JP2007151792A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of securely avoiding such defective announcement as announcement of vibration even if the detected vibration is not caused by fraudulence. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine comprises a game machine body 1 with a play area, a front frame 3 disposed openably/closably for covering the front surface of the play area of the game machine body 1, a locking means 7 with a key hole 7a into which a key K can be inserted for locking/unlocking the front frame 3 to the game machine body 1, a vibration detecting means 8 for detecting vibration applied to the game machine body 1, and an announcing means for outputting prescribed announcement based on the detection by the vibration detecting means 8. The pachinko game machine also has a key detecting means 9 for detecting the state of insertion of the key K into the key hole 7a of the locking means 7 and a prohibiting means 16 for prohibiting the announcement by the announcing means only while the state of insertion of the key K is detected by the key detecting means 9. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a vibration detecting means for detecting vibration applied to a gaming machine main body.

  In pachinko gaming machines, for example, vibrations based on externally applied shocks have been conventionally used to detect fraudulent actions called so-called doki that change the trajectory of a game ball by hitting or shaking the gaming machine body. The thing provided with the vibration detection means which can detect is proposed (for example, refer patent document 1). However, in such a pachinko machine, in addition to vibration caused by fraudulent acts, vibrations are detected even in regular acts such as during maintenance inspections. There is a problem that it is performed frequently.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine, it is configured to detect the opening of the front frame, the glass frame or the upper plate support plate, and when the opening of the front frame or the like is detected, the vibration detecting means is invalidated and the vibration is detected. It has also been proposed to avoid notifications (false notifications) even if vibrations are inadvertently applied when the front frame, etc. are opened during regular work such as maintenance inspections, by preventing the detection of (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).
JP 2002-901 A Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-85816

  However, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that it is insufficient for suppressing erroneous notification because the vibration detecting means is invalidated on the condition that the front frame or the like is opened. That is, normally, in order to open the front frame in regular work such as maintenance inspection, it is first necessary to insert a key into the key hole of the locking means that locks the front frame and perform an unlocking operation. However, there is a possibility that vibration is inadvertently given to the gaming machine main body at the time of the unlocking operation, and in that case, the notification by the notification means is made even though the vibration is not detected based on an illegal act. There was a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of reliably avoiding a false notification that a notification is made despite not detecting a vibration based on an unauthorized act. There is.

  The invention according to claim 1 has a gaming machine main body having a gaming area, a front frame that covers the front of the gaming area of the gaming machine main body and is disposed so as to be openable and closable, and a keyhole into which a key can be inserted. Locking means capable of locking and unlocking the front frame to the gaming machine main body, vibration detecting means for detecting vibration applied to the gaming machine main body, and performing predetermined notification based on detection by the vibration detecting means In a gaming machine comprising a notification means, the notification is only provided while the key detection means for detecting the key insertion state into the keyhole of the locking means and the key insertion state is detected by the key detection means. And a prohibiting means for prohibiting notification by the means.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the key detecting means comprises a non-contact type sensor that detects a key inserted into the key hole in a non-contact manner.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising timer means for measuring an elapsed time from when the key detection state is no longer detected by the key detection means, The prohibition of notification by the prohibiting means is continued until the timer means measures the passage of a predetermined time.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, a player detecting means for detecting presence or absence of a player in front of the gaming machine main body is provided. The notification means is notified only when the key insertion state by the key detection means is not detected and the player is detected by the player detection means.

  The invention according to claim 5 has a gaming machine main body having a gaming area, a front frame covering the front of the gaming area of the gaming machine main body and arranged to be openable and closable, and a keyhole into which a key can be inserted. Locking means capable of locking and unlocking the front frame with respect to the gaming machine main body, vibration detecting means for detecting vibration applied to the gaming machine main body, and performing predetermined notification based on detection by the vibration detecting means In a gaming machine provided with a notification means, a receiving means that can receive an instruction signal from outside the gaming machine main body, and the vibration detection means is switched between a valid state and an invalid state based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means. Switching means, and the notification by the notification means is prohibited only while the vibration detection means is in an invalid state by the switching means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the operator can carry the apparatus and wirelessly transmit an instruction signal for switching the vibration detecting means to the valid state or the invalid state to the receiving means. A possible transmission means is provided.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, further comprising a player detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of a player in front of the gaming machine body, and wherein the vibration detecting means is in an effective state. In addition, only when the player is detected by the player detection means, the notification by the notification means is performed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the state of the key inserted into the keyhole in the locking means is detected and the notification by the notification means is prohibited, vibration is applied during the locking and unlocking operation of the locking means by a store clerk or the like. In addition, it is possible to reliably avoid erroneous notification such that notification is not performed by the notification means and notification is performed despite not detecting vibration based on an unauthorized act.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the key detection means comprises the non-contact type sensor that detects the key inserted into the key hole in a non-contact manner, so that the key detection is performed when the key inserted into the key hole is rotated. It is possible to avoid friction and the like with the means.

  According to the invention of claim 3, since the prohibition of the notification by the prohibiting means is continued until the timer means measures the lapse of the predetermined time, for example, when the locking state is confirmed after locking the front frame, Even if vibration is applied, notification by the notification means is not performed within a predetermined time, and erroneous notification can be avoided more reliably.

  According to the invention of claim 4, since the notification by the notification means is made only when the key insertion state by the key detection means is not detected and the player is detected by the player detection means, the gaming machine In a state where it is clear that there is no player in front of the main body and vibration due to fraudulent acts is not given, notification by the notification means is prevented, and erroneous notification can be avoided more reliably.

  According to the invention of claim 5, the vibration detecting means is switched to the valid state or invalid state by the switching means based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means, and the vibration detecting means is made invalid by the switching means. Since the notification by the notification means is prohibited only in the meantime, it is possible to reliably avoid erroneous notification such that notification is made despite not detecting vibration based on an unauthorized act.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, an instruction signal can be wirelessly transmitted from the transmitting means that can be carried by the operator to the receiving means, and the vibration detecting means can be switched between the valid state and the invalid state. It is possible to disable the vibration detecting means at an arbitrary timing according to the above, and it is possible to more reliably avoid a false notification such that a notification is made despite not detecting a vibration based on an illegal act.

  According to the invention of claim 7, since the notification by the notification means is made only when the vibration detection means is in an effective state and the player is detected by the player detection means, In the state where there is no person and it is clear that vibration due to fraud is not given, the notification by the notification means is prevented, and erroneous notification can be avoided more reliably.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine main body 1, a front frame 3, locking means 7, vibration detection means 8, and vibration notification as notification means. The lamp 12, the speaker 13, the display means 14, the player detection means 15, the prohibition means 16, and the timer means 17 are mainly configured.

  The gaming machine main body 1 is provided with a game board 2 forming a game area on the front side, and on the back side, a main board 10 and a sub board 11 as shown in FIG. The main board 10 is for controlling game contents throughout the pachinko gaming machine, and is electrically connected to the sub board 11. The sub-board 11 is electrically connected to and controls a lamp (including a vibration notification lamp 12), display means (design display means, etc.) 14 or a speaker 13 provided in the pachinko game machine.

  The game area of the game board 2 is formed with display means 14 including a symbol display means, a predetermined accessory, a winning opening (such as a big winning opening), or a plurality of nails or windmills (not shown). The game ball launched by the operation of the handle 5 can fall while changing its trajectory. The handle 5 is for a player to perform a turning operation while holding it, and is configured to drive a launching device (not shown) by a turning operation to launch a game ball.

  The front frame 3 covers the front of the gaming area of the gaming machine main body 1 and is disposed so as to be openable and closable. A glass plate 4 that can visually recognize the gaming area, a handle 5 that can fire a gaming ball, a prize ball, etc. A receiving tray 6 that can receive the lock and a locking means 7 are formed. Thus, the front frame 3 is supported by a pair of upper and lower support portions L so as to be openable and closable with respect to the gaming machine main body 1. During normal games, the front frame 3 is closed while maintenance or inspection is performed. It is configured so that it can be released when it is necessary to remove a game ball caught in the game area.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the locking means 7 has a key hole 7 a into which the key K can be inserted, and can lock and unlock the front frame 3 with respect to the gaming machine body 1. In other words, the locking means 7 is locked in a state where the front frame 3 is closed to restrict the opening to the gaming machine main body 1 and is unlocked by inserting the key K into the key hole 7a and then rotating. The front frame 3 can be opened.

  The vibration detection means 8 is for detecting the vibration applied to the gaming machine body 1, for example, from an impact sensor or the like that has a piezoelectric element and a metal plate inside to convert an impact into an electrical signal and detect it. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is fixed to a predetermined portion on the back side. Note that it is sufficient for the vibration detection means 8 to be able to detect the vibration applied to the gaming machine main body 1, and any form or arrangement site may be used.

  The notification means performs predetermined notification based on the detection by the vibration detection means 8, and in the present embodiment, the notification means includes, for example, a vibration notification lamp 12, a speaker 13, and a display means 14. The vibration notification lamp 12 is formed on the front side of the front frame 3 and can be lit or blinked based on the detection of vibration to alert the player or notify the surrounding clerk. .

  The speaker 13 and the display means 14 as other notification means can generate, for example, sound or sound effect or display a warning or the like based on the detection of vibration. These speaker 13 and display means 14 are preferably used in combination with a speaker that emits a predetermined sound effect or the like according to the game content, or a display means that performs variable display or character display according to the game content. The notification means may be any one or any combination of the vibration notification lamp 12, the speaker 13, and the display means 14, and instead of these, other notifications (for example, a management room) It is also possible to make a report to

  The key detecting means 9 detects the insertion state of the key K into the key hole 7a of the locking means 7, and for example, as shown in FIG. 4, a photosensor (non-contact type sensor) comprising a light emitting element 9a and a light receiving element 9b. ) Etc. That is, in a state where the key K is not inserted into the key hole 7a (the state shown in the figure), the light emitted from the light emitting element 9a is received by the light receiving element 9b, while the key K as shown in FIG. Is inserted into the keyhole 7a, the light from the light emitting element 9a is cut off and is not received by the light receiving element 9b. Therefore, by detecting this, the insertion state of the key K can be detected.

  The player detection means 15 is for detecting the presence / absence of a player in front of the gaming machine main body 1, for example, detecting the presence / absence of a player directly by an infrared sensor capable of emitting infrared rays from the gaming machine main body 1. Alternatively, it is configured such that the presence or absence of a player is indirectly detected by detecting whether or not a person is touching the contact sensor formed on the handle 5. Note that the contact sensor is provided for general use in the current pachinko gaming machine formed on the handle 5 and capable of detecting whether or not the handle 5 is gripped, and detects the grip of the player. Otherwise, the game ball is not fired.

  The key detection means 9, the vibration detection means 8, the vibration notification lamp 12, the speaker 13, the display means 14, and the player detection means 15 are all electrically connected to the sub-board 11, and the sub-board 11 Are formed with prohibiting means 16 and timer means 17. The prohibition means 16 is for prohibiting notification by the notification means (vibration notification lamp 12, speaker 13 and display means 14) only while the key detection state is detected by the key detection means 9.

  That is, since the notification means prohibits notification by detecting the insertion state of the key K into the key hole 7a in the locking means 7, even if vibration is applied during the unlocking operation of the locking means 7 by a store clerk or the like, the notification means notifies Thus, it is possible to reliably avoid erroneous notification such that notification is made in spite of not detecting vibration based on an illegal act. In the normal state where the key detection means 9 does not detect the insertion state of the key K, when the vibration detection means 8 detects vibration, the notification means performs notification, so that, for example, the gaming machine body 1 is hit or shaken. Thus, it is possible to detect fraudulent acts called so-called “sticking” that change the trajectory of the game ball.

  The timer means 17 is for measuring the elapsed time from when the key detection means 9 no longer detects the inserted state of the key K, and the measured elapsed time is transmitted to the prohibition means 16. Yes. However, the prohibition of the notification by the prohibiting means 16 is continued until the timer means 17 measures the passage of a predetermined time. Thereby, for example, even when inadvertent vibration is applied after the front frame 3 is locked and the locked state is confirmed, notification by the notification means is not performed within a predetermined time, and erroneous notification is further ensured. It can be avoided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification by the notification means is performed only when the insertion state of the key K by the key detection means 9 is not detected and the player is detected by the player detection means 15. Has been. In other words, if the key detection means 9 does not detect the insertion state of the key K and the vibration detection means 8 detects vibration, the player detection means 15 will not be notified if the player detection means 15 does not detect the player. It has become. Therefore, in a state where it is clear that there is no player in front of the gaming machine main body 1 and vibration due to fraud is not given, notification by the notification means is prevented, and erroneous notification can be avoided more reliably.

Next, the control content (particularly the control content of the timer means 17) for vibration detection in the pachinko gaming machine according to the above embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
When the power to the pachinko machine is turned on, it is determined whether or not the key detection means 9 is on (the state in which it is detected that the key K is inserted into the locking means 7) (S1). If it is on, the process proceeds to S2, and if it is off (a state where it is not detected that the key K is inserted into the locking means 7), the process skips S2 and proceeds to S3. In S2, the timer unit 17 sets a predetermined value (for example, “10” is set).

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the vibration detection means 8 is on (state in which the vibration detection means 8 has detected vibration). If the vibration detection means 8 is on, the process proceeds to S4, and is off (the vibration detection means 8 vibrates). Is not detected), S4 and S5 are skipped and the process proceeds to S6. In S4, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer means 17 is “0”. If it is “0”, the process proceeds to S5 and a notification is given by the notification means (more specifically, the player detection means 15). If the player is not detected by "0", the process skips S5 and proceeds to S6. In S6, 1 is subtracted from the value of the timer means 17, and then the process returns to S1 and the above-described series of control is performed. Thus, after the key K is removed from the locking means 7, the notification by the prohibiting means 16 until the timer means 17 measures the elapse of a predetermined time (until the set predetermined value “10” is subtracted to “0”). Can continue to be prohibited.

  Further, since the notification means prohibits notification by detecting the insertion state of the key K into the keyhole 7a in the locking means 7, even if vibration is applied during the unlocking operation of the locking means 7 by a store clerk or the like, the notification means notifies Thus, it is possible to reliably avoid a false notification such that a notification is made despite not detecting a vibration based on an illegal act. Further, since the key detecting means 9 is composed of a non-contact type sensor (photo sensor) for detecting the key K inserted into the key hole 7a in a non-contact manner, when the key K inserted into the key hole 7a is rotated, etc. It is possible to avoid friction between the key detection means 9 and the like.

  Further, the key detection means 9 is not limited to the non-contact type sensor as in the present embodiment, and may be a contact type sensor as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example. Such a contact-type sensor is composed of, for example, a micro switch 9 ′ and is provided on a substantially extended line of the key hole 7a of the locking means 7. When the key K is inserted into the key hole 7a as shown in FIG. The tip end detects the insertion state of the key K by pressing the operating part of the microswitch 9 ′.

Next, a second embodiment according to the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has substantially the same appearance as that according to the first embodiment (a gaming machine main body 1, a gaming board 2 having a gaming area, and And a front frame 3 having a glass plate 4, a handle 5, a receiving tray 6 and a locking means 7), and a main substrate 10 and a sub-substrate 11 as shown in FIG. is there. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component similar to 1st Embodiment, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The sub board 11 is electrically connected to the vibration detecting means 8, the vibration notifying lamp 12, the speaker 13 and the display means 14 as the notifying means, and the player detecting means 15, and the sub board 11 has a receiving means. 19 and switching means 20 are formed. Among these, the receiving means 19 can receive an instruction signal transmitted by radio waves from the transmitting means 18 outside the gaming machine main body 1 and is electrically connected to the switching means 20.

  Specifically, the transmission unit 18 includes, for example, a remote controller that can be carried by an operator such as a store clerk, and transmits an instruction signal for switching the vibration detection unit 8 between the valid state and the invalid state to the reception unit 19 wirelessly. Can be sent. The switching unit 20 is for switching the vibration detection unit 8 to the valid state or the invalid state based on the instruction signal received by the reception unit 19. When the vibration detection unit 8 is invalidated by the switching unit 20, Even if vibration is applied to the gaming machine main body 1, the vibration is not detected (for example, a non-energized state), and when it is in an effective state, the vibration can be detected (for example, a conductive state). It is said.

  Thereby, based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means 19, the vibration detecting means 8 is switched to the valid state or invalid state by the switching means 20, and the vibration detecting means 8 is invalidated by the switching means 20. For example, the notification by the notification means is prohibited, so that, for example, if it is invalidated in advance in regular work such as maintenance inspection, a false notification that notification is made despite not detecting vibration based on an unauthorized act is made. It can be avoided reliably.

  Further, for example, the vibration detecting means 8 can be remotely enabled or disabled by a remote control operation by the transmitting means 18, so that a shop clerk or the like can detect vibration at any necessary time (for example, before opening the front frame 3). The means 8 can be disabled and the vibration detecting means 8 can be enabled when necessary (for example, after the front frame 3 is closed and locked), enabling smooth switching operation. .

  Note that the transmission unit 18 may be formed in a gripping portion of the key K that is locked and unlocked by the locking unit 7 in addition to a remote controller that functions alone. Further, the transmission unit 18 is not limited to transmitting an instruction signal to the reception unit 19 wirelessly, but may be another remote-controllable transmission unit such as an infrared ray, or a wired instruction from a management room or the like. A signal may be transmitted.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the player detection means 15 is arranged, the vibration detection means 8 is in an effective state, and the player detection means 15 Only when there is a player's detection, it is constituted so that the notification by the notification means is made. Therefore, in a state where it is clear that there is no player in front of the gaming machine main body 1 and vibration due to fraud is not given, notification by the notification means is prevented, and erroneous notification can be avoided more reliably.

  Although the embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. For example, instead of the player detection means 15, other means that can detect the presence or absence of a player in front of the gaming machine body 1 may be used. The player detection means 15 may not be provided (the notification by the notification means does not require the presence or absence of a player). Further, the pachinko gaming machine may have other forms such as a front frame divided into an upper plate and a lower plate. Furthermore, although this embodiment is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, it can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachislot gaming machine.

  As long as the key insertion state is detected by the key detection means, a gaming machine that prohibits notification by the notification means, or only when the vibration detection means is disabled by the switching means, by the notification means As long as it is a gaming machine that prohibits notification, it can also be applied to a machine with a different external shape or with another function added.

External view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram showing the back of the game board in the pachinko machine Schematic diagram showing locking means in the pachinko gaming machine and a key inserted into the keyhole Cross-sectional schematic diagram showing locking means (state in which no key is inserted) and key detection means in the pachinko gaming machine Sectional schematic diagram showing locking means (state in which key is inserted) and key detecting means in the pachinko gaming machine The block diagram which shows the connection state of the main board, sub board | substrate, and another component in the same pachinko machine Flowchart showing control contents for vibration detection (especially control contents of timer means 17) in the pachinko gaming machine Sectional schematic diagram which shows the locking means (state where a key is not inserted) and the key detection means in other embodiment which concerns on this invention Sectional schematic diagram showing locking means (state in which key is inserted) and key detecting means in the other embodiment The block diagram which shows the connection state of the main board and sub board | substrate, and other component of the pachinko machine which concern on 2nd Embodiment which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 game machine body 2 game board (game area)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 3 Front frame 4 Glass plate 5 Handle 6 Receptacle 7 Locking means 7a Key hole 8 Vibration detection means 9, 9 'Key detection means 10 Main board 11 Sub board 12 Vibration notification lamp 13 Speaker 14 Display means 15 Player detection means 16 Prohibition means 17 Timer means 18 Transmitting means 19 Receiving means 20 Switching means K key

Claims (7)

A gaming machine body having a gaming area;
A front frame that covers the front of the gaming area of the gaming machine body and is arranged to be openable and closable;
A locking means having a keyhole into which a key can be inserted, and capable of locking and unlocking the front frame to the gaming machine body;
Vibration detecting means for detecting vibration applied to the gaming machine body;
Notification means for performing predetermined notification based on detection by the vibration detection means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A key detection means for detecting the insertion state of the key into the keyhole of the locking means;
Prohibiting means for prohibiting notification by the notification means only while the key insertion state is detected by the key detection means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the key detecting means comprises a non-contact type sensor that detects a key inserted into the key hole in a non-contact manner.   Timer means for measuring the elapsed time from when the key insertion state is no longer detected by the key detecting means, and prohibiting the notification by the prohibiting means until the timer means measures the lapse of a predetermined time. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein   A player detecting means for detecting the presence or absence of a player in front of the gaming machine main body is provided, and a key insertion state by the key detecting means is not detected, and a player is detected by the player detecting means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification is performed only by the notification means. A gaming machine body having a gaming area;
A front frame that covers the front of the gaming area of the gaming machine main body and is arranged to be openable and closable;
A locking means having a keyhole into which a key can be inserted, and capable of locking and unlocking the front frame with respect to the gaming machine body;
Vibration detecting means for detecting vibration applied to the gaming machine body;
Notification means for performing predetermined notification based on detection by the vibration detection means;
In a gaming machine equipped with
Receiving means capable of receiving an instruction signal from outside the gaming machine body;
Based on the instruction signal received by the receiving means, switching means for switching the vibration detecting means to an effective state or an invalid state;
And the notification means prohibits the notification only while the vibration detection means is in an invalid state by the switching means.   6. The transmission device according to claim 5, further comprising a transmission unit that can be carried by the operator and capable of wirelessly transmitting an instruction signal for switching the vibration detection unit to the valid state or the invalid state to the reception unit. Gaming machine.   Only when there is a player detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player in front of the gaming machine main body, the vibration detection means is in an effective state, and there is a player detection by the player detection means, The game machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the notification is made by the notification means.

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