JP2005118233A - Signal information storage device used in connection with game machine side apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To precisely store signal information at a small storage capacity. <P>SOLUTION: This signal information storage device is used in connection with a game machine outputting a plurality of types of signals and is provided with a processor and a storage means. The processor, whenever a signal (it is called a first signal) of different type from a signal output in the preceding time (it is called a preceding signal) is output, (1) monitors that a signal of a type other than the first signal (it is called a second signal) is output; (2) when the second signal is output, specifies a difference time between the output time of the first signal and the output time of the second signal; (3) when the second signal is output, specifies the number of times when signals of same type to the first signal are output from the output of the preceding signal to the output of the second signal; and (4) accumulates and stores the signal information linked with information specifying the type of the first signal, the difference time, and the number of times, in the storage means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a device that is used by being connected to a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of signals, and that stores information relating to signals output from the gaming machine side device (referred to as signal information in this specification).
The gaming machine side device means a gaming machine itself (typically a pachinko machine or a slot machine), a so-called out meter, a so-called ball lending machine, or a combination of these devices.
Here, a typical signal output from the gaming machine side device will be briefly described.
The out signal is a signal indicating that a game medium has been inserted into the gaming machine. For example, an out meter attached to a pachinko machine outputs an out signal every time a predetermined number of pachinko balls are inserted into the gaming machine. For example, many slot machines output an out signal every time a medal is inserted into a gaming machine.
The safe signal is a signal indicating that a game medium has been paid out from the gaming machine. For example, many pachinko machines output a safe signal each time a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out from a gaming machine. For example, many slot machines output a safe signal every time a medal is paid out from a gaming machine.
The special prize state signal is a signal indicating that the special prize state has been switched (or the special prize state has ended).
The symbol variation signal is a signal indicating that symbol variation has been performed. Many pachinko machines output a symbol variation signal every time symbol variation is performed.
Note that the technology of the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine side device that outputs a signal other than the types illustrated.

Generally, gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines output various types of signals as the game progresses. For example, a pachinko machine outputs an out signal, a safe signal, a symbol variation signal, a special prize state signal, and the like. Further, for example, the slot machine outputs an out signal, a safe signal, a special prize state signal, and the like.
In many game halls where gaming machines are installed, there are installed devices that take in various signals output from the gaming machines and store information (signal information) related to the output signals. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game information monitoring apparatus that accumulates and stores signal information every minute. When signal information for every minute is accumulated and stored, game information for every minute (for example, the number of outs, the number of safes, the number of symbol variations, etc.) can be obtained. The obtained game information is used as an index for the game hall manager to determine the nail adjustment state or so-called setting of the gaming machine.
JP 2003-38831 A

With the technique described in Patent Document 1 described above, information including the order of signals output in one minute cannot be obtained. For example, generally, the total number of safes in the special prize state is collected. If both the special prize signal and the safe signal are output during one minute, the safe signal is displayed before the special prize signal. I don't know if it was output or it was output later. Therefore, the total safe number in the special prize state cannot be collected accurately.
If the interval for storing the signal information is shortened (for example, by storing the signal information every second), the order in which the signals are output can be known almost accurately. However, in this case, a huge storage capacity is required. For example, if signal information per second is stored in a game hall with a business hours of 12 hours per day, a storage capacity of 43200 seconds is required for each gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a technique capable of storing detailed signal information with a small storage capacity.

The technology provided by the present invention is a device that is used in connection with a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of signals, and that stores information related to the signal output from the gaming machine side device. This signal information storage device includes a processor and storage means.
With reference to FIG. 1, the processing executed by the processor described above will be described. FIG. 1A is a time chart illustrating a state in which an A type signal and a B type signal are output from a gaming machine. FIG. 1B illustrates contents stored in the storage unit.
Each time the processor outputs a different kind of signal (B1 in FIG. 1) of a different type from the previous signal (A1 in FIG. 1) output last time, ,
(1) A process for monitoring the output of a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal,
(2) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal is output, the time (t1) when the different type signal (B1) is output and a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal A process of specifying the difference time (T1) from the output time (t2);
(3) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different signal is output, until a signal (A2) of a type other than the different signal is output after the previous signal (A1) is output. The number of times (2 times; B1 and B2) that the same type of signal as the different type signal (B1) is output during
(4) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal is output, the type specifying information (B) of the different type signal, the specified differential time (T1), and the specified number of times ( Processing for accumulating and storing the signal information associated with (twice) in the storage means,
Execute. In the above-described storage process, this processor stores the difference time with a smaller number of digits than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process.
According to this signal information storage device, the difference time is stored with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process. In this way, a high resolution (for example, msec unit) can be maintained in order to specify the difference time, but when it is stored, it can be stored with a small number of digits (for example, sec unit). For this reason, it is possible to accurately store the types of signals in the order output from the gaming machine while compressing the storage capacity.
“The difference time is stored with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process” means, for example, that the difference time is specified in msec units, and is converted into an integer sec unit and stored. This can be realized. Further, for example, it may be converted into 312 and stored by rounding off the minimum digit of the difference time specified as 3123 msec. In this case, conversion can be performed by rounding up or down.
In the present invention, since the difference time is used for storage, the storage capacity can be compressed as compared with the case where signal information is stored every second, for example. Furthermore, when the same type of signal is output continuously, the number of times of continuous output is stored, so that the storage capacity can be reduced.
According to this signal information storage device, detailed signal information can be stored with a small storage capacity.

With reference to FIG. 2, another signal information storage device provided by the present invention will be described. This signal information storage device also includes a processor and storage means.
Each time the processor outputs a different kind of signal (B1 in FIG. 2) of a different type from the previous signal (A1 in FIG. 2) output last time, ,
(1) A process for monitoring the output of a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal,
(2) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal is output, the time (t1) when the previous signal (A1) is output and one type of signal (A2) other than the different type signal A process for specifying a difference time (T1) from the output time (t2) of the last output signal (B2);
(3) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different signal is output, until a signal (A2) of a type other than the different signal is output after the previous signal (A1) is output. The number of times (2 times; B1 and B2) that the same type of signal as the different type signal (B1) is output during
(4) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal is output, the type specifying information (B) of the different type signal, the specified differential time (T1), and the specified number of times ( Processing for accumulating and storing the signal information associated with (twice) in the storage means,
Execute. In the above-described storage process, this processor stores the difference time with a smaller number of digits than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process.
According to this signal information storage device, the signal types are accurately stored in the order of output.
Further, since the difference time is used for storage, the storage capacity can be compressed as compared with the case of storing signal information every second, for example. Furthermore, when the same type of signal is output continuously, the number of times of continuous output is stored, so that the storage capacity can be reduced.
According to this signal information storage device, detailed signal information can be stored with a small storage capacity.

With reference to FIG. 3, another signal information storage device provided by the present invention will be described. This signal information storage device also includes a processor and storage means.
Each time the processor outputs a different kind of signal (here, B1 in FIG. 3) of a different type from the previous signal (A1 in FIG. 3) output last time, ,
(1) A process of specifying the time (t1) when the different type signal (B1) is output;
(2) A process for monitoring the output of a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal;
(3) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different signal is output, until a signal (A2) of a type other than the different signal is output after the previous signal (A1) is output. The number of times (2 times; B1 and B2) that the same type of signal as the different type signal (B1) is output during
(4) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal is output, the type specifying information (B) of the different type signal, the specified output time (t1), and the specified number of times ( Processing for accumulating and storing the signal information associated with (twice) in the storage means,
Execute. Then, the processor stores the output time with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the output time specifying process in the above-described storage processing.
According to this signal information storage device, the signal types are accurately stored in the order in which they are output.
In addition, when the same type of signal is output continuously, the number of times of continuous output is stored, so that the storage capacity can be reduced.
According to this signal information storage device, detailed signal information can be stored with a small storage capacity.

With reference to FIG. 4, another signal information storage device provided by the present invention will be described. This signal information storage device also includes a processor and storage means.
Each time the processor outputs a different kind of signal (here, B1 in FIG. 4) of a different type from the previous signal (A1 in FIG. 4) output last time, ,
(1) A process for monitoring the output of a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal,
(2) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different signal is output, a signal (B2) output immediately before the signal (A2) of a type other than the different signal ( processing to identify t1),
(3) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal is output, it is from when the previous signal A1 is output until a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal is output. And a process of specifying the number of times (2 times; B1 and B2) that the same type of signal as the different type signal (B1) is output,
(4) When a signal (A2) of a type other than the different type signal is output, the type specifying information (B) of the different type signal, the specified output time (t1), and the specified number of times ( Processing for accumulating and storing the signal information associated with (twice) in the storage means,
Execute. Then, the processor stores the output time with a smaller number of digits than the number of digits that can be specified by the output time specifying process.
According to this signal information storage device, the signal types are accurately stored in the order in which they are output.
In addition, when the same type of signal is output continuously, the number of times of continuous output is stored, so that the storage capacity can be reduced.
According to this signal information storage device, detailed signal information can be stored with a small storage capacity.

With reference to FIG. 5, another signal information storage device provided by the present invention will be described. This signal information storage device also includes a processor and storage means.
Each time a signal (here B1) is output, the processor performs the following processes:
(1) A process of specifying a difference time (T1) between the output time (t1) of the signal (A1) output last time of the signal (B1) and the output time (t2) of the signal (B1);
(2) processing for accumulating and storing in the storage means signal information in which the type specifying information (B) of the signal (B1) and the specified differential time (T1) are associated;
Execute. In the above-described storage process, the processor stores the difference time with a smaller number of digits than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process.
According to this signal information storage device, the signal information is accurately stored in the output order.
Further, since the difference time is used for storage, the storage capacity can be compressed as compared with the case of storing signal information every second, for example.

With reference to FIG. 6, another signal information storage device provided by the present invention will be described. This signal information storage device also includes a processor and storage means.
Each time a signal (here, B1 in FIG. 6) is output, the processor performs the following processes:
(1) A process of specifying a difference time (T1) between the output time (t1) of the signal (A1) output last time of the signal (B1) and the output time (t2) of the signal (B1);
(2) Accumulating signal information in which the type identification information (A) of the signal (A1) output last time of the signal (B1) and the identified difference time (T1) are associated with each other in the storage unit The process to memorize is executed. In the above-described storage process, the processor stores the difference time with a smaller number of digits than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process.
According to this signal information storage device, the signal information is accurately stored in the output order.
Further, since the difference time is used for storage, the storage capacity can be compressed as compared with the case of storing signal information every second, for example.

Next, the main features of the techniques described in the following examples are summarized.
(Mode 1) The stand unit stores signal information of a connected gaming machine. The signal information stored in the base unit is sent to the hall computer.
(Mode 2) The hall computer collects game information (number of outs, number of safes, number of symbol fluctuations, number of special prizes, total number of safes during special prizes, etc.) for each gaming machine from the transmitted signal information.
(Embodiment 3) The stand unit has a counter that counts the number of continuous outputs of signals of each type for each type of signal output from the gaming machine.
(Mode 4) The control unit of the base unit calculates the difference time in msec units, converts the difference time in msec units into a difference time in integer sec units, and stores the difference time in sec units.

(Embodiment 5) In the inventions described in the above claims, the processor may not store the number of digits less than the number of digits that can be specified by the differential time specifying process or the output time specifying process. That is, the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process or the output specifying process may be stored. The processing executed by the processor in this embodiment will be exemplified below.
That is, each time the processor outputs a different type of signal that is different from the previous signal output last time,
(1) A process for monitoring the output of a signal of a type other than the different signal
(2) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, a process of specifying a difference time between the output of the different type signal and the output of a type of signal other than the different type signal;
(3) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, the signal of the different type of signal is output between the output of the previous signal and the output of a signal of a type other than the different type signal. Processing to identify the number of times the same type of signal has been output,
(4) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, signal type information that associates the type specifying information of the different type signal, the specified differential time, and the specified number of times is stored. Processing to be accumulated and stored in the means,
May be executed.

(First Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the game hall 10. The game hall 10 includes gaming machine groups 20, 21, 22, etc., stand unit groups 40, 41, 42, etc., island unit groups 50, 51, etc., and a hall computer 60.
A so-called island 55 is formed by the gaming machines 21, 22, 23 and the like. A plurality of islands 55, 56, etc. are formed in the game hall 10. In FIG. 7, not all islands are shown. One island is composed of about 20 gaming machines. In FIG. 7, the gaming machines 20, 21, 22, etc. constituting the island 55 are denoted by reference numerals, but the gaming machines constituting the other islands 56, etc. are not denoted by numerals.

A stand unit 40, 41, 42 or the like is installed for each gaming machine. Each unit 40, 41, 42 is connected to a corresponding gaming machine 21, 22, 23, etc. so as to be communicable. In FIG. 7, the base units 40, 41, 42, etc. connected to the gaming machines 20, 21, 22, etc. constituting the island 55 are denoted by reference numerals, but the gaming machines constituting the other islands 56, etc. No unit is attached to the base unit connected to.
Island units 50, 51, etc. are installed for each island. The island units 50 and 51 are connected to the base units 40 and the like of the islands 55 and 56 so as to be communicable. The island units 50 and 51 are connected to the hall computer 60 so that they can communicate with each other.

The gaming machines 21, 22, 23, etc. in this embodiment are pachinko machines that use pachinko balls as game media. In particular, the following pachinko machines.
(1) A symbol display device that variably displays three symbols is provided. When a slotted eye is displayed when the symbol variation stops, the state shifts to a special prize state (big hit state).
(2) The symbol variation of the symbol display device is started when the pachinko ball passes through the start winning opening (when the start winning is received).
(3) During the special prize state, the so-called big prize opening is opened, and the pachinko ball can pass through the big prize opening.
(4) A predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the pachinko balls are paid out each time the pachinko balls pass through the big prize opening. Every time pachinko balls pass through the start winning opening, a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment) of pachinko balls are paid out.
(5) A machine number is set for each gaming machine. The machine number is a number that identifies a gaming machine in the game hall 10. In this embodiment, the machine number of the gaming machine 20 is “20” which is the same as the code. Similarly, the machine number of the gaming machine 21 is “21”, and the machine number of the gaming machine 22 is “22”.

The configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the gaming machine 20 and the base unit 40 connected thereto. FIG. 8 shows mainly those related to the present invention. That is, in addition to the illustrated ones, the gaming machine 20 includes a handle operated by the player, a game board in which pachinko balls thrown by the handle operation flow down, a plurality of nails installed in the game board, Various game devices (for example, an accessory, a symbol display device) and the like provided on the board are provided, but these may be the same as known pachinko machines and are not shown.
The gaming machine 20 is provided with a special state signal output means 80, a symbol variation signal output means 82, and a safe signal output means 84. In addition, an outmeter 86 is provided outside the gaming machine 20. An out meter is provided for each gaming machine.

The special prize state signal output means 80 outputs a high state signal when the gaming machine 20 is in the special prize state, and outputs a low state signal when the gaming machine 20 is in any other gaming state (this will be referred to as a normal state). To do. Hereinafter, this signal is referred to as a special prize status signal.
The symbol variation signal output means 82 outputs a signal of one pulse every time symbol variation is performed once by the symbol display device. Hereinafter, this signal is referred to as a symbol variation signal. The symbol variation signal in the present embodiment is a pulse signal (so-called symbol determination signal) output at the end of symbol variation. Note that a pulse signal (so-called start signal) output at the start of symbol variation may be employed as the symbol variation signal. Further, the present technology can also be applied to a gaming machine that outputs a signal (start winning prize signal) every start winning prize.
The safe signal output means 84 detects a pachinko ball (safe ball) paid out from the gaming machine 20, and outputs one pulse signal (referred to as a safe signal) every time ten pachinko balls are paid out from the gaming machine 20. Output.
The out meter 86 detects a pachinko ball (out ball) thrown into the gaming machine 20 by a player's handle operation, and each time ten pachinko balls are thrown into the gaming machine 20, a signal of 1 pulse (out signal) Output).
The award status signal, the symbol variation signal, the safe signal, and the out signal output from the gaming machine 20 are described as the base unit 40 (the out signal is actually output from the gaming machine 20 but is output from the gaming machine 20). Sent to.
Other gaming machines 21, 22, etc. also output a special prize state signal, a symbol variation signal, a safe signal, and an out signal, and each output signal is sent to the corresponding base unit 41, 42, etc.

Next, the configuration of the base units 40, 41, 42, etc. will be described. Here, the configuration of the base unit 40 will be described with reference to FIG. Other base units 41 and 42 have the same configuration as the base unit 40 and function in the same manner.
The base unit 40 inputs various signals (special prize state signal, symbol variation signal, safe signal, out signal) output from the gaming machine 20 and collects predetermined information.
The base unit 40 includes a control unit 100, a symbol variation signal counter 102, a safe signal counter 104, an out signal counter 106, a signal information storage unit 108, a signal type storage unit 110, a timer 112, a timer count value storage unit 114, and the like. Yes. The control unit 100 and each of the other elements 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, and 114 are communicably connected via a signal line 116.
The hardware configuration of the control unit 100 is the same as that of a general microprocessor and will not be described in detail here. The control unit 100 comprehensively controls the operation of the base unit 40. In particular, a process of storing information (signal information) related to the signal output from the gaming machine 20 in the signal information storage unit 108 is executed. Details of processing executed by the control unit 100 will be described later.
The symbol variation signal counter 102 counts the number of symbol variation signals input. The safe signal counter 104 counts the number of safe signal inputs. The out signal counter 106 counts the number of input out signals. The control unit 100 can read the count values of the signal counters 102, 104, and 106. Further, the control unit 100 can clear the count values of the signal counters 102, 104, and 106.

The signal information storage unit 108 stores the signal information collected by the control unit 100. This stored content will be described in detail later.
The signal type storage unit 110 stores the type of the signal input most recently. For example, when signals are input in the order of safe signal → out signal → out signal, “out signal” is stored. In the above example, when the symbol variation signal is input next, the stored content “out signal” is cleared and stored as “symbol variation signal” instead (that is, the stored content is rewritten). Rewriting of the stored contents is performed by the control unit 100.
The timer 112 counts the elapsed time from the start of business of the game hall 10. The timer 112 counts time in units of msec. The control unit 100 can read the count value of the timer 112.
The timer count value storage unit 114 stores the count value of the timer 112 read by the control unit 100. The timing at which the timer count value is stored will be described later. The control unit 100 rewrites the contents stored in the timer count value storage unit 114.
The unit 40 stores the unit number (20 in this case) of the connected gaming machine 20. The other base units 41, 42, etc. also store the base numbers of the connected gaming machines 21, 22, etc., respectively.
The base unit 40 is connected to the island unit 50 by a signal line 160. Information collected by the platform unit 40 is sent to the island unit 50 at a predetermined timing.

FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of processing executed by the control unit 100 of the base unit 40.
The control unit 100 of the base unit 40 constantly monitors whether or not the signal output from the gaming machine 20 has been input (step S2). This process is set to YES when any one of the special prize state signal, the symbol variation signal, the safe signal, and the out signal is input. As for the special status signal, YES is input when a change in signal level is input. That is, YES is set when the low state is changed to the high state, and YES is set when the high state is changed to the low state.
If a signal is input (YES in step S2), it is determined whether or not the input signal type matches the signal type stored in the signal type storage unit 110 (step S2). S4). For example, if the signal input in step S2 is an out signal and the out signal is stored in the signal type storage unit 110 at that time, YES is determined in step S4. If YES is determined in the step S4, the process returns to the step S2 to monitor whether or not a signal is input.
If NO is determined in step S4, the processes of steps S6 to S18 are executed. Each of these processes will be described below.

In step S6, the count value of the timer 112 is read. Thereby, the count value when the signal is input to the base unit 40 (that is, the count value when the signal is output from the gaming machine 20) is acquired.
Subsequently, the difference time is calculated (step S8). The difference time is calculated by subtracting the count value stored in the timer count value storage unit 114 from the count value read in step S6. As a result, a time (difference time) from when a certain type of signal is input to when another type of signal is input is calculated. In this process, the difference time is calculated in msec units. In step S8, the difference time calculated in units of msec is further rounded off, and the difference time is calculated in units of integer seconds.
Next, the count value of the type counter (102, 104, or 106) stored in the signal type storage unit 110 is read (step S10). As a result, the number of inputs of the predetermined type of signal (that is, the number of times output from the gaming machine) from when the predetermined type of signal is input to when another type of signal is input is read. Become.
In step S12, signal information in which the signal type stored in the signal type storage unit 110 is associated with the difference time (in seconds) calculated in step S8 and the number of signal inputs read in step S10. Is stored in the signal information storage unit 108. For example, signal information such as “out signal−2 (sec) −two” is stored. The contents stored in the signal information storage unit 108 will be stored in detail later. Each time the process of step S12 is executed, signal information is stored in the signal information storage unit 108. However, each signal information is accumulated and stored in the order in which the process of step S12 was performed. Go. When storing the special prize state signal in the process of step S12, it is not determined that the number of signal inputs is stored, but it is determined that the state has changed from the low state to the high state or has changed from the high state to the low state. Remember what you can do.
In step S14, the content stored in the signal type storage unit 110 is rewritten to the type of signal input in step S2. In the case of a special prize signal, the fact that the state has changed from the low state to the high state, or the state that has changed from the high state to the low state is stored.
In step S16, the content stored in the timer count value storage unit 114 is rewritten with the count value read in step S6.
In step S18, the count value of the signal counter (102, 104, or 106) read in step S10 is cleared.

FIG. 10 shows an example of a time chart of various signals input to the base unit 40 from the start of business of the game hall 10. At the bottom of FIG. 10, the difference time calculated by rounding off is shown. The arrows extending in the vertical direction in FIG. 10 indicate the timing at which signal information is stored.
As shown in FIG. 10, signals are input in the order of out signal 201 → out signal 202 → design variation signal 203. In the above-described step S2 (see FIG. 9), the answer is YES each time these signals are input. When the game hall 10 starts business, the stored contents of the counters 102, 104, 106, the signal information storage unit 108, the signal type storage unit 110, the timer 112, and the timer count value storage unit 114 are cleared.
When the first out signal 201 is input, the control unit 100 causes the signal type storage unit 110 to store the out signal. In this case, the out signal counter 106 increases the count value (ie, changes from 0 to 1).
If the second out signal 202 is input, YES is determined in step S4. The out signal counter 106 increases the count value (ie, changes from 1 to 2).
When the symbol variation signal 203 is input, the count value of the symbol variation signal counter 102 increases from 0 to 1. If the symbol variation signal 203 is input, NO is determined in step S4, and the processes in steps S6 to S18 are executed. In step S6 in this case, the timer count value when the symbol variation signal 203 is input is read. In step S8, the time difference between the stored contents of the timer count value storage unit 114 (in this case, zero) and the timer count value read in step S6 is calculated. In step S10, the calculated differential time (12 (sec) in the example of FIG. 10), the signal type (out signal in the example of FIG. 10), and the number of signal inputs (two in the example of FIG. 10) correspond to each other. It will be remembered. In step S14 in this case, the stored content of the signal type storage unit 110 is rewritten from the out signal to the symbol variation signal. In step S16, the count value of the timer 112 read in step S6 is stored in the count value storage unit 114. In step S18, the count value (2 in this case) of the out signal counter 106 is cleared to zero.
When the next safe signal 204 of the symbol variation signal 203 is input, as in the case where the symbol variation signal 203 is input, NO is determined in step S4 and the subsequent processing is executed.

By repeatedly executing the above-described processing, signal information is accumulated and sequentially stored in the signal information storage unit 108. FIG. 11 illustrates signal information stored in the signal information storage unit 108 in the case of the time chart illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 11 shows that the signal type, the difference time, and the number of signals are stored in association with each other. The alphabets in the leftmost column in FIG. 11 correspond to the alphabets in FIG. 10 and indicate the timing for storing the signal information. For example, at timing A in FIG. 10 (timing at which the symbol variation signal 203 is input), the signal type (1) (this indicates an out signal), the difference time 12 (sec), and the number of signals 2 (number) Is stored in association with each other.
When storing the special prize signal, the difference time and the signal level are stored, and the number of signals is not stored. The signal level is stored as “H” when the special prize signal is switched from the low state to the high state (see column E), and is stored as “L” when the special signal is switched from the high state to the low state (column J). reference).
Note that the difference time from the input of the symbol variation signal 213 (see FIG. 10) to the input of the safe signal 214 is zero when rounded off. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, the difference time is stored as zero in the L column. However, the order of the signal information in the K column and the signal information in the L column accurately stores that K is ahead of L.

The stand unit 40 sends the collected signal information to the island unit 50 after the game hall 10 is closed. At this time, the signal number to be sent is associated with the machine number “20” of the gaming machine 20 connected to the machine unit 40.
The other base units 41, 42, etc. also send signal information associated with the machine number of the gaming machine to the island units 50, 51, etc., to which they are connected.

FIG. 12 shows a state in which the island unit 50 and the hall computer 60 are connected, and the configuration of the hall computer 60 is simply shown.
The island unit 50 can input signal information (unit number is associated) sent from the unit 40 or the like. The island unit 50 is communicably connected to the hall computer 60 via the signal line 162, and can send information sent from the platform unit 40 or the like to the hall computer 60. Other island units 51 and the like function in the same manner as the island unit 50.

The hall computer 60 includes an input port 120, an output port 122, a display 124, information processing means 126, a storage device 128, a mouse 130, and the like. The input port 120 and the output port 122 are communicably connected to the information processing means 126 by a signal line 132.
A signal line 162 is connected to the input port 120. The input port 120 can input information output from the island unit 50. Although not shown in FIG. 12, the input port 120 is also connected to other island units 51 and the like, and information output from the island units 50 and 51 is input to the input port 120. The input information is taken into the information processing means 126 through the signal line 132. The input port 120 is connected to the mouse 130.
A display 124 is connected to the output port 122. Various information created by the information processing means 126 is displayed on the display 124.
The information processing means 126 manages the operation of the hall computer 60 in an integrated manner. For example, a process of storing the input signal information in the storage device 128 is executed. The signal information sent from the island unit 50 or the like is associated with a machine number, and it is possible to specify which gaming machine it belongs to. The information processing means 126 stores the signal information for each gaming machine in the storage device 128. Further, the information processing means 126 executes processing for processing (aggregating) signal information of each gaming machine stored in the storage device 128, processing for displaying the processed information on the display 124, and the like. These specific processing contents will be described later.
The storage device 128 stores signal information input to the input port 120 and stores information created by the information processing means 126.

The information processing means 126 executes a process of collecting each game information for each gaming machine by obtaining the signal information stored in the base unit 40 or the like. Below, the game information collected by the information processing means 126 is illustrated.
(1) The cumulative number of outs for each gaming machine is collected by calculating the sum of the number of out signals and multiplying the calculated sum by 10.
(2) The cumulative safe number for each gaming machine is collected by calculating the sum of the number of safe signals and multiplying the calculated sum by 10.
(3) The cumulative number of symbol fluctuations for each gaming machine is collected by calculating the sum of the number of symbol fluctuation signals.
(4) The number of special prizes for each gaming machine is collected by calculating the number of times the special prize signal is switched from the low state to the high state.
(5) Collect the total safe number for each special prize state for each gaming machine. This is calculated as follows. By calculating the sum of the number of safe signals from when the special signal is switched from the low state to the high state until when the high state is switched to the low state, multiplying the calculated sum by 10 Collect the total number of safes. This process is executed for each special prize state. Thereby, the total safe number for each special prize state can be obtained.
In this embodiment, since the context in which a signal is input can be accurately specified even when the difference time is zero, the total safe number in the special prize state can be accurately specified.
(6) Create a slump graph for each gaming machine. The slump graph is a graph showing a change over time in the number of difference balls. The difference ball number is the difference between the cumulative safe number and the cumulative out number. The horizontal axis of the slump graph may be a unit of time or the cumulative number of outs.

Various game information collected by the information processing means 126 is displayed on the display 124. The person concerned in the game hall 10 determines the future nail adjustment state of each gaming machine 20 or the like by examining the game information displayed on the display 124, or considers the replacement of the table.
FIG. 13 shows an example of a slump graph created by the information processing means 126. A slump graph as illustrated in FIG. 13 is displayed on the display 124. Persons involved in the game hall 10 can perform a click operation with the mouse 130 on the slump graph display screen. FIG. 13 shows a cursor 230 operated by the mouse 130. When the mouse 130 is clicked with the cursor 230 positioned on the graph, the information processing means 126 displays signal information for 5 minutes before and after the time when the cursor 230 is positioned. That is, a total of 10 minutes of signal information (see FIG. 12) is displayed.

According to the present embodiment, in the base unit 40 and the like, the signal information is accurately stored in the order output from the gaming machine 20 and the like.
Further, since the signal information is stored using the difference time, the signal information can be stored while suppressing the storage capacity. In addition, when the same type of signal is output continuously, the number of times of continuous output is stored, so that the storage capacity can be reduced. Further, since the difference time that can be specified in msec units is rounded and stored in sec units, the storage capacity can be further reduced.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
In the present modification, the processing executed by the control unit 100 such as the base unit 40 is different from the first embodiment. In FIG. 14, the flowchart of the process which the control part 100 of the base unit 40 of this modification performs is shown.
Since the processing from step S2 to S18 is the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. In the first embodiment, when YES is determined in step S4, the process returns to step S2, but in the present modification, the process proceeds to step S20.
In step S20, whether or not the count value of the signal counter (102, 104, or 106) counting the signal type input in step S2 has reached a preset maximum value (8 in this embodiment). Is determined. If NO is determined here, the process returns to the step S2.
If YES is determined in the step S20, the processes of the steps S22 to S32 are executed. Steps S22 to S28 are the same processes as steps S6 to S12, and a description thereof will be omitted. When the process of step S28 is completed, the process proceeds to step S30 without changing the stored contents of the signal type storage unit 110 (that is, there is no process corresponding to step S14). Steps S30 and S32 are the same as steps S16 and S18, and a description thereof will be omitted.
In this way, the signal information storage unit 108 does not store a signal number greater than eight. It is sufficient to prepare 3 bits as a storage capacity for storing the number of signals, and the storage capacity can be compressed.
In the case of this modification, since the processes of steps S20 to S32 are provided, there is a possibility that zero is read in step S10 of FIG. If zero is read in step S10, the process of step S12 may not be executed. In this way, meaningless information that the number of signals is zero is not stored. In this case, with respect to the processing after step S12, step S14 is executed, and steps S16 and S18 are not executed.

(Second embodiment)
Here, differences from the first embodiment will be described.
The timer count value storage unit 114 (see FIG. 8) of the base unit 40 of the present embodiment has two storage spaces (first storage space and second storage space) (these are not shown). . The timing at which the timer count value is stored in these storage spaces will be described later.

FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of processing executed by the control unit 100 (see FIG. 8) of the base unit 40 of this embodiment.
Steps S42 and S44 are the same as steps S2 and S4 of FIG. 9 described above, and a description thereof is omitted.
If YES is determined in the step S44, the process proceeds to a step S60 so as to read the count value of the timer 112.
When the count value of the timer 112 is read in step S60, the stored contents of the timer count value storage unit 114 are then changed (step S62). That is, the count value stored in the second storage space of the timer count value storage unit 114 is cleared, and the count value read in step S60 is newly stored (the stored contents are rewritten). As a result, the count value of the timer 112 when the latest signal is input is stored in the second storage space.

On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S44, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S46, a difference time is calculated. The difference time here is the difference between the timer count value stored in the first storage space of the timer count value storage unit 114 and the timer count value stored in the second storage space of the timer count value storage unit 114. Is obtained by calculating The timer count value in the first storage space is stored in step S56 described later. In step S46, the difference time is converted from the unit of msec to the unit of sec as in the first embodiment.
The process of steps S48 to S52 is the same as the process of steps S10 to S14 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.
In step S54, the count value of the timer 112 is read. In step S56, the stored contents of the timer count value storage unit 114 are changed. Specifically, (1) the timer count value of the first storage space is cleared, (2) the timer count value of the second storage space is stored in the first storage space, and (3) the timer of the second storage space is stored. The count value is cleared, and (4) the timer count value read in step S54 is stored in the second storage space.
The process of step S58 is the same process as step S18 of FIG. 9 described above, and a description thereof is omitted.

For example, if the signals are input in the order of safe signal → out signal, and then the out signal is input again and the above processing is executed, YES is determined in step S44. In this case, in step S62, the timer count value when the second out signal is input is stored in the second storage space of the timer count value storage unit 114. In the first storage space of the timer count value storage unit 114, the timer count value when the safe signal is input is stored.
Next, for example, when a symbol variation signal is input, NO is determined in step S44, and a difference time is calculated in step S46. In this case, the timer count value when the safe signal is input (stored in the first storage space) and the timer count value when the second out signal is input (stored in the second storage space) The difference time is calculated. In this case, in step S56, the “timer count value when the second out signal is input” stored in the second storage space is stored in the first storage space, and the timer count value when the symbol variation signal is input is It will be stored in the second storage space.
Even in this embodiment, the same operation and effect as the first embodiment can be obtained. According to this embodiment, it is possible to store accurate signal information while suppressing the storage capacity.

(Third embodiment)
Here, differences from the first embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the processing contents executed by the control unit 100 (see FIG. 8) are different from those in the first embodiment. FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of processing executed by the control unit 100 of this embodiment.
Steps S72 and S74 are the same processing as steps S2 and S4 in FIG.
If NO is determined in step S74, the count value of the signal counter (102, 104 or 106) of the signal input in step S72 is read (step S76).
Next, the timer count value stored in the timer count value storage unit 114, the signal type stored in the signal type storage unit 110, and the count value read in step S76 are associated with each other to obtain a signal information storage unit. (Step S78). Here, the timer count value may be rounded off and stored in units of sec.
Step S80 is the same process as step S14 of FIG. 9 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.
In step S82, the count value of the timer 112 is read. The read timer count value is stored in the timer count value storage unit 114 (step S84).
Note that step S86 is the same process as step S18 of FIG. 9 described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

For example, when signals are input in the order of safe signal → out signal and then the out signal is input again and the above processing is executed, YES is determined in step S74. In this case, the process after step S76 is not performed. Note that the timer count value storage unit 114 stores a timer count value when the first out signal is input.
Next, for example, when a symbol variation signal is input, NO is determined in the step S74, and the processes after the step S76 are executed. In this case, in step S78, the timer count value when the first out signal is input, the information specifying the out signal, and twice (the number of inputs of the out signal) are stored in association with each other. In step S84 in this case, the timer count value at the time of inputting the symbol variation signal is stored.
Even in this embodiment, the signal information can be accurately stored while compressing the stored contents. In particular, if the present embodiment is used, the processing load on the control unit 100 is reduced because the processing for calculating the difference time is not necessary.

(Fourth embodiment)
Here, differences from the first embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the processing contents executed by the control unit 100 (see FIG. 8) are different from those in the first embodiment. FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of processing executed by the control unit 100 of the base unit 40 of this embodiment.
Steps S92 and S94 are the same as steps S2 and S4 in FIG. 9 described above, and a description thereof is omitted.
If YES is determined in the step S94, the count value of the timer 112 is read (step S108). Thereby, the timer count value at the time of input of the signal input at step S92 (that is, at the time of signal output of the gaming machine 20) is read.
In step S110, the stored contents of the timer count value storage unit 114 are changed. That is, the timer count value stored in the timer count value storage unit 114 is cleared, and a process of newly storing the timer count value read in step S108 is executed.

On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S94, the count value of the signal counter (102, 104, or 106) of the signal input in step S92 is read (step S96).
The timer count value stored in the timer count value storage unit 114, the signal type stored in the signal type storage unit 110, and the count value (number of signal inputs) read in step S96 are associated with each other. The information is stored in the signal information storage unit 108 (step S98). Here, it is preferable to round the timer count value and store it in units of sec.
The process of step S100 is the same as the process of step S14 of FIG. 9 described above, and a description thereof is omitted.
In step S102, the count value of the timer 112 is read. Then, the timer count value stored in the timer count value storage unit 114 is cleared, and the timer count value read in step S102 is newly stored (step S104).
The process of step S106 is the same as the process of step S18 of FIG. 9 described above, and a description thereof is omitted.

For example, if signals are input in the order of safe signal → out signal, and then the out signal is input again and the above processing is executed, YES is determined in step S94. In this case, in step S110, the timer count value when the second out signal is input is stored in the timer count value storage unit 114.
Next, for example, when a symbol variation signal is input, NO is determined in the step S94, and the processes after the step S96 are executed. In this case, in step S98, the timer count value at the time of inputting the second out signal for the second time, information specifying the out signal, and twice (the number of inputs of the out signal) are stored in association with each other. In step S102 in this case, the timer count value at the time of inputting the symbol variation signal is stored.
Even in this embodiment, the signal information can be accurately stored while compressing the stored contents. According to the present embodiment, since the process for calculating the difference time is not necessary, the processing load on the control unit 100 is reduced.

(5th Example)
Here, differences from the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 18 shows a state where the gaming machine 20 and the base unit 40 are connected.
The base unit 40 of this embodiment includes a control unit 300, a signal information storage unit 308, a signal type storage unit 310, a timer 312, a timer count value storage unit 314, and the like.
The control unit 300 comprehensively controls the operation of the base unit 40. Details of processing executed by the control unit 300 will be described later.
The signal information storage unit 308 stores the signal information output from the gaming machine 20.
The signal type storage unit 310 stores the type of signal input to the base unit 40. The timing at which the signal type is stored will be described later.
The timer 312 counts the elapsed time from the business start time of the game hall 10 in units of msec. The controller 300 can read the count value of the timer 312.
The timer count value storage unit 314 stores the count value of the timer 312 read by the control unit 300. The timing at which the timer count value is stored will be described later.

FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of processing executed by the control unit 300.
The controller 300 constantly monitors whether or not the signal output from the gaming machine 20 has been input (step S120). This process is set to YES when any one of the special prize state signal, the symbol variation signal, the safe signal, and the out signal is input. Regarding the special status signal, the point that is set to YES when a change in signal level is input is the same as in the first embodiment. When a signal is input (YES in step S120), the signal of the input The type is stored in the signal type storage unit 310 (step S122).
Subsequently, the count value of the timer 312 is read (step S124), and then the difference time is calculated (step S126). The difference time is calculated by subtracting the count value stored in the timer count value storage unit 314 from the count value read in step S124. Thus, the time (difference time) from when a signal is input (output from the gaming machine) to when the signal is input (output from the gaming machine) is calculated. In the processing so far, the difference time is calculated in units of msec. In step S126, the difference time calculated in units of msec is further rounded off to calculate the difference time in units of sec.
Next, the information indicating the correspondence between the signal type stored in the signal type storage unit 310 (the signal type stored in step S122) and the differential time (in seconds) calculated in step S126 is signaled. The information is stored in the information storage unit 308 (step S128). For example, information such as “out signal-2 (sec)” is stored. The contents stored in the signal information storage unit 308 will be stored in detail later. Each time the process of step S128 is executed, signal information is stored in the signal information storage unit 308, but each signal information is accumulated and stored in the order in which the process of step S128 was performed.
The contents stored in the timer count value storage unit 114 are rewritten to the count value read in step S124 (step S130), as in the first embodiment (see step S16 in FIG. 9).

FIG. 20 shows an example of signal information stored in the signal information storage unit 308 of the present embodiment. The alphabets in FIG. 20 do not correspond to the alphabets in the first embodiment (FIGS. 10 and 11). The signal information stored in the A ′ column is the oldest, and becomes newer as B ′, C ′.
It can be seen from FIG. 20 that the order is accurately stored even if the difference time is zero. According to the present embodiment, the storage capacity can be compressed to store the difference time in a large unit (sec), and moreover, it can be stored accurately in the order in which signals are output from the gaming machine 20 or the like. The hall computer 60 (see FIG. 12) can accurately reproduce the progress of the game (game information) performed in the gaming machine 20 or the like by analyzing the signal information.
In this embodiment, the level change of the special signal is not stored, but the level change of the special signal can be specified. That is, since there is no gaming machine that is in the special prize state when the game hall 10 starts business, the first special prize signal (F ′ in FIG. 11) is switched from the low state to the high state. Then, the next special prize signal (J ′ in FIG. 11) is switched from the high state to the low state. Thereafter, by analyzing in the same manner, it is possible to specify the level change of the special prize state.

(Modification of the fifth embodiment)
Here, differences from the fifth embodiment will be described. FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of processing executed by the control unit 100 of this modification. As can be seen from this flowchart, the timing of storing the signal type in the signal type storage unit 310 is different from that of the fifth embodiment. That is, in the fifth embodiment, the signal type is stored as soon as the signal is input (step S122 in FIG. 19), but in this modification, the signal type is stored after the signal information is stored. (Step S150 in FIG. 21).
In this case, the signal type stored in the signal information storage unit 308 is stored with a deviation from that of the fifth embodiment. Even in this way, the hall computer 60 (see FIG. 12) can accurately reproduce the progress of the game played in the gaming machine 20 or the like (game information) by analyzing the signal information.
Also according to this modification, signal information can be stored accurately while suppressing the storage capacity.

Specific examples of the present invention have been described in detail above, but these are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the claims. The technology described in the claims includes various modifications and changes of the specific examples illustrated above.
The base unit may be provided for a plurality of gaming machines. In this case, the base unit stores signal information of a plurality of connected gaming machines.

  In addition, the technical elements described in the present specification or the drawings exhibit technical usefulness alone or in various combinations, and are not limited to the combinations described in the claims at the time of filing. In addition, the technology illustrated in the present specification or the drawings achieves a plurality of objects at the same time, and has technical utility by achieving one of the objects.

(A) It is a time chart which shows a mode that two types of signals are output from a gaming machine. (B) An example of the stored contents of the storage means is shown. (A) It is a time chart which shows a mode that two types of signals are output from a gaming machine. (B) An example of the stored contents of the storage means is shown. (A) It is a time chart which shows a mode that two types of signals are output from a gaming machine. (B) An example of the stored contents of the storage means is shown. (A) It is a time chart which shows a mode that two types of signals are output from a gaming machine. (B) An example of the stored contents of the storage means is shown. (A) It is a time chart which shows a mode that two types of signals are output from a gaming machine. (B) An example of the stored contents of the storage means is shown. (A) It is a time chart which shows a mode that two types of signals are output from a gaming machine. (B) An example of the stored contents of the storage means is shown. The structure of the game hall which concerns on an Example is shown simply. The structure of a gaming machine and the structure of a stand unit are shown. It is a flowchart of the process which the control part of a stand unit performs. It is a time chart which shows a mode that various signals are input into a stand unit. The storage contents of the signal information storage unit are illustrated. The structure of a hall computer is shown. An example of a slump graph is shown. It is a flowchart of the process which the control part of the stand unit which concerns on the modification of 1st Example performs. It is a flowchart of the process which the control part of the stand unit which concerns on 2nd Example performs. It is a flowchart of the process which the control part of the stand unit which concerns on 3rd Example performs. It is a flowchart of the process which the control part of the stand unit which concerns on 4th Example performs. The structure of a gaming machine and the structure of a base unit are shown (fifth embodiment). It is a flowchart of the process which the control part of the stand unit which concerns on 5th Example performs. The storage contents of the signal information storage unit are exemplified (fifth embodiment). It is a flowchart of the process which the control part of the stand unit which concerns on the modification of 5th Example performs.

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10. · Game halls 20 to 25 ·· Game machines 40 to 45 ·· Stand unit 50, 51 ·· Island unit 55, 56 ·· Island 60 ·· Hall computer 80 ·· Special status signal output means 82 ·· Variation of symbols Signal output means 84... Safe signal output means 86... Outmeter 100... Control section 102... Symbol fluctuation signal counter 104... Safe signal counter 106. Type storage unit 112 .. Timer 114 .. Timer count value storage unit

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It is a device that is used in connection with a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of signals, and that stores information related to the signal output from the gaming machine side device,
A processor and storage means;
Each time the processor outputs a different type of signal different from the previous signal output last time, the processor performs the following processes:
(1) A process for monitoring the output of a signal of a type other than the different signal
(2) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, a process of specifying a difference time between the output of the different type signal and the output of a type of signal other than the different type signal;
(3) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, the signal of the different type of signal is output between the output of the previous signal and the output of a signal of a type other than the different type signal. Processing to identify the number of times the same type of signal has been output,
(4) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, signal type information that associates the type specifying information of the different type signal, the specified differential time, and the specified number of times is stored. Processing to be accumulated and stored in the means,
And the storing process stores the difference time with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process. It is a device that is used in connection with a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of signals, and that stores information related to the signal output from the gaming machine side device,
A processor and storage means;
Each time the processor outputs a different type of signal different from the previous signal output last time, the processor performs the following processes:
(1) A process for monitoring the output of a signal of a type other than the different signal
(2) When a signal of a type other than the different signal is output, the time when the previous signal is output and the time when the signal output immediately before the signal of a type other than the different signal is output. Processing to identify the difference time,
(3) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, the signal of the different type of signal is output between the output of the previous signal and the output of a signal of a type other than the different type signal. Processing to identify the number of times the same type of signal has been output,
(4) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, signal type information that associates the type specifying information of the different type signal, the specified differential time, and the specified number of times is stored. Processing to be accumulated and stored in the means,
And the storing process stores the difference time with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process. It is a device that is used in connection with a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of signals, and that stores information related to the signal output from the gaming machine side device,
A processor and storage means;
Each time the processor outputs a different type of signal different from the previous signal output last time, the processor performs the following processes:
(1) A process for specifying when the different kind of signal is output;
(2) a process for monitoring the output of a signal of a type other than the different type signal;
(3) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, the signal of the different type of signal is output between the output of the previous signal and the output of a signal of a type other than the different type signal. Processing to identify the number of times the same type of signal has been output,
(4) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, the type specifying information of the different type signal, the specified output time, and the signal information associated with the specified number of times are stored. Processing to be accumulated and stored in the means,
And the storing process stores the output time with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the output time specifying process. It is a device that is used in connection with a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of signals, and that stores information related to the signal output from the gaming machine side device,
A processor and storage means;
Each time the processor outputs a different type of signal different from the previous signal output last time, the processor performs the following processes:
(1) A process for monitoring the output of a signal of a type other than the different signal
(2) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, a process of specifying the output time of the signal output immediately before the type of signal other than the different type signal;
(3) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, the signal of the different type of signal is output between the output of the previous signal and the output of a signal of a type other than the different type signal. Processing to identify the number of times the same type of signal has been output,
(4) When a signal of a type other than the different type signal is output, the type specifying information of the different type signal, the specified output time, and the signal information associated with the specified number of times are stored. Processing to be accumulated and stored in the means,
And the storing process stores the output time with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the output time specifying process. It is a device that is used in connection with a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of signals, and that stores information related to the signal output from the gaming machine side device,
A processor and storage means;
Each time a signal is output, the processor performs the following processes:
(1) A process for specifying a difference time between the output time of the signal output last time and the output time of the signal;
(2) Processing for accumulating and storing in the storage means signal information in which the type identification information of the signal is associated with the identified difference time;
And the storing process stores the difference time with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process. It is a device that is used in connection with a gaming machine side device that outputs a plurality of types of signals, and that stores information related to the signal output from the gaming machine side device,
A processor and storage means;
Each time a signal is output, the processor performs the following processes:
(1) A process for specifying a difference time between the output time of the signal output last time and the output time of the signal;
(2) A process of accumulating and storing in the storage means signal information in which the type identification information of the signal output last time of the signal and the identified differential time are associated with each other,
And the storing process stores the difference time with a number of digits smaller than the number of digits that can be specified by the difference time specifying process.

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