JP2004329366A - Game medium loan-out device and game medium loan-out system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reject transmitted data which is copied illegally to improve security. <P>SOLUTION: A game medium loan-out device 300, implementing internal processing to respond to a request from a portable remote-control terminal 200, is equipped with a first conversion processing part 322 for converting first request data received from the remote controlled terminal 200 into second request data, a judgement part 323 for judging whether third request data received from the remote-control terminal 200 is the proper request data if the second request data converted at the part 322 is converted at a second conversion processing part 202a, and an internal processing implementing part 324 for implementing the internal processing which corresponds to the first request data if the third request data is judged to be proper by the judgement part 323. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game medium lending device and a game medium lending system that execute internal processing including lending processing of game media used for a game in a gaming machine in response to a request from a portable terminal.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game medium lending device has been arranged in a game machine using a game ball as a game medium (for example, a pachinko game machine). This game media lending device lends game balls by receiving bills, coins, and the like from a reception port (for example, see Patent Document 1). The gaming machine and the game medium lending device are connected one-to-one.
[0003]
This game medium lending device can also lock or unlock a key provided in the game medium lending device in response to a request from the remote control terminal. For this reason, the administrator of the game arcade can easily operate the game medium lending device from the outside by using the remote control terminal.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-143539 (page 3-4, FIG. 1)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the communication between the remote control terminal and the game media lending device is performed using general infrared rays, a third party is performed between the remote control terminal and the game media lending device. Can illegally copy existing communication contents. As a result, the third party may create a pseudo remote control terminal using the copied communication contents, and may use the manufactured remote control terminal illegally.
[0006]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a game medium lending apparatus and a game medium lending system that can prevent execution of a process based on data from an illegally created remote control terminal. The task is to
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to the present application is directed to a gaming medium lending device that executes an internal process in response to a request from a portable terminal (for example, a remote control terminal 200) and solves the above problem. A data conversion processing unit (for example, a first conversion processing unit 322) for converting request data (for example, transmission data A) into second request data (for example, transmission data B), and a second request converted by the data conversion unit When the terminal converts the second request data received from the transmission unit into third request data (eg, transmission data C), the terminal transmits the data to the terminal. Receiving means (for example, data transmitting / receiving unit 314) for receiving the third request data from the user, and a determining means for determining whether or not the third request data received by the receiving means is proper request data (E.g., the determination unit 323), and when the determination unit determines that the third request data is appropriate request data, an internal processing execution unit (e.g., an internal processing execution unit) that executes an internal process corresponding to the first request data And an internal processing execution unit 324).
[0008]
According to the invention of the present application, the data conversion processing means for converting the first request data received from the terminal into the second request data, and the terminal converts the second request data converted by the data conversion processing means into the second request data. In the case where the third request data is converted to the third request data, the determining means for determining whether the third request data received from the terminal is appropriate request data, and the determining means determines that the third request data is appropriate request data. When it is determined, the internal processing execution means for executing the internal processing corresponding to the first request data is provided, so that the processing based on the data from the illegally created terminal can be prevented from being executed. . Further, high security can be achieved without changing the usability of an operator who remotely operates the game medium lending device.
[0009]
In the above invention, when the conversion processing is performed by the data conversion processing means and the terminal, the determination means performs the reverse of the conversion processing to convert the third request data received from the terminal into the first request data. If the first request data returned by the inverse conversion processing unit matches the reference data stored in advance, the third request data is replaced with an appropriate request. It is preferable to include a proper data determination unit (for example, a proper data determination unit 323b) that determines that the data is data.
[0010]
Thereby, when the conversion processing is performed by the data conversion processing unit and the terminal, the reverse conversion processing is performed to return the third request data received from the terminal to the first request data by performing the processing reverse to the conversion processing. Means and means for judging that the third request data is proper request data when the first request data returned by the inverse conversion processing means coincides with the reference data. Thus, it is possible to more reliably prevent a process based on illegal data from a remote control terminal prepared as described above.
[0011]
That is, even if the third request data is copied to an unauthorized terminal, if the data conversion processing means and the terminal have not yet performed the above conversion processing, the inverse conversion processing means uses the third request data as the source. Cannot return to the first request data. In this case, the appropriate data determination means does not determine that the third request data is appropriate request data. As a result, the internal processing execution means can be configured not to execute the corresponding internal processing based on the incorrect third request data.
[0012]
In the above invention, the third request data received from the terminal matches the pre-stored reference data (reference determination information) within a predetermined time from when the first request data is received from the terminal. When the data is returned to the first request data by the data reverse conversion processing unit, the appropriate data determination unit may determine that the third request data is appropriate request data.
[0013]
Accordingly, the appropriate data determining means determines that the third request data received from the terminal within a predetermined time from when the first request data is received from the terminal matches the first request data that matches the reference data stored in advance. When the data is returned to the data by the data reverse conversion processing means (reverse conversion), the proper processing determination means determines that the third request data is proper request data. Within this, it is possible to prevent execution of internal processing based on third request data that is not inversely converted into request data that matches the reference data.
[0014]
As a result, even if the third request data is copied to an unauthorized terminal, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the time of the copy, the internal processing execution means may determine that the unauthorized third request data Based internal processing can be prevented from being performed, and security can be further improved.
[0015]
The first request data is a command for locking / unlocking a key provided in the game medium lending device or resetting the game medium lending device. Is determined to be appropriate request data, an internal key for executing locking / unlocking of a key provided in the game medium lending device or resetting of the game medium lending device based on the first request data. Processing may be performed.
[0016]
In this case, if the determination means determines that the third request data is appropriate request data, the internal processing execution means determines the key provided in the game medium lending device based on the first request data. In order to perform an internal process for locking / unlocking the game media or resetting the game media lending device, the internal process execution unit locks / releases the key or resets the game media lending device based on the illegal data. It is possible not to perform an internal process for causing this to occur. As a result, the manager can more reliably exclude a person who tries to perform an operation related to the game (for example, an operation of paying out game balls) based on the illegal data.
[0017]
When the number of digits of the third request data exceeds a predetermined reference number of digits (for example, the number of digits of the first request data), the inverse conversion processing means performs the conversion performed by the data conversion processing means and the terminal. The third request data received from the terminal may be returned to the first request data by performing a process reverse to the process.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(Basic configuration of game media rental device)
The invention according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front surface of the gaming machine taishima 1. A predetermined number of gaming machines 400 and a gaming medium lending device 300 provided for each of the gaming machines 400 are arranged on the front and rear surfaces (rear surfaces are omitted) of the gaming machine table 1. Note that the gaming machine 400 includes a ball-and-ball game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine), a spinning game machine (for example, a slot machine), and a game machine provided in a game hall.
[0019]
FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a front side of the button-type remote control terminal 200. On the front side of FIG. 2A, a plurality of buttons 204a each having an identifier attached thereto, and when the button 204a is pressed, the identifier (eg, “0”) attached to the button 204a is transmitted. And a transmission start button 204b for instructing the start of the transmission.
[0020]
FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating the front side of the dial-type remote control terminal 200. On the front side in FIG. 2B, a dial 204c having a plurality of identifiers on the circumference thereof, a window 204d for determining an identifier to be transmitted, and an instruction to start transmission of the identifier in the window 204d are provided. And a transmission start button 204e.
[0021]
As the remote control terminal 200, any one of FIGS. 2A and 2B can be used. The remote control terminal 200 may be a terminal other than the remote control terminal 200 shown in FIG. 2 (for example, a mobile phone). Further, remote control terminal 200 only needs to detect the operator's intention to operate, and for example, may detect the operator's operation intention by external vibration (such as the operator shaking the remote control terminal). . That is, remote control terminal 200 need not be in the form of a button.
[0022]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an arrangement relationship of the game medium lending device 300 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the game medium lending device 300 is provided on the left side of the gaming machine 400. The game medium lending device 300 executes an internal process according to a request from the portable remote control terminal 200.
[0023]
The internal processing includes processing for executing locking / unlocking of a door provided on the front side of the game medium lending device 300 in response to a request from the remote control terminal 200, or initializing the inside of the game medium lending device 300. A reset process for returning to the state is included. The internal process may include a process of lending a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball or a medal) used for a game in the gaming machine 400 by inserting money or the like.
[0024]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the front side of the game medium lending apparatus 300. As shown in FIG. 4, on the front side of the game medium lending device 300, a warning lamp 301 for notifying that the player has performed an illegal operation, and that the internal operation of the game medium lending device 300 is not functioning properly. An error display lamp 302 for notifying, a coin slot 303 for receiving coins (for example, 500 yen coins), and a coin return port 305 for returning coins inserted from the coin slot 303 are provided.
[0025]
In addition, on the front side of the game medium lending device 300, a status display unit / communication window 306 which displays the current processing status of the game medium lending device 300 and receives data transmitted from internal and external transmission / reception units. And a bill insertion / return port 307 for accepting bills (for example, 1000-yen bills) or returning inserted bills, and a card insertion / return port for accepting card insertion or returning inserted cards. 308 and a lock / reset key unit 309 for locking / unlocking a door on the front of the game medium lending device 300 or resetting the internal operation of the game medium lending device 300 by rotating the key.
[0026]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the game medium lending system according to the present embodiment. This game medium lending system includes a remote control terminal 200, a game medium lending device 300, and a gaming machine 400. As shown in FIG. 5, the remote control terminal 200 includes a data transmission / reception unit 201, a CPU 202, a second conversion information table storage unit 203, an operation unit 204, and a transmission data storage unit 205.
[0027]
The data transmission / reception unit 201 transmits and receives data between the data transmission / reception unit 201 and the data transmission / reception unit 314. The data transmission / reception unit 201 can transmit / receive data using, for example, infrared rays. The operation unit 204 receives an operation instruction from an administrator of the game arcade or the like. The operation unit 204 includes the button 204a, the transmission start button 204b (or the dial 204c, the window 204d, the transmission start button 204e) described with reference to FIG. The transmission data storage unit 205 stores transmission data transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300.
[0028]
The transmission data (request data) is associated with an identifier such as an integer or an alphabet shown in FIG. The transmission data (request data) is a command for executing an internal process in the game medium lending device 300 or the gaming machine 400. For example, the transmission data A associated with the identifier A is distributed to the game medium lending device 300. A command for unlocking the set key is given.
[0029]
A CPU 202 described later reads out transmission data associated with the identifier selected by the operation unit 204 from the transmission data storage unit 205, and the data transmission / reception unit 201 uses the transmission data read by the CPU 202 as remote control terminal information. The data is transmitted to the medium lending device 300. In the present embodiment, the first request data, the second request data, and the third request data correspond to the transmission data A, the transmission data B, and the transmission data C, respectively.
[0030]
Here, FIG. 6A is a diagram showing the contents of remote control terminal information, game medium lending device information, and second conversion information on the “remote control terminal side”. FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the contents of the remote control terminal information, the game medium lending device information, and the first conversion information in the “game media lending device side”.
[0031]
The remote control terminal information includes transmission information and transmission data transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300. The game medium lending device information includes transmission information and transmission data transmitted from the game medium lending device 300 to the remote control terminal 200.
[0032]
The transmission information is a flag indicating a data transmission order between the remote control terminal 200 and the game medium lending apparatus 300 in a binary number. As shown in FIG. 6, for example, when transmitting the transmission data A (first request data) from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300 first, the transmission data A is transmitted first. Since the data is transmission data, the transmission information added to the transmission data is "00".
[0033]
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the transmission data is transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300 first. Therefore, the transmission information “00” shown in FIG. 6A is added to the transmission data A transmitted first from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300. As shown in FIG. 6A, the remote control terminal 200 transmits, for example, remote control terminal information including transmission information “00” and transmission data A to the corresponding game medium lending apparatus 300.
[0034]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, since the remote control terminal 200 first transmits the transmission data to the game medium lending device 300, the remote control terminal 200 in the initial stage transmits the transmission data from the game medium lending device 300 to the remote control terminal 200. The game media lending device information including the transmitted transmission information and the transmission data has not been transmitted yet. For this reason, an untransmitted mark "-" is added to the uppermost portion of "gaming medium lending device information" shown in FIG.
[0035]
On the other hand, the game medium lending device 300 that has received the remote control terminal information including the first transmission information “00” and the transmission data A from the remote control terminal 200 transmits the remote control terminal information (the transmission information “00”, the transmission data A) The transmission data B (second request data) is transmitted based on the transmission data.
[0036]
In this case, since the transmission data B is the “second data” transmitted next to the first transmission data A, the transmission information added to the transmission data B is “01” (second transmission data). (A flag indicating transmission processing). As shown in FIG. 6B, the game medium lending apparatus 300 sets transmission information “01” and transmission data B in the game medium lending apparatus information transmitted from the game medium lending apparatus 300 to the remote control terminal 200. Then, the game media lending device information after the setting is transmitted to the remote control terminal 200.
[0037]
Similarly, game medium lending device information including the transmission information “01” and the second transmission data B from the game medium lending device 300 (see the “gaming medium lending device information” section in FIG. 6A). ) Receives the game medium lending device information (transmission information “01”, transmission data B), and transmits transmission data C (third request data).
[0038]
In this case, since the transmission data C is the “third data” transmitted next to the second transmission data B, the transmission information added to the transmission data C is “10” (third data). (A flag indicating that this is a transmission process). In this case, the remote control terminal 200 sets the transmission information “10” and the transmission data C in the remote control terminal information transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300 as shown in FIG. Then, the remote control terminal information (transmission information “10”, transmission data C) after the setting is transmitted to remote control terminal 200.
[0039]
Upon receiving the remote control terminal information (transmission information “10”, transmission data C) from the remote control terminal 200, the gaming medium lending apparatus 300 receives the remote control terminal information (see “remote control terminal information” in FIG. 6B). , The transmission data C included in the game medium lending apparatus 300 is returned to the first transmission data A. The above series of operations will be described later in detail.
[0040]
Note that the transmission data B means data obtained by converting the transmission data A according to the first conversion information α shown in FIG. The transmission data C means data obtained by converting the transmission data B according to the second conversion information β shown in FIG. The conversion process of the transmission data B and the transmission data C will be described later.
[0041]
The second conversion information table storage unit 203 stores the second conversion information table. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the contents of the second conversion storage table. As shown in FIG. 8, the second conversion information table includes transmission information (for example, “01”) transmitted from the gaming medium lending device 300 and second conversion information associated with the transmission information. .
[0042]
As described above, the transmission information indicates, in a binary number, the transmission order of data performed between the remote control terminal 200 and the game medium lending apparatus 300. The transmission information “01” included in the second conversion information table means a flag added to the second transmission data B.
[0043]
The second conversion information associated with the transmission information “01” transmitted from the game medium lending device 300 is information (for example, β) for converting data added to the transmission information “01” into different transmission data C. Is meant. This conversion is executed by a second conversion processing unit 202a described later.
[0044]
The second conversion information is, for example, information (β) for multiplying the transmission data (the second data B) transmitted from the game medium lending device 300 by a specific numerical value, and is transmitted from the game medium lending device 300. Information (γ; not shown) for dividing the transmitted data (the second data B) by a specific numerical value, or the transmission data (the second data B) transmitted from the game medium lending apparatus 300. Information ([sigma]; not shown) for adding a specific numerical value is included. Note that the first conversion information is information for preventing transmission data (the second data B) transmitted from the game medium lending apparatus 300 from being converted into different transmission data (information for not performing any operation). ).
[0045]
The CPU 202 manages the entire remote control terminal 200. The CPU 202 includes a second conversion processing unit 202a as shown in FIG. The second conversion processing unit 202a is a second conversion processing unit that converts the second request data (for example, transmission data B) converted by the first conversion processing unit 322 into third request data (for example, transmission data C). is there.
[0046]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the transmission information “01” and the second transmission data B are received by the data transmission / reception unit 201 from the game medium lending device 300, the second conversion processing unit 202a reads out the second conversion information “for example, β” associated with the transmission information “01” from the second conversion information table.
[0047]
The second conversion processing unit 202a that has read the second conversion information “β” converts the received second transmission data B into different transmission data C according to the read second conversion information “β”.
[0048]
For example, if the second conversion information “β” is information for multiplying the transmission data B (the second data) transmitted from the game medium lending device 300 by a specific numerical value, the second conversion processing The unit 202a multiplies the transmission data B received by the data transmission / reception unit 201 by a specific numerical value, and sets the multiplied data as transmission data C.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 6A, the second conversion processing unit 202a that has converted the data into the transmission data C sets the location of the transmission information in the remote control terminal information to "10" (a flag indicating the third transmission processing). Set to. The data transmitting / receiving unit 201 transmits the set transmission information “10” and the converted transmission data C to the corresponding game medium lending apparatus 300 as remote control terminal information.
[0050]
Based on the received remote control terminal information, the game medium lending device 300 receives the remote control terminal information (transmission information “10”, transmission data C) from the remote control terminal 200 and transmits the transmission data C included in the remote control terminal information to the remote control terminal 200. The details of returning to one transmission data A will be described later.
[0051]
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming medium lending device 300 includes a money insertion detection sensor 310, a card insertion detection sensor 311, a bill validator 312, a card reader / writer 313, a data transmission / reception unit 314, a ROM 315, It includes a RAM 316, a locking unit 317, a speaker 318, a first conversion information table storage unit 319, an inverse conversion information table storage unit 320, and a CPU 321.
[0052]
The bill insertion detection sensor 310 detects a bill (for example, a 1,000-yen bill) or a coin (for example, a 500-yen coin) inserted from the bill insertion / return port 308. The bill validator 312 identifies whether the bill detected by the bill insertion detection sensor 310 is a legitimate bill.
[0053]
The card insertion detection sensor 311 detects a card (not shown) inserted from the card insertion / return port 308. This card stores valuable information indicating the size of the valuable (for example, 1000 yen). The card reader / writer 313 reads the value information stored in the detected card when the card insertion detection sensor 311 detects the insertion of the card. When a game ball corresponding to the valuable information is lent, the card reader / writer 313 stores the remaining valuable information on the card.
[0054]
When the inserted bill is identified as a legitimate bill by the bill identifying unit 312, when a coin is detected by the currency insertion detection sensor 310, or when value information is read by the card reader / writer 313. The CPU 321 described later specifies a value of a bill corresponding to bills, coins, or value information, and issues a command for paying out a game medium corresponding to the value of the specified value. Send to
[0055]
The gaming machine 400 pays out a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball) corresponding to the value value based on the command command received from the CPU 321. The CPU 321 also controls a warning lamp 301, an error display lamp 302, a status display unit / communication window 306, and the like.
[0056]
The data transmission / reception unit 314 transmits and receives data between the remote control terminal 200 and the game medium lending device 300. The locking unit 317 locks and unlocks a door on the front of the game medium lending device 300 or resets the internal operation of the game medium lending device 300 based on an instruction from the CPU 321. The speaker 318 informs that the internal operation of the game medium lending apparatus 300 is abnormal based on an instruction from the CPU 321.
[0057]
The first conversion information table storage unit 319 stores the first conversion information table. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of the first conversion storage table. As shown in FIG. 7, the first conversion information table includes transmission information (for example, “00”) transmitted from remote control terminal 200, and first conversion information associated with the transmission information.
[0058]
As described above, the transmission information indicates, in a binary number, the transmission order of data performed between the remote control terminal 200 and the game medium lending apparatus 300. The transmission information “00” included in the second conversion information table means a flag added to the first transmission data transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300.
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 7, the first conversion information associated with the transmission information “00” is information (for example, α) for converting transmission data added to the transmission information “00” into different transmission data. Is what it means. The first conversion processing unit 322 described later converts the transmission data A associated with the transmission information “00” into the transmission data B according to the first conversion information α, for example.
[0060]
The first conversion information includes, for example, information (α) for adding a specific numerical value to transmission data A (the first transmission data) transmitted from remote control terminal 200, and transmission data A transmitted from remote control terminal 200. Information for multiplying (the first data) by a specific numerical value, information for dividing transmission data A (the first data) transmitted from remote control terminal 200 by a specific numerical value, and the like are given. Note that the first conversion information is information for preventing transmission data (the first data) transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 from being converted into different transmission data (information for not doing anything). Is also good.
[0061]
The reverse conversion information table storage section 320 stores the reverse conversion information table. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the contents of the inverse conversion information table including the inverse conversion information. The reverse conversion information is information for returning the third transmission data transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 to the original transmission data according to a procedure reverse to the first conversion information or the second conversion information.
[0062]
Therefore, the reverse conversion information table stores information that is opposite to the first conversion information and the second conversion information stored in the first conversion information table storage unit 319 and the second conversion information table storage unit 203, respectively. .
[0063]
As shown in FIG. 9, for example, when the second conversion information (β) is stored in the second conversion information table storage unit 203, the information “first” which is the reverse of the second conversion information (β) Is stored in the inverse conversion information table. In addition, when the first conversion information (α) is stored in the first conversion information table storage unit 319, the reverse conversion information (“ α) ”is stored in the inverse conversion information table.
[0064]
The CPU 321 manages the entire game media lending device 300. The CPU 321 includes a first conversion processing unit 322 and an inverse conversion processing unit 323a. The first conversion processing unit 322 converts the first first request data (for example, transmission data A) received from the remote control terminal 200 into the second request data (for example, transmission data B). (First data conversion processing means).
[0065]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when data transmission / reception section 314 receives remote control terminal information including transmission information “00” and transmission data A transmitted from remote control terminal 200, first conversion processing The unit 322 reads the first conversion information (α) associated with the transmission information “00” from the first conversion information table. Here, the transmission information “00” is added to the first transmission data A transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300 as described above.
[0066]
The first conversion processing unit 322 that has read the first conversion information (α) converts the received transmission data A into transmission data B according to the read first conversion information (α). For example, when the first conversion information (α) is information for adding a specific numerical value to the transmission data (the first data) transmitted from the remote control terminal 200, the first conversion processing unit 322 A specific numerical value is added to the received transmission data A, and the transmission data after the addition is defined as transmission data B.
[0067]
As shown in FIG. 6B, the second conversion processing unit 202a that has converted the data into the transmission data B sets the location of the transmission information in the game medium lending device information to “01” (indicating the second transmission process). Flag). The data transmitting / receiving unit 201 transmits the set transmission information “01” and the converted transmission data B to the corresponding remote control terminal 200 as game medium lending device information.
[0068]
When the remote control terminal 200 converts the second request data (for example, the transmission data B) converted by the first conversion processing unit 322 into the third request data (for example, the transmission data C), This is a determination unit that determines whether the third request data received from the remote control terminal 200 is appropriate request data. In the present embodiment, the determination unit 323 includes an inverse conversion processing unit 323a and an appropriate data determination unit 323b.
[0069]
When the conversion processing is performed by the first conversion processing section 322 and the second conversion processing section 202a, the inverse conversion processing section 323a performs the processing reverse to the conversion processing, thereby receiving the second conversion processing received from the remote control terminal 200. Three inverse data processing means for returning the request data (for example, transmission data C) to the first request data (for example, transmission data A).
[0070]
The inverse conversion processing unit 323a refers to the transmission information (flag) set by the first conversion processing unit 322 and the second conversion processing unit 202a, and allows the first conversion processing unit 322 and the second conversion processing unit 202a to perform the processing. It can be confirmed whether or not the conversion process has been performed.
[0071]
Specifically, when transmission data C is received from remote control terminal 200, inverse conversion processing section 323a checks whether or not transmission information “10” is added to received transmission data C. When transmission data C is received from remote control terminal 200, inverse conversion processing section 323a determines whether transmission information “01” has been added to transmission data B by first conversion processing section 322 before. Confirm. When the transmission information “01” and the transmission information “10” are added to the transmission data B and the transmission data C, respectively, the inverse conversion processing unit 323a performs the first conversion processing unit 322 and the second conversion processing. The unit 202a determines that the conversion process has been performed.
[0072]
The inverse conversion processing unit 323a that has determined that the conversion processing has been performed reads out “the first inverse conversion information (β) used” from the inverse conversion table shown in FIG. Here, as described above, when the second conversion information (β) is stored in the second conversion information table storage unit 203, the information that is the reverse of the second conversion information (β) is used first. The reverse conversion information (β) is stored in the reverse conversion information table.
[0073]
The inverse conversion processing unit 323a that has read the first inverse conversion information (β) uses the transmission data C (third request data) transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 according to a procedure reverse to the second conversion information β. Return to previous transmission data B.
[0074]
For example, the second conversion information β is information for multiplying the transmission data B (the second data) transmitted from the game medium lending device 300 by a specific numerical value, and the transmission data C is the second conversion information β. If the data is converted from the transmission data B according to the information β (transmission data C = transmission data B × specific numerical value), the inverse conversion processing unit 323a divides the transmission data C by the specific numerical value (｛transmission data C = transmission data B × specific numerical value / specific numerical value = transmission data B), and returns to the immediately preceding transmission data B (transmission data C is inversely converted to transmission data B).
[0075]
The inverse transform processing unit 323a that has returned the transmission data B using the inverse transform information (β) used first reads the inverse transform information (α) used second time from the inverse transform information table shown in FIG. Here, in the case where the first conversion information (α) is stored in the first conversion information table storage unit 319, the “inverse conversion information used for the second time” which is the reverse of the first conversion information (α). (Α) ”is stored in the inverse conversion information table.
[0076]
The inverse conversion processing unit 323a that has read the inverse conversion information (α) used for the second time converts the transmission data B after the inverse conversion into the immediately preceding transmission data A according to the procedure reverse to the first conversion information α. return.
[0077]
For example, the first conversion information α is information for adding a specific numerical value to the transmission data A (the first data) transmitted from the remote control terminal 200, and the transmission data B is based on the first conversion information α. If the data is converted from the transmission data A (transmission data B = transmission data A + specific numerical value), the inverse conversion processing unit 323a converts the transmission data B after inverse conversion by the inverse conversion information (β) into: A specific numerical value added according to the first conversion information α is subtracted ({transmission data B = transmission data A + specific numerical value} −specific numerical value = transmission data A), and the immediately preceding transmission data A (first transmission data A) ; First request data).
[0078]
The appropriate data determination unit 323b determines that the first request data (for example, the transmission data A) returned by the inverse conversion processing unit 323a matches the pre-stored reference determination information (the reference data) (for example, the transmission data A). If it is present, it is a proper data determination unit that determines that the three request data (for example, the transmission data C) received from the remote control terminal 200 is proper request data. Here, in this embodiment, the reference determination information means reference data for specifying the first request data. This reference determination information is stored in the ROM 315.
[0079]
When the appropriate request determination unit 323b determines that the third request data (for example, the transmission data C) is appropriate request data, the internal processing execution unit 324 transmits the first request data (for example, the first request data (for example, transmitted first)). It is an internal processing execution means for executing internal processing corresponding to the transmitted data A).
[0080]
Specifically, the appropriate data determination unit 323b that determines that the transmission data C is appropriate request data, for example, transmits the first transmission data A (for unlocking the key provided in the game medium lending device 300). Command) to the internal processing execution unit 324. The internal processing execution unit 324 executes internal processing based on the transmission data A input from the appropriate data determination unit 323b.
[0081]
Here, the internal processing includes processing for causing the locking unit 317 to execute locking / unlocking of a door provided on the front side of the game medium lending device 300 in response to a request from the remote control terminal 200, and a game medium lending device. A reset process for returning the inside of 300 to an initial state, a process for recovering an error state in the inside, or a money insertion detection sensor 310, a card detection sensor 311, a bill validator 312, a card reader / writer 313, a speaker 318, and the like. The processing for validating the processing is included. The internal process may include a process of lending a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball or a medal) used for a game in the gaming machine 400 by inserting money or the like.
[0082]
(Game Media Lending Device Control Method Using Game Media Lending Device)
The game medium lending device control method by the game medium lending device having the above configuration can be implemented by the following procedure. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a procedure of the game medium lending device control method according to the present embodiment.
[0083]
As shown in FIG. 10, the remote control terminal 200 transmits, for example, remote control terminal information including transmission information “00” and transmission data A to the data transmission / reception unit 314 according to an instruction from the operation unit 204 (S101). Here, the transmission information “00” is added to the first transmission data A transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 to the game medium lending device 300 as described above.
[0084]
When the data transmission / reception unit 314 receives the transmission information “00” transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 and the remote control terminal information including the transmission data A, the first conversion processing unit 322 converts the transmission information “00” into the transmission information “00”. The associated first conversion information (α) is read from the first conversion information table.
[0085]
The first conversion processing unit 322 that has read the first conversion information (α) converts the received transmission data A into transmission data B according to the read first conversion information (α) (S102). Specifically, when the first conversion information (α) is information for adding a specific numerical value to the transmission data A (the first data) transmitted from the remote control terminal 200, the first conversion processing The unit 322 adds a specific numerical value to the received transmission data A, and sets the transmission data after the addition as transmission data B.
[0086]
As shown in FIG. 6B, the second conversion processing unit 202a that has converted the data into the transmission data B sets the location of the transmission information in the game medium lending device information to “01” (indicating the second transmission process). Flag) (S103). The data transmitting / receiving unit 201 transmits the set transmission information “01” and the converted transmission data B to the corresponding remote control terminal 200 as game medium lending device information (S104).
[0087]
Next, when the transmission information “01” and the second transmission data B are received by the data transmission / reception unit 201 from the game medium lending device 300, the second conversion processing unit 202a converts the transmission information “01” to the transmission information “01”. The associated second conversion information “for example, β” is read from the second conversion information table.
[0088]
The second conversion processing unit 202a that has read the second conversion information “β” converts the received second transmission data B into different transmission data C according to the read second conversion information “β” (S105). ). Specifically, when the second conversion information “β” is information for multiplying the transmission data B (the second data) transmitted from the game medium lending device 300 by a specific numerical value, The two-conversion processing unit 202a multiplies the transmission data B received by the data transmission / reception unit 201 by a specific numerical value, and sets the multiplied data as transmission data C.
[0089]
As shown in FIG. 6A, the second conversion processing unit 202a that has converted the data into the transmission data C sets the location of the transmission information in the remote control terminal information to "10" (a flag indicating the third transmission processing). Is set (S106). The data transmitting / receiving unit 201 transmits the set transmission information “10” and the converted transmission data C to the corresponding game medium lending apparatus 300 as remote control terminal information (S107).
[0090]
Next, when remote control terminal information is received from remote control terminal 200, inverse conversion processing section 323a checks whether or not transmission information “10” is added to transmission data C included in the received remote control terminal information. I do. At this time, the inverse conversion processing unit 323a also confirms beforehand whether the first conversion processing unit 322 has added the transmission information “01” to the transmission data B.
[0091]
When each of the transmission information “01” and the transmission information “10” is not added to the transmission data B and the transmission data C, the inverse conversion processing unit 323a performs the first conversion processing unit 322 and the second conversion processing The unit 202a determines that the conversion process has not been performed ("NO" in S108), and ends the internal process.
[0092]
On the other hand, when the transmission information “01” and the transmission information “10” are added to the transmission data B and the transmission data C, respectively, the inverse conversion processing unit 323a performs the first conversion processing unit 322 and the second conversion processing It is determined that the conversion process has been performed by the unit 202a ("YES" in S108).
[0093]
In this case, the inverse conversion processing unit 323a reads “first-used inverse conversion information (β)” from the inverse conversion table illustrated in FIG. Here, as described above, when the second conversion information (β) is stored in the second conversion information table storage unit 203, the information that is the reverse of the second conversion information (β) is used first. The reverse conversion information (β) is stored in the reverse conversion information table.
[0094]
The reverse conversion processing unit 323a that has read out the “first-use reverse conversion information (β)” transmits the transmission data C (third request data) transmitted from the remote control terminal 200 according to a procedure reverse to the second conversion information β. Is returned to the previous transmission data B (S109).
[0095]
Specifically, the second conversion information β is information for multiplying the transmission data B (the second data) transmitted from the game medium lending device 300 by a specific numerical value, and the transmission data C is If the data is converted from the transmission data B according to the second conversion information β (transmission data C = transmission data B × specific numerical value), the inverse conversion processing unit 323a divides the transmission data C by the specific numerical value. ({Transmission data C = transmission data B × specific numerical value} / specific numerical value = transmission data B) and return to the previous transmission data B.
[0096]
The inverse transform processing unit 323a that has returned the transmission data B using the inverse transform information (β) used first reads the inverse transform information (α) used second time from the inverse transform information table shown in FIG. Here, in the case where the first conversion information (α) is stored in the first conversion information table storage unit 319, the “inverse conversion information used for the second time” which is the reverse of the first conversion information (α). (Α) ”is stored in the inverse conversion information table.
[0097]
The inverse conversion processing unit 323a that has read the inverse conversion information (α) used for the second time converts the transmission data B after the inverse conversion into the immediately preceding transmission data A according to the procedure reverse to the first conversion information α. Return (S109).
[0098]
Next, the appropriate data determination unit 323b determines whether the transmission data C received from the remote control terminal 200 is appropriate (S110). Specifically, if the transmission data A returned by the inverse conversion processing unit 323a does not match the reference determination information (for example, the transmission data A) stored in advance, the appropriate data determination unit 323b uses the remote control terminal It is determined that the transmission data C received from 200 is not appropriate request data ("NO" in S110). In this case, the appropriate data determination unit 323b ends the internal processing.
[0099]
On the other hand, if the transmission data A returned by the inverse conversion processing unit 323a matches the pre-stored reference determination information (for example, the transmission data A), the appropriate data determination unit 323b It is determined that the transmitted data C is appropriate request data ("YES" in S110).
[0100]
In this case, the appropriate data determination unit 323b outputs the transmission data A determined to be appropriate request data to the internal processing execution unit 324. The internal process execution unit 324 to which the transmission data A is input from the appropriate data determination unit 323b executes an internal process (a process of locking / unlocking the key or resetting to the initial state) corresponding to the input transmission data A.
[0101]
(Operation and Effect of Game Media Lending Device and Game Media Lending Device Control Method)
According to the present invention, the first conversion processing unit 322 that converts the transmission data A received from the remote control terminal 200 into the transmission data B, and the first conversion processing unit 322 converts the remote control terminal 200 When the transmission data B is converted to the transmission data C, the determination unit 323 that determines whether the transmission data C is appropriate request data and the determination unit 323 determines that the transmission data C is appropriate request data When it is determined, the internal processing execution unit 324 that executes the internal processing corresponding to the transmission data is provided, so that it is possible to prevent the processing based on the data from the illegally created remote control terminal from being executed. . Further, the game medium lending device 300 can achieve high security without changing the usability of an operator who remotely operates the game medium lending device 300.
[0102]
When the conversion processing is performed by the first conversion processing unit 322 and the second conversion processing unit 202a, the transmission data C received from the remote control terminal 200 is transmitted by performing the reverse of the conversion processing. A, an inverse conversion processing unit 323a for returning to A, and an appropriate data determination unit for determining that the transmission data C is appropriate request data when the transmission data A returned by the inverse conversion processing unit 323a matches the reference determination information. Since the remote control terminal 323b is provided, it is possible to more reliably prevent a process based on illegal data from the remote control terminal 200 that has been illegally created.
[0103]
That is, even when the transmission data C is copied to an unauthorized terminal, if the above-described conversion processing has not yet been performed by the first conversion processing unit 322 and the second conversion processing unit 202a, the inverse conversion processing unit 323a , Does not return the transmission data C to the original transmission data A. In this case, the appropriate data determination unit 323b does not determine that the transmission data C is appropriate request data. As a result, the internal processing execution unit 324 can prevent the relevant internal processing from being performed based on the illegal transmission data C, and can further improve security.
[0104]
(Example of change)
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the following changes can be made. That is, within a predetermined reference time from when the first request data (for example, transmission data A transmitted first) is received from remote control terminal 200, the third request data (for example, three If the first transmitted data C) is returned to the first request data that matches the pre-stored reference determination information by the first conversion processing unit 322, the appropriate data determination unit 323b sends the third request It may be determined that the data is appropriate request data. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the contents of the reference time managed by the appropriate data determination unit 323b. The reference time is, for example, 1 [s] as shown in FIG.
[0105]
The game medium lending device control method by the game medium lending device 300 having the above configuration can be implemented by the following procedure. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a procedure of a game medium lending device control method according to the present modification. “S201 to S208” illustrated in FIG. 13 are the same as “S101 to S108” illustrated in FIG. 10 described above, and thus the details thereof will be omitted. Therefore, the processing from S209 will be described below.
[0106]
In S209, the appropriate data determination unit 323b checks whether or not the transmission data (for example, the transmission data A transmitted first) from the remote control terminal 200 is within a predetermined reference time from the reception. Note that the appropriate data determination unit 323b may measure the reference time from when the transmission data A or the transmission data B is transmitted or received by the data transmission / reception unit 314 or the data transmission / reception unit 201, respectively.
[0107]
If the appropriate data determination unit 323b determines that the predetermined reference time has elapsed from when the transmission data A was received, the appropriate data determination unit 323b ends the internal processing (“YES” in S209).
[0108]
On the other hand, if the predetermined reference time has not elapsed, the appropriate data determination unit 323b then determines whether the transmission data C (for example, the third transmission data) received from the remote control terminal 200 is It is determined whether or not the inverse conversion processing unit 323a has returned the request data that matches the stored reference determination information (S210). If the transmission data C is not returned to the request data that matches the reference determination information stored in advance, the appropriate data determination unit 323b ends the process ("NO" in S210).
[0109]
On the other hand, when the transmission data C received from the remote control terminal 200 is returned to the first request data that matches the pre-stored reference determination information, the appropriate data determination unit 323b converts the transmission data C into an appropriate Judge as the request data.
[0110]
In this case, the appropriate data determination unit 323b outputs the transmission data A determined to be appropriate request data to the internal processing execution unit 324. The internal processing execution unit 324 to which the transmission data A is input from the appropriate data determination unit 323b executes an internal process (such as a process of locking / unlocking a key or resetting to an initial state) corresponding to the input transmission data A. (S212).
[0111]
Thus, within a predetermined time (reference time) from when the first transmission data A is received from the remote control terminal 200, the third transmission data C received from the remote control terminal 200 is stored in the reference judgment information stored in advance. When the inverse conversion processing unit 323a returns to the request data that matches the request (inverse conversion), the appropriate data determination unit 323b determines that the transmission data C is appropriate request data. The 324 can prevent the internal processing based on the transmission data C that is not inversely converted into the request data that matches the reference determination information within a predetermined time.
[0112]
Further, when the transmission data A or the transmission data B is transmitted / received by the data transmission / reception unit 314 or 201, respectively, the reference time is measured by the appropriate data determination unit 323b. Therefore, the fact that the reference time is not measured by the appropriate data determination unit 323b means that transmission / reception of the transmission data A or the transmission data B is not properly performed between the data transmission / reception unit 314 and the data transmission / reception unit 201. Means Therefore, by confirming whether or not the reference time is measured by the appropriate data determination unit 323b, the administrator can easily check whether or not the transmission and reception of the transmission data A or the transmission data B is properly performed. Can be.
[0113]
As a result, even if the third transmission data C is copied to the unauthorized remote control terminal 200, if a predetermined time has elapsed from the time of the copying, the internal processing execution unit 324 causes the unauthorized The internal processing based on the transmission data C can be prevented from being executed by each unit, and the security can be further improved.
[0114]
Note that the appropriate data determination unit 323b may update the reference time to a different reference time when a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the appropriate data determination unit 323b sets the current reference time (for example, 1 [s]) to a different reference time (for example, 0.5 [s]). [S]). Thereby, for example, when the transmission data C is not determined to be appropriate data within the short reference time updated by the appropriate data determination unit 323b, the internal processing execution unit 324 determines the internal processing based on the transmission data C. Do not allow each part to execute the process. As a result, the internal processing execution unit 324 can further improve security.
[0115]
When the number of digits of the third request data exceeds a predetermined reference number of digits (for example, the number of digits of the first request data), the inverse conversion processing unit 323a performs the first conversion processing unit 322 and the second conversion The third request data received from the remote control terminal 200 may be returned to the first request data by performing a process reverse to the conversion process performed by the processing unit 202a.
[0116]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the reference time. For example, the transmission data A or the transmission data B is transmitted and received from the corresponding remote control terminal 200 or the game medium lending device 300 that is set in advance, and If the third request data (for example, the third transmitted data C) is returned by the first conversion processing unit 322 to the first request data that matches the pre-stored reference determination information, the appropriate data determination is performed. The unit 323b may determine that the third request data is appropriate request data.
[0117]
Note that the request data may include an ID code for specifying the remote control terminal 200 or the game medium lending device 300, or a transmission time of the request data. Accordingly, the appropriate data determining unit 323b can determine whether the transmitted request data is appropriate, including the validity of the ID code or the transmission data, and can further improve security.
[0118]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent transmission data that has been copied illegally from being received, thereby improving security.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front surface of a gaming machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an external view showing a remote control terminal according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the gaming machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a game medium lending device in the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the remote control terminal and the game medium lending device according to the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing contents of remote control terminal information and game medium lending device information in the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing contents of a first conversion information table in the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing contents of a second conversion information table in the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing contents of an inverse conversion information table in the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a game medium lending device control method in the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the contents of a reference time in the present modification (part 1).
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a game medium lending device control method in the present modification.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the contents of a reference time in the modification (part 2).
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine Taishima, 10 ... Game medium lending device, 200 ... Remote control terminal, 201 ... Data transmission / reception part, 202 ... CPU, 202a ... Second conversion processing part, 203 ... Second conversion information table storage part, 204 ... Operation Unit, 204a button, 204b transmission start button, 204c dial, 204d window, 204e transmission start button, 205 transmission data storage unit, 300 game media lending device, 301 warning lamp, 302 error display lamp , 303: coin slot, 305: coin return port, 306: communication window, 307: bill insertion / return port, 308: card insertion / return port, 309: reset key section, 310: bill insertion detection sensor, 311 ... Card insertion detecting sensor, 312: bill validator, 313: card reader / writer, 314: data transmitting / receiving unit, 315: ROM, 31 ... RAM, 317, locking unit, 318, speaker, 319, first conversion information table storage unit, 320, inverse conversion information table storage unit, 321, CPU, 322, first conversion processing unit, 323, determination unit, 323a Inverse conversion processing unit, 323b: proper data determination unit, 324: internal processing execution unit

Claims (4)

A game media lending device that executes internal processing according to a request from a portable terminal,
Data conversion processing means for converting the first request data received from the terminal to the second request data,
Transmission means for transmitting the second request data converted by the data conversion means to the terminal,
When the terminal has converted the second request data received from the transmitting means into third request data, receiving means for receiving the third request data from the terminal,
Determining means for determining whether the third request data received by the receiving means is appropriate request data,
When the determining means determines that the third request data is proper request data, the processing means includes an internal processing executing means for executing an internal processing corresponding to the first request data. Media lending device. When the conversion process is performed by the data conversion processing unit and the terminal, the determination unit performs a process reverse to the conversion process, thereby transmitting the third request data received from the terminal to the first request. Inverse conversion processing means for returning to data;
Proper data determining means for determining that the third request data is proper request data when the first request data returned by the inverse conversion processing means matches pre-stored reference data. The game medium lending device according to claim 1, wherein A game media lending system for executing an internal process in response to a request from a portable terminal in a game media lending device,
The game media lending device has a first data conversion processing unit for converting the first request data received from the terminal to the second request data,
The terminal has a second data conversion processing unit for converting the second request data converted by the first data conversion processing unit to third request data,
Determining means for determining whether or not the third request data converted by the second data conversion processing means is appropriate request data,
When the determining means determines that the third request data is proper request data, the processing means includes an internal processing executing means for executing an internal processing corresponding to the first request data. Media lending system. When the conversion process is performed by the data conversion processing unit and the terminal, the determination unit performs a process reverse to the conversion process, thereby transmitting the third request data received from the terminal to the first request. Inverse conversion processing means for returning to data;
Proper data determining means for determining that the third request data is proper request data when the first request data returned by the inverse conversion processing means matches pre-stored reference data. The game media lending system according to claim 3, wherein

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