JP2004236780A - Dishonest act detector of game facilities - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dishonest act detector for preventing successive occurrence of illicit extraction of coins. <P>SOLUTION: For the dishonest act detector, a coin replenishing line for replenishing the coins is provided in a coin hopper of a game machine in which a game is played by feeding the coins and the coins for a number corresponding to a game state are put out, and control is performed so as to replenish the coins divided into a prescribed number from the coin replenishing line in batches when the coins inside the coin hopper of the game machine decrease. The dishonesty detector is also provided with a game information output means for outputting the information of the game state of the game machine, is provided with a coin sensor for detecting the passing of the coins in the middle of the coin replenishing line, and outputs signals indicating the possibility of dishonesty in the case that the detected number of the coins at the time of one batch replenishment by the coin sensor exceeds a set number determined corresponding to the information of the game state from the game information output means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention automatically supplies coins to a game machine such as a slot machine for playing a game using coins, coins, medals (hereinafter referred to as coins) or a coin lending machine for lending coins for the game machine to a player. The present invention relates to a technique for detecting an illegal withdrawal of coins from a game machine or a coin lending machine by a malicious player in an automatic coin replenishing device of a gaming facility, and alerting an administrator.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a game facility, a malicious player uses special equipment to apply electromagnetic waves or magnetic force to a game machine or coin lending machine to disrupt internal equipment, extract more coins than the set number of coins, and illegally play games. There is a case that goes to.
[0003]
Such cheating is not only unfair to other players who are playing the game correctly, but also causes damage to those who operate the gaming facilities. In the past, managers have been visually inspecting while patrols in the amusement arcade, and monitoring with a surveillance camera installed in the amusement arcade to check for these frauds. Then it is difficult to find.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve these conventional problems, check the number of coins to be supplied by a sensor provided in the coin supply line for detecting the number of coins to be supplied, and check the number of coins depending on the game state and the amount of money inserted. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game equipment fraud detecting device which can judge that a replenishment exceeding a set number of sheets occurs and warn an administrator.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The configuration of the present invention that has solved such a problem includes:
1) Insert a coin, play a game, and pay out a number of coins according to the game state. Provide a coin hopper that temporarily stores the inserted coins until the time of payout, and supply coins to the coin hopper. A coin replenishment line is provided, and when the number of coins in the coin hopper of the game machine is reduced, control is performed so that coins are replenished in a batch from the coin replenishment line, and game information output means for outputting information on the game state of the game machine is provided. In the gaming facility, a coin sensor for detecting the passage of coins is provided in the middle of the coin replenishment line, and the number of coins detected by the coin sensor during one batch replenishment is determined according to game state information from the game information output means. It is characterized by the provision of fraud detection means for outputting a signal indicating the possibility of fraud when the number exceeds the set number. 2) The game described in 1) above, wherein the set number is set to a number larger than the number normally required to be replenished at the time of a big hit if the game state information from the game information output means is a big hit. Equipment fraud detection device 3) The set number is 0 when the game state information from the game information output means is not a big hit or is larger than the number normally required to be replenished when it is not a big hit. 4) A game equipment fraud detection device described in 4) A coin lending machine that pays out coins used in the game when coins are inserted is provided with a coin replenishment line for replenishing coins. In a game facility provided with control means for automatically and collectively supplying coins from a coin supply line, a coin detecting passage of a coin in the middle of the coin supply line. Game equipment, comprising: a sensor for detecting the possibility of fraud when the number of coins detected by the coin sensor exceeds a set number determined in accordance with the inserted amount. 5) The game according to 4), wherein a signal indicating the possibility of fraud is output when replenishment occurs when no money has been inserted or when the inserted amount has not reached a predetermined minimum inserted amount. Equipment fraud detection device 6) Outputs a signal indicating the possibility of fraud if replenishment occurs when the time paid out from the coin lending machine according to the inserted amount has not been used up and the game machine is used up. 7) A game equipment fraud detection device according to the above 4) or 5), wherein an openable gate for blocking the flow of coins is provided in the middle of the coin supply line, and a side surface of the coin supply line is provided. A notch for discharging coins shielded by the gate is provided, a gutter for taking in the coin discharged in the notch is provided, and a coin row of a double row is formed in which coins taken in the gutter are aligned by a plurality of partition plates. And a coin sensor provided in each coin passage so that a large number of coins can be simultaneously detected. Is formed wider than the width of the conveying surface of the coin replenishment line, so that coins can be smoothly taken in. The game equipment according to the above item 7) or 8), wherein the partition plates are provided so as to be oriented at substantially the same angle as the angle of the gate so that coins can be more smoothly taken in. Fraud detection device 10) A coin overlap prevention means is provided to arrange coins to be supplied one by one so that coins to be supplied to the coin supply line are not overlapped, so that coins in a coin passage are sent in a line, and a coin sensor detects an accurate number of coins. 1) to 9) above, wherein the coin overlap preventing means has a gate on the transfer surface of the coin supply line, and the lower end thereof is substantially the same as the thickness of the coin from the transfer surface. The gaming facility according to the above item 10), wherein the coins are provided so as to have a height, and the coins on the upper side of the coin replenishment line are shielded by the gate and passed through the coin sensor in a state where the coins are arranged one by one. Fraud detection device 12) The coin overlap prevention means rotates a roll that rotates on the transport surface of the coin replenishment line so as to feed the coin in a direction opposite to the transport direction. Provided so that the roll surface is approximately the same height as the coin thickness from the transport surface, and the upper coins that overlap on the coin replenishment line are removed backward by the roll and passed through the coin sensor in a state where they are arranged one by one. The fraud detection device for a game facility according to the above 10), wherein the fraud is detected.
[0006]
[Action]
According to the present invention, by providing a coin sensor for detecting the passage of a coin in the middle of a coin supply line, in the case of a game machine, the game result corresponds to a replenishment at the time of a big hit or a game result at the time of a non-big hit. If the supply of more than the set number of payouts occurs, it is judged to be illegal and alerts the administrator, and in the case of a coin lending machine, replenishment when no money is inserted or supply more than the set number of payouts corresponding to the amount of money inserted occurs Then, it is determined that the fraud has occurred, and a warning is issued to the administrator, and the subsequent occurrence of fraud is prevented.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
In the present invention, an openable gate for blocking the flow of coins is provided in the middle of the coin replenishment line, and a notch for discharging coins shielded by the gate is provided on the side of the coin replenishment line. A gutter for taking in coins is provided, and a plurality of coin passages are formed in which the coins taken in the gutter are arranged in multiple rows by a partition plate, and a coin sensor is provided in each of the coin passages. The efficiency can be improved by detection. In addition, it is preferable that the width of the notch of the coin supply line is formed to be wider than the width of the conveying surface of the coin supply line, so that coins can be smoothly taken in without getting stuck. Furthermore, when the tip of the gate is formed obliquely so that the notch side is at an obtuse angle, and each partition plate is provided so as to be oriented at substantially the same angle as the angle of the gate tip, the flow of coins becomes smoother. preferable.
[0008]
In the middle of the coin replenishment line, if coin replenishment preventing means for arranging coins to be replenished one by one so as not to overlap vertically is provided, the coin sensor can detect the exact number of coins. As a means for preventing coin overlap, for example, a gate is provided on the transfer surface of the coin supply line such that the lower end thereof is approximately the same height as the thickness of the coin from the transfer surface, and the upper coin that has overlapped on the coin supply line is gated. The roll surface is used to pass coin sensors in a state where they are shielded and arranged one by one, or a roll that rotates to send coins in the opposite direction to the conveyance direction on the conveyance surface of the coin replenishment line. The coin was provided so as to be approximately the same height as the coin from the surface, and the coins on the coin replenishment line, which were overlaid on the coin replenishment line, were removed rearward by the roll and passed through the coin sensor in a state of being arranged one by one. Some of them are chosen arbitrarily in consideration of the type of coin to be used, durability and cost.
[0009]
In the case of coin lending machines, replenishment occurs when fraud has not been inserted or when the inserted amount has not reached the predetermined minimum amount, and game machines and coin lending machines are arranged side by side. In the equipment, if the coins paid out from the coin lending machine in accordance with the inserted amount have not been used up by the game machine and the consumption time has not been used up, it may be determined that replenishment has occurred when replenishment occurs.
[0010]
The control means is composed of a logic circuit or a program, and is desirably installed at a position where a wrongdoer cannot touch. A known device that uses light, sound, or a signal to notify the user of the alarm is used. If the person who made the wrongdoing, such as blinking the warning lamp at the wrong place, can recognize the warning, the fraud is immediately stopped and the damage is made. Expansion can be suppressed. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
【Example】
The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 is an example in which the present invention is applied to an automatic coin replenishing device that automatically refills coins to respective coin lending machines arranged side by side with a slot machine. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a game machine of an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a game machine of the embodiment, FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a coin lending machine of the embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a coin of the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a replenishing device, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a coin overlap prevention unit of the embodiment, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a circuit of a coin replenishment control unit of the embodiment, FIG. FIG. 8 is an information processing flowchart showing the fraud detection of the coin lending machine of the embodiment, and FIG. 9 is an information processing flowchart showing the fraud detection of the game machine of the embodiment.
[0012]
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a game machine which is a slot machine, provided with a coin insertion slot 1a on the front face as shown in FIG. 2, and according to the progress of the game by the coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 1a and the game result. A control device 1b for paying out a predetermined number of coins is provided, and a coin hopper 1c for temporarily storing a large number of coins therein and paying out a number of coins according to the game result is provided. A coin amount sensor 1d for detecting the amount of coins stored in the hopper is provided above, a chute 1e for discharging the paid-out coins is provided below the coin hopper 1c, and the coins discharged below the chute 1e are stored. A coin receiving tray 1f is provided, and a coin discharge path 1g for discharging surplus coins is provided below and to the right of the coin hopper 1c.
[0013]
Reference numeral 2 denotes a coin lending machine, which is provided with a money insertion slot 2a for inserting money on the front face as shown in FIG. 3, and for requesting replenishment of a predetermined number of coins and coins according to the amount of money inserted from the money insertion slot 2a. A coin hopper 2c for temporarily storing a large number of coins therein and paying out a number of coins corresponding to the inserted amount, and a hopper 2c above the coin hopper 2c. Is provided with a coin amount sensor 2d for detecting the amount of stored coins, a chute 2e for discharging the paid-out coins below the coin hopper 2c, and a coin payout port for storing the discharged coins below the chute 2e. 2f is provided.
[0014]
Reference numeral 3 denotes an automatic coin replenishing device, which is provided with a coin replenishing line 3a comprising a belt conveyor for replenishing coins to a plurality of game machines 1 and a coin lending machine 2 arranged side by side as shown in FIG. A coin collecting line 3b consisting of a belt conveyor for collecting surplus coins discharged from a coin, a coin washing and polishing unit 3c for washing and polishing the collected coins is provided, and a coin overlap preventing unit for preventing the coins to be supplied from being vertically overlapped. 3d, and a coin replenishment control unit 3f for controlling replenishment of a predetermined number of coins in response to signals from the coin amount sensors 1d and 2d.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 5, the coin overlap preventing portion 3d has a gate 3e erected at the transfer start position of the coin replenishment line 3a so that the lower end thereof is substantially the same height as the thickness of the coin from the transfer surface. As shown in FIG. 6, the circuit of the coin replenishment control unit 3f includes a CPU 3g, a RAM 3h, a ROM 3i, a timer 3j, and an interface 3k, and connects each control device 1b, 2b and each coin amount sensor 1d, 2d via the interface 3k. They are connected by a signal line 3m. The circuit and the program of the coin replenishment control unit 3f can be collectively controlled.
[0016]
Reference numeral 4 denotes a coin replenishing device which rotatably supports a gate 4a having a tip formed obliquely on a coin replenishing line 3a as shown in FIG. 4 and protruding a support rod 4b on a side of the gate 4a. A gate opening / closing mechanism 4c for adjusting the height of the gate 4a by contacting with the support rod 4b and moving up and down is provided on a side surface of the coin replenishment line 3a. A notch 4d is formed, a gutter 4e for taking coins is provided in the notch 4d, and two partition plates 4f are erected at equal intervals in the gutter 4e so that coins are divided into three rows and coin paths 4g are simultaneously taken in. And a magnetic coin sensor 4h for detecting the passage of a coin is provided directly below the coin passage 4g, and a signal from the coin sensor 4h is transmitted to the coin auxiliary control unit 3f via a signal line 3m. 4i and is provided, which pipe the coin supply path 4j supplying coins that incorporates the lower end of the trough 4e to the game machine 1 or coin lending machine 2.
[0017]
Reference numeral 5 denotes an alarm device, which is provided with an alarm speaker 5a and an alarm lamp 5b for giving an alarm when the coin replenishment control unit 3f operates according to a program and when the replenishment exceeds the required number due to some irregularity or abnormality. 6 is a hall computer, 6a is a connection part, 6b is a signal line, and C is a coin.
[0018]
In the present embodiment, when the automatic coin replenishing device 3 is operated, the amount of coin C stored in each of the coin hoppers 1c and 2c in each of the game machines 1 and the coin lending machine 2 is detected by each of the coin amount sensors 1d and 2d. If the number is less than the required number, the coin replenishing device 4 shields the coin replenishment line 3a with the gate 4a and guides the coin C to the coin passage 4g as shown in FIG. 7, and detects and counts one by one by each coin sensor 4h. While replenishing the required number of sheets. When the inside of the coin hopper 1c of the game machine is saturated, the surplus coin C is discharged to the coin collection line 3b through the coin discharge path 1g, collected in the coin collection line 3b, washed and polished by the coin washing and polishing unit 3c, and preventing coin overlap. The required amount of coins C in each of the coin hoppers 1c and 2c is held by arranging the coins one by one and supplying them again in the section 3d.
[0019]
Here, in the coin lending machine 2, as shown in FIG. 8, the program of the coin replenishment control unit 3f constantly detects whether or not money has been inserted into the control device 2b, and replenishment occurs even though no money has been inserted. Then, it is determined to be illegal or abnormal and an alarm is issued. When the player inserts a predetermined amount of money into the money slot 2a, the program detects whether or not the inserted amount a has reached a preset minimum inserted amount b (for example, 1,000 yen), and replenishes the money at less than 1,000 yen. When the alarm occurs, the alarm is issued. If there is no abnormality, the required replenishment number e is calculated based on a preset unit insertion amount c (for example, 1000 yen) and the payout number d (for example, 50) per unit investment amount, and the coin is paid out while replenishing. If the actual supply number f detected by the sensor 4h is larger than the required supply number e, it is determined that the supply has been illegally performed and an alarm is issued. At the same time, the program of the coin replenishment control unit 3f also uses the timer 3j to monitor the number of coins C supplied to the coin lending machine 2 within a certain period of time, and replenish more than the set number of coins C (for example, 150) in 10 minutes. When an error occurs, it is judged to be illegal and an alarm is issued.
[0020]
In the game machine 1, the player inserts the coin C obtained by the coin lending machine 2 into the coin insertion slot 1a to start the game. As shown in FIG. 9, the program of the coin replenishment control unit 3f sets the game state a to 600 for a big hit, 150 for a small hit, and 0 for a miss, and an event such as a big hit occurs during the game. If replenishment occurs in the event of disconnection, it is determined to be incorrect or abnormal and a warning is issued. When a game event occurs, a signal corresponding to the event is received from the control device 1b, the required supply number c is calculated based on the game state a and the inserted number b, and the required supply number c is the actual supply detected by the coin sensor 4h. If the number is larger than the number d, it is determined that the sheet has been illegally extracted and a warning is issued.
[0021]
FIG. 10 shows another example of the coin supply device. FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a coin supply device according to another example of the embodiment. In the figure, 4k is a gate. In another example of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a gate 4k is erected on the notch 4d of the coin supply line 3a so that the lower end thereof is slightly higher than the thickness of the coin C, and the conveyed coin C is moved up and down. Even if the coins overlap, the upper coins C that overlap immediately before the coin passage 4g are shielded by the gate 4k so that the coins 4h can be accurately detected one by one. In addition, reference numerals and configurations are the same as those of the embodiment.
[0022]
FIG. 11 shows another example of the coin supply device. FIG. 11 is a plan view of a coin supply device according to another example of the embodiment. In another example of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, each partition plate 4f is erected at an obtuse angle from the transport direction of the coin C, and the coin C smoothly moves through each coin passage 4g without reducing the transport speed. So that it can be replenished in a short time. In addition, reference numerals and configurations are the same as those of the embodiment.
[0023]
FIG. 12 shows another example of the coin overlap prevention unit. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a coin overlap prevention unit according to another example of the embodiment. In the figure, 3n is a brush roll. In another example of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the brush roll 3n is pivotally supported such that the brush bristle end has substantially the same height as the thickness of the coin C, and the coin C is fed in the direction opposite to the transport direction. , The upper coins C that overlap in the vertical direction are removed rearward by the brush roll 3n and supplied in a state of being arranged one by one. In addition, reference numerals and configurations are the same as those of the embodiment.
[0024]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, by providing the coin sensor for detecting the passing of coins in the middle of the coin supply line, in the case of a game machine, the game results when the game results When the replenishment exceeding the set number of payouts corresponding to the result occurs, it is judged to be illegal and alerts the administrator, and in the case of a coin lending machine, the set number of payouts corresponding to the replenishment when no money is inserted or the amount of money inserted It is determined that the supply is illegal and a warning is given to the manager, and the subsequent occurrence of the illegality can be prevented, thereby contributing to the sound operation of the game arcade.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a game facility according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the game machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the coin lending machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the coin supply device of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a coin overlap prevention unit of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a circuit of a coin replenishment control unit of the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing detection of coins according to the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an information processing flowchart showing fraud detection of the coin lending machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an information processing flowchart showing fraud detection of the game machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a coin supply device according to another example of the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a plan view of a coin supply device according to another example of the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a coin overlap prevention unit according to another example of the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
Reference Signs List 1 game machine 1a coin insertion slot 1b control device 1c coin hopper 1d coin amount sensor 1e chute 1f coin receiving tray 1g coin discharging path 2a coin lending machine 2a coin insertion slot 2b control device 2c coin hopper 2d coin amount sensor 2e shoot 2f coin payment Exit 3 Automatic coin replenishing device 3a Coin replenishment line 3b Coin recovery line 3c Coin washing and polishing unit 3d Coin overlap prevention unit 3e Gate 3f Coin replenishment control unit 3g CPU
3h RAM
3i ROM
3j Timer 3k Interface 3m Signal line 3n Brush roll 4 Coin replenishing device 4a Gate 4b Support rod 4c Gate opening / closing mechanism 4d Notch 4e Gutter 4f Partition plate 4g Coin passage 4h Coin sensor 4i Transmitter 4j Coin supply path 4k Gate 5 Alarm device 5a Alarm speaker 5b Alarm lamp 6 Hall computer 6a Connection 6b Signal line C Coin

Claims (12)

Insert coins, play a game, and pay out coins according to the game state Provide a coin hopper that temporarily stores coins inserted in the game machine until the time of payout, and supply coins to the coin hopper A game facility having a game information output means for providing a line, controlling the coins to be replenished from the coin supply line in batches when the number of coins in the coin hopper of the game machine is reduced, and outputting game state information of the game machine. In the above, a coin sensor for detecting the passage of coins is provided in the middle of the coin replenishment line, and the number of coins detected by the coin sensor during one batch replenishment is determined according to game state information from the game information output means. A fraud detection means for outputting a signal indicating the possibility of fraud when the set number exceeds the set number. Fraud detection apparatus of the gaming facility that. 2. The fraud detecting apparatus for a game facility according to claim 1, wherein the set number is set to a number larger than a number to be normally replenished at the time of a big hit when the game state information from the game information output means is a big hit. 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the set number is 0 when the game state information from the game information output means is not a big hit or is larger than a normal number to be replenished when the game state is not a big hit. apparatus. A coin replenishment line is provided to supply coins to a coin lending machine that pays out coins used in the game when coins are inserted, and when coins are inserted, the number of coins according to the inserted amount is automatically replenished from the coin replenishment line at once In a game facility provided with control means for causing a coin to be provided, a coin sensor for detecting the passage of coins is provided in the middle of the coin supply line, and when the number of coins detected exceeds a set number determined according to the inserted amount. A fraud detection device for a game facility, comprising fraud detection means for outputting a signal indicating the possibility of fraud. 5. The fraud detection device for a game facility according to claim 4, wherein a signal indicating a possibility of fraud is output when replenishment occurs when no money has been inserted or when the inserted amount has not reached a predetermined minimum inserted amount. 5. A signal indicating a possibility of impropriety when a replenishment occurs when a coin paid out from a coin lending machine in accordance with an inserted amount has not been used up by a game machine and a consumption time has not been reached. Or the illegality detection device of the game facility according to 5. An openable gate that blocks the flow of coins is provided in the middle of the coin replenishment line, a notch for discharging coins shielded by the gate is provided on the side of the coin replenishment line, and the coins discharged into the notch are taken in. A gutter is provided, and a double-row coin passage is formed to align coins taken into the gutter by a plurality of partition plates, and coin sensors are provided in each of the coin passages so that a large number of coins can be simultaneously detected. Item 7. A game machine fraud detection device according to any one of Items 1 to 6. 8. The fraud detection device for a game facility according to claim 7, wherein the width of the notch of the coin supply line is formed to be wider than the width of the conveying surface of the coin supply line so that coins can be taken in smoothly. 8. The gate is formed obliquely so that the coin is guided to the notch, and each partition plate is provided so as to be oriented at substantially the same angle as the angle of the gate, so that coins can be taken in more smoothly. Or a fraud detection device for a game facility according to 8. A coin overlap prevention means for arranging coins to be replenished on the coin replenishment line one by one so as not to overlap, so that coins in the coin passage are sent in one line so that the coin sensor can detect the exact number of coins. Item 10. A game machine fraud detection device according to any one of Items 1 to 9. The coin overlap prevention means is provided with a gate on the transfer surface of the coin supply line such that the lower end thereof is substantially the same height as the thickness of the coin from the transfer surface, and shields the upper coin overlapping on the coin supply line with the gate. The fraud detection device for a game facility according to claim 10, wherein the coin sensor is passed one by one in a state where the coin sensors are arranged. The coin overlapping prevention means is provided with a roll that rotates on the transport surface of the coin replenishment line so as to feed the coin in a direction opposite to the transport direction so that the roll surface is substantially the same height as the coin thickness from the transport surface, and 11. The fraud detection device for a game facility according to claim 10, wherein the coins on the upper side of the replenishment line are removed rearward by the roll and are passed one by one through a coin sensor.

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