JP2006198028A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the seasoning of a game and also effectively increasing satisfactions with the game. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 10 is provided with: a liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying various images including performance images during the execution of a special game in which a round game advantageous to a player is repeated for two or more times; and a display control circuit 250 for executing control for displaying a two-dimensional code 300 including prescribed information in such a form that it can be imaged from the outside during the execution of the special game in the liquid crystal display device 32. The display control circuit 250 executes the control for displaying the two-dimensional code 300 in one of the two or more times of the round games during the execution of the special game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of displaying an output information image.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit is triggered when a game ball enters the start port. When a big win is won in this internal lottery, special symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, and a special game is executed in which the big winning opening repeatedly opens and closes a plurality of times. In a conventional pachinko machine, a game ball is made easy to enter a big prize opening during execution of a special game, and a game is performed in which a lot of prize balls are provided to a player. During the execution of the game, various display forms of special symbols and various effect image displays are performed on a display device using an LCD or the like, so that the player can enjoy various display modes.

In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed that displays an output information image (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) in which information such as game information is coded on a display screen using an LCD, and the player can read the code. It has been proposed to read an output information image displayed on a gaming machine using a simple mobile phone (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-236902 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, during the execution of the special game, the effect images are sequentially displayed and the output information image is automatically displayed, and there is no monotonous change. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to maintain a sense of tension in the game during the execution of the special game. Further, the player's interest during the execution of the special game is halved, and the player's game preference is also reduced. It will not rise. For this reason, it is necessary to provide a new game form that can enhance the interest by increasing the player's interest and can effectively increase the player's satisfaction with the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. The purpose is to increase the game's preference and effectively increase the satisfaction with the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Display means for displaying various images including an effect image during execution of a special game in which a round game advantageous to the player is repeated a plurality of times; and in the display means, from outside during execution of the special game Display control means for performing control to display an output information image including predetermined information in a mode that can be imaged by the imaging means, and the display control means includes a plurality of round games during execution of the special game, A gaming machine that performs control to display the output information image in any round game.

  According to the invention of (1), in the display means, predetermined information (for example, service points, game information, etc.) is displayed in any one of a plurality of round games during the execution of the special game. The output information image that is included (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code) is displayed in a manner that can be captured from the outside. Therefore, according to the present invention, since the output information image is displayed in any round game, for example, if the player must not miss the timing when the output information image is displayed, the execution of the special game Among them, a new game form is provided in which a game is played while maintaining a sense of tension. Therefore, by providing a new game form, it is possible to increase the player's interest and enhance the taste, and to effectively enhance the satisfaction when the player acquires the information included in the output information image It becomes possible.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the display control unit performs control to display an effect image including a part of the output information image in any round game. Gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the effect of the invention of (1), in any round game, an output information image (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code) is captured in a form that can be imaged from the outside. An effect image (for example, an image such as a round number display) included in a part is displayed. For this reason, in the present invention, in any round game, the effect image including the output information image is displayed, so that, for example, the player can display the effect image in addition to the display timing of the output information image. It is necessary to pay attention to which part of the output information image is displayed, and a new game form is provided in which a game is played while maintaining a sense of tension even during execution of a special game. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's interest by providing a new game form, and to enhance the taste, and the player obtains information included in the output information image (for example, service points, game information, etc.) It is possible to effectively increase the satisfaction when doing so.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), a receiving unit that receives, as image information, information based on the output information image captured by the imaging unit from the outside; and the received image information And a control means for performing control to provide a corresponding profit.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the effects of the invention of (1) or (2), in any round game, an output information image (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code) is displayed on the display means. It is displayed in a manner that can be imaged from the outside. For this reason, the present invention is based on the condition that information based on an output information image captured by an image capturing means such as a portable terminal with a camera is received as image information by the receiving means of the gaming machine. A new game form is provided in which a special benefit (for example, a special effect image or music) is provided to the player. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's interest by providing a new game form and enhance the interest, and the player can acquire special benefits on the condition that the image information is received by the receiving means. Therefore, it is possible to effectively increase the player's satisfaction with the game.

  (4) A system comprising the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), and a server that transmits and receives data via a communication line with a portable terminal equipped with the imaging means, Information storage means for storing a plurality of types of information to be transmitted to the portable terminal in association with output information, and an output information image displayed on the display means obtained by the imaging means When the output information is received from a portable terminal that generates output information based on image data, an extraction unit that extracts information associated with the output information from the information storage unit, and an extraction unit that extracts the output information A transmission means for transmitting the processed information to the portable terminal through the communication line.

  According to the invention of (4), in any round game, an output information image (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code) is displayed on the display means in a form that can be captured. For this reason, for example, the player captures the output information image by the imaging means such as a portable terminal with a camera, and transmits the output information generated from the output information image to the server by using the portable terminal. Various information (for example, a standby screen, an incoming melody, a game program, etc.) can be acquired. For this reason, since an output information image is displayed in any round game, a new game form is provided in which a game is played while maintaining a sense of tension even during execution of a special game. The new game form provided increases the player's interest and enhances the game's preference, and the player can acquire various information according to the output information. It is possible to effectively increase the satisfaction with respect to.

  According to the present invention, an output information image including predetermined information is displayed in a form that can be imaged from the outside in any one of the round games of a plurality of times. For this reason, since the output information image is displayed in any round game, the present invention provides a new game form in which a game is played while maintaining a sense of tension even during execution of a special game. In this way, it is possible to increase the player's interest and enhance the interest, and the player can acquire the information included in the output information image, thereby effectively increasing the player's satisfaction with the game. Is possible.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[System configuration]
First, an outline of the system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration. The system 1 includes a pachinko machine 10 that functions as a display device, a portable terminal 400 that functions as an imaging unit capable of receiving the output information image, and the portable terminal 400 and information via the Internet 500. And a server 600 capable of transmitting and receiving the message.

  As will be described in detail later, in the system 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can display various images including an effect image during execution of a special game in which a round game advantageous to the player is repeated a plurality of times. Output information in which predetermined information such as service points and game information is encoded in an aspect that can be imaged from the outside in any one of the multiple round games during execution of the special game. Control to display an image (for example, an image such as the two-dimensional code 300) is performed. Further, the two-dimensional code 300 displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is imaged by an imaging means (for example, a CCD camera 480) of the mobile terminal 400. The mobile terminal 400 generates image information based on the two-dimensional code 300. Further, the mobile terminal 400 transmits the generated image information to the gaming machine 10 by displaying on the liquid crystal panel 460. The gaming machine 10 receives image information by a receiving means (for example, the reading device 50), and provides a player with a profit (for example, a special image or music) according to the received image information.

  For this reason, in this system 1, for example, a predetermined number of service points, game information, etc. are displayed on the display means of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in any one of the multiple round games during the execution of the special game. An output information image obtained by encoding the information (for example, an image such as the two-dimensional code 300) is displayed in a form that can be captured from the outside. Therefore, for example, in the system 1, information based on the two-dimensional code 300 imaged by an imaging unit (for example, a CCD camera 480) such as the camera-equipped mobile terminal 400 is received as the image information by the receiving unit of the gaming machine 10. On the condition that it is received by (for example, the reading device 50), the gaming machine 10 provides a new game form in which a special benefit (for example, a special effect image or music) is provided to the player. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's interest by providing a new game form, and to enhance the interest, and the player obtains a special benefit on the condition that the reading device 50 has received the image information. Therefore, it is possible to effectively increase the player's satisfaction with the game.

  In the system 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can display various images including an effect image during execution of a special game in which a round game advantageous to the player is repeatedly performed a plurality of times. The output information image (for example, predetermined information such as service points and game information) coded in an externally imageable manner in any one of the multiple round games during execution of 2D code 300 or the like) is displayed. The two-dimensional code 300 is imaged by a camera-equipped portable terminal 400 such as a CCD camera 480 that functions as an imaging unit. The mobile terminal 400 generates image information based on the two-dimensional code 300. Further, the mobile terminal 400 transmits the generated image information to the server 600 via the Internet 500. When the image information is received, the extraction means (microcomputer 610 (see FIG. 21)) in the server 600 receives information associated with the image information from the information storage means (hard disk drive 620 (see FIG. 21)). For example, premium data such as a ringtone is extracted. The transmission means (communication interface 650 (see FIG. 21)) in the server 600 transmits to the portable terminal 400 via the communication line.

  For this reason, in the system 1, an output information image (for example, including predetermined information such as service points and game information on the display means of the gaming machine 10 in any one of the round games of the plurality of round games) 2D code 300 or the like) is displayed in a form that can be captured. For this reason, in the display means of the gaming machine 10, for example, the player takes an output information image with an imaging means (for example, a CCD camera 480) such as the portable terminal 400, and the portable terminal 400 uses the output information image from the output information image. By transmitting the generated output information to the server 600 via the Internet 500, it is possible to acquire various information (for example, a standby screen, a ringing melody, a game program, etc.) according to the output information. . For this reason, since an output information image is displayed in any round game, a new game form is provided in which a game is played while maintaining a sense of tension even during execution of a special game. The new game form provided increases the player's interest and enhances the game's preference, and the player can acquire various information according to the output information. It is possible to effectively increase the satisfaction with respect to.

  In the present embodiment, a case where the two-dimensional code 300 is used as the output information image will be described. However, the output information image in the present invention includes not only the two-dimensional code 300 but also a one-dimensional code (bar code). In this embodiment, a case where a QR code (registered trademark) is used as the two-dimensional code 300 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and other types such as DataMatrix (registered trademark) and PDF417 are used. Also includes a two-dimensional code.

  In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which a two-dimensional code is imaged and received by an imaging means (CCD camera 480) included in the mobile terminal 400, but the present invention is not limited to this example, and is replaced with a mobile terminal. For example, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable terminal dedicated to the service providing system, or the like can be used.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 2, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, a reading device 50, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an effect image, a spacer 31, a game board 14, and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 5 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. A round number display 51 is provided as a round number display means on the game board 14 near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a.

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game is provided separately from the display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit game state, an effect image for effect is displayed during execution of the special game.

  Thus, in this embodiment, by providing display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the permeable game board 14, for example, game members such as an obstacle nail planting region, an accessory, and a decorative member can be provided. The area to be provided can be increased, and the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  Further, since the round number display means is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 that functions as display means for performing the effect display related to the round number, the number of rounds depends on the positional relationship between the round number display and the effect display. Can be displayed more clearly.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a. As shown in FIG. 4, the illumination unit 53 includes a display case 37 for storing a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, and a normal symbol holding lamp 50a, An electrical decoration unit 53 including 50b, 50c, and 50d is provided. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  In FIG. 3, the first warp path 47 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 is illustrated for easy understanding. The first warp path 47 is formed of a permeable material so that a game ball won in the winning opening 24 (see FIG. 5) passes through a second warp path 49 (see FIG. 5) described later. Is provided.

  The special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 33 accommodated in the display device case 37 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed, a big hit gaming state (a specific gaming state) which is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state ) Will change the gaming state. When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 5) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). . Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 2 and 3 will be continued. A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds. Furthermore, an operation switch 264 is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. The reading device 50 is provided near the lower left portion of the main body frame 12.

  The player causes the two-dimensional code 300 displayed on the liquid crystal panel 460 (see FIG. 1) of the portable terminal 400 to face the reading device 50 and presses the operation switch 264 to read the two-dimensional code 300. 50 can be read.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed.

  During the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, the symbol composed of numbers, symbols, etc. for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment) in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. (It is also identification information for performance. For example, numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeric symbol “7”, etc.) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, an effect image for allowing the player to recognize that it is a big hit is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. It is displayed in 32 display areas 32a. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and with a character image such as “big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 5, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passing gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25, and a blade member 48 are provided. Game members such as the start opening 44, the shutter 40, the big winning opening 39, the round number display 51, and the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided on the game board 14. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and has the plurality of obstacle nails (see FIG. (Not shown), due to a collision with the obstacles 55, 57, 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  In addition, a winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, the game ball moves behind the game board 14 via the first warp path 47 and further along the rail-shaped second warp path 49 and is guided behind the obstacle 57. It is burned. The game ball guided behind the obstacle 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 through a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the obstacle 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  Furthermore, the start port 44 is provided on the right side of the obstacle 55. The starting port 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides.

  When a game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball to the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 until the special symbol under the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started. In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball has won a winning opening 25, 44 or the like is used as a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball to the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 until the special symbol under the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of is suspended. When the special symbol is suspended and displayed while the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended, the execution of the suspended special symbol variable display is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 11) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 44 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 48 varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 11) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 11). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 3, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is two, and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 7. In this case, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 11)). It may be.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start ports 25 and 44, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the big winning port 39 described above, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning port. A certain number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

[Description of display screen]
Furthermore, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying various images including the effect image during execution of the special game, an effect image such as an identification information image is displayed.

[Description of output information image display]
The display of the output information image (for example, the two-dimensional code 300) in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, for convenience of explanation, a circle indicating the game area 15 is described. However, the liquid crystal display device 32 of the liquid crystal display device 32 is also provided on the game area outer area 16 other than the game area 15 as in FIG. 5. An image is displayed

  FIG. 6 shows a display example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In FIG. 6, an output information image (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code 300) including predetermined information in a form that can be captured from the outside among a plurality of round games during execution of a special game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The case where it is displayed in the display area 32a is shown. Further, in FIG. 6, an effect image 92 (for example, an image such as a round number display) that partially includes the two-dimensional code 300 may be displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  FIG. 7 shows a display example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In FIG. 7, an effect image 92 (for example, a round number display or the like) when an output information image (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code 300) is not displayed among a plurality of round games during execution of a special game. Image) may be displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As described above, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 functioning as the display means, the imaging means such as the mobile terminal 400 is used in any one of the round games among the plurality of round games during execution of the special game. An output information image (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code 300) including predetermined information (for example, service points, game information, etc.) can be captured from the outside in a manner that can be captured (for example, a CCD camera 480). Display in a manner. In the present invention, there are cases where the two-dimensional code 300 is displayed as shown in FIG. 6, or the two-dimensional code 300 is not displayed as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the present invention, since the two-dimensional code 300 is displayed in any one round game, for example, if the player must not miss the timing at which the two-dimensional code 300 is displayed, A new game form is provided in which a game is played while maintaining a sense of tension even during execution. For this reason, by providing a new game form, it is possible to increase the player's interest and enhance the taste, and to effectively satisfy the player when the information included in the two-dimensional code 300 is acquired. It becomes possible to raise.

  Further, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 6, in any round game, a liquid crystal display device displays an effect image 92 such as a round number display partially including the two-dimensional code 300 in a form that can be imaged from the outside. 32 display areas 32a. For this reason, in the present invention, since the effect image 92 including the two-dimensional code 300 as a part is displayed in any round game, for example, the player can add to the display timing of the two-dimensional code 300. It is necessary to pay attention to which part of the effect image the two-dimensional code 300 is displayed, and a new game form is provided in which a game is played while maintaining a sense of tension even during execution of a special game. Therefore, by providing a new game form, it is possible to increase the player's interest and enhance the taste, and the player can use the information contained in the two-dimensional code 300 (for example, service points and game information). It is possible to effectively enhance the satisfaction when acquired.

  In the present embodiment, the effect image including part of the output information image such as the two-dimensional code 300 is shown as the number of rounds including the two-dimensional code 300. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Not. For example, an effect image that includes an output information image in part may be included in a part of a character image such as Don-chan, or may be included in a part of a character image.

[Description of image information input image display]
An input image display of image information (for example, an image such as the two-dimensional code 300) in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, when a special symbol (for example, the number symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33, an identification information image 94 (for example, an effect) is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Numeric symbol “7” etc.) is stopped and displayed. At the same time, an image information input instruction image such as a character image 90 instructing image information input such as “QR code input” or an effect image 92 such as an arrow is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. While these effect images are displayed, the player operates the operation switch 264 to display image information (for example, the liquid crystal panel 460 (not shown) of the portable terminal 400) on the gaming machine side via the reading device 50. The image information displayed in (1) can be received. Thus, the reading device 50 functions as a receiving unit.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.

[Description of two-dimensional code]
The output information image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an output information image displayed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The output information image of this embodiment is a two-dimensional code 300 as shown in FIG. 9 and includes a store ID 310, a model ID 320, a product ID 330, information 340, and a generation time 350 as information. A two-dimensional code can contain more information than a conventional bar code. The store ID 310 is an ID indicating a game hall where the gaming machine 10 is installed. The model ID 320 is an ID indicating the model of the gaming machine 10. The product ID 330 is an ID indicating the manufacturing number of the gaming machine 10. The information 340 is predetermined information (details will be described later). A generation time 350 indicates an output information image generation time.

  The output information image of this embodiment includes code forgery prevention means such as a store ID 310, a model ID 320, a product ID 330, and a generation time 350. For this reason, the output image information can be used to prevent the forgery of the output information image because the game room, model, serial number, and time at which the output information image was created are known.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a table storing a plurality of information 340 stored in the program ROM 208 (see FIG. 11). As shown in FIG. 10, the pattern and the information 340 are associated with each other. For example, when the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 11) selects the pattern S1, a URL (http: //***.***.001.htm) is provided as information data 340 as premium data. When the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 11) selects the pattern S2, a URL (http: //***.***.002.htm) is provided as premium data as information 340.

  In the present embodiment, the information 340 is a URL for a special homepage, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information 340 may be image data for a standby image, music data for a ringing melody, or the like. The information 340 may be service points or game information. The information 340 may be various programs such as a game.

  For this reason, for example, an output information image in which predetermined information such as service points and game information is coded with the player's game power that the game can be performed so that the execution time of the special game falls below the predetermined time. In order to increase the player's satisfaction for obtaining the display of (for example, the two-dimensional code 300) and to obtain the display of the output information image, the game has been performed so as to finish the special game as soon as possible. It is possible to give players a willingness to play games that are not present.

  Note that the two-dimensional code of the present embodiment can be implemented using a standard such as QR code (registered trademark), but is not limited to the QR code (registered trademark), and other types such as DataMatrix (registered trademark). You may implement using a standard.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time, and an output information image display reference time constant are also stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, a grand prize Oral winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, large winning opening opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved for a special symbol, data indicating the number of reserved for a normal symbol, which will be described later Data, variables, etc. for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the start ports 25 and 44, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended, but the reserved symbol is retained. It shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, but the It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensors 116 and 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  The start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 are provided at the start ports 25 and 44, respectively. The start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 25 or 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 5 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the special prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 74 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 controls the sound generated from the sub CPU 206, the program ROM 208 as the storage means, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 as the display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 and the sub control circuit 200 execute an effect according to the progress of the game in response to a command from the main control circuit 60. Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect as a special benefit according to a command generated according to the image information received by the reading device 50 as a receiving unit.

  To the sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a reading device 50, and the like are connected. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206. In addition, various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect, output information image display notification An effect pattern, an output information image display timer, an output information image pattern, a store ID 310, a model ID 320, and a product ID 330 are also stored. The output information image pattern is a pattern of an output information image corresponding to image data for a standby image, music data for a ringing melody, URL data, various programs, and the like.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. Further, the program ROM 208 stores an output information image display timer for determining a time until an output information image is displayed after the output information image display notification effect. The program ROM 208 stores an output information image display notification effect pattern for notifying output information image display and an output information image display round counter for selecting a round game for displaying the output information image.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables and the like such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  A display control circuit 250 functioning as a display control means for displaying an output information image including predetermined information in a form that can be imaged from the outside during execution of a special game includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, Image data ROM 216 for storing the image data, a D / A converter 218 for converting the image data as an image signal, and an initial reset circuit 220 for generating a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data indicating effect identification information, background image data, effect image data including an output information image, and the like are separately stored. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The reading device 50 includes a CCD camera 266 for imaging the two-dimensional code 300 displayed on the liquid crystal panel 460 of the portable terminal 400, and image data obtained by the CCD camera 266 imaging the two-dimensional code 300. An image processing circuit 268 that performs various processes, a buffer 269 that temporarily stores image data obtained by the CCD camera 266 imaging the two-dimensional code 300, and a read request signal received from the operation switch 264 and a CCD And a reading device control circuit 262 including a CPU (not shown) for controlling operations of the camera 266 and the image processing circuit 268.

  The configuration of the reading device 50 is not limited to the above-described example, and any conventionally known device can be adopted as long as it can read an output information image such as the two-dimensional code 300. It is.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 12 to 19 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 14) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 12, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup return processing, work area initialization, special game total execution time timer, special game number counter is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, a special symbol control process is executed on the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start openings 25 and 44, is performed (step S43). A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, and an identification for effect. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of information, an output information image display command, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / firing control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to that numerical value is determined according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. In other words, this is one advantageous for a player who is provided with a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from an open state in which the grand prize opening 39 easily accepts game balls to a closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 hardly accepts game balls). A special game in which the round game may be repeated a plurality of times is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of special game execution means for executing a special game. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a round number display management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one round number display pattern from a plurality of types of round number display patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the numbers assigned to the round number display counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. And the selected round number display pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. As described above, the ramp control circuit 76 is an example of a main control unit that controls the display of the number of rounds during execution of the special game in the round number display unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the supervised ball residual ball monitoring, and the game ball is placed in a specific area in the special payout port 39 when the supervised mouth residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”) or “15” (special symbol display) In step 33, it is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed is “7” or more (the last round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of lottery means for lottery of whether or not to execute a special game.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 stops and displays the special symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  Next, in step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect identification information image including the output information, based on the special symbol determined in steps S107 and S108. Specifically, the variation pattern distribution table is selected so that the special symbol determined in step S107 and step S108 becomes a variation pattern in which the presentation display time becomes longer in the order of the special symbol for loss and the special symbol for jackpot. Is done. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the processing of step S47 in FIG. Is done. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in accordance with the received variation pattern designation command. . The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern. Thus, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of an effect image on the display unit.

  In step S109, the main CPU 66 uses a plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the data indicating the special symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processing in steps S107 and S108. One LED lighting pattern is selected from the above, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used as a signal (special symbol drive control signal) for driving and controlling the special symbol display 33 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Are transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol display device 33 based on the special symbol drive control signal. As a result of the above processing, the special symbol display 33 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the memory area where the random number for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorized is performed (Step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131). When the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S132. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine when it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is “0” (step S132). In this processing, when the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S133. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that the game is a big hit by the process of step S106 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S134, and if it does not make a big hit, it moves the process to step S136. That is, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a specific condition is established, such as being determined to be a big hit. Will do. The specific condition is that the result of the special symbol variation display is a specific numeric symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be adopted.

  On the other hand, in step S134, a process of setting a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S135). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S137.

  In step S136, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S137, display processing during execution of the special game is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines an effect variation pattern during execution of the special game, which is a variation pattern of the effect image displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 during execution of the special game. Then, data indicating the effect variation pattern during execution of the determined special game is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Specifically, when the special symbol of the jackpot determined in step S107 is “3” of the number symbol, execution of a special game executed in a plurality of “special games whose maximum number of continuous rounds is“ 2 ”rounds An effect pattern during execution of one special game is selected by lottery from “internal effect pattern”, and data indicating the effect pattern during execution of the selected special game is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, when the jackpot special symbol determined in step S107 is the numerical symbol “7”, the effect during the execution of the special game executed in the plurality of “special games whose maximum continuation round number is“ 15 ”rounds” An effect pattern during execution of one special game is selected by lottery from “Pattern”, and data indicating the effect pattern during execution of the selected special game is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the effect pattern during execution of the special game displayed during the execution of the special game stored in this manner is transmitted from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. It is supplied to the sub CPU 206 as an effect pattern display command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to execute effect display in accordance with the received effect pattern display command.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

[Output information image display control processing]
The output information image display control process in the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, command reception processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the effect pattern display command transmitted from the main CPU 66. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S212.

  In step S212, output information image display selection processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether to display an output information image based on the effect pattern display command received in step S210. When displaying the output information image, the sub CPU 206 selects the output information image display notification effect pattern stored in the program ROM 208. Further, the sub CPU 206 sets the output information image display notification effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S214. When the output information image is not displayed, the sub CPU 206 selects a pattern in which the output information image is not displayed from the output information image display notification effect pattern, the output information image display timer, and the output information image display round counter stored in the program ROM 208. And stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, the sub CPU 206 stores data for displaying the effect image stored in the program ROM 208 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 based on the effect pattern display command. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S214, output information image display timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects an output information image display timer stored in the program ROM 208. Further, the sub CPU 206 sets an output information image display timer in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S216.

  In step S216, output information image display round selection processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines a pattern from the data table (see FIG. 10) stored in the program ROM 208 and selects output information (information 340). Further, the sub CPU 206 selects the output information image display round counter stored in the program ROM 208, so that the output information selected in any round game among the multiple round games during the execution of the special game. Further, the sub CPU 206 sets the output information and the output information image display round counter in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S218. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of an output information image display round game determination unit that selects whether to display the output information selected in any one of the round games.

  In step S218, an encoding process is performed. In this processing, as will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 determines the generation time 350 and encodes the data for creating the output information image and the store ID 310, model ID 320, and product ID 330 stored in the program ROM 208. Then, data for displaying the identification information image is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, output processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the output information image display notification effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, the sub CPU 206, after a predetermined time based on the output information image display timer set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, data for displaying the identification information image set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and the output information image Round game data for displaying an output information image based on the display round counter is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The VDP 212 displays the two-dimensional code 300 on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the round game data for displaying the output information image and the data for displaying the two-dimensional code generated in step S218. . In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. Thus, the image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Therefore, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display an output information image in any one of the round games in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. is there. Furthermore, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control unit that controls the effect image display of the liquid crystal display device, and further controls the effect image including the output information image.

[Encoding process]
The subroutine called in step S218 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S400, output information storage processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 generates output information generation time 350, output information set in the work RAM 210 (for example, information 340), store ID 310, model ID 320, product ID 330, and generation time 350 stored in the program ROM 208. Are set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In the figure, as an example of output information, URL
“Http: //***.***.001.htm” is shown. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S401.

  In step S401, a mode indicator creation process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 creates a mode identifier in the work RAM 210 according to a figure (for example, numbers, alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S402.

  In step S402, a character number indicator creation process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 creates a character number identifier or the like corresponding to the number of characters in the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S403.

  In step S403, binarization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S404.

  In step S404, termination pattern addition processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of adding a termination pattern to the data obtained in steps S401 to S403. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S405.

  In step S405, a code word conversion process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs code word conversion of the data obtained in step S404. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S406.

  In step S406, an error correction code word creation process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 creates an error correction code word based on the data obtained in step S405 and adds it to the data obtained in step S405. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S407.

  In step S407, data arrangement processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing the data obtained in step S406 and arranging the data in a matrix. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S408.

  In step S408, mask processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of masking a predetermined pattern on the data obtained in step S407. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S409.

  In step S409, format information addition processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for adding format information including an error correction level and a mask identifier. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S410.

  In step S410, a two-dimensional code generation process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 generates data for displaying the identification information image including the two-dimensional code, and stores the data for displaying the effect image including the two-dimensional code in the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the case where a URL is encoded (encoded) as a premium data in a two-dimensional code has been described. However, in the present invention, in addition to the above data, image data for a standby image, an incoming melody You may encode music data. Service points, game information, and the like may be encoded. Also, various programs such as games may be encoded.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 corresponds to an example of a display unit that displays various images including effect images during execution of a special game in which a round game advantageous to the player is repeated a plurality of times. The display control circuit 250 corresponds to an example of display control means during execution of a special game.

[Configuration of mobile terminal]
FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the mobile terminal 400 shown in FIG. The portable terminal 400 includes an operation unit 470, a liquid crystal panel 460, a CCD camera 480 as an imaging unit, a wireless unit 450, an audio circuit 440, a speaker 442, a microphone 444, a transmission / reception antenna 452, a memory 420, a microcomputer 410, and a secondary battery. 430.

  The wireless unit 450 is controlled by the microcomputer 410 to transmit / receive to / from the base station using radio waves as a medium through the transmitting / receiving antenna 452. The audio circuit 440 outputs the reception signal output from the wireless unit 450 through the microcomputer 410 to the speaker 442 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 444 as a transmission signal to the wireless unit 450 through the microcomputer 410.

  The speaker 442 converts the reception signal output from the audio circuit 440 into reception audio and outputs it. The microphone 444 converts the transmission audio emitted from the operator into an audio signal and outputs it to the audio circuit 440.

  The CCD camera 480 can image the two-dimensional code 300 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the memory 420 stores image data obtained by imaging. In the present embodiment, a case where a CCD camera is used as the imaging unit will be described. However, the imaging unit in the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a CMOS sensor camera.

  The memory 420 stores various data and various programs such as image data obtained by the CCD camera 480 imaging the two-dimensional code 300, image data for a standby image, music data for a ringing melody, URL data, and the like. Remember me.

  The secondary battery 430 supplies power to each circuit. The microcomputer 410 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs, for example, incoming / outgoing calls processing, e-mail creation / transmission processing, Internet processing, and the like. Note that transmission / reception of electronic mail and transmission / reception of data via the Internet are performed by the microcomputer 410 via the wireless unit 450 and the transmission / reception antenna 452.

  The microcomputer 410 drives the CCD camera 480 based on a predetermined instruction input via the operation unit 470, images the two-dimensional code 300 with the CCD camera 480 (see FIG. 1), and obtains the obtained image data. Is stored in the memory 420.

  Further, the microcomputer 410 reads the image data stored in the memory 420 based on a predetermined instruction input via the operation unit 470, and performs a process of displaying the two-dimensional code 300 on the liquid crystal panel 460 ( (See FIG. 1).

[Server configuration]
FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of server 600 shown in FIG. The server 600 includes a microcomputer 610 that functions as an extraction unit, a hard disk drive 620 that functions as an information storage unit, an external input terminal 630, an external output terminal 640, and a communication interface 650 that functions as a transmission unit.

  The microcomputer 610 includes a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, and performs processing such as extracting information from the hard disk drive 620. The hard disk drive 620 functions as an information storage unit that stores information (prize data) to be transmitted to the mobile terminal 400 in correspondence with the output information. Also, the hard disk drive 620 is referred to when extracting premium data (for example, image data for a standby image, music data for a ringing melody, etc.) based on output information received from the portable terminal 400. A table (FIG. 26) is stored.

  When receiving the URL as the output information and the ID data of the portable terminal 400 from the portable terminal 400, the microcomputer 610 receives from the hard disk drive 620 data representing the URL according to the URL (for example, HTML data). The premium data as described above is read out and transmitted to the portable terminal 400 via the Internet 500 by the communication interface 650. As a result, a site corresponding to the URL as the output information is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 460 of the portable terminal 400, and premium data corresponding to the output information can be acquired at the site.

  Further, the hard disk drive 620 stores a program for causing the mobile terminal 400 to download. When the microcomputer 610 receives a signal to request downloading of the program from the portable terminal 400, the microcomputer 610 reads the program from the hard disk drive 620 and transmits the program from the communication interface 650 to the portable terminal 400 via the Internet. Send.

  The configuration of the server 600 is not limited to the above configuration, and other known server configurations including an information storage unit, an extraction unit, and a transmission unit are possible.

[Processing between game machines and portable terminals]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing processing performed in the portable terminal 400 and the gaming machine 10.

  In step S500, an output information image display control process is performed. In this process, when a predetermined condition such as reception of a specific effect pattern display command by the sub CPU 206 is satisfied, the display control circuit 250 included in the gaming machine 10 causes the round of any one of a plurality of round games. In the game, an output information image (for example, a two-dimensional code 300) is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S300.

  In step S300, an output information image photographing process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 included in the portable terminal 400 drives the CCD camera 480 serving as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 470. The CCD camera 480 images the two-dimensional code 300 included in the screen image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 of the gaming machine 10. The process moves to step S301.

  In step S301, an image data storage process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 stores the image data obtained in step S500 in the memory 420. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S302.

  In step S302, a two-dimensional code recognition process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process, recognizes an output information image such as the two-dimensional code 300 from the image data obtained in step S300, and outputs data (output information) from the recognized two-dimensional code. ) Is generated. The two-dimensional code recognition process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S303.

  In step S302, the microcomputer 410 recognizes an output information image such as the two-dimensional code 300 from image data obtained when the CCD camera 480 (imaging means) images the two-dimensional code 300 (output information image). It functions as information generating means for generating data (output information) from the recognized two-dimensional code.

  In step S303, image information generation processing is performed. In this processing, the microcomputer 410 generates image information (for example, an image such as the two-dimensional code 300) from the data obtained in step S302. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S304.

  In step S304, image information transmission processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 transmits the image information to the gaming machine 10 by displaying the image information obtained in step S303 on the liquid crystal panel 460. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S501.

  In step S501, image information reception processing is performed. In this process, when the operation switch 264 is operated, the reading device 50 receives image information displayed on the liquid crystal panel 460 of the portable terminal 400. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S502. At this time, the reading device 50 functions as a receiving unit that receives information based on the output information image as image information from the outside.

  In step S502, profit extraction processing according to image information is performed. In this process, the reading device 50 provides the player with a benefit (for example, for example) based on the profit table (see FIG. 24) stored in the reading device control circuit 262 in accordance with the image information received in step S501. Special effects images and music) are extracted. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S503.

  In step S503, a profit providing process is performed. In this process, the reading device 50 provides the player with a profit based on the profit extracted in step S502. For example, the reading device 50 transmits a profit display command to the sub CPU 206 based on the profit extracted in step S502. The sub CPU 206 displays a special effect image based on the received profit display command. When this process ends, this process ends.

  In this process, information based on the captured output information image (for example, an image such as the two-dimensional code 300) is received from the outside as image information (for example, an image such as the two-dimensional code 300), and the received image information Providing the player with a corresponding profit (for example, a special image or music). Therefore, according to the present invention, the player captures the output information image displayed on the gaming machine, and causes the gaming machine 10 to receive the image information based on the output information image. A new game form that can be obtained is provided. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's interest by providing a new game form and enhance the interest, and the player can acquire special benefits on the condition that the image information is received by the receiving means. Therefore, it is possible to effectively increase the player's satisfaction with the game.

  In this process, an effect image (for example, an image such as a round number display) that includes an output information image (for example, an image such as the two-dimensional code 300) is displayed. For this reason, the present invention displays an effect image including a part of the output information image in any one of a plurality of round games. In addition to the display timing, it is necessary to pay attention to which part of the effect image the output information image is displayed, and a new game form that allows the game to be performed while maintaining a sense of tension even during execution of the special game provide. For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's interest by providing a new game form, and to enhance the taste, and the player obtains information included in the output information image (for example, service points, game information, etc.) It is possible to effectively increase the satisfaction when doing so.

[Two-dimensional code recognition processing]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a two-dimensional code recognition process performed by the mobile terminal 400 in step S302 of FIG. 22 and step S802 of FIG.

  In step S700, an image conversion process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 performs an image conversion process on the image data stored in the memory 420. The image conversion process extracts image data of an area where an output information image such as a two-dimensional code 300 is displayed from image data obtained by imaging, corrects inclination and distortion, and converts it to a monochrome image with a predetermined threshold value. The image data including the two-dimensional code 300 viewed from the front is obtained. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S701.

  In step S701, a two-dimensional code extraction / correction process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 extracts a two-dimensional code from the image data obtained in step S700 and performs correction such as noise removal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S702.

  In step S702, binarization processing is performed. In this processing, the microcomputer 410 performs binarization processing of the two-dimensional code obtained in step S701, and replaces each dot constituting the two-dimensional code with “0” or “1”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S703.

  In step S703, binarized matrix data generation processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 generates binarized matrix data from those obtained by replacing each dot constituting the two-dimensional code with “0” or “1” by the binarization process obtained in step S702. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S704.

  In step S704, a binary matrix data decoding process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 decodes the binarized matrix data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S705.

  In step S705, output information generation processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 generates output information such as a URL. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The player can receive the output information image by imaging the two-dimensional code 300 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 with the portable terminal 400 having the CCD camera 480 as the imaging means. The player can obtain information such as service points and game information, for example. For this reason, it is possible to provide various data according to the image information by the player's gaming power that the execution time of the special game could be less than the predetermined time, so that the display of the output information image was obtained It is possible to give players an unprecedented willingness to play a game to finish special games as soon as possible with the aim of increasing the player's satisfaction with the display and displaying the output information image Become.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the data table used in step S502 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, in the data table, image information and profit are associated with each other.

  For example, when the image information pattern A is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 460 of the portable terminal 400 and received by the reading device 50 of the gaming machine 10, the profit effect image pattern A as profit is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case of the image information pattern B, it is the profit effect image pattern B. In the case of the image information pattern C, it is a profit effect image pattern C. In the case of the image information pattern D, it is the profit effect image pattern D. In the case of the image information pattern E, it is the profit effect image pattern E.

[Processing between server and mobile terminal]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating processing performed in the mobile terminal 400 and the server 600.

  In step S800, a screen image photographing process is performed. In this processing, the microcomputer 410 included in the portable terminal 400 drives the CCD camera 480 as an imaging unit based on an instruction input via the operation unit 470, and the CCD camera 480 is a liquid crystal of the gaming machine 10. The two-dimensional code 300 included in the screen image displayed on the display device 32 is imaged. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S801.

  In step S801, an image data storage process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 stores the image data obtained in step S500 in the memory 420. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S802.

  In step S802, a two-dimensional code recognition process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 performs a two-dimensional code recognition process, recognizes an output information image such as the two-dimensional code 300 from the image data obtained in step S800, and outputs data (output information) from the recognized two-dimensional code. ) Is generated. The two-dimensional code recognition process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S803.

  In step S802, the microcomputer 410 recognizes an output information image such as the two-dimensional code 300 from image data obtained when the CCD camera 480 (imaging means) images the two-dimensional code 300 (output information image). It functions as output information generation means for generating data (output information) from the recognized two-dimensional code.

  In step S803, output information and ID data transmission processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 uses the wireless unit 450 and the transmission / reception antenna 452 to transmit the data obtained by the two-dimensional code recognition process in step S802 together with the ID data of the portable terminal 400 to the Internet 500 (see FIG. 1). To the server 600. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S600.

  In step S803, the microcomputer 410 functions as a data transmission unit that transmits the data generated in step S502 to the server 600.

  In step S600, output information and ID data storage processing is performed. In this process, when the microcomputer 610 included in the server 600 receives data (URL) and ID data of the portable terminal 400 from the portable terminal 400 via the Internet, the microcomputer 610 stores the data (URL) and the ID data on the hard disk. Store in drive 620. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S601. Thus, the hard disk drive 620 is an example of information storage means.

  In step S601, a data extraction process based on the output information is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 610 displays data (for example, HTML data) indicating a site corresponding to the URL as the data received in step S601 and information corresponding to the site (freebie data (for example, service points and incoming calls). Melody etc.)) is extracted from the hard disk drive 620. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S602.

  At this time, the microcomputer 610 refers to the data table (see FIG. 26) stored in the hard disk drive 620 based on the data, and extracts information (prize data). When executing the process of step S601, the microcomputer 610 functions as an extraction unit that extracts premium data from the hard disk drive 620 (information storage unit) based on the data received from the portable terminal 400.

  In step S602, a data transmission process is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 610 transmits, for example, data representing sites and information (premium data) to the portable terminal 400 via the Internet 500 by the communication interface 650. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S804.

  The communication interface 650 functions as a transmission unit that transmits the information 340 (prize data) extracted in step S602 to the mobile terminal 400.

  In step S804, data storage processing is performed. In this process, the microcomputer 410 of the portable terminal 400 stores data (data representing a site and premium data) transmitted from the server 600 in the memory 420. The microcomputer 410 displays a site corresponding to the URL as data on the liquid crystal panel 460 based on the data. The player can acquire information (prize data) by operating the operation unit 470 and inputting a predetermined instruction. When this process ends, this process ends.

  An aspect in which an output information image (for example, an image such as a two-dimensional code 300) can be captured in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 of the gaming machine 10 in any one of the round games. Is displayed. For this reason, for example, the player captures an output information image by an imaging means such as a camera-equipped portable terminal 400 (for example, a CCD camera 480), and outputs output information generated from the output information image by the portable terminal 400. By transmitting to the server 600 via the Internet 500, various information (for example, a standby screen, a ringtone melody, a game program, etc.) according to the output information can be acquired. For this reason, since an output information image is displayed in any round game, a new game form is provided in which a game is played while maintaining a sense of tension even during execution of a special game. The new game form provided increases the player's interest and enhances the game's preference, and the player can acquire various information according to the output information. It is possible to effectively increase the satisfaction with respect to.

  In the present embodiment, the image data for the standby image and the premium data that is the incoming melody are used as the information, but the present invention is not limited to this. The premium data may be various data such as service points, game information, standby image data, URL data, and various programs.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the data table used in step S601 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, in the data table, data (output information) and information are associated with each other.

  For example, when the data is a URL, when the server 600 is accessed with the URL (http: //***.***.001.htm), image data representing the standby image A is transmitted to the portable terminal 400. Is done. In the case of a URL (http: //***.***.002.htm), the premium data is a standby image B. In the case of URL (http: //***.***.003.htm), the premium data is standby image C, and the URL (http: //***.***.004.htm) In this case, the prize data is music data X, and in the case of URL (http: //***.***.005.htm), the prize data is music data Y.

  In the present embodiment, the image data for the standby image and the premium data that is the incoming melody are used as the information, but the present invention is not limited to this. The premium data may be various data such as service points, game information, standby image data, URL data, and various programs.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the second type pachinko gaming machine called Hanemono, Hikokimono, and the third type called right mono. It may be a pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine or a game machine.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED is used as a part for displaying the round number display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) ) Including a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes display means for displaying various images including effect images during execution of a special game in which a round game advantageous to the player is repeated a plurality of times, and in the display means, the special game Display control means for performing control to display an output information image including predetermined information in a manner that can be imaged by the imaging means from the outside during execution of the game, and the display control means performs a plurality of times during execution of the special game. Among the round games, the gaming machine is characterized in that the output information image is controlled to be displayed in any one of the round games. The specific configuration of the display means, the display control means, and the like is appropriately designed. It can be changed.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the output information image displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data table of the output information in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit comprised in the portable terminal device of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit comprised in the server of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data table of the profit table based on the output information in the system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data table of the premium data based on the output information in the system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 System 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protection plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Winning port 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display Device 33 Display 35 Display 37 Display case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 50 Reader 51 Round number display 53 Illumination unit 55 Obstacle 57 obstacle 58 obstacle 60 main control circuit 62 reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 initial reset circuit 74 lamp 76 lamp control circuit 90 character image 92 effect image 94 identification information image 102 V / count sensor 104 count sensor 118 ordinary electric accessory Solenoid 120 big prize opening Id 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Discharge / launch control circuit 128 Discharge device 130 Launch device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 250 Display control circuit 262 Reading Device control circuit 264 Operation switch 266 CCD camera 268 Image processing circuit 269 Buffer 300 Two-dimensional code 340 Information 350 Generation time 400 Mobile terminal 410 Microcomputer 420 Memory 430 Secondary battery 440 Audio circuit 442 Speaker 444 Microphone 450 Wireless unit 452 Transmission / reception antenna 460 Liquid crystal panel 470 Operation unit 480 CCD camera 500 Internet 600 Server 610 Microcomputer 620 Hardware Disk drives 630 external input terminal 640 external output terminal 650 communication interface

Claims (4)

Display means for displaying various images including an effect image during execution of a special game in which a round game advantageous to the player is repeated a plurality of times;
The display means includes display control means for performing control to display an output information image including predetermined information in a mode that can be imaged by the imaging means from outside during execution of the special game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs control to display the output information image in any one of a plurality of round games during execution of the special game.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit performs control to display an effect image including a part of the output information image in any round game. Receiving means for receiving information based on the output information image captured by the imaging means as image information from the outside;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that performs control to provide a benefit according to the received image information. A system comprising the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, and a server that transmits and receives data via a communication line with a portable terminal device including the imaging unit,
The server
Information storage means for storing a plurality of types of information to be transmitted to the portable terminal in association with output information;
When the output information is received from a portable terminal that generates output information based on image data obtained by imaging the output information image displayed on the display unit by the imaging unit, from the information storage unit, Extraction means for extracting information associated with the output information;
A system comprising: transmission means for transmitting information extracted by the extraction means to the portable terminal via the communication line.

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