JP2007152046A - Image display device for game machine island - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image display device for a game machine island, which is arranged in response to each game machine and excellent in operability, while having various functions. <P>SOLUTION: A touch-panel type display 11 is arranged on the upper part of a slot island 1 in response to each slot machine 2. A whole game hall is systematically organized so as to allow a player to at least run a TV or video, call a clerk, and selectively display various kinds of game data in the game hall when the player touches a button image on the touch-panel type display 11 by following a menu picture. An earphone jack 10 is mounted on a token dispenser 3. The delivery of the TV and video is stopped when a fixed time elapses after the operation of the slot machine 2 is terminated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an image display device for a gaming machine installed on a gaming machine island, and more particularly to an image display device suitable for a low-rise gaming machine island.

  Recent gaming machines are equipped with a particularly popular color liquid crystal display, which broadcasts television (hereinafter referred to as TV) to keep players from getting bored and various game data as images as part of customer service. A model that can be provided has appeared. In addition, the use of a liquid crystal display in a gaming machine has already been executed as a matter of course, but it has also been frequently installed in related equipment other than gaming machines. Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a liquid crystal display is mounted on a pachinko / slot call display device installed above a machine base on which a player plays a game.

  According to this, the pachinko / slot call display device described above has a call switch for the player to notify the manager of an abnormality, a lamp that is turned on / off, and controls the lighting of the lamp when an abnormality occurs, as well as a hall. And a control unit that notifies the computer of the occurrence of an abnormality, and is installed above the machine base. The call display device includes an input terminal for inputting a video signal and an output terminal for outputting the video signal, and the video signal at the output terminal is supplied to a display provided outside the main body of the call display device. It is characterized by.

  JP-A-8-66514

  The applicant of the present invention has made a low-rise island in which the height of the gaming machine island is kept low by intensively improving the technology. In other words, with regard to pachinko islands, the transport device installed along the longitudinal direction of the islands for distributing pachinko balls to each pachinko machine is transported on the horizontal plane without the structure of rolling the inclined surface as before. With the horizontal transfer device, we succeeded in keeping the height over the entire length low. In addition, regarding slot islands, a new circulation mechanism system for collecting, cleaning, storing and replenishing medals can be provided, thereby realizing a low-rise slot island.

  The present invention intends to effectively use the empty space created in the upper part of the gaming machine island in association with the realization of the low-rise gaming machine island as described above. That is, it is intended to improve services by not getting bored of the player and providing various game information to the player. At that time, especially in the low-rise gaming machine island, it can be installed within the reach of the player during the game. Taking advantage of this feature, it is more compact and easier to operate than the conventional technology cited above. So that it can be provided as an image display device excellent in performance.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an image display device for gaming machine islands according to claim 1 is based on a gaming machine row in which a plurality of gaming machines and gaming medium lending machines are alternately arranged in parallel. An image display device provided on the formed gaming machine island, wherein an image display unit of the image display device is installed on the gaming machine island corresponding to each of the gaming machines, and has a screen. By touching a menu displayed on the screen, it is formed by a touch panel display capable of executing at least television and video broadcasting, various game data in a game hall, and calling a store clerk.

  Further, in the game machine island image display device according to claim 2, the game medium lending machine includes an earphone jack for connecting an earphone for transmitting sound related to a displayed image. .

  In addition, regarding the image display device of the gaming machine island according to claim 3, the television or video broadcast provided on the touch panel display is stopped after a certain time has elapsed since the gaming machine is in an operating state. Features.

  The image display device for gaming machine islands of the present invention effectively utilizes an empty space formed in the upper part of a low-rise gaming machine island. The image display unit of this image display device employs a touch panel display. By selecting a menu displayed on the screen, at least the television or video is broadcasted, various game data are obtained at the game hall, Since the call can be executed, the functions of the operation buttons externally attached to the periphery can be taken into the screen, and the number of buttons can be reduced. As a result, the area around the gaming machine has a clean and coherent appearance, and the operation is easy to understand.

  TV and video broadcasts will not get bored of players, and advertising revenue can be expected by devising a method of use that puts unique advertisements in between. However, in order to eliminate the customers who come to the store just for the purpose of watching TV and video, the broadcast will be stopped when a certain time has passed since the game machine was in operation. ing.

  In response to the player's request, for example, information on the machine number that excels in the appearance rate, etc. can be obtained, as well as the number of jackpots for the gaming machine you are playing and other designated gaming machines, Since game results can be displayed with a simple operation, the customer service is improved. The game media lending machine has an earphone jack, and if an earphone is connected to the jack, it is possible to hear a sound related to the image being displayed.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of a slot island equipped with a touch panel display (image display unit of an image display device) of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram in a game hall, and FIG. 3 is displayed on a touch panel display. FIG. In FIG. 1, a slot island 1 (game machine island) is formed by a row of game machines in which a plurality of slot machines 2 (game machines) and medal sands 3 (game medium lending machines) are alternately arranged. The slot island 1 is a double-sided island in which two rows of gaming machines are arranged back to back.

  A medal circulation device (not shown) is incorporated in the center of the slot island 1 along the longitudinal direction of the island. In addition, a bill transport device (not shown) is incorporated in the upper portion of the slot island 1 along the longitudinal direction of the island, and the portion is covered with the curtain plate 4 and the top plate 5. The curtain 4 is provided with a bill insertion slot 6 corresponding to each medal sand 3, and the inserted bill is stored in a bill storage 7 attached to the island edge by a bill transport device. ing. The curtain plate 4 is provided with an indicator lamp 8 that is turned on or blinks when the effect of production is enhanced or the occurrence of an abnormality is notified.

  A numerical value display unit 9 is provided in front of the medal sand 3 and various data are displayed. The data display unit 9 is composed of, for example, an LED (light emitting diode) and is configured in two stages. The upper row is a game data display unit for displaying the number of medals lent out, sales information, abnormal display, etc. as appropriate, and the lower row is for displaying the remaining amount of banknotes inserted by the player and continuing the game. It is a remaining amount data display part for reserving the amount of money. In front of the medal sand 3, an earphone jack 10 for connecting an earphone is also provided. On the other hand, a touch panel display 11 serving as an image display unit of the image display device is mounted on the top plate 5 of the slot island 1 corresponding to each slot machine 2. Further, a display 11 a is placed on the island end of the slot island 1.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the set of slot machine 2 and medal sand 3 are connected to the control box 12. This control box 12 is not actually arranged at the position shown in the figure, but is housed in the casing of the medal sand 3 and strictly controlled to prevent unauthorized intervention from the outside. Sealed. Note that the money amount data of the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot 6 is managed integrally with the medal sand 3 and is included in the range of functions constituting the medal sand 3.

  The control boxes 12 are grouped, for example, every four units, and each group is connected to the island relay unit 13. Further, a plurality of such island relay units 13 are connected by a LAN cable and connected to the island management device 14 to form one slot island 1. In addition to this, island peripheral devices such as a medal counter 15 are connected to the island management device 14 and comprehensively managed. A plurality of island management apparatuses 14 are intensively connected to the hall server 16 and the hall computer 17. The island management devices 14 are not limited to slot islands, but are provided for different game machine islands such as pachinko islands and CR machine islands. These island management devices 14 are mixed game halls. However, the system is configured in the same manner as described above.

  On the other hand, the touch panel display 11 is similarly grouped and connected to the image relay unit 18. The plurality of image relay units 18 are connected and connected to the island management apparatus 14 together with the island relay unit 13. The island management device 14 is also connected to a display 11a installed at the island edge. The touch panel display 11 is also connected to an earphone jack 10 provided on the medal sand 3.

  The sales data transmitted from the medal sand 3 and the count data transmitted from the slot machine 2 are encrypted in the control box 12, for example, scrambled, and then managed through the island relay unit 13. Transmitted to the device 14. The island management device 14 has a function of collecting and accumulating sales data from the medal sand 3, count data from the slot machine 2 and the medal counter 15, and data on the number of occurrences of abnormality. In addition, when the hall server 16 is temporarily stopped due to an unforeseen situation by a command transmitted from the upper hall server 16, it has a function of storing each accumulated data as a substitute.

  In addition to the function of collecting and storing data as described above, the hall server 16 plays game data (number of medals inserted, number of medals paid out, number of jackpots, number of jackpots) for each slot machine 2 through the island management device 14. , The number of times of CT, the number of times of hitting, etc.), and the game data is classified and managed for each slot machine 2. Further, for example, based on an out ball signal from the slot machine 2, a function for specifying the operating state of each slot machine, a function for managing the sales state, and the like are provided.

  The island management device 14 includes an image management function. The hall server 16 has a function of distributing TV images and video images to the touch panel display 11 through the island management device 14. In response to a request signal issued from the touch panel display 11, the island management device 14 sends back game data, a television image, etc., and displays it on the touch panel display 11. At the same time, the sound related to the display content is formed so as to be heard by an earphone or a speaker connected to the earphone jack 10.

  When there is a request signal for data related to game data other than the gaming machine being played, the island management device 14 obtains the request data from the data recorded in the hall server 16 and displays it on the touch panel display 11. Send. Further, the hall server 16 has a function of distributing video and the like to the display 11a through the island management device 14. On the display 11a, in addition to images and advertisements that enhance the production, notification items that need to be notified to the entire game hall, a clerk calling request, a malfunction / failure, etc. An image for recognizing whether or not is displayed.

  Incidentally, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed on the touch panel display 11 in the initial state. The menu A1 displays an explanatory note A2 that prompts the user to operate a button, and for example, a "TV / video" button A3, a "game information" button A4, and a "call clerk" button A5 are arranged below the menu A1. When the “call clerk” button A5 is touched, the indicator light 8 blinks and a call image is also displayed on the display 11a installed on the island edge.

  When the “TV / video” button A3 is touched, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. On the screen, an explanatory note B1 for prompting channel selection and a channel selection button B2 are displayed. Touching the “Next” button B3 after selecting a channel switches to the video provided for that channel. The cancellation is executed by touching the “Cancel” button B4. In addition, a “return to menu” button B5 is displayed, and when touched, the menu A1 screen is displayed again. It should be noted that a “return” button or a “return to menu” button for returning to the previous screen is always displayed even when the screen is moved to the next movie release screen (not shown).

  When the “game information” button A4 is touched in FIG. 3A, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. On this screen, there is an explanatory note C1 that prompts the user to select a target gaming machine, and a table selection button C2 for selecting whether the data that he / she wants to acquire is for a table that he or she is playing. And C3 are displayed. When the stand selection button C2 is touched, the latest game data in the slot machine 3 to which the touch panel display 11 is attached is displayed by further touching the “next” button C4. Further, a “cancel” button C5 for canceling and a “menu return” button C6 for returning to the menu A1 screen are provided.

  Further, when the “next” button C4 is touched after the table selection button C3, the screen is switched to FIG. In this screen, in order to select the explanation sentence D1 that prompts the user to select the inquiry data and whether the inquiry is for the data of the designated machine number, or the check of a good table for the whole game hall. Inquiry data selection buttons D2 and D3 are displayed. When the "Next" button D4 is touched after the D2 button, a numeric keypad button (not shown) is displayed, and the game data of that number is displayed by inputting the desired machine number.

  Further, when the “next” button D4 is touched after the D2 button, the superior table number for each game data item (not shown) is displayed in a list form. In addition, a “cancel” button D5 for canceling and a “menu return” button D6 for returning to the menu A1 screen are provided on the screen of FIG.

  In this gaming machine island image display device, while the island management device 14 knows that the slot machine 2 is operating according to the operating status of various sensors attached to the inside of the slot machine 2. Then, the distribution of the TV image or the video image is continued. On the other hand, when the operation of the slot machine 2 is not recognized, the island management device 14 stops the distribution of the video after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the operation is not recognized. .

  It is a perspective view of the slot island appearance formed by incorporating the image display device of the present invention.   It is a system block diagram in a game hall.   It is a figure which shows the one Example of the image displayed on a touchscreen display.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot Island (Amusement Machine Island)
2 Slot machines (game machines)
3 Medal Sand (Game Media Rental Machine)
8 Indicator light 10 Earphone jack 11 Touch panel display (image display)
11a display 13 island relay unit 14 island management device 16 hall server 18 image relay unit

Claims (3)

  An image display device provided on a gaming machine island formed by a row of gaming machines in which a plurality of gaming machines and gaming media lending machines are alternately arranged, wherein the image display unit of the image display device is a 1 It is installed at the top of the gaming machine island corresponding to each stand, and by touching the menu displayed on the screen, at least the television and video are broadcasted, various game data at the game hall, and the store clerk is called An image display device for gaming machine islands, characterized in that it is formed by a touch panel display capable of handling.   2. The game machine island image display device according to claim 1, wherein the game medium lending machine includes an earphone jack for connecting an earphone for transmitting a sound related to a displayed image.   3. The game machine island according to claim 1, wherein the television or video broadcast provided on the touch panel display is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game machine is in an operating state. Image display device.

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