JP2004081463A - Monitoring system and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a monitoring system for monitoring the state of a machine. <P>SOLUTION: An identification IC (integrated circuit) tag is installed on the rear face side of the upper cover part of a board box, and an antenna for performing RF (radio frequency) transmission and reception with the IC tag is provided at the right/lower end part of a main control substrate. The distance between the antenna and the IC tag is about 3 mm in the state of attaching the upper cover part and the lower cover part, and an R/W (reader/writer) unit connected to the antenna constantly communicates with the IC tag for monitoring the state of the substrate box. When the upper cover is opened and the distance between the antenna and the IC tag exceeds about 5 mm, communication becomes impossible and opening is detected soon by the R/W. Monitoring history data obtained by monitoring like this is outputted from an IC tag for history management 87 installed on the rear face of a glass frame 13 and received from the front face side of the Pachinko machine 1 by using a PDA (personal digital assistant) 100. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a monitoring system for monitoring a state of a gaming machine, for example, a device such as a pachinko machine, and a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko machines, various kinds of preventive measures have been taken in pachinko machines, in which illegal acts of unreasonably acquiring game balls are continued. In particular, in order to prevent unauthorized modification of the control board that controls the gaming machine, for example, replacement of the control board with an unauthorized ROM, various measures have been taken for the control board storage box that stores the control board. For example, a sealing sticker is stuck on the control board storage box, and in the control board storage box of the pachinko machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-216324, the control board storage box is set so as not to touch the main control board. The sealing screw that rotates only in the closing and caulking direction makes it difficult to open the control board storage box. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-34365, the opening and closing of the storage box is detected using a movable contact, the detection signal is stored, and a notification is made by a light emitting diode. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-288218, an IC tag is attached to the surface of the control board storage box, and stored in the IC tag in response to a transmission request from the ID reader. By transmitting the identification information to the ID reader and confirming the identification information, it is determined whether or not the control board has been replaced for each control board storage box.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of using the above-mentioned sealing seal, after the control board storage box is opened and the exchange with the unauthorized ROM is completed, if the elaborate counterfeit sealing seal is put on, the control board storage box is opened and closed. It was difficult to judge. Further, in the case of using a sealing screw, there is a case where a special tool is used to forcibly turn the sealing screw in the opening direction to open the control board storage box and exchange the ROM with an unauthorized ROM. Further, in the case of detecting the opening and closing of the control board storage box using the movable contact, the control board storage box is usually formed of a transparent resin, so the movable contact for detecting the opening and closing of the storage box is used. There was a case where the movable contact could not be moved by inserting a piano wire or the like through a gap in the substrate storage box. In this case, there is a problem that the opening and closing of the control board storage box cannot be detected. Further, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, there is a problem that it cannot be determined whether or not the control board storage box is opened or closed unless the control board is visually checked, and such misconduct is often performed at night. It was cumbersome to check and check hundreds of gaming machines every morning. In the case of monitoring replacement of the control board storage box by identifying the IC tag, since the ID reader is arranged outside the control board storage box, the relative position between the IC tag and the ID reader is not changed. It was possible to open the control board storage box and replace the ROM on the stored control board, which did not lead to early detection of fraud. Also, when there are a plurality of IC tags, it is necessary to open the gaming machine and read one by one, and the reading operation is troublesome.
[0004]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and has as its object to provide a monitoring system and a gaming machine for monitoring the state of a device such as opening and closing of a control board storage box in real time.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the monitoring system according to claim 1, wherein the identification IC tag storing identification data for distinguishing from another IC tag, and communicating with the identification IC tag, perform the identification. A monitoring system comprising: an IC tag monitoring device that monitors an identification IC tag, wherein the IC tag monitoring device includes a calling wave transmitting unit that transmits a calling wave that calls the identification IC tag; A reflected wave receiving means for receiving the reflected wave returned, and a communication disabled state in which the reflected wave receiving means does not receive the reflected wave within a predetermined time after the ringing wave transmitting means transmits the ringing wave Or a determination unit that determines that the identification data is abnormal when the identification data included in the reflected wave is different from pre-registered registration data, and externally outputs monitoring history data including a determination result by the determination unit. A monitoring history first output unit that outputs the monitoring history first output unit, wherein the identification IC tag receives the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history first output unit; A first storage means for storing the monitoring history data received by the receiving means, and a monitoring history second output means for outputting the monitoring history data stored in the storage means to the outside.
[0006]
In the monitoring system having this configuration, a paging wave transmitting means provided in the IC tag monitoring device transmits a paging wave to the identification IC tag incorporating the IC chip to call the identification IC tag. Then, the identification IC tag returns a reflected wave including the stored identification data such as the ID code, and the reflected wave receiving means provided in the IC tag monitoring device receives the reflected wave. Then, if the reflected wave receiving means does not receive the reflected wave and communication becomes impossible within a predetermined time after the ringing wave transmitting means transmits the ringing wave, or the identification data included in the reflected wave is registered in advance. If the registered data is different from the registered data, the determination means determines that the data is abnormal, and the first monitoring history output means outputs monitoring history data including the determination result by the determination means to the outside. Further, the monitoring history first receiving means provided in the identification IC tag receives the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history first output means, and the first storage means stores the monitoring history data, and stores the monitoring history data. Two output means outputs the monitoring history data to the outside.
[0007]
The IC tag is also called an RFID (Radio Frequency-IDentification), and the built-in IC chip is the same as a non-contact type IC card, and performs communication by non-contact communication. In the memory area in the IC chip, as identification data, in addition to the ID code unique to the IC tag, the ID of the installed device (manufacturer ID), the management code of the game arcade (hall ID), and the like are additionally stored. It is possible to let it. Each of these IDs is composed of about 64 bits of unique (uniquely identifiable) information, and it is very difficult to duplicate and use the ID illegally by configuring the IDs in a double or triple manner. Become. Since the reflected wave transmitted in response to the paging wave includes such identification data, it is more difficult to falsify or so-called "spoofing" as compared to light, electricity, or the like. Therefore, if the identification IC tag is always installed at a position where communication is possible from the antenna, a reflected wave can be received when the member to which the identification IC tag is fixed moves out of the communication range. Communication disappears. Also, when the communication is returned to the position within the communicable range again from the communicable state, the reflected wave can be received. For this reason, it is possible to detect a change in the state of the apparatus such as opening or moving of the member without visual observation. If such communication incompatibility and recovery are stored and stored in the history, it is possible to distinguish between a normal case and an incorrect case, and effective monitoring can be performed.
[0008]
Further, the history of monitoring the identification IC tag by the IC tag monitoring device is stored in the identification IC tag itself. Therefore, if a portable reader or the like is used, monitoring history data can be taken out of the identification IC tag in a non-contact manner. With this configuration, it is possible to easily and efficiently retrieve and manage the monitoring history no matter where the IC tag monitoring device is physically installed.
[0009]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, the monitoring system further includes a monitoring history reading device that reads the monitoring history data from the identification IC tag in a non-contact manner. Request signal transmitting means for transmitting a signal requesting output of the monitoring history data to the identification IC tag, and second monitoring history receiving means for receiving the monitoring history data output from the second monitoring history output means And characterized in that:
[0010]
In the monitoring system having this configuration, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the request signal transmitting means provided in the monitoring history reading device transmits a signal for requesting the identification IC tag to output monitoring history data. The monitoring history second receiving means receives the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history second output means. Therefore, the monitoring history reading device can read the monitoring history data in a non-contact manner and check the monitoring history data on the spot. In addition, the monitoring history data can be transmitted from the monitoring history reading device to the computer via the network and managed. Monitoring can be performed.
[0011]
The monitoring system according to claim 3, wherein the identification IC tag, an IC tag monitoring device that communicates with the identification IC tag to monitor the identification IC tag, and manages a monitoring history of the IC tag monitoring device. A monitoring system comprising a history management IC tag, wherein the identification IC tag stores identification data for distinguishing the identification IC tag from other identification IC tags, and wherein the IC tag monitoring device includes the identification IC tag. Paging wave transmitting means for transmitting a paging wave for calling a tag, reflected wave receiving means for receiving a reflected wave returned from the identification IC tag, and within a predetermined time after the paging wave transmitting means transmits the paging wave If the reflected wave receiving means does not receive a reflected wave and communication is disabled, or if the identification data included in the reflected wave is different from registered data registered in advance, it is determined to be abnormal. Determining means, and monitoring history third output means for outputting monitoring history data including a result of the determination by the determining means to the outside, wherein the history management IC tag outputs the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history third output means. Monitoring history third receiving means for receiving monitoring history data, second storing means for at least temporarily storing the monitoring history data received by the monitoring history third receiving means, and the second storage means Monitoring history fourth output means for outputting monitoring history data to the outside.
[0012]
In the monitoring system having this configuration, a paging wave transmitting means provided in the IC tag monitoring device transmits a paging wave to the identification IC tag incorporating the IC chip to call the identification IC tag. Then, the identification IC tag returns a reflected wave including the stored identification data such as the ID code, and the reflected wave receiving means provided in the IC tag monitoring device receives the reflected wave. Then, if the reflected wave receiving means does not receive the reflected wave and communication becomes impossible within a predetermined time after the ringing wave transmitting means transmits the ringing wave, or the identification data included in the reflected wave is registered in advance. If the registered data is different from the registered data, the judging means judges that the data is abnormal, and the third monitoring history output means outputs monitoring history data including the judgment result by the judging means to the outside. Further, the monitoring history third receiving means provided in the history management IC tag receives the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history third output means, and the second storage means temporarily stores the monitoring history data at least temporarily. Then, the monitoring history fourth output means outputs the monitoring history data to the outside.
[0013]
The IC tag is also called an RFID (Radio Frequency-IDentification), and the built-in IC chip is the same as a non-contact type IC card, and performs communication by non-contact communication. In the memory area in the IC chip, as identification data, in addition to the ID code unique to the IC tag, the ID of the installed device (manufacturer ID), the management code of the game arcade (hall ID), and the like are additionally stored. It is possible to let it. Each of these IDs is composed of about 64 bits of unique (uniquely identifiable) information, and it is very difficult to duplicate and use the ID illegally by configuring the IDs in a double or triple manner. Become. Since the reflected wave transmitted in response to the paging wave includes such identification data, it is more difficult to falsify or so-called "spoofing" as compared to light, electricity, or the like. Therefore, if the identification IC tag is always installed at a position where communication is possible from the antenna, a reflected wave can be received when the member to which the identification IC tag is fixed moves out of the communication range. Communication disappears. Also, when the communication is returned to the position within the communicable range again from the communicable state, the reflected wave can be received. For this reason, it is possible to detect a change in the state of the apparatus such as opening or moving of the member without visual observation. If such communication incompatibility and recovery are stored and stored in the history, it is possible to distinguish between a normal case and an incorrect case, and effective monitoring can be performed.
[0014]
Further, a history management IC tag for outputting the monitoring history to the outside of the apparatus is prepared, and the history of monitoring the identification IC tag by the IC tag monitoring apparatus is output to the history management IC tag. Therefore, if a portable reader or the like is used, monitoring history data can be taken out of the history management IC tag in a non-contact manner. With this configuration, no matter where the IC tag monitoring device is physically installed, if the history management IC tag is installed at a position where it can be easily transmitted to and received from the outside, the monitoring history can be easily and efficiently extracted. It becomes possible to manage.
[0015]
In the monitoring system according to a fourth aspect, in addition to the configuration according to the third aspect, the monitoring history data cannot receive the reflected wave from a communicable state in which the reflected wave receiving unit can receive the reflected wave. A lost time, which is a time at which the communication is disabled, a recovery time, which is a time at which the communication is enabled from the communication disabled state, or identification data different from pre-registered registration data is received. At least one of the ID abnormal times, which is the time at which the error occurred.
[0016]
In the monitoring system having this configuration, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 3, the monitoring history data can be received again at the time when the reflected wave receiving means cannot receive the reflected wave (disappearance time). The time (recovery time) when the identification data becomes invalid, or the time when the identification data different from the registration data registered in advance due to replacement of the identification IC tag or the like (ID abnormal time) is included. Therefore, the monitoring history of the identification IC tag can be referred to later. In addition, since it is possible to know the exact time at which the fraud was performed, if a surveillance camera is installed in a game arcade or the like where the surveillance system is installed, it can be compared with the shooting time of the surveillance camera. It is also possible to identify the person who committed the wrongdoing.
[0017]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the monitoring system according to the third or fourth aspect, the second storage unit stores monitoring history data of a plurality of the identification IC tags. I do.
[0018]
In the monitoring system having this configuration, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 3 or 4, monitoring history data for a plurality of identification IC tags is stored in the history management IC tag. Therefore, even when the identification IC tags are installed at a plurality of locations and it is desired to read the monitoring history data of each, it is sufficient to communicate with the history management IC tags at one location, and the monitoring and management can be performed efficiently. .
[0019]
A monitoring system according to a sixth aspect, in addition to the configuration according to any one of the third to fifth aspects, further includes a monitoring history reading device that reads the monitoring history data from the history management IC tag in a non-contact manner, The monitoring history reading device receives a request signal transmitting unit that transmits a signal requesting output of the monitoring history data to the history management IC tag, and receives the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history fourth output unit. Monitoring history fourth receiving means.
[0020]
In the monitoring system having this configuration, in addition to the operation of the monitoring system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, the request signal transmitting means provided in the monitoring history reading device outputs monitoring history data to the history management IC tag. Is transmitted, and the fourth monitoring history receiving unit receives the monitoring history data output from the fourth monitoring history output unit. Therefore, the monitoring history reading device can read the monitoring history data in a non-contact manner and check the monitoring history data on the spot. In addition, the monitoring history data can be transmitted from the monitoring history reading device to the computer via the network and managed. Monitoring can be performed.
[0021]
A gaming machine according to a seventh aspect includes the monitoring system according to any one of the first to third aspects. In the gaming machine having this configuration, the effects of the invention described in any one of claims 1, 3 to 5 can be achieved.
[0022]
In the gaming machine described in claim 8, in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 7, the history management IC tag is provided at a position where the monitoring history data can be read from the front side of the gaming machine. It is characterized by the following.
[0023]
In the gaming machine having this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention described in claim 7, the history management IC tag is accessed from the front side of the gaming machine using a non-contact type reader or the like, so that the monitoring history data can be easily read. Can be taken out and managed. Here, at a position where the monitoring history data can be read from the front side of the gaming machine, at least the front portion of the gaming machine, the back surface of the front portion of the gaming machine, the vicinity of the front portion of the upper surface of the gaming machine, the front surface of the bottom surface of the gaming machine. The vicinity of the department, the game board, etc. correspond.
[0024]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
1. Description of device configuration
2. Description of the configuration of the invention part
3. Description of the hardware inside
4. Description of the hardware part of the invention
5. Explanation of the operation of the invention part
6. Description of the modification
7. Effects of the embodiment
[0025]
1. Description of device configuration
1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 with the glass frame 13 opened. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a substantially square game board 2 is provided in an upper half portion of the front of the pachinko machine 1, and the game board 2 has a substantially circular game board surrounded by guide rails 3. An area 4 is provided. The game board 2 has a game area 4 in the front center and is covered with a glass frame 13 holding a transparent glass plate. A history management IC tag 87 for outputting the history monitored by the substrate box 80 (see FIG. 4) and the identification IC tag provided at the special winning opening 16 to the outside is provided on the upper left of the glass frame 13 in a front view. Is provided. A lower plate of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an upper plate 5 for supplying game balls to a launcher (not shown) and receiving a prize ball, and directly below the upper plate 5, receives a prize ball. A lower plate 6 is provided, a firing handle 7 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6, and a speaker 48 is provided between the upper plate 5 and the lower plate 6.
[0026]
In addition, a special symbol display device 8 having a liquid crystal screen is provided substantially at the center of the game area 4. The special symbol display device 8 includes a first symbol stop portion L1, a second symbol stop portion L2, a third symbol stop portion L3, and a normal symbol display portion 8a. A figure such as a digit number, a single alphabet, a symbol or a mark can be displayed. Further, an illuminated windmill 9 is provided on the upper right of the special symbol display device 8, and an illuminated windmill 10 is also provided on the upper left. Further, a normal symbol start gate 11 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 8, and an ordinary symbol start gate 12 is provided on the left side. In addition, a special symbol starting electric accessory 15 is provided below the special symbol display device 8, and a special winning opening 16 is provided below the special symbol starting electric accessory 15. In addition, in addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various illumination lamps, windmills, a large number of obstacle nails, and the like.
[0027]
Next, the structure of the back of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, a board box 80 containing a main control board 41 for controlling the main control of the pachinko machine 1 is provided on the lower left rear surface of the pachinko machine 1, and a sound board 43 is provided on the right side of the board box 80. However, a power supply board 42 is disposed above and to the right of the sound board 43, and a payout control board 45 is disposed below the sound board 43 in a transparent resin box. Further, a center cover 90 that protects the back of the game board and covers various wirings is disposed above the board box 80. A reader for reading an ID code by calling an identification IC tag outside the center cover 90 is provided. A writer unit (hereinafter, referred to as “R / W unit”) 56 is provided.
[0028]
2. Description of the configuration of the invention part
Next, the R / W unit 56, which is an IC tag monitoring device, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the R / W unit 56. The R / W unit 56 is mounted above the board box 80 and outside the center cover 90 with screws (see FIG. 4), is configured as a unit independent of the pachinko machine 1, and is supplied with power from island facilities. Is receiving. As shown in FIG. 5, the R / W unit 56 includes a CPU 56a, a RAM 56b, a ROM 56c, an EEPROM 56d, an RF circuit 56g, an input / output port 56i, and receives signals from an RF circuit 56g serving as a paging wave transmitting unit and a reflected wave receiving unit. The antennas 68 and 168 (described later) are connected by a coaxial cable 56k, and connected to the history management IC tag 87 by a cable (not shown) from the input / output port 56i. Further, it receives a signal from the main control board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 via the input / output port 56i. The R / W unit 56 performs wireless communication with the identification IC tags 86 and 186 via the antennas 68 and 168. Further, the R / W unit 56 is provided with a 7-segment display 69 that is turned on when communication with the identification IC tags 86 and 186 is abnormal. The 7-segment display 69 identifies an abnormal location when the identification IC tag is in an indistinguishable state or has an ID error and an abnormality such as opening and closing is determined in the installation location (for example, A, A). B) and the total number of abnormal (open / close) times is displayed.
[0029]
Next, the structure of the substrate box 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a front view of the board box 80, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the board box 80, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are exploded perspective views of the board box 80.
[0030]
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the substrate box 80 includes an upper lid portion 80 a made of a transparent resin and having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view, and a lower lid portion 80 c made of a transparent resin and having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view. I have. In addition, a main control board 41 that controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1 is disposed on the lower lid 80c facing the upper lid 80a. As shown in FIG. 9, a small and rectangular identification IC tag 86 is adhered to the back surface of the upper lid portion 80a with an adhesive or the like.
[0031]
Here, the structure of the identification IC tag 86 will be described. FIG. 10 is a plan view of the identification IC tag 86. As shown in FIG. 10, the identification IC tag 86 is provided with an IC chip 86d and an antenna circuit 86b in which an RF circuit 86a and an EEPROM 86c (see FIG. 17) are integrated on a thin flexible printed circuit board. .
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 8, the lower right end of the main control board 41 is notched, and an identification IC tag 86 and an RF (Radio Frequency: Radio Frequency) using electromagnetic waves are provided on the lower lid 80 c facing the lower end. A coiled antenna 68 for transmitting and receiving is provided, and the antenna 68 is connected to the R / W unit 56 by a coaxial cable 56k. In the present embodiment, the identification IC tag 86 and the antenna 68 communicate with each other in a short wave band of 13.56 MHz. The distance between the antenna 68 and the identification IC tag 86 is approximately 3 mm when the upper lid 80a and the lower lid 80c are assembled. In this distance, RF transmission / reception is possible, and the identification IC tag 86 can respond to a call from the R / W unit 56 via the antenna 68, and the distance between the antenna 68 and the identification IC tag 86 is about 5 mm. Is set so that communication will not be possible if the number exceeds the limit. This communicable distance can be adjusted by the number of turns of the coil of the antenna 68 and the reactance value. By setting the communicable distance in this manner, it is possible to detect even a slight opening of the upper lid portion 80a, and it is adjusted so that communication is not disabled due to slight shaking due to vibration or the like. .
[0033]
Since communication between the antenna 68 and the identification IC tag 86 uses electromagnetic waves, the identification IC tag 86 and the antenna 68 use solenoids to prevent malfunction due to the influence of noise from other members using electromagnetic waves. The main control board 41 is located at the lower right end of the main control board 41 at a position separated from the prize payout device 49 and the firing motor 67 (described later).
[0034]
Next, the installation of the identification IC tag on the attacker member 160 provided with the big winning opening 16 which is a kind of a variable winning device that opens and closes the door when a predetermined condition is satisfied will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. explain. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the attacker member 160 with the opening / closing door 16a closed, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the attacker member 160 with the opening / closing door 16a opened.
[0035]
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, on the surface of the opening / closing door 16a of the attacker member 160, an identification IC tag 186 (see FIG. 10) having the same shape as the above-described identification IC tag 86 is attached. A decorative seal or the like is stuck so as to cover the IC tag 186 so as to be invisible to the player. A loop-shaped antenna 168 is provided around the special winning opening 16 which is an opening of the attacker member 160 so as to surround the identification IC tag 186, and the antenna 168 is connected to the R / W unit 56 by a coaxial cable 56k. It is connected. In the closed state of the special winning opening 16 shown in FIG. 11, the identification IC tag 186 and the antenna 168 are located on substantially the same plane. This identification IC tag 186 has directivity in the transmission / reception direction, and can transmit / receive only when positioned parallel to the antenna. As shown in FIG. 11, when the opening / closing door 16a is closed, the antenna 168 and the identification IC tag 186 are parallel to each other, so that the identification IC is not affected by a paging wave from the R / W unit 56 via the antenna 168. The reflected wave is returned from the tag 186. On the other hand, when the open / close door 16a is opened as shown in FIG. 12, the identification IC tag 186 and the antenna 168 are not parallel, and when the communication exceeds a critical angle at which communication is possible, the identification IC tag 186 is moved from the R / W unit 56. Will not be able to answer calls.
[0036]
As described above, since the communication between the antenna 168 and the identification IC tag 186 uses an electromagnetic wave, the identification IC tag 186 and the antenna 168 are connected to each other in order to prevent malfunction due to noise from other members using the electromagnetic wave. , A large winning opening opening solenoid 70 (to be described later) located at the back left of the attacker member 160.
[0037]
Next, the structure of the history management IC tag 87 will be described. FIG. 13 is a plan view of the history management IC tag 87. As shown in FIG. 13, the history management IC tag 86 is provided with an IC chip 87a and an antenna circuit 87b in which an RF circuit 87e, a ROM, a CPU 87c with a built-in RAM, and an EEPROM 87d (see FIG. 18) are integrated. Has become. The IC chip 87a has an input / output port 87g, receives monitoring history data from the R / W unit 56 via the cable 87k, and outputs monitoring history data to the PDA 100 in response to a paging wave from the PDA 100 described later. As shown in FIG. 3, the history management IC tag 87 is provided on the back surface of the glass frame 13 with an adhesive or the like. Since the pachinko machine 1 is arranged so as to be accessible from the front side, the staff can use the PDA 100 to easily read the monitoring history data. In the present embodiment, the history management IC tag 87 and the antenna 102 (described later) of the PDA 100 communicate with each other in a long wave band of 125 kHz. In the communication in this frequency band, the output of the reading device can be up to about 2 kW, and the communication distance can be increased. For example, if the history management IC tag 87 is a card size and the antenna is about 30 cm, it is possible to read from a position about 30 cm away.
[0038]
Next, the configuration of the PDA 100, which is a monitoring history reading device that reads monitoring history data from the history management IC tag 87, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the PDA 100. As shown in FIG. 14, the PDA 100 is a well-known portable information terminal, and a memory card such as an SD memory card (Secure Digital Memory Card) or an MMC (Multi Media Card), or a small flash memory card type or PC A card slot for inserting a card-type PHS adapter or the like is provided, and a reading unit 101 provided with an antenna 102 and an RF circuit 110 (see FIG. 19) is inserted into the card slot. The reading unit 101 is configured to be refracted within a range of 90 degrees around the rotation axis 114 so that the antenna 102 can be directed to the history management IC tag 87 at an appropriate angle. Also, on the front of the PDA 100, a display panel 103 for displaying a menu, received monitoring history data, and the like, a cursor displayed on the display panel 103 and directional keys 105 for moving display contents up, down, left, and right, a menu mainly used. And a menu button 104 for assigning and activating the menu button. Further, an infrared communication port (not shown) for infrared communication is provided on a side surface of the PDA 100, and an input / output circuit 107 (see FIG. 19) is provided on a bottom surface thereof for connection to an external device such as a personal computer via a cradle or the like. A connector (not shown) is provided. Then, with the above configuration, the PDA 100 directs the antenna 102 to the history management IC tag 87, transmits a monitoring history data transmission request signal, and receives the monitoring history data from the history management IC tag 87. The received monitoring history data is displayed on the display panel 103.
[0039]
3. Description of the hardware inside
Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of the pachinko machine 1. The control unit 40 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and the control unit 40 includes a main control board 41, a power supply board 42, a sound board 43, a symbol display board 44, a payout control board 45, an illumination board 46. , A relay board 47 and a launch board 66, and the main control board 41 is provided with an LSI 50 for performing various processes according to a program (see FIG. 8). The LSI 50 includes a CPU 51 for performing various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 for storing flags, counter values, data, programs, and the like, a control program, data for various initial values, data for display contents on the special symbol display device 8, and the like. Is provided, and these are integrally molded as one LSI.
[0040]
Further, the main control board 41 is provided with an I / O interface 54 for transmitting and receiving data signals to and from the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, the illumination board 46, the relay board 47, and the like. The I / O interface 54 is connected to an output port 55 that outputs various game information of the pachinko machine 1 to a hall management hall computer (not shown) via an R / W unit 56.
[0041]
Further, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, the illumination board 46, and the firing board 66 are also provided with a CPU (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown), an I / O. Interfaces (not shown) are respectively mounted. The main control board 41 controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1, the power supply board 42 converts an alternating current (24 V) supplied from the island side into a direct current, and supplies a direct current to each board. The symbol display board 44 controls the special symbol display device 8, the payout control board 45 controls the prize ball payout device 49, and the electric decoration board 46 controls each of the pachinko machines 1. The relay board 47 is configured to control the light emission mode of the illumination and relay the wiring of each sensor. The launch board 66 controls a launch motor 67 that launches a game ball.
[0042]
The LED 62 and the illumination lamp 63 are connected to the illumination board 46. Further, a special symbol display device 8 is connected to the symbol display substrate 44, a speaker 48 is connected to the sound substrate 43, and a prize ball payout device 49 is connected to the payout control substrate 45. The board 47 has a special winning opening opening solenoid 70 for opening the opening / closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16, a special design starting electric accessory opening solenoid 71, and a starting opening for detecting a game ball winning the special design starting electric combination 15. A switch 72, a normal symbol operation switch 73 for detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol starting gates 11 and 12, a V switch 74 for detecting a game ball winning in the V zone in the special winning opening 16, and winning in the special winning opening 16. A count switch 75 for counting the number of played balls, a winning in the normal winning openings 19, 20 and the like, and a winning for collecting the winning balls collected in the winning ball collecting section by a guide path (not shown). And mouth switch 76 are connected.
[0043]
The power supply board 42 is connected to the main control board 41, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, the illuminated board 46, and the relay board 47, and supplied with DC stabilized power. It has become so. The power supply board 42 is supplied with AC 24 V. The power supply board 42 is provided with a rectifier composed of a silicon diode bridge (not shown), a smoothing circuit composed of an electrolytic capacitor, a stabilizing circuit composed of a regulator IC, and the like, and can supply stabilized DC 12 V and 5 V. It has become. Although not particularly shown in FIG. 15, the main control board 41, the power supply board 42, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, the illumination board 46, and the relay board 47 are all connected by an earth line. Have been.
[0044]
4. Description of the hardware part of the invention
Next, the electrical configuration of the R / W unit 56 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of the R / W unit 56. The R / W unit 56 includes a CPU 56a for performing various arithmetic processing, a RAM 56b for temporarily storing flags and data, a ROM 56c for storing a control program and various initial value data, and identification IC tags 86 and 186. 56d, an EEPROM 56d for storing a communication history with the I / O interface 56e, a timer 56f, an RF circuit 56g for emitting a ringing wave to the identification IC tags 86 and 186 and receiving reflected waves from the identification IC tags 86 and 186, and a cable. A 7-segment display for connecting to the history management IC tag 87 via the key 87k, receiving various signals from the main control board 41 of the pachinko machine, and displaying the monitoring results of the identification IC tags 86 and 186. 69 are mounted.
[0045]
The CPU 56a transmits a ringing wave from the RF circuit 56g to the identification IC tags 86 and 186 via the antennas 68 and 168. If there is a change in the presence or absence of the return of the reflected wave from the identification IC tags 86 and 186, the EEPROM 56d To store the time. When the reflected wave is returned, the next call is immediately performed again. When the reflected wave is not returned, the time is stored and the next call is performed again. Thus, the R / W unit 56 communicates with the identification IC tags 86 and 186 almost constantly to check the state. The I / O interface 56e is connected to the input / output port 87g (see FIG. 18) of the history management IC tag 87 and the main control board 41 via the input / output port 56i. , The monitoring history data such as the ID code, the disappearance time, and the return time is transmitted from the I / O interface 56e to the input / output port 87e. Further, the R / W unit 56 receives various signals such as a jackpot signal from the main control board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 via the input / output port 56i. The received jackpot signal is used to check whether the opening is a normal opening in the process of monitoring the opening of the opening / closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16.
[0046]
Next, the electrical configuration of the identification IC tag 86 will be described with reference to FIG. The identification IC tag 186 has the same configuration. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of the identification IC tag 86. The identification IC tag 86 includes an RF circuit 86a that emits a reflected wave in response to a ringing wave from the R / W unit 56, an antenna 86b, and an EEPROM 86c. In the EEPROM 86c, identification data such as an ID code, a maker ID, and a hall ID for identifying the identification IC tag 86 from other identification IC tags 86 are stored in the overwriting erasure prohibited area. When a paging wave is transmitted from the R / W unit 56 via the antenna 68, the antenna 86b receives the paging wave. The paging wave contains a carrier wave component. To obtain a DC voltage. Therefore, the identification IC tag 86 can transmit data whenever necessary without using a battery or an external power supply. To transmit the data, identification data such as an ID code is read from the EEPROM 86c, put on a reflected wave, and transmitted from the RF circuit 86a to the antenna 68. Further, data such as the disappearance time and the recovery time once stored in the RAM 56b of the R / W unit 56 can be received later and stored in the EEPROM 86c.
[0047]
Next, the electrical configuration of the history management IC tag 87 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of the history management IC tag 87. The history management IC tag 87 receives a paging wave from the PDA 100 and emits a reflected wave carrying monitoring history data, an antenna 87b connected to the RF circuit 87e, and a monitoring history received by the RF circuit 87e. In response to the data transmission request, the CPU 87c which requests the R / W unit 56 to transmit monitoring history data and performs various controls, an input / output port 87g for receiving monitoring history data from the R / W unit 56, and an I / O interface 87f. , EEPROM 87d. The RF circuit 87e, the CPU 87c, and the EEPROM 87d are integrally formed as an IC chip 87a. In the EEPROM 87d, identification data such as an ID code for identifying the history management IC tag 87 from other history management IC tags 87, a maker ID, a hall ID, and the like are stored in the overwriting erasure prohibited area. When a ringing wave is transmitted from the PDA 100, the antenna 87b receives the ringing wave. The ringing wave contains a carrier wave component, and this is received and rectified by the RF circuit 87e to obtain a DC voltage. Therefore, the history management IC tag 87 can transmit data whenever necessary without using a battery or an external power supply. To transmit the data, the monitoring history data received from the input / output port 87g via the I / O interface 87f is put on the reflected wave and transmitted from the RF circuit 87e to the antenna 102 of the PDA 100.
[0048]
Next, the electrical configuration of the PDA 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the PDA 100. As shown in FIG. 19, the PDA 100 includes a CPU 111 that performs various calculations, a RAM 113 that temporarily stores flags and data, a ROM 112 that stores a control program and data of various initial values, and the like. A flash memory 114 to be stored; an input key 106 including a direction key 105 and a menu button 104 (see FIG. 14); an I / O interface 109 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the R / W unit 56; It comprises an input / output circuit 107 for communicating with an external device, an infrared communication circuit 108 for communicating with the external device by infrared rays output from an infrared port, and a reading unit 101 including an RF circuit 110 and an antenna 102. I have. The RF circuit 110 and the antenna 102 transmit a signal requesting transmission of monitoring history data to the history management IC tag 87 and receive monitoring history data transmitted from the history management IC tag 87. It is.
[0049]
5. Explanation of the operation of the invention part
Next, a monitoring process performed by the R / W unit 56 to monitor the state of the board box 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a monitoring process for monitoring the state of the board box 80. The R / W unit 56 constantly monitors the board box 80 regardless of whether the game arcade is open or at night. In the present embodiment, the R / W unit 56 is supplied with power from an island power supply, and the island power remains on even at night.
[0050]
First, the CPU 56a in the R / W unit 56 transmits a ringing wave from the RF circuit 56g to the identification IC tag 86 via the antenna 68 and performs polling (S1). Wait for the reply with the code (identification data). Next, it is determined whether or not a reflected wave is returned from the identification IC tag 86 within the set time (S3). In the present embodiment, the waiting time is set to 50 milliseconds.
[0051]
If the reflected wave including the genuine ID code is returned from the identification IC tag 86 within the set time and the response has been continued from the previous time, the board box 80 can be determined to be in a normal state. Specifically, this determination is performed as follows. If a response is returned within the set time (S3: YES), it is determined whether the returned ID code is correct (S13). If the ID code is correct (S13: YES), the ID is returned. It is determined whether the error flag has been turned on (S23). The ID error flag checks whether a correct ID has been returned from the previous time. If the ID error flag is ON (S23: YES), it indicates that the ID code has returned to the correct ID code this time, so the ID error flag is turned OFF (S25). When the ID error flag is OFF (S23: NO), the correct ID has been returned from the previous time. Next, it is determined whether or not the disappearance flag is ON (S27). The disappearance flag is for checking whether or not there is a response from the identification IC tag 86 within the previously set time. If the disappearance flag is OFF (S27: NO), the ID code has been returned from the identification IC tag 86 within the set time last time. Therefore, since the correct ID code is returned within the set time continuously from the previous time, the board box 80 is determined to be normal, and the subsequent processing is not performed, and the process directly proceeds to S35.
[0052]
If no response is returned within the time (S3: NO), if it is not a failure, it is considered that the identification IC tag 86 has moved out of the communication range from the antenna 68. There is a possibility that the upper lid 80a of the substrate box 80 to which the 86 is attached has been opened. At this point, the state of the board box 80 is determined to be abnormal. Next, it is determined whether the abnormal state is continued. If the abnormal state continues, the time has already been stored as described later, and needless to be stored again when there is no change in the state. This saves storage capacity. Specifically, it is determined whether the disappearance flag stored in the EEPROM 56d is turned off (S5). The disappearance flag is set to ON when no response is returned from the identification IC tag, and is set to OFF while the response is returned. If the disappearance flag is ON instead of OFF (S5: NO), it means that there is no response from the previous call, and the process proceeds to S35 without performing any subsequent processing.
[0053]
If the disappearance flag is OFF (S5: YES), it indicates that there is no response for the first time, so that it is determined that the state has changed, and the time of polling the identification IC tag is lost. The time is stored in the EEPROM 56d (S7). Then, the disappearance flag is turned ON (S9). In this way, the history is stored at the time of occurrence of the abnormality, and the monitoring history data can be transmitted when requested by the PDA 100.
[0054]
When the board box 80 is opened and then closed again, a response comes back from the identification IC tag 86 that has once stopped responding. In order to determine such a state, the following processing is performed. First, within the set time (S3: YES), even if the correct ID code is returned (S13: YES), if the disappearance flag is ON (S27: YES), there is no previous response. Since the response has been received this time, it is determined that the state has changed, and the current response time is stored in the EEPROM 56d as the return time (S29). The disappearance time is stored when there is no response, and the time during which the board box 80 has been opened can be calculated by storing the return time this time. Then, the disappearance flag is turned off (S31).
[0055]
If a response is returned within the set time (S3: YES), but the returned ID code is not correct (S13: NO), there is a possibility that the identification IC tag 86 has been tampered with by replacement. is there. At this point, the state of the board box 80 is determined to be abnormal, but it is next determined whether or not this abnormal state continues, as in the case where no response was obtained. That is, it is determined whether or not the ID error flag is turned off (S15). The ID error flag is set to ON while the ID code is incorrect. If the ID error flag is ON instead of OFF (S15: NO), it means that the ID code is incorrect from the previous time, and the process proceeds to S35 without any further processing.
[0056]
If the ID error flag is OFF (S15: YES), it indicates that the ID code has become incorrect for the first time, and the polling time is stored in the EEPROM 56d as the ID error occurrence time (S17). Then, the ID error flag is turned on (S19).
[0057]
After the above processes are completed, it is determined whether or not the identification IC tag monitoring process is to be terminated (S35). If the process is completed (S35: YES), the process is terminated. If not, the process is not completed (S35: NO). The process returns to S1 and continues.
[0058]
By performing the processing as described above, if the genuine ID code is returned within the set time continuously from the previous call, it is determined to be normal and the process returns to the polling of the ID code again (S1). If there is no response within the set time, or if there is a response within the set time but the ID code is not correct, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the board box 80. In any case, the state continues from the previous time. It is checked whether or not the time is stored, and the time is stored only when a state change has occurred for the first time. Further, even if the genuine ID code is returned within the set time, if there was no previous response, the time is stored assuming that the status has changed even if the response is normal. In the case of storing, immediately after a series of processing is completed, the process returns to S1 to call the ID code again. In this way, the status of the board box 80 is checked with a minimum storage capacity by calling the identification IC tag 86 at all times to determine the state and performing necessary processing based on the determination result. Can be stored for efficient monitoring.
[0059]
Next, monitoring processing performed by the R / W unit 56 to monitor the state of the attacker member 160 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a monitoring process for monitoring the state of the attacker member 160. The processing flow is almost the same as the monitoring processing of the substrate box 80. However, unlike the board box 80, the attacker member 160 normally opens the opening / closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16 at the time of a big hit. Therefore, it is necessary to receive a big hit signal from the main control board 41 and check whether the opening is normal. There is. Further, after the business is over, after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off, it is unlikely that the opening / closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16 imitating a jackpot is illegally opened, so that the monitoring process of the attacker member 160 is not performed.
[0060]
First, the CPU 56a in the R / W unit 56 transmits a ringing wave from the RF circuit 56g to the identification IC tag 186 via the antenna 168 to perform polling (S101), and the identification IC tag 186 transmits the ID code (identification). Data). Next, it is determined whether or not a reflected wave has returned from the identification IC tag 186 within the set time (S103). In the present embodiment, the waiting time is set to 50 milliseconds.
[0061]
If the authentic ID code is returned from the identification IC tag 186 within the set time, and the response has been continued from the previous time, it can be determined that the opening / closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16 is not opened. Specifically, this determination is performed as follows. If a response is returned within the set time (S103: YES), it is determined whether the returned ID code is correct (S113), and if the ID code is correct (S113: YES), It is determined whether or not the ID error flag is turned on (S123). The ID error flag checks whether a correct ID has been returned from the previous time. If the ID error flag is ON (S123: YES), it indicates that the ID code has returned to the correct ID code this time, so the ID error flag is turned OFF (S125). If the ID error flag is OFF (S123: NO), the correct ID has been returned from the previous time. Next, it is determined whether or not the disappearance flag is ON (S127). The disappearance flag checks whether or not there has been a response from the identification IC tag 186 within the previously set time. If the disappearance flag is OFF (S127: NO), the ID code has been returned from the identification IC tag 186 within the set time last time. Therefore, since the correct ID code is returned within the set time continuously from the previous time, it is determined that the opening / closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16 is not opened, and no storage is performed. It proceeds to S135 as it is.
[0062]
If no response is returned within the time (S103: NO), it is considered that the door 16a to which the identification IC tag 186 is attached has been opened unless a failure occurs. It is determined whether the jackpot signal is received from the output port 55 to the input / output port 56i (S104). If the jackpot signal has been received (S104: YES), the process proceeds to S135 because the opening / closing door 16a of the jackpot 16 due to the jackpot is normally opened. If the jackpot signal has not been received (S104: NO), the state of the special winning opening 16 is determined to be abnormal at this point, but it is next determined whether or not this abnormal state continues. If the abnormal state continues, the time has already been stored as described later, and needless to be stored again when there is no change in the state. This saves storage capacity. Specifically, it is determined whether the disappearance flag stored in the EEPROM 56d is turned off (S105). The disappearance flag is set to ON when no response is returned from the identification IC tag, and is set to OFF while the response is returned. Here, if the disappearance flag is ON instead of OFF (S105: NO), it means that there is no response from the previous call, and the process proceeds to S135 without performing any subsequent processing.
[0063]
If the disappearance flag is OFF (S105: YES), it indicates that there is no response for the first time this time, so it is determined that the state has changed, and the time at which the identification IC tag 186 was polled is determined. The lost time is stored in the EEPROM 56d (S107). Then, the disappearance flag is turned on (S109). In this way, the history is stored at the time of occurrence of the abnormality, and the monitoring history data can be transmitted when requested by the PDA 100.
[0064]
When the opening and closing door 16 of the special winning opening 16 is opened and then closed again, a response comes back from the identification IC tag 186 that has once stopped responding. In order to determine such a state, the following processing is performed. First, within the set time (S3: YES), even if the correct ID code is returned (S13: YES), if the disappearance flag is ON (S127: YES), there is no previous response. Since the response has been received this time, it is determined that the state has changed, and the current response time is stored in the EEPROM 56d as the return time (S129). The disappearance time is stored when there is no response, and the time when the open / close door 16a of the special winning opening 16 is open can be calculated by storing the return time this time. Then, the disappearance flag is turned off (S131).
[0065]
If a response is returned within the set time (S103: YES), but the returned ID code is not correct (S113: NO), there is a possibility that the identification IC tag 186 has been tampered with. is there. At this point, the state of the special winning opening 16 is determined to be abnormal, but it is next determined whether or not this abnormal state continues, as in the case where no response was obtained. That is, it is determined whether or not the ID error flag is turned off (S115). The ID error flag is set to ON while the ID code is incorrect. If the ID error flag is ON instead of OFF (S115: NO), it means that the ID code is incorrect from the previous time, so that no further processing is performed and the process proceeds to S135.
[0066]
If the ID error flag is OFF (S115: YES), this indicates that the ID code has become incorrect for the first time, and the polling time is stored in the EEPROM 56d as the ID error occurrence time (S117). Then, the ID error flag is turned ON (S119).
[0067]
After the above processes are completed, it is determined whether or not to terminate the identification IC tag monitoring process (S135). If the process is completed (S135: YES), the process is completed. If not, the process is not completed (S135: NO). The process returns to S101 and continues.
[0068]
By performing the processing as described above, if the genuine ID code is returned within the set time continuously from the previous call, it is determined to be normal and the process returns to the call of the ID code again (S101). If there is no response within the set time and there is no jackpot, or if there is a correct ID code even if there is a response within the set time, it is determined that the opening and closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16 has an abnormality. In this case as well, it is checked whether or not the state has continued from the previous time, and the time is stored only when the state has changed for the first time. Furthermore, even if the genuine ID code is returned within the set time, if there is no response even though the previous time was not a jackpot, the time is stored assuming that the status has changed even if it is normal. When the storage is performed, the process returns to S101 immediately after the series of processes is completed, and calls the ID code again. In this manner, the status is determined by calling the identification IC tag at all times, and necessary processing is performed based on the determination result, thereby checking the opening and closing abnormality of the opening and closing door 16 of the special winning opening 16 with a minimum storage capacity, The history of the state change can be stored and monitoring can be performed efficiently.
[0069]
Next, processing performed by the PDA 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an outline of the monitoring history data reading process in the PDA 100.
[0070]
Using the PDA 100, the game arcade staff receives the monitoring history data stored in the R / W unit 56 from the history management IC tag 87 and clears the monitoring history data. If the reading of the monitoring history data by the PDA 100 is performed every morning before the start of business, the monitoring result at night can be grasped before the start of business, which is effective. Of course, it can be performed at any time at the convenience of the game hall. First, an attendant adjusts the angle of the antenna 102 on the front of the pachinko machine 1 and transmits an instruction to the history management IC tag 87. When the PDA 100 receives an input from a staff member through the input key 106, the PDA 100 determines whether or not the input is a monitoring history data transmission request (S201). In the case of a monitoring history data transmission request (S201: YES), a signal requesting transmission of monitoring history data is transmitted to the history management IC tag 87 (S203). The request to the history management IC tag 87 transmits a radio wave from the RF circuit 110 via the antenna 102.
[0071]
Next, the history management IC tag 87 receives the monitoring history data read from the R / W unit 56 (S205). Since the monitoring history data is stored as a history only when an error has occurred between the previous transmission and the current transmission request, when such an error history is received (S207: YES), The history is stored in the flash memory 114 (S209), and the content of the error is displayed on the display panel 103 (S211). Since the monitoring history data includes the monitoring histories of both the identification IC tags 86 and 186, a display such as "board board 80 opening error", "winning opening of special winning prize" and the like are performed. When the error history is displayed, it is visually confirmed whether there is any evidence of improper operation such as replacement of the ROM, and necessary measures are taken. If the error history has not been received (S207: NO), the process directly proceeds to S213.
[0072]
It is effective to read the monitoring history data every morning, but it may be once every few days to once a week. Further, the monitoring history data may be cleared periodically, for example, once a week to several weeks. The clearing of the monitoring history data is to clear the past monitoring history data stored in the EEPROM 56e of the R / W unit 56 so that the monitoring history data may be stored in the future. When a clear command is received after a lapse of a predetermined period, the data is cleared and new monitoring history data can be stored. After the monitoring history data is read by the PDA 100 and the necessary processing is performed, it is not necessary to store the history in the R / W unit 56. can do. If the request received from the input key 106 is not a monitoring history data transmission request (S201: NO), it is determined whether the request is a monitoring history data clear request (S215). If the request is not a monitoring history data clear request (S215: NO), the process is terminated because it is a PDA process request other than the reading process. If it is a monitoring history data clear request (S217: YES), a signal requesting clearing of the monitoring history data is transmitted to the history management IC tag 87 (S217). Next, when the history management IC tag 87 receives the monitoring history data transmission request signal, an inquiry is made as to whether or not the user has administrator authority, and the administrator authority is transmitted using a password, ID, or the like (S219). The clearing of the monitoring history data may be requested, and the administrator authority may be transmitted at the same time. The administrator authority checks whether or not the person in charge has the authority to handle the monitoring history data, and stores an administrator authority database such as a password and an ID in the EEPROM 87d of the history management IC tag 87, The input password and clerk ID are collated with the password and ID stored in the database by the history management IC tag 87 for determination. If the administrator authority has not been authenticated by the history management IC tag 87 (S221: NO), the process ends. When the administrator authority is authenticated (S221: YES), the history management IC tag 87 instructs to clear the monitoring history data of the R / W unit 56, and transmits a clear end notification. Wait and receive (223).
[0073]
Next, it is determined whether or not to end the processing (S213). If the processing is to be ended (S213: YES), the entire processing is ended. If not to be ended (S213: NO), the processing returns to S201.
[0074]
Next, a process performed by the history management IC tag 87 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing of the history management IC tag 87. The history management IC tag 87 receives a request from the PDA 100, reads out and transmits monitoring history data stored in the EEPROM 56d of the R / W unit 56, and stores the data in the EEPROM 56d of the R / W unit 56. A process for instructing clearing of the monitoring history data is performed. First, when the antenna 87b receives the paging wave transmitted from the RF circuit 110 of the PDA 100 (S300), it is determined whether the signal is a monitoring history data transmission request (S301). In the case of a monitoring history data transmission request (S301: YES), the R / W unit 56 is requested to send monitoring history data via a cable (S307), and the R / W unit 56 sends the monitoring history data from the EEPROM 56d. The data read and transmitted is received from the input / output port 87g (S309). Then, the received monitoring history data is put on the reflected wave and transmitted from the RF circuit 87e to the PDA 100 via the antenna 87b (S311). If the administrator authority is not granted (S307: NO), the process is terminated.
[0075]
If the signal transmitted from the RF circuit 110 of the PDA 100 is not a monitoring history data transmission request (S301: NO), it is determined whether the signal is a monitoring history data clear request (S315). If the request is not a request to clear monitoring history data (S315: NO), the process ends. If the request is for clearing the monitoring history data (S315: YES), a request is made to the PDA 100 to transmit administrator authority such as a password (S317). The administrator authority checks whether or not the person in charge has the authority to handle the monitoring history data, and stores an administrator authority database such as a password and an ID in the EEPROM 87d of the history management IC tag 87, The password and the ID of the person in charge are compared with the password and the ID stored in the database to make a determination. If the transmitted password or the like shows that the administrator authority is granted (S319: YES), the monitoring history data stored in the EEPROM 56d for the R / W unit 56 for which the time limit has been exceeded is deleted. It is instructed to clear (S321). Then, it waits for the R / W unit 56 to transmit the monitoring history data clear end notification via the cable and receives the notification from the input / output port 87g (S323). Next, the monitoring history data clear end notification is transmitted from the RF circuit 87e to the PDA 100 via the antenna 87b (S325).
[0076]
Next, it is determined whether or not to end the processing (S313). If the processing is to be ended (S313: YES), the entire processing is ended. If not to be ended (S313: NO), the processing returns to S301 and continues. .
[0077]
7. Description of the modification
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described in detail above, and various modifications are possible. A modification of the present embodiment will be described below. For example, in the above embodiment, when the history management IC tag 87 receives the transmission instruction signal of the monitoring history data from the PDA 100, the history management IC tag 87 notifies the R / W unit 56 at that time, and stores the data in the EEPROM 56d from the R / W unit. Although the monitoring history data is received and transmitted to the PDA 100, if the history management IC tag 87 is provided with a power source, the monitoring history data is stored in the history management IC tag instead of being stored in the EEPROM 56d. The monitoring history data may be transmitted to the IC card 87 and stored in the EEPROM 87d in the history management IC tag 87, and when the reading instruction is received, the monitoring history data may be read from the EEPROM 87d and transmitted. In this case, since the data stored therein is transmitted, the processing can be performed at higher speed.
[0078]
The place where the history management IC tag 87 is attached is not limited to the glass frame 13, and the same effect can be obtained if it is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 such as the upper plate 5 and the lower plate 6. Further, the pachinko machine 1 does not need to be mounted on the pachinko machine 1 and may be installed on island facilities or the like. When the history management IC tag 87 is installed on the front side in this way, the monitoring history is referred to on the front side of the pachinko machine 1, so that if there is an error, it is possible to immediately cope with the error.
[0079]
The R / W unit 56 may be installed not only outside the center cover 90 but also in other places of the pachinko machine 1 or may be provided in island facilities. Also, instead of preparing one R / W unit 56 for the pachinko machine 1, one or more R / W units 56 are provided on the island, and the identification IC tags installed on the plurality of pachinko machines 1 are provided. May be configured to be monitored. Further, the R / W unit 56 may be configured to receive power supply from the pachinko machine 1 side such as the main control board 41 and the power supply board 42 having a backup power supply, instead of receiving power supply from the island facility. . In the case where power is supplied from the main control board 41 of the pachinko machine 1, if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off after the business is over, the monitoring process may be continued by receiving power from the backup power supply of the pachinko machine 1. it can. Alternatively, the R / W unit 56 may be configured to have a backup power supply, charge during business hours, and use the backup power supply after closing.
[0080]
In the above embodiment, the identification IC tag is installed on the attacker member (special electric accessory) as a movable member. However, the identification IC tag is installed not only on the attacker member but also on a variable winning device such as an ordinary electric accessory. Is also good. As in the case where the variable winning device is installed on the attacker member, it can be monitored that the variable winning device is illegally opened.
[0081]
The identification IC tag 86 is not limited to a thin and small rectangular object as in the above-described embodiment, and may be freely configured in shape and size such as a coin type or a stick type. Further, the present invention is not limited to the electromagnetic induction system as in the above embodiment, and various systems such as an electromagnetic coupling system, a microwave system, and an optical system can be used. Further, the identification IC tag 86 may be embedded and installed in the molding part of the LSI 50 instead of being fixed to the back surface of the upper lid part 80a. In this manner, not only traces of opening and closing but also replacement of ROM can be found. Further, the identification IC tag may be integrally formed in the upper lid portion, or may be configured to be broken once peeled off once attached.
[0082]
The antenna 68 may be formed as a printed pattern at the lower right on the main control board 41 at the same time as the circuit pattern is created. By forming a printed pattern on the main control board 41, the number of components can be reduced. The position and shape of the antenna 68 formed as a print pattern are not limited to the lower right position and the spiral shape, but may be such that the spiral is formed several times along the outer periphery of the substrate to form the print pattern. In this case, communication with the antenna 68 can be ensured regardless of where the identification IC tag 86 is placed on the main control board 41. Further, the antenna 168 for communicating with the identification IC tag 186 attached to the opening / closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16 may be attached to the glass frame 13 side or a glass plate. Note that the communicable distance between the identification IC tag and the antenna is not limited to about 5 mm as in the above embodiment, and can be arbitrarily adjusted depending on the monitoring place of the identification IC tag.
[0083]
In the monitoring processing in the above embodiment, the waiting time for waiting for a reflected wave to be returned from the identification IC tag is set to 50 milliseconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It can be changed within a range of up to several seconds. Although the disappearance time and the return time are configured to be stored in the EEPROM 56d of the R / W unit 56, a hard disk may be provided in the R / W unit 56 and may be stored. A storage medium may be used. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the data is temporarily stored in the RAM 56b, the data is transmitted to the history management IC tag 87, the data is stored in the EEPROM 87d, and then the RAM 56b is cleared. With this configuration, the EEPROM 56d becomes unnecessary. When there is no response, the polling time is temporarily stored in the RAM 56b of the R / W unit 56 as the disappearance time, and when it returns, it is stored in the EEPROM 86c of the identification IC tag 86 together with the return time. You may. Further, a power source may be provided inside the identification IC tag 86, and may be stored in the EEPROM 56d at the same time as the EEPROM 56d, or may be stored in the EEPROM 86c instead of in the EEPROM 56d. In this manner, the monitoring history data may be stored in each identification IC tag 86 without using the history management IC tag 87.
[0084]
Further, in the monitoring history data reading process by the PDA 100, in the above embodiment, the administrator authority of the person in charge is input and transmitted only when the monitoring history data is cleared, and the authentication is obtained from the history management IC tag 87. When requesting transmission of monitoring history data, it is not necessary to authenticate the administrator with an ID or password, etc., but it is configured so that the transmission of monitoring history data requires administrator authority. You may. In response to the transmission request of the monitoring history data, the history management IC tag 87 may request the input and transmission of the administrator authority, or may input and transmit the monitoring authority data together with the transmission request of the monitoring history data. .
[0085]
7. Effects of the embodiment
As described above, according to the management system of this embodiment, the history management IC tag 87 is installed on the front side of the pachinko machine 1, and the identification box IC tag is attached to the board box 80 and the opening / closing door 16a of the special winning opening 16. Is installed, a ringing wave is transmitted from the R / W unit 56 to each identification IC tag almost always, and a reflected wave carrying identification data of the identification IC tag is made to respond, and the response is lost (disappears). Alternatively, when a response is made again (return), the ID code of the identification IC tag and the disappearance time / return time are stored in the R / W unit 56, and the PDA 100 monitors the history management IC tag 87. When a transmission request for history data is made, the monitoring history data is output via the history management IC tag 87. Then, the PDA 100 that has received such data transmission displays this content on the display panel 103 to alert the attendant or the like, which can be used for early detection and prevention of wrongdoing.
[0086]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the monitoring system of the first aspect, when the paging wave transmitting means transmits the paging wave and calls the identification IC tag, the identification IC tag receives the reflected wave including the identification data. Is returned, it can be determined whether the communication is possible or not and whether the identification data is authentic or not, whether the communication is normal or abnormal. Since it is based on wireless communication including identification data, falsification and so-called “spoofing” are more difficult than light or electricity. Therefore, if the identification IC tag is always set at a position where communication is possible from the antenna, a reflected wave can be received when the member to which the identification IC tag is fixed moves out of the communication range. Communication disappears. Also, when the communication is returned to the position within the communicable range again from the communicable state, the reflected wave can be received. For this reason, it is possible to detect a change in the state of the apparatus such as opening or moving of the member without visual observation. If such communication incompatibility and recovery are stored and stored in the history, it is possible to distinguish between a normal case and an incorrect case, and effective monitoring can be performed.
[0087]
Furthermore, since the history of monitoring of the identification IC tag by the IC tag monitoring device is stored in the identification IC tag itself, monitoring history data is contactlessly transmitted from the history management IC tag using a PDA or a portable reader. Can be taken out. With this configuration, it is possible to easily and efficiently retrieve and manage the monitoring history no matter where the IC tag monitoring device is physically installed.
[0088]
According to the monitoring system of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the monitoring history reading device can read the monitoring history data in a non-contact manner and check the monitoring history data on the spot. Monitoring can be performed effectively by, for example, transmitting and managing monitoring history data from a monitoring history reading device to a computer via a network.
[0089]
According to the monitoring system of the third aspect, when the paging wave transmitting means transmits the paging wave and calls the identification IC tag, the identification IC tag returns a reflected wave including the identification data, so that this communication is possible. , And whether the identification data is authentic or not can be determined as normal or abnormal. Since it is based on wireless communication including identification data, falsification and so-called “spoofing” are more difficult than light or electricity. Therefore, if the identification IC tag is always set at a position where communication is possible from the antenna, a reflected wave can be received when the member to which the identification IC tag is fixed moves out of the communication range. Communication disappears. Also, when the communication is returned to the position within the communicable range again from the communicable state, the reflected wave can be received. For this reason, it is possible to detect a change in the state of the apparatus such as opening or moving of the member without visual observation. If such communication incompatibility and recovery are stored and stored in the history, it is possible to distinguish between a normal case and an incorrect case, and effective monitoring can be performed.
[0090]
Further, a history management IC tag for outputting a monitoring history to the outside of the apparatus is prepared, and a history of monitoring the identification IC tag by the IC tag monitoring apparatus is output to the history management IC tag. The monitoring history data can be taken out of the history management IC tag in a non-contact manner using a reader or the like. With this configuration, no matter where the IC tag monitoring device is physically installed, if the history management IC tag is installed at a position where it can be easily transmitted to and received from the outside, the monitoring history can be easily and efficiently extracted. It becomes possible to manage.
[0091]
According to the monitoring system of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect of the third aspect, the monitoring history data includes a time (a disappearance time) when the reflected wave receiving unit cannot receive the reflected wave, Either the time at which reception becomes possible again (recovery time) or the time at which identification data different from registration data registered in advance due to replacement of the identification IC tag (ID abnormal time) is received. included. Therefore, the monitoring history of the identification IC tag can be referred to later. In addition, since it is possible to know the exact time at which the fraud was performed, if a surveillance camera is installed in a game arcade or the like where the surveillance system is installed, it can be compared with the shooting time of the surveillance camera. It is also possible to identify the person who committed the wrongdoing.
[0092]
According to the monitoring system of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effects of the third or fourth aspect, monitoring history data for a plurality of identification IC tags is stored in the history management IC tag. Therefore, even when the identification IC tags are installed at a plurality of locations and it is desired to read the monitoring history data of each, it is sufficient to communicate with the history management IC tags at one location, and the monitoring and management can be performed efficiently. .
[0093]
According to the monitoring system of the sixth aspect, in addition to the effects of the monitoring system of any one of the third to fifth aspects, the monitoring history data is read non-contactly by the monitoring history reading device, and the monitoring history data is read on the spot. In addition to the above, it is possible to perform monitoring effectively by, for example, transmitting and managing monitoring history data from a monitoring history reading device to a computer via a network.
[0094]
According to the gaming machine described in claim 7, the effects of the invention described in any one of claims 1, 3 to 5 can be achieved.
[0095]
According to the gaming machine of the eighth aspect, in addition to the effects of the invention of the seventh aspect, the history management IC tag can be easily accessed from the front side of the gaming machine by using a non-contact reader or the like. The monitoring history data can be taken out and managed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 with a glass frame 13 opened.
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the R / W unit 56.
FIG. 6 is a front view of the substrate box 80.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the substrate box 80.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the substrate box 80.
FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the substrate box 80.
FIG. 10 is a front view of identification IC tags 86 and 186.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the attacker member 160 in a state where the opening / closing door 16a is closed.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the attacker member 160 with the opening / closing door 16a opened.
FIG. 13 is a front view of a history management IC tag 87.
14 is a perspective view of the PDA 100. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of the pachinko machine 1.
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of the R / W unit 56.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of the identification IC tag 86.
FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of a history management IC tag 87.
FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit configuration of the PDA 100.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a monitoring process for monitoring the state of the board box 80;
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a monitoring process for monitoring the state of the attacker member 160.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an outline of monitoring history data reading processing of the PDA 100.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing of a history management IC tag 87.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko machine
2 game board
16 Grand Prize Winner
16a door
41 Main control board
42 Power supply board
50 LSI
51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
55 output ports
56 R / W unit
56a CPU
56b RAM
56c ROM
56d EEPROM
56g RF circuit
56h LAN card
56i input / output port
56k coaxial cable
68 antenna
69 7-segment display
80 PCB Box
80a Top lid
80c Lower lid
86 Identification IC tag
86a RF circuit
86c EEPROM
87 History Management IC Tag
87b antenna
87d EEPROM
87e RF circuit
100 PDAs
101 reading unit
102 antenna
103 Display panel
108 Warning lamp
110 RF circuit
114 Flash Memory
160 attacker member
186 Identification IC tag
168 antenna

Claims (8)

A monitoring system comprising: an identification IC tag storing identification data for distinguishing from another IC tag; and an IC tag monitoring device that communicates with the identification IC tag and monitors the identification IC tag. ,
The IC tag monitoring device includes:
Paging wave transmitting means for transmitting a paging wave for calling the identification IC tag;
Reflected wave receiving means for receiving a reflected wave returned from the identification IC tag;
When the reflected wave receiving means does not receive the reflected wave and becomes incommunicable in a predetermined time after the ringing wave transmitting means transmits the ringing wave, or the identification data included in the reflected wave is Determining means for determining an abnormality when the registered data is different from registered data;
A monitoring history first output unit that outputs monitoring history data including a determination result by the determination unit to the outside,
The identification IC tag includes:
Monitoring history first receiving means for receiving the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history first output means,
First storage means for storing the monitoring history data received by the monitoring history first receiving means,
A monitoring history second output unit for outputting the monitoring history data stored in the first storage unit to the outside; A monitoring history reading device that reads the monitoring history data from the identification IC tag in a non-contact manner;
The monitoring history reading device,
Request signal transmitting means for transmitting a signal requesting output of the monitoring history data to the identification IC tag;
2. The monitoring system according to claim 1, further comprising: a second monitoring history receiving unit that receives the monitoring history data output from the second monitoring history output unit. 3. Monitoring comprising an identification IC tag, an IC tag monitoring device that communicates with the identification IC tag to monitor the identification IC tag, and a history management IC tag that manages the monitoring history of the IC tag monitoring device. The system
The identification IC tag includes:
Storing identification data for distinguishing from other identification IC tags,
The IC tag monitoring device includes:
Paging wave transmitting means for transmitting a paging wave for calling the identification IC tag;
Reflected wave receiving means for receiving a reflected wave returned from the identification IC tag;
When the reflected wave receiving means does not receive the reflected wave and becomes incommunicable in a predetermined time after the ringing wave transmitting means transmits the ringing wave, or the identification data included in the reflected wave is Determining means for determining an abnormality when the registered data is different from registered data;
Monitoring history third output means for outputting monitoring history data including the determination result by the determination means to the outside,
The history management IC tag includes:
Monitoring history third receiving means for receiving the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history third output means,
Second storage means for at least temporarily storing the monitoring history data received by the monitoring history third receiving means,
A monitoring history fourth output means for outputting the monitoring history data stored in the second storage means to the outside; The monitoring history data is a disappearance time, which is a time when the reflected wave receiving unit is in a communication disabled state in which the reflected wave cannot be received from the communication enabled state in which the reflected wave can be received, and the communication is enabled in the communication disabled state. Claims include at least one of a return time, which is a time at which a state is entered, and an ID abnormal time, which is a time at which identification data different from previously registered data is received. Item 3. The monitoring system according to Item 3. The monitoring system according to claim 3, wherein the second storage unit stores monitoring history data for a plurality of the identification IC tags. A monitoring history reading device that reads the monitoring history data from the history management IC tag in a non-contact manner;
The monitoring history reading device,
Request signal transmitting means for transmitting a signal requesting output of the monitoring history data to the history management IC tag;
The monitoring system according to claim 3, further comprising a monitoring history fourth receiving unit that receives the monitoring history data output from the monitoring history fourth output unit. A gaming machine comprising the monitoring system according to claim 1. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the history management IC tag is provided at a position where the monitoring history data can be read from the front side of the gaming machine.

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