When the power supply device 50 is turned on and the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 50 becomes equal to or higher than the operating voltage, the prize ball control device 20 executes an initial process. At this time, the prize ball control device 20
Performs power recovery processing when clear processing is not executed. At the time of power recovery processing, the prize ball control device 20 stores the memory device 2
The information saved in the first save area is restored, and the checksum corresponding to the restored information is calculated. Then, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated during the power failure process. If the two match, it is determined that the information restored from the save area of the storage device and the work area information are correct information. On the other hand, when the two do not match, it is determined that the information restored from the save area of the storage device 21 and the information in the work area are not correct (changed), and the information restored from the save area is determined. A clear process is executed to clear the information in the storage device.

Next, the operation of the embodiment of the present invention in the case of determining whether or not to perform the clear processing of the storage device based on the above-mentioned ON operation of the clear switch and the ON operation of the power supply device will be described. 3 and the time chart shown in FIG. 3 and 4 show a case where the storage device clearing process is executed when the power supply device is turned on while the clear switch is turned on. FIG. 3 shows an operation when the clear switch 60 is operated for a predetermined period when the power supply device 50 is turned on. In FIG. 3, at time t1, the clear switch 60
Is turned on and the power supply device 50 is turned on. As a result, the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 50 rises. At time t2 when the voltage of the output power source of the power supply device 50 reaches the operating voltage of the prize ball control device 20, the prize ball control device 20 starts the operation and executes the initial process. At this time, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 60 is operated. In FIG. 3, since the clear switch 60 is operated at the time point t2, the prize ball control device 20 has the storage device 21
The remaining number of prize balls stored in is displayed on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23 to notify that the clearing process of the storage device 21 will be executed. Then, the prize ball control device 20 determines whether or not the clear switch 60 is operated, for example, from a time point t2 when the display of the remaining prize ball number display device 23 is started until a predetermined period T1 elapses. to decide. In FIG. 3, the clear switch 60 is operated until the predetermined period T1 elapses. Therefore, the prize ball control device 20 clears the storage device 21 at the time t3 when the predetermined period T1 has elapsed. In this case, the display of the remaining number of prize balls on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23 is stopped at a time point t4 when the ON operation of the clear switch 60 is canceled (OFF operation). The time to stop displaying the remaining number of prize balls on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23 can be changed as appropriate.

FIG. 4 shows the operation when the clear switch 60 is not turned on for a predetermined period when the power is turned on. In FIG. 4, at time t5, the clear switch 60 is turned on and the power supply device 50 is turned on. As a result, the voltage of the output power supply of the power supply device 50 rises. At time t6 when the voltage of the output power source of the power supply device 50 reaches the operating voltage of the prize ball control device 20, the prize ball control device 20 executes the initial process. At this time, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 60 is operated.
In FIG. 4, since the clear switch 60 is turned on at the time point t6, the prize ball control device 20 displays the prize ball storage device 2
The remaining number of prize balls stored in No. 1 is displayed on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23 to notify that the clearing process of the storage device 21 will be executed. Then, the prize ball control device 20 determines whether or not the clear switch 60 is operated, for example, from a time point t6 when the display of the remaining prize ball number display device 23 is started until a predetermined period T1 elapses. To do. In FIG. 4, the on-sending operation of the clear switch 60 is canceled (off operation) before the elapse of the predetermined period T1. Therefore, the prize ball control device 2
For 0, the clearing process of the prize ball storage device 21 is not performed. In this case, the remaining number of prize balls is displayed on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23.
The clear switch 60 is stopped at a time point t8 when a predetermined period T2 has elapsed from the time point t7 when the on operation of the clear switch 60 is released (off operation).

In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the clear processing of the storage device is determined based on the on operation of the clear switch and the on operation of the power supply device. It is also possible to decide whether or not to execute the clearing process of the storage device based on the ON operation of the clear switch in the state of being on. An embodiment of the present invention, which determines whether or not to execute a clear process of a storage device based on an ON operation of a clear switch (clear signal output means), will be described below. When implementing this embodiment, for example,
Step S1 of the flow chart shown in FIG. 2 is omitted, and the system is configured to start from step S2. The operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the time charts shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 shows an operation when the clear switch 60 is turned on for a predetermined period while the power supply device is on. In FIG. 5, with the power supply device turned on, the clear switch 60 is turned on at time t10. As a result, the prize ball control device 20 causes the time point t
At 10, the remaining number of prize balls stored in the prize ball storage device 21 is displayed on the remaining number display device 23 to notify that the clearing process of the storage device 21 will be executed. As the notification method, various methods can be used as described above. Then, the prize ball control device 20 has a time point t1 at which the clear switch 60 starts displaying the remaining number of prize balls on the remaining prize ball display device 23, for example.
It is determined whether or not the operation is performed from 0 until a predetermined period T1 elapses. In FIG. 5, the clear switch 60 is turned on until the predetermined period T1 has elapsed. Therefore, the prize ball control device 20 clears the storage device 21 at time t11 when a predetermined period T1 has elapsed from time t10. In this case, the remaining number of prize balls is displayed on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23, for example, when the clear switch 60 is released from the ON operation (OFF operation).
It is stopped at the time point t12.

FIG. 6 shows the operation when the clear switch 60 is not operated for a predetermined period when the power supply device is in the ON state. In FIG. 6, the clear switch 60 is turned on at time t15. As a result, the prize ball control device 20 displays the remaining number of prize balls stored in the prize ball storage device 21 on the remaining prize ball display device 23, and notifies that the clearing process of the storage device 21 is executed. To do. Then, the prize ball control device 20 determines whether or not the clear switch 60 has been operated, for example, from the time t15 when the display of the remaining prize ball number display device 23 is started until a predetermined period T1 elapses. To do. In FIG. 6, the ON operation of the clear switch 60 is canceled (OFF) before the elapse of the predetermined period T1. Therefore, the prize ball control device 20 does not perform the clear process of the prize ball storage device 21. In this case, the display of the remaining number of prize balls on the remaining number of prize balls display device 23 is stopped, for example, at time t17 when a predetermined period T2 has elapsed from time t16 when the ON operation of the clear switch 60 is released (OFF operation). .

The present invention includes "a control means, a power supply means for supplying a power source to the control means, a storage means, and a clear signal output means, and the control means controls the information stored in the storage means. Based on controlling the operation of the gaming machine based on
An erroneous clear prevention device for a storage means in a gaming machine, which clears the storage means based on a clear signal output from the clear signal output means, wherein the control means has a voltage of a power source supplied from the power source means equal to or higher than a set value. When it becomes, an erroneous clear prevention device of the storage means in the gaming machine, which gives a notification when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means. Or a method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine, which clears the storage means in which information for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is stored based on an ON operation of the clear signal output means and the power supply means. , A method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine, which notifies when the power supply means is turned on while the clear signal output means is turned on. ” In this erroneous clear prevention device or erroneous clear prevention method, in order to notify when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means when the voltage of the power supply supplied from the power supply means to the control means exceeds the set value. When clearing the storage means based on the operation of turning on the clear signal output means (outputting of the clear signal) and the turning on of the power supply means (starting of the power supply means), the staff or the like turns on the clear signal output means. In this state, it is possible to confirm that the power supply means is turned on, that is, the storage means is cleared. In addition, in the erroneous clear prevention device of the storage means in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the control means controls the clear signal output means from the clear signal output means for a predetermined period from the time when the voltage of the power source supplied from the power source means becomes equal to or higher than a set value An erroneous clearing prevention device for the memory means in the gaming machine, which clears the memory means when a clear signal is output. "Or" The erroneous clearing prevention method for the memory means in the gaming machine described above, wherein the power supply means is turned on. A method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine, which clears the storage means when the clear signal output means is operated for a predetermined period from the time when it is operated. " In this erroneous clear prevention device or erroneous clear prevention method, the storage means is provided when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means for a predetermined period from the time when the voltage of the power supply supplied from the power supply means to the control means exceeds a set value. In order to carry out the clear processing, the clerk or the like can carry out the clear processing of the storage means while preventing an erroneous operation by a simple operation of continuing to turn on the power supply means while turning on the clear signal output means. it can.

As described above, according to the present invention, since the fact that the storage device clearing process is to be executed is notified, it is possible to prevent a staff member or the like from mistakenly performing the storage device clearing process. The present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the embodiments, and various changes, additions and deletions can be made. For example,
The case where the prize ball control device 20 clears the storage device 21 that stores the number of remaining prize balls has been described, but the present invention can be applied to the case where another control device clears the storage device. For example, the main controller 10 is the storage device 11
It can be applied when clearing. Also,
The information stored in the storage device is appropriately set according to the control mode of the control device connectable to the storage device. Further, the method for carrying out the present invention is not limited to the method shown in FIG. Further, the case where the storage means in the pachinko machine is cleared is described, but the present invention can be applied to the case where the storage device in various gaming machines other than the pachinko machine is subjected to the clear processing.

Further, the present invention can be applied to the purpose of confirming the information stored in the storage means, in addition to the purpose of preventing the clerk from accidentally clearing the storage means by mistake. That is, in the conventional gaming machine, when it is desired to confirm the information stored in the storage means, the information stored in the storage means cannot be confirmed. On the other hand, in the present invention, the information stored in the storage means can be confirmed. In particular, by using the clear signal output means, the information stored in the storage means can be confirmed by a simple operation without using any special means. For example, normally, the number of remaining prize balls is "0" at the end of business.
Is. However, for example, when the number of remaining prize balls is notified (for example, displayed on the display device) by operating the clear switch at the end of business hours, if the number of remaining prize balls is not “0”, the game is played during business hours. The payout was not performed normally due to an abnormality in the machine (an abnormal payout was performed)
You can guess that. In this case, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from being used as it is. Alternatively, the remaining number of prize balls is informed (for example, displayed on the display means) by turning on the clear switch during business hours or by turning on the power switch while turning on the clear switch.
In this case, the number of remaining prize balls at that time can be confirmed. When applied to such an object, the present invention is configured as a storage information confirmation device or a storage information confirmation method of a storage means in a gaming machine having a configuration described in each claim, detailed description, or drawing. You can For example, "a control means, a storage means, and a clear signal output means are provided, and the control means controls the operation of the gaming machine based on the information stored in the storage means, and outputs from the clear signal output means. A storage information confirmation device of a storage means in a gaming machine that clears the storage means based on a clear signal that is stored in the storage means when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means. The storage information confirmation device of the storage means in the gaming machine for notifying the information. "

[0022]

As described above, the erroneous clearing prevention device for the storage means in the gaming machine according to claims 1 to 6 and the erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine according to claims 7 to 11 are described. If the prevention method is used, it is possible to prevent an employee or the like from mistakenly clearing the storage means.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in the gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a time chart diagram for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a time chart diagram for explaining the operation of the embodiment of the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a time chart diagram for explaining the operation of another embodiment of the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a time chart diagram for explaining the operation of another embodiment of the method for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Main control device (main control means) 20 Prize Ball Control Device (Prize Ball Sub Control Unit) 11, 21 Storage device (storage means) 23 Award Ball Remaining Number Display Device (Award Ball Remaining Number Display Means) 22 Dispensing motor (dispensing mechanism) 30 Sound generation control device (sound generation sub-control means) 31 Sound Generator (Sound Generator) 32 indicator light 40 symbol control device (symbol sub-control means 41 display device (symbol display means)

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A control means, a storage means, and a clear signal output means are provided, and the control means controls the operation of the gaming machine based on the information stored in the storage means, and from the clear signal output means. An erroneous clear prevention device for storage means in a gaming machine, which clears the storage means based on the clear signal output, wherein the control means gives notification when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means, and after the notification An erroneous clear prevention device for a storage means in a gaming machine, which clears the storage means when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means for a predetermined period. 2. A control means, a storage means, and a clear signal output means are provided, and the control means controls the operation of the gaming machine based on the information stored in the storage means, and from the clear signal output means. An erroneous clear prevention device for a storage means in a gaming machine, which clears the storage means based on an output clear signal, wherein the control means is stored in the storage means when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means. A device for preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine, which notifies the information that is stored. 3. The erroneous clear prevention device for storage means in a gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the control means notifies the information stored in the storage means and then a clear signal is predetermined from the clear signal output means. An erroneous clearing prevention device for a storage means in a gaming machine, which clears the storage means when output for a period. 4. An erroneous clear prevention device for storage means in a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information stored in the storage means is a remaining number of prize balls, and the control means stores An erroneous clearing prevention device for storage means in a gaming machine, which controls payout of a game medium based on the number of remaining prize balls stored in the means. 5. An erroneous clear prevention device for storage means in a gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a sound generation device, wherein the control means gives a notification by the sound generation device. Erroneous clear prevention device for storage means in. 6. An erroneous clear prevention device for storage means in a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means gives notification when information is stored in the storage means. A device to prevent accidental clearing of storage means in a machine. 7. A method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine, wherein clearing processing is performed on the storage means in which information for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is stored based on the operation of the clear signal output means. A method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine, which notifies when the signal output means is operated, and after the notification, clears the storage means when the clear signal is output from the clear signal output means for a predetermined period. 8. A method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine, wherein clearing processing is performed on the storage means in which information for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is stored based on the operation of the clear signal output means. When a clear signal is output from the signal output means,
A method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine, which notifies information stored in the storage means. 9. A method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the storage means is operated when the clear signal output means is operated for a predetermined period after informing the information stored in the storage means. A method of preventing erroneous clearing of the storage means in the gaming machine, which clears. 10. A method for preventing erroneous clearing of storage means in a gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the notification is made by sound. 11. A method for preventing clearing of storage means in a gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the storage means in the gaming machine gives a notification when information is stored in the storage means. False clearing prevention method.