JP2009240831A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of protecting an outside port in non-contact data transmission/reception, and applicable to portable communication terminals of different models. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine is composed by assembling and integrating panel bodies of a game board, a mechanical board, a door frame 7, or the like. The Pachinko game machine has an infrared port 31 for a portable communication terminal on the left side of an upper tray 8 in the front of the door frame 7 facing the player, and a shield plate 21 for shielding the infrared port 31 is disposed in front of the infrared port. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pacilot, or a slot machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of transmitting data to a portable communication terminal.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a technique for inviting various players to entertain has been conventionally adopted in order to increase the ability to attract customers. For example, a game state change such as blinking a decorative lamp, changing the display content of the display, or outputting a sound effect from a speaker is notified.

  In recent years, there has been proposed a technique (for example, Patent Document 1) that provides a service for notifying a player of a game state notification via a mobile communication terminal. In Patent Document 1, the mobile terminal 3 is charged via the adapter 4 and the charging stand 2 and is configured to allow data communication via these. As data contents, for example, information on pachinko machines and pachinko stores can be obtained.

According to such a technique, the player can obtain information on various games from the portable communication terminal, which is more interesting and contributes to the improvement in the ability to attract customers.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-179921 (paragraph numbers 0015 to 0017, FIG. 3)

  By the way, when exchanging data with the configuration as in Patent Document 1, since the connection is wired via the adapter 4 and the charging stand 2 as described above, it is necessary to unify the shape of the mobile communication terminal. As a result, the cost was high and the feasibility was lacking. Therefore, it can be said that non-contact type data transmission / reception via an external port of an optical communication module using infrared communication or the like, which is capable of exchanging data even if the shape of the mobile communication terminal is not uniform, is more desirable. In this case, the external port is provided at a position where data can be easily exchanged on the pachinko gaming machine side so that data can be transmitted / received to / from the external port on the mobile communication terminal side by infrared rays or the like. Such an external port is generally arranged at an easy-to-operate position such as the front surface of a door frame of a pachinko gaming machine facing the player or the periphery of a pachinko ball tray.

  However, if the external port of such an optical communication module is completely exposed to the outside without any surrounding means, the external port may be damaged intentionally or accidentally, and accurate data transfer may not be possible. There is. On the other hand, if a kind of holder system is adopted in which the external port is completely surrounded to form a holder and a portable communication terminal is set here, a holder suitable for various models as described in Patent Document 1 must be prepared. In other words, the non-contact type advantage that it is not necessary to make a wired connection is not utilized.

  Furthermore, if the external port of the optical communication module is completely exposed to the outside without any surrounding means, there is a risk that a third party may hold up his / her mobile communication terminal and steal data.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that protects an external port in non-contact type data transmission / reception and is also compatible with mobile communication terminals of different models.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine in which panel bodies having different functions are assembled and integrated, and a gaming surface for performing a predetermined game, an operation unit, Is provided on the front side facing the player, a non-contact type data communication unit for a portable communication terminal is disposed at a predetermined position around the game surface facing the player, and the data communication unit The gist of the invention is that the shielding plate is disposed in front of the mobile communication terminal with an interval that allows the mobile communication terminal to pass therethrough.

  In the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the non-contact type data communication unit for the portable communication terminal is disposed at a predetermined position around the game surface facing the player, for example, the door frame or the front surface of the cover plate. And a data communication part is shielded by arrange | positioning a shielding board in the front. Since the shielding plate is arranged with an interval that allows passage of the mobile communication terminal, the mobile communication terminal is moved and held at a desired position with respect to the data communication unit, and the data communication unit on the mobile communication terminal side It is possible to exchange data with.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, since the data communication unit disposed on the gaming machine side is shielded by the shielding plate, it is not exposed as it is, and the shielding plate does not hinder the movement of the mobile communication terminal. Even if the models are different, the data communication units can exchange data.

  Hereinafter, embodiments in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an outline of a pachinko gaming machine that is common to each embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the outer frame 1 as a support frame body of the pachinko gaming machine is a wooden frame body that is squarely framed by upper, lower, left, and right frame plates 1 a to 1 d. A pachinko machine body 3 as a gaming machine body is mounted on the outer frame 1. The pachinko machine body 3 is a panel-shaped component member that forms the structural core of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 3, other panel-shaped components are arranged in a stacked manner in the front-rear direction with the pachinko machine body 3 as the center.

  A game board 5 is fitted in a game board mounting space 3 a formed in the upper half of the pachinko machine body 3. The front surface of the game board 5 is a game surface 5a. A door frame 7 is disposed in front of the game board 5. A glass window G is fitted in an upper position of the door frame 7, and an upper tray 8 as a pachinko ball tray is formed in a lower position of the glass window G. In the gaming state, the player faces the game surface 5a on the game board 5 side through the glass window G. A mechanism board 9 is disposed at a rear position of the game board 5. A substrate plate 10 is disposed immediately below the mechanism panel 9. On the substrate plate 10, cases of a launch substrate, a power supply substrate, and a payout substrate (not shown) are mounted.

  A cover plate 13 is disposed below the game board 5. The cover plate 13 is fixed to the pachinko machine body 3. The cover plate 13 is formed with a lower tray 15 that protrudes forward. An operation handle 17 is attached to the right side of the lower tray 15.

As shown in FIG. 1, a prepaid card unit 19 is disposed on the left side (that is, the left frame plate 1c) as viewed from the player side of the pachinko gaming machine.
(Embodiment 1)
Next, the structure around the shielding unit 20 (shielding plate 21) and the shielding unit 20 disposed on the front surface of the door frame 7 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, left and right refer to the left and right direction in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an insertion hole 22 extending in the vertical direction is formed in the left position of the upper tray 8 integrally formed with the door frame 7 and in the vicinity of the left frame plate 1c. The shielding unit 20 is fixed to the insertion hole 22.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the shielding unit 20 includes a unit main body 23, a fixing plate 29, and screws 25. The unit main body 23 is a wide plate made of plastic having a substantially L-shape in a planar shape composed of a shielding plate 21 and a front extending portion 24. In the present embodiment, the shielding plate 21 is translucent, and the front extension 24 is opaque. A rib 26 extending in the width direction (longitudinal direction when the shielding unit 20 is fixed) is formed at the base portion of the front extension portion 24, and the base end side from the rib 26 serves as an insertion portion 27 to be inserted into the insertion hole 22. Yes. Three slits 28 are formed in the insertion portion 27.

  The shielding unit 20 is fixed as follows.

  First, the insertion portion 27 of the front extension 24 is inserted into the insertion hole 22 from the front side of the door frame 7, and the rib 26 is brought into contact with the front surface of the door frame 7. In this state, as shown in FIG. 5, a fixing plate 29 is disposed in the slit 28 on the back side of the door frame 7, and the fixing plate 29 is fastened and fixed to the door frame 7 with screws 25. By being fixed in this way, the front extending portion 24 extends forward from the front surface of the door frame 7 and the shielding plate 21 projects in a cantilevered manner from the front end of the front extending portion 24 to the right (that is, inside). Be placed. With the shielding unit 20 fixed, a gap (50 mm in this embodiment) is formed between the shielding plate 21 and the front surface of the door frame 7 so that the mobile communication terminal T can be inserted.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, an infrared unit 30 is built in the rear side of the door frame 7 and on the left side of the upper tray 8. The infrared unit 30 is a communication device for performing infrared communication with the mobile communication terminal T (in this embodiment, the game information of the pachinko gaming machine is taken into the mobile communication terminal T). The infrared unit 30 is controlled by a control device (not shown). The infrared unit 30 includes an infrared port 31 as a non-contact type data communication unit, a communication start unit, a transmission request button 33 as a notification unit, and an optical sensor 35 as a portable communication terminal detection unit. Exposed to the side. The infrared port 31, the transmission request button 33, and the optical sensor 35 are shielded from the front by the shielding plate 21.
As shown in FIG. 4, the infrared port 31 is disposed on the front surface of the door frame 7 and on the left side of the upper tray 8. The infrared port 31 is a light emitting device for transmitting and receiving game information and the like as an infrared signal to the mobile communication terminal T. A transmission request button 33 is disposed at a right position adjacent to the infrared port 31. The transmission request button 33 also serves as a notification lamp. When data can be transmitted, a built-in LED is turned on to prompt the player to press the button 33. In addition, a state related to data transmission is notified by a state change such as a lighting state or a blinking state.

  An optical sensor 35 is disposed at a lower position very close to the infrared port 31. The optical sensor 35 of the present embodiment employs a light reflection type photo interrupter, and the presence or absence of the mobile communication terminal T is confirmed by placing the mobile communication terminal T in front of the optical sensor 35.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a port closing unit 37 that can replace the shielding unit 20 is prepared in the present embodiment. The port closing unit 37 has the same configuration as the shielding unit 20 except that the front extension 24 of the unit body 23 is formed short. If the infrared unit 30 is not mounted or if the infrared unit 30 cannot be used for some reason, the port closing unit 37 is fixed at the position of the insertion hole 22 instead of the shielding unit 20, as shown in FIG. 31, the transmission request button 33 and the optical sensor 35 are shielded in the very vicinity by the shielding plate 21, so that not only the portable communication terminal T but also the player's finger cannot be inserted into the gap.

  Next, a procedure for transmitting data using infrared communication to the mobile communication terminal T in the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above will be described.

  The player confirms that the transmission request button 33, which is normally in the off state, is always lit and presses it. The lighting of the transmission request button 33 is performed at a stage where it is possible to transmit game information such as the number of normal jackpots, the number of probable big hits, and the number of balls to be played. After pressing the transmission request button 33, the player holds the mobile communication terminal T and places it at the reception position. In the mobile communication terminal T of the present embodiment, a terminal-side infrared port 39 is formed near the upper part of the back surface as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7B, the player holds the terminal-side infrared port 39 so that the terminal-side infrared port 39 faces the infrared port 31, and enters the gap between the shielding plate 21 and the door frame 7 from below as shown in FIG. 7C. Insert it.

  In the present embodiment, communication is not started only by pressing the transmission request button 33, and data transmission is started after the mobile communication terminal T is confirmed by the optical sensor 35. In the present embodiment, if the optical sensor 35 is not input within 10 seconds after the transmission request button 33 is pressed, the transmission request for data transmission is canceled and the transmission request button 33 is always lit (that is, the game information is displayed). Return to the state where transmission is possible.

  In addition, during data transmission, the transmission request button 33 blinks to notify the player that data transmission is in progress. When the data transmission is completed, the transmission request button 33 is turned off to notify the player that the data transmission is completed.

With this configuration, the first embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The infrared port 31 is shielded by the shielding plate 21. Therefore, there is little possibility that it will be damaged by mistake. Further, even if there is an intention of tampering and damaging the infrared port 31, it is more difficult to tamper with the shielding plate 21 than when the infrared port 31 is exposed without any protective means. Furthermore, from the psychological point of view, the presence of the shielding plate 21 will discourage people from actively trying to mischief. Further, since the infrared port 31 is shielded by the shielding plate 21, a third party holds the third-party portable communication terminal T over the infrared port 31 to steal data (in this embodiment, a transmission request button 33 is also used. Are also less likely to occur.

Further, the configuration such as the transmission request button 33 and the optical sensor 35 is also shielded by the shielding plate 21. That is, all the input / output members related to data communication are protected by the shielding plate 21, and the reliability of data communication is increased.
(2) For example, in the case of adopting a holder method in which the mobile communication terminal T is dropped into a holder, the position of the infrared port that differs depending on the model may not be sufficiently supported.

However, since the shielding plate 21 is open in the vertical direction, the mobile communication terminal T can freely pass therethrough. That is, it is possible to flexibly cope with the position of the infrared port depending on the model.
(3) Since the shielding plate 21 is translucent, the position of the mobile communication terminal T can be almost seen through the shielding plate 21, so that the mobile communication terminal T can be easily aligned.
(4) Communication is not started only by pressing the transmission request button 33, and data transmission is started after the mobile communication terminal T is confirmed by the optical sensor 35. Therefore, after the transmission request button 33 is pressed for some reason. If the mobile communication terminal T is not inserted, data transmission is not performed and the state returns to the transmission request state, so that data is not transmitted wastefully.
(5) The shielding plate 21 (shielding unit 20) is disposed on the left side of the player on the side opposite to the operation handle 17. Therefore, it is convenient because the player can perform the data receiving operation with the left hand even during the game. At that time, even if the transmission request button 33 is pressed, transmission is not performed unless the optical sensor 35 confirms the portable communication terminal T, so that the player can afford to operate the portable communication terminal T in a receivable state. .
(6) The shielding plate 21 extends inward from the front end of the front extension 24, and the front extension 24 guards the left side. Accordingly, it is difficult for a third party to approach from the left side and hold the mobile communication terminal T to steal data.
(7) Since the front extension part 24 is opaque, it is difficult to see the lighting of the transmission request button 33 from a third party, which is preferable from the viewpoint of preventing fraud.
(8) If the infrared unit 30 is not installed according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine, or if the infrared unit 30 cannot be used for some reason, the port closing unit 37 is used instead of the shielding unit 20, and the infrared port 31 is transmitted. It is possible to seal the request button 33 and the optical sensor 35. As a result, constituent members of the infrared port 31 and the like (a through hole for the infrared port 30 when the infrared unit 30 is not mounted) can be closed, and the player can be prevented from being tampered without deteriorating the appearance. .
(9) Even when the shielding plate 21 or the front extension 24 is damaged, it can be easily replaced by removing the screw 35 from the back surface.
(Embodiment 2)
Next, based on FIGS. 1-3 and FIGS. 12-14, the structure of the shielding unit 20 (shielding plate 21) arrange | positioned in the front surface of the door frame 7 in Embodiment 3 and the shielding unit 20 periphery is demonstrated. In the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the third embodiment, the insertion hole 22 is disposed at a position adjacent to the left position of the upper tray 8 as shown in FIG. The shielding plate 21 of the unit main body 23 is disposed so as to protrude from the front end of the front extension 24 to the left (that is, outside) in a cantilevered manner, contrary to the above embodiment. The position of the transmission request button 33 and the position of the infrared port 31 are reversed from those of the first embodiment (that is, the transmission request button 33 is positioned outside the infrared port 31).

By configuring in this way, in addition to the effects (1) to (5) of the first embodiment, since the outer side of the shielding plate 21 is open, the player holding the mobile communication terminal T is shown in FIG. As you can see, you can move the arms up and down. In other words, the receiving operation can be performed at the outside position of the pachinko gaming machine, which makes the operation easier than in the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, since the mobile communication terminal T has to be operated from the inside, there is a slight difficulty in using it such as tightening the side, but this is solved.
(Embodiment 3)
Next, the configuration of the shielding unit 41 disposed around the front surface of the door frame 7 according to the second embodiment and the surroundings of the shielding unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The shielding unit 41 in the third embodiment includes a unit main body 23 composed of the shielding plate 21 and the front extending portion 24. The base portion of the front extension portion 24 is extended to the back side of the door frame 7 in a state of being inserted into the insertion hole 22 to constitute a rack portion 43. A geared motor 44 constituting a part of the shielding unit 41 is disposed on the back surface of the door frame 7. A gear 46 that meshes with the rack portion 43 is fixed to the output shaft 45 of the geared motor 44 so as to be integrally rotatable with the output shaft 45. The geared motor 44 is controlled by a control device (not shown) and is driven in response to the behavior of the infrared unit 30.

  Next, a procedure for transmitting data using infrared communication to the mobile communication terminal T in the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above will be described.

  Basically, it is the same as in the first embodiment, but in this embodiment, the unit body 23 is placed in a retracted position as shown in FIG. 11 as a standby state unless game information data is ready for transmission. ing. That is, in the standby state, the infrared port 31, the transmission request button 33, and the optical sensor 35 are shielded in the very vicinity by the shielding plate 21, so that not only the mobile communication terminal T but also the player's finger cannot be inserted into the gap. Yes.

  On the other hand, when the data can be transmitted, the geared motor 44 is driven and the gear 46 rotates under the control of the control device, and the rack portion 43 meshed with the gear 46 is sent forward. That is, the front extension part 24 advances forward to be in the state of FIG. 10, and a gap is formed between the shielding plate 21 and the door frame 7 to allow the mobile communication terminal T to pass. In this state, as shown in FIG. 7C, the mobile communication terminal T is inserted into the gap between the shielding plate 21 and the door frame 7 from below the shielding plate 21, and data is received as in the first embodiment. .

  When the data transmission / reception is completed, the geared motor 44 is reversely driven under the control of the control device, the gear 46 rotates, and the rack portion 43 is pulled back. That is, the front extension part 24 moves backward and the unit main body 23 enters the standby state shown in FIG.

  With this configuration, the third embodiment provides the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (7) of the first embodiment.

  (1) When the data transmission is not possible, the infrared port 31, the transmission request button 33, and the optical sensor 35 are sealed and cannot be accessed. Therefore, the configuration shielded by the shielding plate 21 is protected, and is intentionally or accidentally damaged. It will not be done.

  (2) Since the shielding plate 21 advances forward when the data transmission is possible, it is very well understood that the player can obtain new game information.

(3) The interesting fact that “the shielding plate 21 projects forward” will further excite the fun of the game.
(Embodiment 4)
Next, the configuration of the shielding unit 50 (shielding plate 21) disposed on the front surface of the door frame 7 in the fourth embodiment and the surroundings of the shielding unit 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the fourth embodiment, the same components as those in the first or second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the shielding plate 21 forms a hinge portion 53 between the front end of the front extension portion 24 and is rotatable with respect to the front extension portion 24. The unit main body 23 is not directly folded inward at a directly facing position that shields the infrared port 31, the transmission request button 33, and the optical sensor 35 indicated by the solid lines in FIG. 16, but on the contrary (in the counterclockwise direction in the figure). ) Can rotate without restriction. Other configurations are the same as those of the second embodiment.

If constituted in this way, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment (1) to (5) and the second embodiment, when the player receives data transmission while holding his / her mobile communication terminal T, the shielding plate Since 21 can be rotated and retracted to a position that does not interfere with the operation, the data receiving operation at the mobile communication terminal T can be easily performed.
(Embodiment 5)
Next, based on FIGS. 1 to 3 and FIGS. 17 to 19, the configuration of the shielding portion 55 (shielding plate 21) disposed on the front surface of the door frame 7 in the fifth embodiment and the periphery of the shielding portion 55 will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the same configurations as those of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, or the fourth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

    As shown in FIG. 17, the unit main body 23 is rotated with respect to the engagement recess 58 formed at the vertical position of the insertion hole 22 by the protrusion 57 that protrudes in the vertical direction formed at the base 56 of the front extension 24. Supported as possible. The insertion hole 22 is configured wider than the first to fourth embodiments because the base portion 56 rotates. In the shielding part 55 of the fifth embodiment, the shielding plate 21 and the front extension part 24 are integrally formed as in the second embodiment, and do not rotate with each other as in the fourth embodiment. The shielding portion 55 is not directly folded inward at the facing position that shields the infrared port 31, the transmission request button 33, and the optical sensor 35 of FIG. 18 from the front, and conversely, outwardly as shown in FIG. It is designed to rotate without restriction in the rotation direction). Other configurations are the same as those of the second embodiment.

  If constituted in this way, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment (1) to (5) and the second embodiment, when the player receives data transmission while holding his / her mobile communication terminal T, the shielding plate Since 21 can be rotated and retracted to a position that does not interfere with the operation, the data receiving operation at the mobile communication terminal T can be easily performed.

  It should be noted that the present invention can be modified and embodied as follows.

  In addition to the above, the predetermined position around the game surface where the player on which the shielding plate is disposed faces may be the front surface of the prepaid card unit 19 as shown in FIG. This is because such a position is also an easy-to-operate position facing the player. Moreover, the ball lending machine which supplied the pachinko ball to the upper receiving tray directly through the nozzle instead of the prepaid card unit 19 may be used.

  -You may arrange | position the shielding units 20 and 41 in other positions, for example, the upper receiving tray 8, the cover plate 13, etc. FIG. This is because such a position is also an easy-to-operate position facing the player.

  -Although the shielding board 21 was made translucent in the said embodiment, this may be completely transparent or conversely opaque. Also, the front extension 24 can be made transparent or translucent.

  In the above embodiment, the shielding plate 21 is opened in the vertical direction. However, the opening direction may be opened in another direction, for example, in the horizontal direction, depending on the limitation of the space of the installation location.

  In the above embodiment, the optical sensor 35 is provided as the mobile communication terminal detection means, but this is not an essential configuration.

  The transmission request button 33 also serves as a notification lamp, but a notification lamp may be prepared as a separate notification unit.

  -You may make it give decoration means, such as a decoration lamp, to the shielding board 21. FIG.

  -When data transmission is enabled, a sound to that effect may be notified from a speaker.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the non-contact type communication unit is applied to the communication unit using the infrared ray of the optical communication technology has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to other non-contact type communication units.

  The present invention may be applied to other gaming machines, for example, so-called pachilots in which slot machines or pachinko gaming machines are combined with slot machines.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, for example, the shielding plate 21 as in the second embodiment may be disposed at a predetermined position (left side in the drawing) of the front surface 60 of the slot machine or the pattylot. At a position shielded by the shielding plate 21, an infrared port 31, a transmission request button 33, an optical sensor 35, and the like as the data communication unit are disposed.

  Here, the basic configuration of the slot machine is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for starting operation means (for example, the operation lever in FIG. 61) dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of 61), and due to the operation of the stop operating means (for example, the stop button 63 in FIG. 21 above) or after a predetermined time has passed, The dynamic display (for example, the picture appearing on the screen 64 in FIG. 21) is stopped, and a special condition that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player is required on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information. One having a game state generating means is mentioned. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

  Further, the basic configuration of the pachilot is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for starting operation means (for example, the operation lever 65 in FIG. 22). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the identification information, and the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button 67 in FIG. 21) or after a predetermined time has passed. The special game state that generates a special game state advantageous to the player is required on the condition that the display (for example, the picture appearing on the screen 68 in FIG. 21) is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. Generating means, using a sphere as a game medium, requiring a predetermined number of spheres for starting the dynamic display of the identification information, and generating a special gaming state Include those configured as a number of balls are paid out.

  In addition, it is free to change and carry out the embodiment without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Other technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiments in order to achieve the object of the present invention will be described below as additional notes.
(1) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the data communication unit is arranged on the left side of the pachinko ball tray on the game side.

This configuration is convenient because the player can handle the mobile communication terminal with the left hand while continuing to play with the right hand. In particular, it is advantageous in a pachinko gaming machine having an operation handle on the right side.
(2) A gaming machine in which panel bodies having different functions are assembled and integrated, and a game surface for performing a predetermined game and an operation unit are provided on the front side facing the player, and are adjacent to each other. Is a gaming machine with a ball rental unit,
A non-contact type data communication unit for a mobile communication terminal is disposed at a predetermined position on the front surface of the ball lending unit, and a shielding plate is provided in front of the data communication unit with an interval allowing passage of the mobile communication terminal. A gaming machine characterized by the arrangement of

The ball lending unit here refers to the prepaid card unit 19 or a ball lending machine. This is because even if the shielding plate is arranged at such a position, the player can easily operate the position.
(3) The shielding plate is formed at a front position of a front extending portion that extends forward from a surface on which the data communication portion is disposed, and the data communication portion is disposed inside the front extending portion. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of appendices 1 or 2, characterized in that:

If comprised in this way, it will become difficult to perform fraud that a front extension part becomes a kind of guard, and the third party who approaches from the outside of a player holds his portable communication terminal and steals data.
(4) The shielding plate is formed at a front position of a front extending portion that extends forward from a surface on which the data communication portion is disposed, and the data communication portion is disposed outside the front extending portion. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of appendices 1 or 2, characterized in that:

If comprised in this way, since a player can extend a hand outside and can hold a portable communication terminal over a data communication part, it will become easy to perform data reception operation.
(5) The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of appendices 1 to 4, wherein the shielding plate is transparent.

This makes it easier for the data communication units to align each other. (6) The gaming machine according to appendix 3 or 4, wherein the forward extension is not transparent.

This makes it difficult for a third party who is in the side of the data communication state to see and prevents fraud.
(7) The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 3 to 6, wherein the front extension portion is formed integrally with the shielding plate.

This reduces manufacturing costs and assembly costs.
(8) The said shielding board advances to the passage permissible position of the said mobile communication terminal in a data communicable state, and retracts to the pass impossible position of the said mobile communication terminal in a data communicable state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 7.

This protects the data communication unit because the data communication unit cannot be completely accessed when the data communication unit is not used.
(9) In the data communication enabled state, the shielding plate advances to the passage allowable position of the mobile communication terminal, and retreats to the very vicinity of the data communication unit in the data communication disabled state. The gaming machine according to any one of?

As a result, when the data communication unit is not used, it is sealed so that the player's finger does not enter, thereby protecting the data communication unit.
(10) The shield plate can be retracted from a predetermined position that shields the data communication unit in an opening direction that exposes the data communication unit. The gaming machine described in 1.

As a result, when the player performs data communication, the shielding plate can be retracted to expose the data communication unit, thereby facilitating data communication operation.
(11) The gaming machine according to appendix 10, wherein a base end of the shielding plate is engaged with the front extension portion, and the shielding plate is revolved around the base end. .

As a result, when the player performs data communication, the shielding plate can be retracted to expose the data communication unit, thereby facilitating data communication operation.
(12) The shield plate is formed integrally with the front extension portion, and the shield plate shields the data communication portion at a predetermined position and rotates the base portion of the front extension portion as a center. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is retracted in an opening direction that exposes the data communication unit.

As a result, when the player performs data communication, both the front extension part and the shielding plate can be retracted to expose the data communication part, thereby facilitating the data communication operation.
(13) A communication start unit is disposed adjacent to the data communication unit, and the communication start unit is also shielded by the shielding plate. Gaming machine.

As a result, the input / output member relating to data communication is protected by the shielding plate, and the reliability of data communication is increased.
(14) The data communication unit is provided with a detecting means for detecting the presence / absence of a mobile communication terminal, and the communication start means is also shielded by the shielding plate. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 13.

As a result, the detection means is protected by the shielding plate, and as a result, the reliability of data communication is increased.
(15) An informing means for informing a state relating to data communication is arranged adjacent to the data communication section, and the communication start means is also shielded by the shielding plate. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

As a result, the input / output member relating to data communication is protected by the shielding plate, and the reliability of data communication is increased.
(16) The gaming machine as set forth in appendix 15, characterized in that the notification means notifies the change by the change in the light emission mode of the light emission means.

This makes it easier for the player to understand the status related to data communication.
(17) The gaming machine according to appendix 16, wherein the notification unit is integrated with the communication start unit.

This reduces the number of members. In particular, since it is shielded by a shielding plate, it becomes very efficient where there is no room in the vicinity of this space.
(18) The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 or 1 to 17, wherein the shielding plate is detachable.

Thereby, even if a defect occurs in the shielding plate, it can be exchanged and dealt with.
(19) The first shielding plate that is held at a position where passage of the mobile communication terminal is allowed, and the second shielding plate that is held at a position where passage of the mobile communication terminal is impossible. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of appendices 1 to 15, wherein the game machine can be exchanged.

  Thus, if the data communication function is not installed according to the specifications of the gaming machine or the data communication function cannot be used for some reason, the data communication unit uses the second shielding plate instead of the first shielding plate. Can be sealed.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Front view of the same pachinko machine. The exploded side view of the same pachinko machine. The partial expansion perspective view explaining the structure near the shielding board of the pachinko game machine in Embodiment 1. FIG. Sectional drawing in the AA of FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the shielding unit according to the first embodiment. (A) is a perspective view of a portable communication terminal, (b) is a perspective view of the state which hold | gripped the portable communication terminal, (c) is a perspective view of the data transmission state to a portable communication terminal. The perspective exploded view of a port closure unit. Sectional drawing corresponding to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view in the vicinity of a shielding unit according to a third embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view in the vicinity of a shielding unit according to a third embodiment. The perspective view of the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view in the vicinity of a shielding unit according to a second embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the method of data communication in the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a shielding unit according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view near the shielding unit according to the fourth embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the attachment method of the shielding part in Embodiment 5. FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view in the vicinity of a shielding unit according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view in the vicinity of a shielding unit according to a fifth embodiment. The perspective view of the pachinko game machine of other embodiment. The perspective view which embodied this invention in the slot machine. The perspective view which embodied this invention in the pachilot.

  7 ... Door frame, 21 ... Shield plate, 31 ... Infrared port as data communication unit, T ... Mobile communication terminal.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which panel bodies having different functions are assembled and integrated, the gaming machine having a gaming surface for performing a predetermined game and an operation unit on the front side facing the player,
A non-contact type data communication unit for a mobile communication terminal is disposed at a predetermined position around the game surface facing the player, and an interval is provided in front of the data communication unit to allow passage of the mobile communication terminal. A gaming machine characterized in that a shielding plate is arranged.

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