JP2008043543A - Locking/unlocking management system for game machine, and locking/unlocking management program for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent fraudulence to a game machine 1 and to improve the convenience of the security management. <P>SOLUTION: The locking/unlocking management system S for the game machine 1 manages the locking/unlocking of the game machine 1 with a locking/unlocking mechanism. The locking/unlocking management system S is characterized by a permitted person identification information registering means 3A for registering the identification information of a person permitted to lock or unlock the locking/unlocking mechanism; an accumulation means 2B for accumulating the permitted person identification information registered by the permitted person identification information registering means 3A; an operator identification information receiving means 1A for receiving operator identification information of the person who operates locking/unlocking of the locking/unlocking mechanism; a locking/unlocking authentication means 2D for authenticating the operator as the person permitted to lock or unlock the locking/unlocking mechanism by collating the operator identification information received by the operator identification information receiving means 1A with the permitted person identification information accumulated by the accumulating means 2B; and a locking/unlocking control means 2E for controlling the locking/unlocking of the locking/unlocking mechanism based on the result of authentication by the locking/unlocking authentication means 2D. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  For example, it relates to the security of game machines such as pachinko machines.

  Conventionally, from the viewpoint of security measures, game machines such as pachinko machines are locked so that a game board and a control board for controlling the game machine cannot be operated without permission. When a trouble occurs in the game machine or when maintenance is required, each game machine can be unlocked using a specific key possessed by the store clerk.

(For example, see Patent Document 1).
JP-A-6-126035

  However, since the key possessed by the store clerk is a physical key corresponding to each amusement machine, there is a security problem such that a secret key is created without the knowledge of the principal. Furthermore, since there is a unique key for each game machine, a large number of keys have to be managed, and there is a problem that even if lost, the key is not noticed.

  Accordingly, the present application provides a license for registering licensee identification information of a licensee who is permitted to lock or unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism in a locking / unlocking management system of a gaming machine that manages locking / unlocking of a gaming machine having a locking / unlocking mechanism. The user identification information registration means, the licensee identification information storage means for storing the licensee identification information registered by the licensee identification information registration means, and the operation of the person who operates the locking / unlocking mechanism of the locking / unlocking mechanism The operator identification information receiving means for receiving the operator identification information, the operator identification information received by the operator identification information receiving means, and the licensor identification information stored in the licensor identification information storage means are collated. Lock / unlock authentication means for authenticating whether the person is permitted to lock or unlock, and lock / unlock control for controlling the lock / unlock of the lock / unlock mechanism based on the authentication result of the lock / unlock authentication means. With means And wherein the Rukoto.

  This eliminates the need to manage a unique key for each game machine, which not only makes it possible to increase the security function by preventing the loss of the key, but also dramatically improves the convenience of the person who performs unlocking and locking. Can be improved. Moreover, since the person who performed the locking / unlocking operation can be specified by the operator identification information, an effect of suppressing fraud can be expected.

  Further, authority level information storage means for storing authority level information indicating a range in which the locking / unlocking mechanism can be operated in association with the licensor identification information, and according to the authority level stored in the authority level information storage means The locking / unlocking control means for controlling locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism enables, for example, a store manager to lock / unlock all locking / unlocking mechanisms, and other store staff can lock / unlock some of the locking / unlocking mechanisms. A security system tailored to each individual's authority can be realized.

  In addition, by having a locking / unlocking information managing means for managing locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism, it is possible to easily manage locking / unlocking.

  Furthermore, in order to prevent fraud involving a store clerk or the like, the locking / unlocking mechanism of the locking / unlocking mechanism is not connected to an external management device provided outside the game hall where the game machine is installed, instead of being a closed system in the game hall. It is desirable to have locking / unlocking information transmitting means for transmitting locking / unlocking information regarding the lock.

  In addition, when locking or unlocking is performed outside the specified time, fraud is easily performed by including a locking / unlocking information transmitting unit that transmits locking / unlocking information related to the locking or unlocking to a predetermined terminal device. Monitoring can be performed easily even outside business hours, and fraud can be detected early.

  As a specific configuration, it is preferable that the operator identification information receiving unit receives the operator identification information by non-contact information communication.

  Furthermore, in the locking / unlocking management system of a gaming machine that manages the locking / unlocking of a gaming machine having a locking / unlocking mechanism, biometric information that is licensed person identification information of a licensee who is permitted to lock or unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism is registered. A licensee identification information registering means, a licenser identification information storage means for storing the licenser identification information registered by the licenser identification information registration means, and a person who operates the locking / unlocking mechanism of the locking / unlocking mechanism. Operator identification information receiving means for receiving biometric information, which is operator identification information, operator identification information received by the operator identification information receiving means, and license stored in the licenser identification information storage means The user identification information and authenticating whether the operator is permitted to lock or unlock, and based on the authentication result of the lock / unlock authentication means, the locking or unlocking mechanism is locked or unlocked. Control the lock That is considered to have a lock-unlock control means. As a result, there is no need to worry about losing the key, and since the biometric information unique to the operator is used as authentication information, security can be further enhanced.

  While preventing fraud against amusement machines, improve the convenience of security management.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The locking / unlocking management system S of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a system for managing the locking / unlocking of the gaming machine 1 provided in the game hall A such as a pachinko store and preventing fraud.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the system S includes a gaming machine 1 having a locking / unlocking mechanism in an amusement hall A that is a pachinko store, and an authentication terminal device that authenticates the locking / unlocking of the gaming machine 1. 2 and an internal management terminal device 3 capable of communicating with the authentication terminal device 2 via a LAN or the like.

  In the present embodiment, an external management server 4 is also provided outside the amusement hall, and when the game machine 1 is unlocked and unlocked through the external management server 4, for example, outside the business hours of a pachinko store. Employs a system that sends a mail notifying the locking / unlocking to a predetermined administrator portable terminal 5.

The store clerk at the game hall A wears the ring-type operator portable terminal 6 on his / her arm, and uses the operator portable terminal 6 to lock and unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism.
<1, equipment configuration>
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the entire system S in this embodiment.

  The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko machine in the present embodiment, a gaming machine main body serving as a housing, a front frame having a gaming board attached to the front of the gaming machine main body via a hinge so as to be openable and closable, And a control board for performing control related to games located on the back side of the front frame. The front frame is provided with a window frame that can be opened and closed via a hinge, and a transparent glass that can visually recognize the game board located on the back side is fitted into the window frame. The game board can be operated by opening the window frame.

  In addition, the game machine 1 is provided with a first locking / unlocking mechanism that allows the opening / closing portion of the window frame to be locked and unlocked to restrict access to the game board, and the opening / closing portion of the front frame. A second locking / unlocking mechanism is provided that is attached to a lockable position so that access to the control board can be restricted.

  The first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism employ an electric lock mechanism. Specifically, it comprises a solenoid, a locking claw that can be moved back and forth by energizing the solenoid, and a slot that locks the front frame and the like by locking the locking claw. The locked state and the unlocked state can be controlled by receiving a control signal described later.

  In addition, a non-contact reader that receives radio waves from the RFID is provided in the vicinity of the hit lamp.

  The authentication terminal device 2 is a terminal device that authenticates a plurality of the gaming machines 1 belonging to one island, and the authentication terminal device 2 is connected to the gaming machine 1 and the internal management terminal device 3 so as to be able to communicate with each other via a LAN or the like. is doing. Specifically, a display, a CPU, an internal memory, an external storage device such as an HD, a communication interface, and the like are provided.

  The internal management terminal device 3 is a so-called personal computer connected to the Internet NET, for example. Specifically, a keyboard, a mouse, a display, a CPU, an internal memory, an external storage device such as an HD, a communication interface, and the like are provided, and a mail transmission / reception function, a WEB function, a database function, and the like are provided.

  The external management server 4 is a so-called ASP server connected to the Internet NET, for example. Specifically, it is equipped with a keyboard, mouse, display, CPU, internal memory, external storage device such as HD, communication interface, etc., a mail server function, a WEB server function and a database having a mail transmission / reception function and a mail management function. It has functions.

  The administrator mobile terminal 5 is a mobile phone having a mail function that can be connected to the Internet NET provided with an input unit, a display unit, a CPU, a memory, a communication interface, and the like, but may be a so-called personal computer or other mobile terminal. I do not care.

The operator portable terminal 6 is a ring-type device that fits on the operator's arm in the present embodiment. A non-contact information communication function is provided by incorporating an active RFID tag, a power source such as a battery, a CPU, and the like in the ring-type device.
<2, outline functional configuration>
Then, the game machine 1 operates the CPU and peripheral devices by a program stored in the storage device or the like, and as shown in FIG. 2, an operator identification information receiving unit 1A, an operator identification information transmitting unit 1B, It functions as the locking / unlocking control information receiving means 1C and the locking / unlocking control means 1D.

  Explaining each means, the operator identification information receiving means 1A is identification that is operator identification information transmitted wirelessly from the operator portable terminal 6 using a non-contact type reader provided in the vicinity of the hit lamp. It has a function to receive codes.

  Here, the “operator” refers to a person who performs a locking / unlocking operation of the first locking / unlocking mechanism or the second locking / unlocking mechanism provided in the game machine 1, such as a clerk of a pachinko parlor.

  The “operator identification information” is identification information that can identify each operator. In this embodiment, a unique identification code stored in the RFID tag is used as the operator identification information. .

  The operator identification information transmitting unit 1B has a function of transmitting the operator identification information received by the operator identification information receiving unit 1A to the authentication terminal device 2. Specifically, the game machine identification information of the game machine 1 is also transmitted together with the operator identification information.

  The locking / unlocking control information receiving means 1C is means for receiving the locking / unlocking control information transmitted from the authentication terminal device 2. Specifically, the locking / unlocking control information receiving means 1C includes: Authority level information indicating a range in which the lock mechanism can be operated is received as lock / unlock control information.

  The locking / unlocking control unit 1D controls locking / unlocking of the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism based on the locking / unlocking control information. For example, when the received locking / unlocking control information is a locking / unlocking control signal for permitting the unlocking of the first locking / unlocking mechanism, the solenoid of the first locking / unlocking mechanism is energized and the first locking / unlocking mechanism is The locking claw of is moved to the unlock position. Then, the first locking / unlocking mechanism is unlocked when the locking claw of the first locking / unlocking mechanism is disengaged from the slot of the first locking / unlocking mechanism. Further, when the received locking / unlocking control information is a locking / unlocking control signal for permitting unlocking of both the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism (all locking / unlocking mechanisms in this embodiment). Is energized to the solenoids of the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism, and the locking claws of the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism are moved to the unlock position. And when the latching claws of the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism are disengaged from the respective slots, the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism are unlocked. In the case of locking, similarly to the case of unlocking, the locking claw is moved to the locked position by energizing the solenoid and locked.

  The authentication terminal device 2 operates the CPU and peripheral devices by a program stored in the storage device or the like, and as shown in FIG. 2, the licensor identification information receiving unit 2A, the storage unit 2B, and the operator identification information It functions as receiving means 2C, locking / unlocking authentication means 2D, locking / unlocking control means 2E, and locking / unlocking information transmitting means 2F.

  The licensor identification information receiving unit 2A is a unit that receives the licensor identification information transmitted from the internal management terminal device 3 using a LAN or the like.

  Here, the “permitter” refers to a person who is permitted to perform the locking / unlocking operation of the first locking / unlocking mechanism or the second locking / unlocking mechanism, such as a clerk of a pachinko parlor. In this embodiment, for example, if it is a store manager, all of the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism can be locked / unlocked, but other store clerk can only lock / unlock only the first locking / unlocking mechanism. The range in which the locking / unlocking mechanism can be operated is varied among persons.

  The “licensor identification information” is identification information that can identify each licensee. In this embodiment, a unique identification code stored in the RFID tag is licensed in the same manner as the operator identification information. It is used as person identification information.

  The accumulation means 2B accumulates various information for each area such as a licensee information area, an amusement machine information area, and a program area, which will be described later.

  In the licensor information area, the licensor identification information registered by the licensor identification information registration unit 3A described later is stored in association with the authority level information of each licensor. For example, if the store manager has registered an authority level capable of locking and unlocking all of the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism, the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism are associated with the licensee identification information of the store manager. Stores authority level information indicating that the lock mechanism can be unlocked.

  In the game machine information area, game machine identification information of the game machine 1 to be authenticated by the authentication terminal device 2 is stored. In the present embodiment, one authentication terminal device 2 authenticates a plurality of game machines 1.

  The operator identification information receiving means 2C is means for receiving the operator identification information transmitted from the game machine 1. In the present embodiment, the game machine identification information of the game machine 1 that is the transmission source is received together with the operator identification information.

  The locking / unlocking authentication unit 2D compares the operator identification information received by the operator identification information receiving unit 2C with the licensor identification information stored in the storage unit 2B, and permits the locking or unlocking. It has a function of authenticating whether it is a person who has been approved.

  Specifically, the licenser identification information is read from the storage unit 2B when the operator identification information receiving unit 2C receives the operator identification information. Then, the operator identification information and the licensor identification information are collated, and if the operator identification information and the licensor identification information match, an authentication signal is output to the locking / unlocking control means 2E. On the other hand, if the operator identification information does not match the licenser identification information, the authentication signal is not output. If the operator identification information does not match the licenser identification information, error information may be output.

  The locking / unlocking control unit 2E has a function of controlling locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism based on the authentication result of the locking / unlocking authentication unit 2D.

  More specifically, when an authentication signal indicating that the operator identification information and the licenser identification information match is received from the locking / unlocking authentication unit 2D, the storage unit 2B receives the authentication signal based on the licenser identification information. The authority level information associated with the licensee identification information is read. And the locking / unlocking control information matched with the said authority level information is produced | generated, and the said locking / unlocking control information is transmitted toward the game machine 1 which has transmitted the said operator identification information. For example, when the operator is a store manager who is permitted all locking / unlocking mechanisms, locking / unlocking control for permitting locking / unlocking of the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism together with the game machine identification information. Send information.

  The locking / unlocking information transmitting unit 2F is a unit that transmits the locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism related to locking / unlocking to the internal management terminal device 3 when locking / unlocking is performed. Specifically, when the signal indicating that the locking / unlocking control means 2E has transmitted the locking / unlocking control information is received, the locking / unlocking is performed in association with the game machine identification information of the gaming machine 1 that has performed the locking / unlocking. Locking / unlocking information indicating that the game machine 1 has been unlocked, operator identification information of the operator who has locked / unlocked the game machine 1, authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 that has authenticated the locking / unlocking of the operator, Locking / unlocking time information indicating the time when the locking / unlocking is performed is transmitted to the internal management terminal device 3.

  The internal management terminal device 3 operates the CPU and peripheral devices by a program stored in the storage device or the like, and as shown in FIG. 2, the licensor identification information registration unit 3A, the storage unit 3B, and the locking / unlocking information It functions as the receiving means 3C and the locking / unlocking information transmitting means 3D.

  The licensor identification information registration means 3A is a means for registering licensor identification information of the licensor who is permitted to lock or unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism. Specifically, in addition to the licensee identification information for permitting locking / unlocking, authority level information indicating a range in which the licensee can operate the locking mechanism, authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 performing authentication, the authentication The game machine identification information of the game machine 1 to be authenticated by the terminal device 2 is registered. In this embodiment, an external management server 4 which is an ASP server described later is accessed using a communication line, and registration is performed using an application installed on the ASP server using a WEB browser.

  The storage unit 3B stores various types of information for each area such as a licensee information area, an amusement machine information area, an authentication terminal device information area, a lock / unlock information area, and a program area, which will be described later.

  In the licensor information area, the licensor identification information registered by the licensor identification information registration means 3A is stored in association with the authority level information of each licensor.

  In the game machine information area, game machine identification information of the game machine 1 managed by the internal management terminal device 3 is stored. In the present embodiment, all the game machines 1 in the game hall A are managed by one internal management terminal device 3.

  In the authentication terminal device information area, authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 managed by the internal management terminal device 3 is stored. In the present embodiment, all the authentication terminal devices 2 in the game hall A are managed by one internal management terminal device 3. Further, the authentication terminal device identification information of each authentication terminal device 2 and the game machine identification information of the game machine 1 to be authenticated by the authentication terminal device 2 are stored in association with each other. Information for managing whether authentication 1 is performed is stored.

  In the locking / unlocking information area, information indicating that locking / unlocking has been performed, that is, locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism is stored. Specifically, in association with the gaming machine identification information of the gaming machine 1 that has performed the locking and unlocking, the locking and unlocking information indicating that the locking or unlocking has been performed, and the operation that has performed the locking and unlocking of the gaming machine 1 The operator identification information of the operator, the authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 that has authenticated the operator's locking / unlocking, and the locking / unlocking time information indicating the time when the locking / unlocking is performed are stored.

  The locking / unlocking information receiving unit 3 </ b> C is a unit that receives the locking / unlocking information transmitted from the authentication terminal device 2. Specifically, when locking or unlocking is performed, in association with the gaming machine identification information of the gaming machine 1 that has performed the locking and unlocking, locking and unlocking information indicating that locking or unlocking has been performed; Operator identification information of the operator who has unlocked / unlocked the game machine 1, authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 that has authenticated the operator's locking / unlocking, and unlocking indicating the time at which the unlocking / unlocking was performed The lock time information is received.

  The locking / unlocking information transmitting unit 3D has a function of transmitting the locking / unlocking information received by the locking / unlocking information receiving unit 3C to the external management server 4 using a communication line such as the Internet. Specifically, in association with the game hall identification information of the game hall A, the gaming machine identification information of the gaming machine 1 that has performed the locking and unlocking, and the locking and unlocking information indicating that the locking or unlocking has been performed, The operator identification information of the operator who has unlocked / unlocked the game machine 1, the authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 that has authenticated the operator's locking / unlocking, and the time at which the unlocking / unlocking was performed. The unlocking time information is transmitted.

  The external management server 4 operates the CPU and peripheral devices by a program stored in the storage device or the like, and manages the plurality of game halls A as shown in FIG. It functions as information registration means 4A, storage means 4B, locking / unlocking information receiving means 4C, locking / unlocking information managing means 4D, and locking / unlocking information transmitting means 4E.

  The licensor identification information registration means 4A is a means for registering the licensor identification information of the licensor who is permitted to lock or unlock the locking / unlocking mechanism. Specifically, in addition to the licensee identification information for permitting locking / unlocking in association with the game hall identification information for identifying the game hall A, authority level information indicating the range in which the licensee can operate the locking mechanism, authentication The authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 to be performed, the game machine identification information of the game machine 1 to be authenticated by the authentication terminal device 2 and the like are registered. In the present embodiment, registration is performed based on information from the internal management terminal device 3 that has accessed the external management server 4 using a communication line.

  The storage means 4B stores various information for each area such as a game hall information area, licenser information area, game machine information area, authentication terminal device information area, locking / unlocking information area, and program area, which will be described later.

  When the game hall information area is associated with the game hall identification information and is unlocked / unlocked outside the business hours of the game hall A (prescribed time) and outside the business hours of the playground A (prescribed time) The lock / unlock information transmission destination information for transmitting the lock / unlock information is stored. In addition, the business hours (regulated time) of the game hall A, the locking / unlocking information transmission destination information, and the like are registered in advance using a registration unit (not shown).

  In the licensor information area, the licensor identification information registered by the licensor identification information registration means 3A is stored in association with the authority level information of each licensor.

  In the game machine information area, identification information of the game machine 1 managed by the external management server 4 is stored in association with each game hall identification information.

  In the authentication terminal device information area, authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 managed by the external management server 4 is stored. Further, in association with each game hall identification information, authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 and game machine identification information of the gaming machine 1 to be authenticated by the authentication terminal device 2 are stored.

  In the locking / unlocking information area, information indicating that locking / unlocking has been performed, that is, locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism is stored. Specifically, the game machine identification information of the game machine 1 that has performed the locking and unlocking, and the locking or unlocking of the game machine 1 that is associated with the game hall identification information of the game hall A in which the game machine 1 that has performed the locking and unlocking is installed. Locking / unlocking information indicating that locking has been performed, operator identification information of an operator who has locked / unlocked the game machine 1, and authentication terminal device identification of the authentication terminal device 2 that has authenticated the locking / unlocking of the operator Information and locking / unlocking time information indicating the time when the locking / unlocking is performed are stored.

  The locking / unlocking information receiving means 4C has a function of receiving locking / unlocking information from the internal management terminal device 3 through a communication line such as the Internet.

  Specifically, the game machine identification information of the game machine 1 that has performed the locking and unlocking, and the locking or unlocking of the game machine 1 that is associated with the game hall identification information of the game hall A in which the game machine 1 that has performed the locking and unlocking is installed. Locking / unlocking information indicating that locking has been performed, operator identification information of an operator who has locked / unlocked the game machine 1, and authentication terminal device identification of the authentication terminal device 2 that has authenticated the locking / unlocking of the operator Information and locking / unlocking time information indicating the time when the locking / unlocking is performed are received.

  The locking / unlocking information management means 4D has a function of managing locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism. In the present embodiment, the locking / unlocking information is stored in the storage means 4B, and it is determined whether or not the locking / unlocking information is transmitted to the administrator portable terminal 5. Specifically, the game hall information stored in the storage means 4B is read out, a prescribed time included in the game hall information is compared with a lock / unlock time included in the lock / unlock information, and the lock / unlock time is determined. When it is outside the specified time, the locking / unlocking information for transmitting the locking / unlocking information to the predetermined administrator mobile terminal 5 is created.

  The locking / unlocking information transmitting unit 4E has a function of transmitting locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking to a predetermined administrator mobile terminal 5 when locking / unlocking is performed outside a specified time.

  In the present embodiment, the locking / unlocking information created by the locking / unlocking information management means 4D, that is, in association with the playground identification information of the playground A where the gaming machine 1 that has performed the locking / unlocking is installed, Game machine identification information of the gaming machine 1 that has performed locking and unlocking, locking and unlocking information that indicates that locking or unlocking has been performed, operator identification information of an operator that has performed locking and unlocking of the gaming machine 1; Authentication terminal device identification information of the authentication terminal device 2 that has authenticated the operator's locking / unlocking and locking / unlocking time information indicating the time when the locking / unlocking is performed are transmitted by mail.

  The manager mobile terminal 5 is a mobile phone or the like owned by the owner of the game hall A, etc., and operates the CPU and peripheral devices by a program stored in the storage device or the like, as shown in FIG. It functions as information receiving means 5A and locking / unlocking information display means 5B.

  The locking / unlocking information receiving means 5A has a function of receiving the locking / unlocking information transmitted from the external management server 4. In the present embodiment, the game machine identification information of the game machine 1 that has performed the locking / unlocking in association with the game hall identification information of the game hall A in which the game machine 1 that has performed the locking / unlocking by mail is installed. And locking / unlocking information indicating that locking / unlocking has been performed, operator identification information of an operator who has locked / unlocked the game machine 1, and an authentication terminal device 2 that has authenticated the locking / unlocking of the operator The authentication terminal device identification information and the locking / unlocking time information indicating the time when the locking / unlocking is performed are received.

  The locking / unlocking information display unit 5B has a function of displaying the locking / unlocking information received by the locking / unlocking information receiving unit 5A on a display or the like.

  The operator portable terminal 6 is for identifying each operator, operates the CPU and peripheral devices by a program stored in the storage device or the like, and stores operator identification information as shown in FIG. Means 6A and operator identification information transmission means 6B are provided.

  The operator identification information accumulating means 6A accumulates operator identification information given to each operator who owns the operator portable terminal 6 using an RFID tag or the like.

The operator identification information transmitting means 6B is a non-contact information communication means and actively stores the operator identification information using weak radio waves having no directivity that can be received by a non-contact type reader installed within a certain range. The operator identification information stored in the means 6A is transmitted at regular intervals.
<3. Explanation of operation>
Next, an example of the operation of the system S will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, a process of registering licenser identification information of a licensee who permits the locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism will be described with reference to FIG.

  The store manager, owner, and the like of the game hall A log in to the external management server 4 using a password or the like using the internal management terminal device 3 (step S1: Y), so that bidirectional communication is possible. Then, in accordance with the instructions on the licenser identification information registration screen transmitted from the external management server 4, in addition to licenser identification information, authority level information for the licensee, game machine identification information for permitting locking / unlocking, and the like are transmitted (step). S2).

  When receiving the registration completion information from the external management server 4 (step S3), the internal management terminal device 3 transmits the licensee identification information registered in step S2 to the authentication terminal device 2 (step S4). . Specifically, in addition to the licenser identification information, authority level information for the licenser and game machine identification information for permitting locking / unlocking are transmitted to the authentication terminal device 2. The information transmitted to the authentication terminal device 2 is stored in the storage unit 3B of the internal management terminal device 3 together with the authentication terminal device identification information (step S5).

  Next, a process of performing authentication using the authentication terminal device 2 and the like when the operator performs locking and unlocking will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the operator brings the operator portable terminal 6 carried by each person close to the reader provided in the game machine 1, the operator identification information is transmitted from the operator portable terminal 6 to the game machine 1. When the game machine 1 receives the operator identification information using the operator identification information receiving unit 1A, the authentication terminal that manages the game machine 1 using the operator identification information transmission unit 1B of the game machine 1 The operator identification information and game machine identification information are transmitted to the device 2.

  When the authentication terminal device 2 receives the operator identification information and the like transmitted from the game machine 1 (step S101: Y), the operator having the operator identification information is permitted to lock and unlock the game machine 1. It is authenticated whether it is a person (step S102).

  More specifically, the licenser identification information is read from the storage unit 2B when the operator identification information receiving unit 2C receives the operator identification information. Then, the operator identification information and the licensor identification information are collated, and if the operator identification information and the licensor identification information match, an authentication signal is output to the locking / unlocking control means 2E1D. On the other hand, if the operator identification information does not match the licenser identification information, the authentication signal is not output.

  If the operator identification information matches the licenser identification information (step S103: Y), the authority level of the licenser is confirmed (step S104), and the game machine that has transmitted the operator identification information 1, the locking / unlocking control information is transmitted (step S105).

  Specifically, when an authentication signal indicating that the operator identification information matches the licenser identification information is received from the locking / unlocking authentication unit 2D, the storage unit 2B receives the authentication signal based on the licenser identification information. The authority level information associated with the licensee identification information is read. And the locking / unlocking control information matched with the said authority level information is produced | generated, and the said locking / unlocking control information is transmitted toward the game machine 1 which has transmitted the said operator identification information. For example, when the operator is a store manager who is permitted all locking / unlocking mechanisms, locking / unlocking control for permitting locking / unlocking of the first locking / unlocking mechanism and the second locking / unlocking mechanism together with the game machine identification information. Information is transmitted to the game machine 1.

  On the other hand, the locking / unlocking / unlocking information relating to the locking or unlocking is transmitted from the authentication terminal device 2 to the internal management terminal device 3 (step S106).

  The locking / unlocking information transmitted to the internal management terminal device 3 is transmitted to the external management server 4 via the internal management terminal device 3.

  Next, a process in which the external management server 4 manages the locking / unlocking information will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the external management server 4 receives the locking / unlocking information transmitted from the internal management terminal device 3 (step S201: Y), the external management server 4 stores the locking / unlocking information in the storage unit 4B (step S202). If the time when locking / unlocking is outside the specified time (step S203: Y), the locking / unlocking information is transmitted to the administrator portable terminal 5 by e-mail (step S204).

  Specifically, the game hall information stored in the storage means 4B is read based on the game hall identification information, and the prescribed time included in the game hall information is compared with the lock / unlock time included in the lock / unlock information. If the unlocking time is outside the specified time, information relating to the administrator portable terminal 5 determined in advance is read from the game hall information stored in the storage means 4B based on the game hall identification information, Information to be transmitted to the administrator portable terminal 5 that has read the locking / unlocking information is created.

  By adopting the above-described locking / unlocking management system S of the game machine 1, the store clerk is not required to manage a unique key for each game machine 1, and the security function can be enhanced by preventing the key from being lost. In addition, the convenience of the person who performs locking and unlocking can be dramatically improved. Moreover, since the person who performed the locking / unlocking operation can be specified by the operator identification information, an effect of suppressing fraud can be expected.

  In addition, authority level information indicating a range in which the locking / unlocking mechanism can be operated is stored in association with the licensor identification information, and the locking / unlocking is performed according to the authority level stored in the storage means 2B. By having the locking / unlocking control means 2E for controlling the locking / unlocking of the mechanism, for example, if it is a store manager, all the locking / unlocking mechanisms can be locked / unlocked, and other store clerk can lock / unlock some A security system tailored to each individual's authority can be realized.

  In addition, since it has the locking / unlocking information management means 4D for managing the locking / unlocking information related to the locking or unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism, the locking / unlocking management can be easily performed.

  Furthermore, since the external management server 4 provided outside the game hall A where the game machine 1 is installed is provided with the locking / unlocking information transmitting means 3D for transmitting the locking / unlocking information related to the locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism. For example, the locking / unlocking information can be managed at the headquarters or the management center. As a result, the system is not closed in the game hall A, and fraud involving a store clerk or the like can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, when the locking / unlocking is performed outside the specified time, the locking / unlocking information transmitting means 4E for transmitting the locking / unlocking information related to the locking / unlocking to the predetermined administrator mobile terminal 5 can Can be easily monitored even during non-business hours, and fraud can be detected at an early stage.

  Of course, the configuration of the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration. Other configurations can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the operator portable terminal 6 is a ring-type portable terminal, but in addition, it may be an employee's chapter having a non-contact communication means using RFID or the like, a cellular phone, or the like.

  It is also conceivable to use biometric information such as fingerprints, voiceprints, irises and veins as operator identification information and licensee identification information.

  Specifically, the biometric information of the licensee is registered in advance as image information or the like as licensee identification information. Then, a biological information reader such as a fingerprint reader is installed in the vicinity of the game machine 1, and operator identification information is received using the biological information reader. Thereafter, authentication is performed by comparing the biometric information received as the operator identification information using the biometric information reader with the biometric information of the licensee that is the licensee identification information stored in the storage unit 2B.

  That is, each configuration will be described in association with this embodiment. In the locking / unlocking management system S of the gaming machine 1 that manages the locking / unlocking of the gaming machine 1 having the locking / unlocking mechanism, the locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism is performed. Licenser identification information registration means 3A for registering biometric information that is licensee identification information of a licensee licensed for licensee, and licenser identification information for accumulating licenser identification information registered by the licenser identification information registration means 3A In the storage means 2B, the operator identification information receiving means 1A for receiving biometric information which is operator identification information possessed by the person who performs the locking or unlocking operation of the locking / unlocking mechanism, and the operator identification information receiving means 1A Locking / unlocking authentication for verifying whether the operator is permitted to lock or unlock by comparing the received operator identification information with the licenser identification information stored in the licenser identification information storage means 2B. Mean 2 If, on the basis of the unlocking authentication section 2D of the authentication result, it is considered to have a lock-unlock control means 2E which controls the locking or unlocking of the locking and unlocking mechanism.

  As a result, there is no need to worry about losing the key, and since the biometric information unique to the operator is used as authentication information, security can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, the authentication system in the present embodiment and the authentication system using the biological information may be used in combination.

  In addition, the locking / unlocking mechanism for managing locking / unlocking is not limited to the above-described configuration. For example, it is conceivable to manage a locking / unlocking mechanism of a wire lock that locks a wire connecting a frame of a pachinko machine and an island.

  Moreover, although the pachinko machine was mentioned as a gaming machine in the said embodiment, this system is applicable also to other game machines 1, such as a slot machine.

  Furthermore, it can be considered that the external management server 4 has all the functions of the internal management terminal device 3. In addition, in the present embodiment, a plurality of authentication terminal devices 2 are provided in one amusement hall. However, authentication of all game machines 1 can be performed by one authentication terminal device 2, It is good also as a structure which each game machine 1, the internal management terminal device 3, and the external management server 4 bear the function of the apparatus 2. FIG.

  Further, the operator identification information transmitting means 1B is constituted by a passive RFID tag instead of the active type, and the operator identification information is transmitted by using an inquiry signal sent from the operator identification information receiving means 2C. It is also possible to adopt a configuration or a configuration in which not only radio waves but also electromagnetic waves are used for transmission.

The schematic diagram which shows the locking / unlocking management system S of the game machine 1 which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. Functional conceptual diagram concerning the embodiment. The flowchart of the internal management terminal device 3 which concerns on the embodiment. The flowchart of the authentication terminal device 2 which concerns on the same embodiment. The flowchart of the external management server 4 which concerns on the embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS S ... Locking / unlocking management system A ... Playground 1 ... Amusement machine 1A ... Operator identification information reception means 2B ... Licenser identification information storage means (storage means)
2B: Authority level information storage means (storage means)
2D: Locking / unlocking authentication means 2E: Locking / unlocking control means 3A: Licenser identification information registration means 3D: Locking / unlocking information transmission means 4 ... External management terminal device (external management server)
4E: Locking / unlocking information transmission means 5: Terminal device (administrator portable terminal)

Claims (8)

In a gaming machine locking / unlocking management system that manages locking / unlocking of a gaming machine having a locking / unlocking mechanism,
A licensor identification information registration means for registering licensor identification information of a licensor authorized to lock or unlock the locking and unlocking mechanism;
Licensor identification information storage means for storing the licensor identification information registered by the licensor identification information registration means;
Operator identification information receiving means for receiving operator identification information possessed by a person who operates the locking or unlocking of the locking and unlocking mechanism;
The person who is permitted to lock or unlock by comparing the operator identification information received by the operator identification information receiving means with the licenser identification information stored in the licenser identification information storage means. Locking / unlocking authentication means for authenticating
A locking / unlocking management system for a game machine, comprising: locking / unlocking control means for controlling locking or unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism based on an authentication result of the locking / unlocking authentication means. Authority level information accumulating means for accumulating authority level information indicating a range in which the locking / unlocking mechanism can be operated in association with the licensor identification information;
2. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a locking / unlocking control unit that controls locking or unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism according to the authority level stored in the authority level information storage unit. Management system.   The locking / unlocking management system for a game machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising locking / unlocking information managing means for managing locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism.   The locking / unlocking information transmitting means for transmitting locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism to an external management device provided outside the amusement hall in which the game machine is installed. 3. A lock / unlock management system for game machines according to 3.   5. Locking / unlocking information transmitting means for transmitting locking / unlocking information related to locking / unlocking to a predetermined terminal device when locking / unlocking is performed outside a specified time. Locking / unlocking management system for the described game machine.   6. The locking / unlocking management system for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the operator identification information receiving means receives the operator identification information by non-contact information communication. In a gaming machine locking / unlocking management system that manages locking / unlocking of a gaming machine having a locking / unlocking mechanism,
Licensee identification information registration means for registering biometric information that is licensee identification information of a licensee licensed to lock or unlock the locking and unlocking mechanism;
Licensor identification information storage means for storing the licensor identification information registered by the licensor identification information registration means;
Operator identification information receiving means for receiving biometric information that is operator identification information possessed by a person who performs the locking or unlocking operation of the locking and unlocking mechanism;
The operator identification information received by the operator identification information receiving means and the licenser identification information stored in the licenser identification information storage means are collated, and an operator who is permitted to lock or unlock is used. Locking / unlocking authentication means for authenticating whether there is,
7. The locking / unlocking management system for a game machine according to claim 1, further comprising locking / unlocking control means for controlling locking / unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism based on an authentication result of the locking / unlocking authentication means. . In a program for causing a computer to function in a locking / unlocking management system of a game machine that manages locking / unlocking of a gaming machine having a locking / unlocking mechanism,
A licensor identification information registration means for registering licensor identification information of a licensor authorized to lock or unlock the locking and unlocking mechanism;
Licensor identification information storage means for storing the licensor identification information registered by the licensor identification information registration means;
Operator identification information receiving means for receiving operator identification information possessed by a person who operates the locking or unlocking of the locking and unlocking mechanism;
The person who is permitted to lock or unlock by comparing the operator identification information received by the operator identification information receiving means with the licenser identification information stored in the licenser identification information storage means. Locking / unlocking authentication means for authenticating
A locking / unlocking management program for a game machine for functioning as locking / unlocking control means for controlling locking or unlocking of the locking / unlocking mechanism based on an authentication result of the locking / unlocking authentication means.

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