JP2008229272A - Game medium dispenser, setting system and setting method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform various settings of a network camera and confirm the settings efficiently. <P>SOLUTION: In the cellular phone 200, a script describing a specified setting command is created, a QR code incorporating the script is created, and an image including the QR code is displayed to make it unnecessary to produce prints of the same number as the number of cameras for executing the various settings of a plurality of network cameras 30B. In network camera 30B, transfer of setting information and reflection of the settings are performed through the image by analyzing the QR code included in the image taken and implementing the script analyzed in QR code (script describing a certain setting command). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pedestrian machine that is provided between the stands of a gaming machine that provides a game and has a built-in imaging device, and a setting method thereof, and is provided together between the stands of a gaming machine that provides a game and an imaging device. The present invention relates to a setting system for setting information received through a portable terminal for a pedestal machine in which is embedded.

  Conventionally, between the platforms of gaming machines that provide pachinko games and pachislot games, a platform machine that lends game media used for games has been arranged, and as this platform machine, an inserted game recording medium A card processing unit (CR unit) that lends game media based on the valuable value of (prepaid card) is well known.

  In this CR unit, the machine number is set as the initial setting at the time of introduction or as the resetting when replacing with a faulty machine in order to identify the game machine with which it is installed. Is done.

  In recent years, from the viewpoint of monitoring a player playing a game at a game seat, a CR unit (CR camera sand) equipped with a network camera tends to be introduced into a game store (for example, Patent Document 1). reference.).

  This CR camera sand is connected to higher-level devices such as a card T / C that manages the remaining number of valuable values (remaining number) of prepaid cards and a member T / C that manages the number of stored balls / medals stored by members. However, since the built-in network camera handles image data having a large data size, it is connected to a camera server which is a host device through a communication network different from these card T / C and member T / C.

  For this reason, in amusement stores that introduce CR camera sand, communication settings between the network camera and the camera server (for example, IP address setting, communication confirmation with the camera server as the host device, etc.), and other camera imaging settings (For example, the unit number of the connected machine, self-diagnosis, camera adjustment and reboot, etc.) must be performed, and these various settings are made using the DIP switches, and are set to the initial setting mode by special operation. In accordance with the menu screen, setting information is input to the network camera using a numeric keypad.

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  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 (CR camera sand), there is no interface for accepting data input to the network camera, and various settings of the network camera must be performed using a dip switch or the like. There is a problem that various settings of the network camera (including camera settings and camera tuning) and confirmation of the settings cannot be performed efficiently.

  In other words, the dip switch described above is a device that performs various settings by switching a small switch, and is not intended for complicated manual input operations by an operator. The nature is not high. Therefore, when performing various settings of the network camera using such a dip switch, it is necessary to perform a complicated input operation combining many operation keys to input one character of the command, This complicated input operation must be performed on all CR camera sand units installed in the amusement store.

  For this reason, when performing various settings of the network camera built in the CR camera sand, how to simplify the input operation of the setting information is an extremely important issue.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems (problems) caused by the prior art, and simplifies the input operation of the setting information, and thereby various settings of the imaging apparatus (camera settings and camera tuning). And a setting machine and a setting method capable of efficiently checking the setting.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the intermediary machine according to the present invention is an intermediary machine that is provided alongside the interrogator of a gaming machine that provides a game and that includes an imaging device, The imaging device includes an imaging unit that images a subject, an image analysis unit that analyzes a code included in the image from an image captured by the imaging unit, and a script that is analyzed from the code by the image analysis unit. And script execution means for executing a script in which a predetermined setting command is described.

  In addition, the setting system according to the present invention is a setting system that sets information received through a portable terminal to a pedestrian machine that is provided between the machines of the gaming machine that provides the game and has an imaging device. The portable terminal includes a script generation unit that generates a script in which a predetermined setting command is described, a code generation unit that generates a code incorporating the script generated by the script generation unit, and the code generation unit. Image display means for displaying an image including the generated code, and the image pickup device picks up an image of the subject, and image analysis for analyzing the code included in the image from the image picked up by the image pickup means And a script analyzed from the code by the image analysis means, wherein a predetermined setting command is described Characterized in that a script execution unit for executing a script.

  Further, the setting system according to the present invention is characterized in that the script execution means executes a script in which a registration command for setting information of the inter-vehicle machine is described.

  Further, in the setting system according to the present invention, the setting information is setting information including a machine number of the gaming machine, and the portable terminal is attached to the machine between which the script is executed by the script execution unit. It is further characterized by further comprising a machine number management means for managing the machine number of the gaming machine to be played.

  In addition, the setting method according to the present invention is a setting method used for a pedestrian machine that is provided between the stands of a gaming machine that provides a game and that includes an imaging device, and the imaging device images a subject. An imaging process, an image analysis process for analyzing a code included in the image from the image captured by the imaging process, and a script analyzed from the code by the image analysis process, in which a predetermined setting command is described And a script execution step for executing the script.

  According to the present invention, an imaging device images a subject, analyzes a code included in the captured image from the captured image, and executes a script in which a predetermined setting command is described. Since it is configured as described above, it is possible to transmit information of setting information and reflect the setting via an image, and to efficiently perform various settings of the imaging device (including camera settings and tuning) and setting confirmation thereof. There is an effect that a possible machine and its setting method can be obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, the mobile terminal generates a script in which a predetermined setting command is described, creates a code incorporating the generated script, displays an image including the created code, Since the subject is imaged, the code included in the image is analyzed from the captured image, and the script that is analyzed from the code and in which the predetermined setting command is described is executed, the setting information In addition to transmitting information and reflecting its settings via an image, it is possible to eliminate the need to create a printed matter of the same number of codes in order to perform various settings of a plurality of imaging devices. (Including camera settings and tuning) and checking the settings efficiently, and various settings for multiple imaging devices if there is at least one portable terminal An effect that setting system capable of performing can be obtained.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the script in which the registration command for the setting information of the intermediary machine is described is executed, the information transmission of the interrogation machine setting information and the reflection of the setting are transmitted via the image. It is possible to obtain a setting system that can be performed efficiently and can also perform various settings of the intermediary machine (for example, setting of the machine number and communication setting with the host device) and setting confirmation thereof. Play.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the portable terminal is configured to manage the machine number of the gaming machine attached to the machine between which the script is executed, the set and unset machine numbers are distinguished and managed. At the same time, it is possible to check the duplicate registration of the same machine number for different inter-vehicle machines, and it is possible to obtain a setting system capable of effectively supporting the setting operation of the imaging apparatus.

  With reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of a table machine and its setting system according to the present invention will be described in detail. In the following description, a card processing unit with a built-in network camera according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “CR camera sand”) will be described as a first embodiment, and then another embodiment included in the present invention will be described as a second embodiment. explain.

  In the following first embodiment, the outline and features of the CR camera sand according to the first embodiment, the configuration of the CR camera sand, and the flow of processing will be described in order. In the first embodiment, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko game will be described.

[Outline and Features (Example 1)]
First, the system configuration of various in-store systems to which the CR camera sand according to the first embodiment belongs will be described, and the positioning of the CR camera sand in the in-store system will be clarified, and then the CR camera according to the first embodiment will be described. Explain the outline and features of Sand.

  Such CR camera sand is roughly classified into a CR unit that performs processing related to a prepaid card and a membership card, and a network camera that performs processing related to imaging of a subject and processing of the captured image in terms of configuration and functions.

  The image data transmitted from the network camera to the host device includes an identifier (for example, a prepaid card ID or a member ID) and a command (for example, a subtraction instruction for the remaining frequency or a subtraction instruction for the stored balance) transmitted from the CR unit to the host device. The data size is larger than

  For this reason, if these data are handled by a single network, the network becomes congested. Therefore, both the network camera and the CR unit are connected to the host device via separate networks. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that an interface for performing communication is not established between the CR unit and the network camera.

  Here, the in-store system to which the CR unit of the CR camera sand according to the first embodiment belongs will be described. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram illustrating a system configuration of a gaming system and a member management system including a CR camera sand according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, the CR camera sand CR unit 30A is a prepaid card management terminal controller (hereinafter referred to as “remaining frequency”) for managing the remaining frequency associated with the prepaid card (hereinafter referred to as “remaining frequency”). (Referred to as prepaid card management T / C.) A game system centered on 10 and a terminal controller for member management (hereinafter referred to as “member management T / C”) for managing member information of a player registered in advance at a game store. And the member management system centering on 15.

  Among these, the gaming system has a configuration in which the prepaid card management T / C 10, the island controller 20 provided for each group called “Island”, and the card issuing machine 50 are connected. Further, the island controller 20 is connected to a unit 30 </ b> A in the CR camera sand 30 attached to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 40 installed on each island.

  The pachinko machine 40 is an apparatus in which a player plays a pachinko game by firing a pachinko ball into the game area. In the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 40 is a so-called CR pachinko machine compatible with a prepaid card.

  The CR unit 30A is interposed between the prepaid card management T / C 10 and each pachinko machine 40. The CR unit 30A inquires the prepaid card management T / C 10 about the remaining number of prepaid cards and subtracts the remaining number. This is a device that lends pachinko balls by issuing a ball throwing instruction to the pachinko machine 40 when there is a frequency.

  The card issuing machine 50 has, as main functions, a prepaid card issuance process associated with a valuable value (frequency) corresponding to the amount of money deposited and an addition process for the frequency associated with the prepaid card PC when cash is deposited. Some of them are installed at amusement stores.

  The prepaid card management T / C 10 is a device that stores and manages prepaid card identification information (prepaid card ID) and the remaining number of prepaid cards. For example, when a large bill is inserted in the CR unit 30A, the amount of the inserted bill is received together with the prepaid card ID of the built-in card to be issued from the CR unit 30A, and the amount of the inserted bill is entered in the prepaid card ID. After the value is added, a “value complete notification” is returned to the CR unit 30A. In the first embodiment, from the viewpoint of preventing fraud such as falsification of the magnetic data recorded on the card, the “payment” is not recorded on the prepaid card, but only the identification information of the prepaid card is recorded. We will adopt it.

  On the other hand, the member management system has a configuration in which a member management T / C 15, an island controller 20, a counter 60, a prize management device 70, and a prize dispenser 75 are connected. Furthermore, as described above, the unit 30 </ b> A in the CR camera sand 30 is connected through the island controller 20.

  In addition to the above-described ball lending function, the CR unit 30A has a so-called replay function that accepts a member card and withdraws the stored balls deposited in the member management T / C 15. Specifically, when the member inserts a membership card into the CR unit 30A, the number of replayed balls is subtracted from the balance of the managed balls managed by the member management T / C 10, and a ball throwing instruction is issued to the pachinko machine 40. Do.

  The counter 60 is a counter that counts pachinko balls acquired by the player, and also has a receipt issuing function for issuing a count receipt in which the count result is barcode printed. Further, the counter 60 has a counting / storing function for adding a part or all of the counting result to the storing balance that is stored and managed by the member management T / C 15.

  The prize management device 70 is a prize exchange terminal device called a point-of-sale information management terminal (POS (Point of Sales) terminal) disposed in a prize exchange counter provided in the amusement store. Specifically, when a staff member in the prize exchange counter receives a counting receipt from the player, the number of balls that have been ejected from the counter 60 is printed on the barcode, the number of balls that have been earned from the counting receipt is received by a barcode reader. In addition to reading, the general prizes for the number of acquired balls are handed over to the player by hand by the staff. If the player wishes to exchange for a special prize, the clerk presses a special prize exchange button provided on the prize management device 70 and pays out a special prize for the number of balls acquired to the prize dispenser 75. Instruct.

  In addition, in this prize management device 70, a part or all of the number of acquired balls read from the counting receipt can be deposited in the stored balance of the member or temporary member. For example, if the clerk receives a counting receipt and a membership card from a member who wishes to save money, the membership card is inserted into the card reader of the prize management device 70 and the member ID is read, and then the saving operation is performed to manage the membership. Request T / C15 to save money.

  The member management T / C 15 is a management device that performs overall management of members and temporary members registered in the amusement store using a member management table (not shown). This member management table stores a member ID, a stored balance and attribute information in association with each other. Then, if a savings addition request is received from the counter 60 or the prize management device 70, the savings balance in the corresponding savings account is added, and if a savings subtraction request is received from the CR unit 30A or the prize management device 70, it is applicable. Subtracts the stored balance in the stored account.

  As described above, the CR unit 30A of the CR camera sand 30 provides a pachinko ball lending service using a prepaid card in cooperation with the prepaid card management T / C10, and also cooperates with the member management T / C15. Provides a savings and replay service using membership cards.

  Next, the in-store system to which the network camera of the CR camera sand according to the first embodiment belongs will be described. FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram illustrating a system configuration of the camera management system including the CR camera sand according to the first embodiment.

  The network camera 30B in the CR camera sand 30 belongs to a captured image management system centering on the camera server 100 that manages and manages the captured images for each network camera 30B (game seat), as shown in FIG. The photographed image management system has a configuration in which the camera server 100 and the network camera 30B of the CR camera sand 30 disposed in the amusement store are connected.

  The network camera 30 </ b> B is an imaging device that captures an image of a subject, and transmits captured images (including moving images) to the camera server 100. The network camera 30B captures an attached game machine (pachinko machine 40) and a player who plays on the game machine, and transmits the captured moving image to the camera server 100 in real time or a predetermined condition (for example, When the pachinko machine 40 bonus detection, player seating detection, or certain period) is satisfied, a captured moving image or still image is transmitted.

  The camera server 100 is a server device that performs overall management of captured images received from the network camera 30B. Specifically, for each game table (pachinko machine 40) with an attached network camera 30B, a game table and a photographed image of a player playing on the game table are stored and managed, and a display (not shown) displays 1 One or more captured images are displayed.

  Here, if the images captured by the network camera 30B of the CR camera sand 30 are collected by the camera server 100, it is possible to monitor a player who is playing a game at the gaming seat. In order to realize the function of the system, it is necessary to perform initial setting of the network camera 30B when the CR camera sand 30 is introduced.

  In other words, in order to manage the game table taken by the network camera 30B while ensuring consistency, it is possible to register the game table number of the game table provided in the network camera 30B. In addition, it is necessary to adjust the direction and focus of the optical axis of the network camera 30B so that the main part (face and clothes) of the player sitting in the gaming seat is contained in the frame and the part is focused. .

  However, when the CR camera sand 30 is introduced, communication is not established between the network camera 30B and the camera server 100, and the initial setting of the network camera 30B cannot be performed through the camera server 100. The camera 30B is not provided with an interface for accepting data input, and the operator only has to use a dip switch or the like to perform such initial setting, which forces the operator to perform complicated input operations. End up.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, as a portable terminal for inputting setting information to the network camera 30B, a mobile phone 200 owned by a game shop staff or supplied by a game shop is used, and a worker such as a game shop staff is used. By configuring the CR camera sand 30 so that the network camera 30B performs the above-described initial setting only by causing the network camera 30B to read the image displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone 200, the setting information by the operator The input operation can be simplified.

  In other words, the network camera 30B is originally installed to image a player who plays a game on the game table and monitor the player, but in the first embodiment, there is no network that accepts data input. In order to effectively input various setting information to the camera 30B, the imaging function of the network camera 30B is used.

  This will be described with reference to FIG. 3. For example, when setting a unit number for the network camera 30B, a table number plate is provided on the unit data lamp 80 attached to the upper direction of the pachinko machine 40. The plate number “028” is picked up using the imaging function of the mobile phone 200 possessed (1), and the phone number “028” is picked up using the application of the mobile phone 200. “228” is set in the network camera 30B, a script describing a setting command is generated (2), and a QR code incorporating the generated script is created (3). (4). Although the script is incorporated in the QR code here, it may be incorporated in another code such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code.

  On the other hand, when the power is on, the network camera 30B continues to image what is on the optical axis of the camera, and the imaging target area of the network camera 30B (on the optical axis of the camera and in focus) When the display unit of the mobile phone 200 on which the QR code is displayed is set in an area at a matching distance), an image including the QR code is captured (5), and the QR applied during the captured image is captured. When the code is detected, the QR code included in the photographed image is analyzed (6), and a script that is analyzed from the QR code, that is, a setting command for setting the machine number “028” in the network camera 30B is described. The program is executed (7), and as a result, the machine number “028” is registered in the storage unit 350 described later.

  As described above, the network camera 30B is configured to analyze the QR code included in the captured image from the captured image and execute the script (script describing a predetermined setting command) analyzed from the QR code. The transmission of the setting information and the reflection of the setting can be performed via the image, and the input operation of the setting information by the operator can be simplified. The “script” here refers to a simple program that converts a set process into a machine language.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, by transmitting the setting information and reflecting the setting via the image, the input operation of the setting information by the operator can be simplified, and various settings (cameras) of the network camera 30B can be performed. (Including setting and tuning) can be performed efficiently.

  In the first embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is configured to generate a script in which a predetermined setting command is described, create a QR code incorporating the generated script, and display an image including the created QR code. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare the same number of printed QR codes in order to make various settings for the plurality of network cameras 30B. If there is at least one mobile phone 200, various settings for the plurality of network cameras 30B can be made. It becomes possible to do.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment, since the mobile phone 200 is used as the mobile terminal for displaying the QR code, various settings of the network camera 30B can be made without making a new capital investment such as purchase of a setting remote controller. It becomes possible to do.

[Configuration of CR camera sand]
Subsequently, the configuration of the CR camera sand according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the CR camera sand 30 according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the CR camera sand 30 includes a CR unit 30A that performs processing related to a prepaid card and a membership card, and a network camera 30B that performs processing related to imaging of a subject and the captured image.

  Among them, the CR unit 30A includes an operation unit 31a, a display unit 31b, an IF unit 32a, an IF unit 32b for gaming machines, a remote control light receiving unit 33, a BV unit unit 34, and a card reader (C / R). 35a, a card storage unit 35b, a transport / feeding mechanism unit 35c, a storage unit 36, and a control unit 37.

  The operation unit 31a is a general term for various buttons such as a numeric keypad, a lending button, a return button, and a replay button. The display unit 31b is a status display lamp, a card status display lamp, a depositable lamp, a 7SEG display unit, and the like. It is a general term.

  The IF unit 32a is an interface for controlling various communications between the CR unit 30A and other devices (for example, devices such as prepaid card T / C10, member management T / C15, island controller 20, and the like). The gaming machine IF unit 32b is an interface for controlling various communications between the CR unit 30A and the pachinko machine 40.

  The remote control light receiving unit 33 receives infrared rays emitted from a dedicated remote controller (not shown), and performs various operations on the CR unit 30A through the infrared rays emitted from the remote control (for example, replenishment operation and collection operation of a prepaid card). Accept.

  The BV unit 34 is a banknote discriminator for identifying the denomination (thousand yen, 2,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 10,000 yen) of the banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot on the front surface of the CR camera sand 30. The denomination of the inserted bill is output to the control unit 37. Moreover, when the inserted banknote is a forged banknote, the banknote is returned.

  The C / R 35a is a card reader that reads information recorded in various cards such as a prepaid card and a membership card inserted into the card insertion slot on the front surface of the CR camera sand 30. Specifically, the C / R 35a is a prepaid card from these various cards. Identification information and membership card identification information are read, and the read information is output to the control unit 37.

  The card storage unit 35b is a storage unit that stores a prepaid card whose remaining number is not valued. In order to enable a player to play with cash even if the player does not bring a prepaid card, a plurality of prepaid cards are used in advance. Is stored. For example, when a banknote is inserted by a player, a stored prepaid card that is closest to the transport / feed-out mechanism unit 35c is a target of frequency association with cash.

  The transport / feed-out mechanism unit 35c is a mechanism unit that transports / feeds out various cards. Specifically, the prepaid card inserted from the card insertion slot is transported to the C / R 35a, the prepaid card held in the C / R 35a is transported to the card storage unit 35b, and the card storage unit 35b The stored built-in prepaid card is fed out to the C / R 35a, or the prepaid card held in the C / R 35a is fed out to the card insertion slot.

  The storage unit 36 is a storage unit (storage unit) that stores data and programs necessary for various types of processing by the control unit 37. As information related to the present invention, the CR unit 30A is attached to the number of pachinko machines 40. The machine number information 36a indicating whether or not it has been stored is stored.

  The control unit 37 is a control unit that controls the entire CR unit 30A, and includes a card information processing unit 37a and a ball lending processing unit 37b.

  The card information processing unit 37a is a processing unit that manages information on a prepaid card used in the CR unit 30A. Specifically, in cooperation with the prepaid card management T / C 10, the amount of the inserted banknote is valued to the prepaid card built in the card storage unit 35 b, or the prepaid card being inserted is determined as a rental price for the pachinko ball. If the frequency of the number (for example, the frequency lent by one lending operation is set to “5 frequency”) is subtracted or the prepaid card is accepted through the card insertion slot, the C / R 35a is used. The remaining number corresponding to the read prepaid card ID is inquired and acquired.

  The ball lending processing unit 37b is a processing unit that performs “ball lending processing” for lending pachinko balls. Specifically, when a lending operation is performed by the player in a state where a prepaid card having a remaining number is inserted (for example, when pressing a lending button is accepted), the card information processing unit 37a After the remaining frequency of the prepaid card is subtracted by a predetermined frequency (for example, 5), a ball lending instruction is given to the pachinko machine 40 five times, and the pachinko ball “125” corresponding to the number of 5 times is issued from the ball throwing mechanism inside the pachinko machine 40. Throw ".

  Thus, in the CR unit 30A, if the initial setting is completed, a pachinko ball lending service using a prepaid card can be provided in cooperation with the prepaid card management T / C10. Although explanation is omitted here, it is also possible to provide a savings / replay service using a membership card in cooperation with the membership management T / C 15.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the network camera 30 </ b> B includes a camera 310, an actuator 320, a focus mechanism unit 330, an IF unit 340, a storage unit 350, and a control unit 360.

  The camera 310 is an imaging device such as a C-MOS camera or a CCD camera, the actuator 320 is a drive device that adjusts the imaging direction of the camera 310, and the focus mechanism unit 330 adjusts the focus of the lens of the camera 310. It is a drive device.

  The IF unit 340 is an interface for controlling various communications between the network camera 30B and the camera server 100. When the CR camera sand 30 is introduced, a communication connection is established with the camera server 100, an IP address is set in the storage unit 350, and a communication connection with the camera server 100 which is a host device is established. The function can be demonstrated only afterwards.

  The storage unit 350 is a storage unit (storage unit) that stores data and programs (for example, a self-diagnosis program of the camera 310) necessary for various processes by the control unit 360. As information related to the present invention, setting information 350a is stored. In the setting information 350a, information such as a machine number and an IP address is registered by a script execution unit 360c described later when the CR camera sand 30 is introduced.

  The control unit 360 is a control unit that performs overall control of the network camera 30B, and includes an imaging control unit 360a, an image analysis processing unit 360b, and a script execution unit 360c as processing units related to the present invention.

  Among these, the imaging control unit 360 a is a processing unit that performs imaging control of the camera 310. Specifically, the coordinates of the imaging direction of the camera 310 and the focal plane of the lens are instructed by the camera server 100 so that a player seated on the pachinko machine 40 provided alongside the CR camera sand 30 can capture images. Therefore, the imaging direction of the camera 310 is adjusted through the actuator 320, and the focus of the lens of the camera 310 is adjusted through the focus mechanism unit 330 so as to suit the player. Therefore, in order to adjust the camera 310, a communication connection with the camera server 100 needs to be established by a script execution unit 360c described later.

  The image analysis processing unit 360b is a processing unit that analyzes an image captured by the camera 310. For example, when the initial setting is not performed by the script execution unit 360c described later, the QR code included in the captured image of the camera 310 is detected, the script embedded in the QR code is analyzed, and the initial setting is performed. When the game is performed, the player sitting in the game seat is detected from the image taken by the camera 310. The QR code includes a serial number setting, an IP address setting, a communication confirmation with the camera server 100, a self-diagnosis of the camera 310, an adjustment of the camera 310 (for example, adjustment of an imaging direction and focus), and a network camera 30B. A sequence of an initial setting script in which setting commands such as reboot are described is incorporated.

  The script execution unit 360c is a processing unit that executes the script analyzed from the QR code by the image analysis processing unit 360b. Specifically, in the QR code analyzed by the image analysis processing unit 360b, the unit number setting, the IP address setting, the communication confirmation with the camera server 100, the self-diagnosis of the camera 310, the adjustment of the camera 310 (for example, imaging) Since a sequence of initial setting scripts such as adjustment of direction and focus and reboot of the network camera 30B is incorporated, these scripts are executed sequentially and the processing result is notified to the camera server 100.

  Thus, if the processing result by the script execution unit 360c is notified to the camera server 100, the setting result of the network camera 30B of each CR camera sand 30 can be centrally managed by the camera server 100, and the setting confirmation is also efficient. Can be done automatically.

[Process flow]
Next, the flow of various processes until the initial setting of the network camera 30B according to the first embodiment is completed will be described. Here, (1) QR code creation processing performed on the mobile phone (setting mobile terminal) 200 will be described, and then (2) script execution processing performed on the network camera 30B will be described.

(1) QR Code Creation Processing As described above, here, the QR code creation processing according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of QR code creation processing according to the first embodiment. This process is a process for displaying the QR code incorporating the above script on the network camera 30B when the network camera 30B is initially set. Is started when

  As shown in FIG. 5, upon receiving a QR code creation request operation, the mobile phone 200 stores various setting information (for example, information such as a machine number and an IP address) stored in advance in the memory of the mobile phone 200. Is read (step S501), a script describing various setting commands is generated using an application (QR code creation application) downloaded in advance (step S502), and the generated QR code is embedded in the script. Is created (step S503).

  More specifically, the unit number setting, the IP address setting, the communication confirmation with the camera server 100, the self-diagnosis of the camera 310, the adjustment of the camera 310 (for example, the adjustment of the imaging direction and focus), the reboot of the network camera 30B, etc. An initial setting script in which the initial setting script is described is generated and a sequence of the initial setting script is defined, and then a QR code including the initial setting script sequence is created.

  Thereafter, the mobile phone 200 displays the QR code in which the script is embedded on the display unit (step S504), and ends the process. The QR code displayed on the mobile phone 200 in this way is set in the imaging target area of the network camera 30B by an attendant at the amusement store.

(2) Script Execution Processing Next, script execution processing according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the script execution process according to the first embodiment. This process is an initial setting (or replacement) in the network camera 30B, and is started when a QR code is detected in the captured image of the camera 310.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when a QR code is detected in the captured image of the camera 310 (Yes in step S601), the image analysis processing unit 360b analyzes the sequence of the initial setting script incorporated in the QR code (step S602). ).

  Here, the script execution unit 360c sequentially executes the initial setting script analyzed from the QR code by the image analysis processing unit 360b (step S603). For example, these settings are in the order of setting of the machine number, setting of the IP address, confirmation of communication with the camera server 100, self-diagnosis of the camera 310, adjustment of the camera 310 (for example, adjustment of imaging direction and focus), and reboot of the network camera 30B. The command is executed.

  More specifically, the serial number is first registered in the storage unit 350, the IP address is registered in the storage unit 350, a communication connection with the camera server 100 is established, and the self-diagnosis program of the camera 310 is executed. . Thereafter, the camera server 100 is instructed of the coordinates of the imaging direction of the camera 310 and the focal plane of the lens, the imaging direction of the camera 310 and the focal point of the lens are adjusted by the imaging control unit 360a, and the network camera 30B is restarted.

  Thereafter, after all the initial setting scripts defined as a sequence have been executed (Yes in step S604), the script execution unit 360c notifies the camera server 100 of the processing results of these initial setting scripts (step S605), and ends the processing. To do.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the network camera 30B analyzes a QR code included in the captured image from the captured image, and analyzes the QR code (a script describing a predetermined setting command). Since the configuration information is transmitted, the setting information can be transmitted and reflected through the image, and various settings (including camera settings and tuning) of the network camera 30B and the setting confirmation can be efficiently performed. Can be done.

  In the first embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is configured to generate a script in which a predetermined setting command is described, create a QR code incorporating the generated script, and display an image including the created QR code. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare the same number of printed QR codes in order to make various settings for the plurality of network cameras 30B. If there is at least one mobile phone 200, various settings for the plurality of network cameras 30B can be made. Is possible.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms other than the embodiments described above. Therefore, another embodiment included in the present invention will be described below.

  For example, in the above-described first embodiment, the example in which the network camera 30B captures the QR code displayed on the mobile phone 200 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the paper on which the QR code is printed. Any medium can be used as long as it is an image including a QR code in which a script or a script is incorporated.

  In the first embodiment, the example in which the network camera 30B is initialized is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entire CR camera sand 30 including the CR unit 30A is initialized. You can also.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, if an interface is provided between the CR unit 30A and the network camera 30B, the image analysis processing unit 360b of the network camera 30B can display the QR code displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone 200. The script execution unit 360c analyzes and transmits various setting commands such as a serial number setting command to the CR unit 30A through the IF unit 340 of the network camera 30B and the IF unit 32a of the CR unit 30A. Initial settings can be made.

  Furthermore, in the above-described first embodiment, the embodiment has been described in which the network camera 30B performs initial setting by causing the network camera 30B to read an image including the QR code displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone 200. The CR unit 30A and the network camera 30B can be initialized using other methods such as a short-range wireless communication function (short-range data communication using infrared rays) that the mobile phone 200 has as an existing function.

  Referring to FIG. 8, for example, when setting a unit number in the CR unit 30A, the mobile phone 200 reads out the unit number “028” stored in advance in the memory of the mobile phone 200 (1 ) Using a previously downloaded application (script generation application), generate a script in which a setting command for setting the unit number “028” in the CR unit 30A is described (2). A script for setting the machine number is transmitted to the CR unit 30A by infrared communication (3). On the other hand, when the CR unit 30A receives the script for setting the machine number via the remote control light receiving unit 33, the CR unit 30A executes the machine number setting script and registers the machine number “028” in the storage unit 36 (4).

  Thus, although the CR unit 30A does not have an imaging function, various setting commands are sent to the CR unit 30A using the remote control light receiving unit (infrared light receiving unit) 33 for performing infrared communication with an existing remote control. The written script can be input effectively.

  Further, in the first embodiment described above, an example in which the initial setting is performed on the network camera 30B has been described. Therefore, the network cameras 30B of the CR camera sands 30 and the network camera 30B and the camera server 100 are offline. Although the description has been made on the premise, when these are in an online state, a plurality of items other than the setting information (IP address) unique to each network camera 30B are set by one network camera 30B. The setting may be automatically reflected on the network camera 30B.

  For example, since the machine number of the pachinko machine 40 is numbered according to a certain rule based on the arrangement relationship of the game machines, if the machine number is set by one network camera 30B, the numbering rule (for example, the right side) The base number may be set collectively for the network cameras 30B belonging to the same island based on the number 1 on the left side of the base, plus 2 if the end of the number is 4 or 9.

  In the first embodiment, the example in which the network camera 30B is initialized when the CR camera sand 30 is introduced has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CR camera removed due to a failure or the like. The present invention can be similarly applied to other cases such as a case where another CR camera sand 30 is mounted instead of the sand 30 (at the time of replacement).

  Furthermore, in the present invention, the mobile phone 200 manages the serial number of the pachinko machine 40 provided in the network camera 30B in which the script for various settings is executed by the script execution unit 360c of the network camera 30B. Differentiated and unset unit numbers can be distinguished and managed, and duplicate registration of the same unit number for different CR camera sands 30 can be checked, and the setting operation of the network camera 30B can be effectively supported. . In addition to these setting availability management and setting duplication management, it is also possible to manage the number of set items and errors during setting.

  As described above, the intermediary machine, the setting system, and the setting method according to the present invention simplify the setting information input operation when performing various settings for the network camera built in the CR camera sand, It is suitable for a machine, a setting system, and a setting method that can efficiently perform various settings (including camera settings and camera tuning) and their settings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a system configuration of a gaming system and a member management system with a CR camera sand according to a first embodiment. 1 is a system configuration diagram illustrating a system configuration of a camera management system including a CR camera sand according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the characteristics of the CR camera sand according to the first embodiment. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a CR camera sand according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of QR code creation processing according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of script execution processing according to the first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the application example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the application example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Prepaid card management T / C
15 Member management T / C
20 island controller 30 CR camera sand 30A CR unit 31a operation unit 31b display unit 32a IF unit 32b IF unit for gaming machine 33 remote control light receiving unit 34 BV unit unit 35a card reader (C / R)
35b Card storage section 35c Transport / feeding mechanism section 36 Storage section 37 Control section 37a Card information processing section 37b Ball lending processing section 40 Pachinko machine 50 Card issuing machine 60 Counter 70 Prize management device 75 Prize dispenser 100 Camera server 200 Mobile phone 30B Network camera 310 Camera 320 Actuator 330 Focus mechanism unit 340 IF unit 350 Storage unit 360 Control unit 360a Imaging control unit 360b Image analysis processing unit 360c Script execution unit

Claims (5)

It is a pedestrian machine that is provided between game machines providing games and has an imaging device built-in,
The imaging device
Imaging means for imaging a subject;
Image analysis means for analyzing a code included in the image from the image captured by the imaging means;
A script machine comprising script execution means for executing a script that is analyzed from the code by the image analysis means and in which a predetermined setting command is described. A setting system that sets information received through a portable terminal for a pedestrian machine that is provided between the pedestal of a gaming machine that provides a game and has an imaging device built-in,
The portable terminal is
Script generation means for generating a script in which a predetermined setting command is described;
Code creating means for creating a code incorporating the script generated by the script generating means;
Image display means for displaying an image including the code created by the code creation means,
The imaging device
Imaging means for imaging a subject;
Image analysis means for analyzing a code included in the image from the image captured by the imaging means;
A setting system comprising: script execution means for executing a script that is analyzed from the code by the image analysis means and in which a predetermined setting command is described.   The setting system according to claim 2, wherein the script execution unit executes a script in which a registration command for setting information of the inter-vehicle machine is described. The setting information is setting information including a machine number of the gaming machine,
The portable terminal is
4. The setting system according to claim 3, further comprising machine number management means for managing a machine number of a gaming machine attached to the machine between which the script is executed by the script execution means. It is a setting method used for a pedestal machine provided with an imaging device and provided between the pedestal machines for providing games,
An imaging process in which the imaging device images a subject;
An image analysis step of analyzing a code included in the image from the image captured by the imaging step;
A script execution step of executing a script analyzed from the code by the image analysis step and in which a predetermined setting command is described.

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