JP2009254896A - Information processor for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processor for a game machine which outputs prescribed information to a portable communication terminal and acquires information from the portable communication terminal, which permits the arrangement position of the portable communication terminals to be changed. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine 2 comprises the information processor 1 for a game machine. The information processor 1 is provided with a display section 9 displaying image information by liquid crystal elements. The information processor 1 for a game machine is also provided with a holder position changing means to displace a terminal holder 11. The displacing mechanism comprises a driving actuator 70 and a driving control means to control the driving actuator 70. The holder position changing means permits the terminal holder 11 to be displaced to a prescribed displacement target position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus for a gaming machine provided inside a gaming machine or in the vicinity of the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, various technologies for utilizing information generated in a gaming machine have been provided. For example, information communication between a gaming machine and a mobile phone carried by a player with the recent development of communication technology. A plan to do this is being considered. For example, in the example shown in Patent Document 1, a holder for performing information communication is provided on a board provided at a lower position of a gaming machine, and a mobile phone is provided in the device, thereby providing the device. There is provided a technique for performing transmission / reception between a received information transmission unit and a reception unit provided in a mobile phone. According to such a technique, wireless communication can be performed between the mobile communication terminal and the gaming machine.

JP 2002-18098 A

  Conventionally, the terminal holder in which the mobile communication terminal is arranged cannot be changed in position, but depending on the situation, a configuration in which the holder is arranged so that it cannot be displaced is not suitable. For example, when taking a use form in which some information is displayed on a display unit arranged in the game machine or in the vicinity of the game machine and this is taken by a mobile communication terminal, the display position is known in advance. It seems that the mobile communication terminal can be held at the optimal position by setting the terminal holder at a position where it is likely to be optimal. However, there are many types of mobile communication terminals. For example, when a mobile phone is taken as an example, the positions of the cameras are various. Therefore, there are various positions that are likely to be optimum for each model, and it is desirable that the terminal holder can be moved so that the difference between the models can be eliminated.

  As another case, for example, when it is desired to perform wireless communication between a portable communication terminal and a gaming machine or some communication device provided in the vicinity of the gaming machine, good communication is performed according to the model and usage status of the portable communication terminal. It is desirable to set the position. Even in such a case, since the optimum position differs for each model, it is desirable that the terminal holder can be changed according to the model.

  Even in the above-mentioned examples and other cases, it is assumed that there are many usage modes that cannot be dealt with or difficult to deal with with the configuration in which the terminal holder is fixed so that it cannot be displaced at a specific position. The structure which can be changed to is desired.

  The present invention provides a configuration in which an arrangement position of a mobile communication terminal can be changed in an information processing apparatus for gaming machines that outputs information to the mobile communication terminal and / or acquires information from the mobile communication terminal. Objective.

Effective means for solving the above-mentioned problems and their functions and effects are shown below.
Means 1. An information processing apparatus for a gaming machine that is provided in or near a gaming machine and that outputs information to a predetermined mobile communication terminal and / or acquires information from a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
An information processing apparatus for gaming machines, comprising a terminal holder for holding the portable communication terminal, and holder position changing means for changing the position of the terminal holder.

  According to the means 1 (that is, as in claim 1), the arrangement position of the mobile communication terminal can be changed, and the mobile communication terminal can be set to an appropriate position according to the situation.

Mean 2. An information output unit configured to be capable of outputting information to the mobile communication terminal;
The information processing apparatus for gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the holder position changing means is configured to be able to displace the terminal holder relative to the information output unit.

  In this way, the configuration is convenient when it is desired to configure the terminal holder so that the position of the terminal holder can be adjusted with respect to the predetermined information output unit. For example, according to the above configuration, it is possible to adjust the terminal position for improving the information acquisition state in the mobile communication terminal. The configuration of the information output unit may be configured as an image display unit as will be described later, or may be configured as a wireless transmission unit that performs wireless transmission to the mobile communication terminal. For example, the wireless transmission unit may be configured as an infrared output unit that performs infrared transmission, or may be configured as a communication antenna that performs Bluetooth communication.

Means 3. The information output unit includes an image display unit configured to output predetermined image information.
The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to claim 2, wherein the holder position changing means is configured to be able to displace the terminal holder relative to the screen of the image display unit. .

  In this way, in a configuration in which image information is output from the image display unit, the position of the mobile communication terminal can be adjusted relative to the screen of the image display unit. Can be obtained satisfactorily. Specifically, for example, when shooting image information with a camera provided in a mobile communication terminal, the lens position is different for each type of mobile communication terminal, so shooting while adjusting to an appropriate position according to the type Must be done. According to the above configuration, this can be realized, and image information can be acquired in an appropriate position state.

  Means 4. 4. The gaming machine information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the image display unit includes an external display unit arranged outside the game area.

  In this way, the image information to be output to the mobile communication terminal can be output outside the game area, so that the mobile communication terminal can be used without interposing a glass plate provided in front of the game area. Thus, a configuration capable of providing image information can be realized. In addition, when the image display unit is arranged inside the game area, it is difficult to take a configuration in which an image is photographed with the portable communication terminal arranged in the holder. It can be solved.

  Means 5. The image display unit includes identification information display control means for displaying identification information such as characters, figures, symbols, barcodes, and two-dimensional codes as image information that can be acquired by the acquisition means provided in the mobile communication terminal. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to the means 3 or 4, characterized by the above.

  For example, if some kind of identification information such as a two-dimensional code is displayed on the image display unit and incorporated into the player's mobile communication terminal, a novel service can be provided. When shooting an image by gripping with a hand, there is a problem that camera shake occurs and a clear image cannot be captured. In particular, when the identification information is to be acquired, the information may not be meaningful unless the identification information is acquired clearly. Therefore, when the information processing apparatus is provided with a terminal holder for holding the mobile communication terminal and photographing, it is conceivable that the mobile communication terminal is set in the terminal holder and the mobile communication terminal is stably photographed.

  Certainly, when such a terminal holder is provided, the mobile communication terminal is stabilized, but conversely, since the mobile communication terminal is fixed, there is a problem that it may be difficult to appropriately capture an image. In other words, since the position of the CCD camera installed in the mobile communication terminal differs depending on the model, a specific image displayed on the gaming machine may be out of the shooting range while being fixed to the holder, or within the shooting range. Even so, there is a concern that the decrease in the amount of peripheral light will be a large corner portion.

  According to the configuration of the means 5, since the mobile communication terminal can be fixed to the holder, the mobile communication terminal is stabilized and camera shake or the like can be prevented. On the other hand, since the position of the terminal holder can be adjusted, the identification information can be favorably acquired by the mobile communication terminal by adjusting the terminal holder to a position corresponding to the image display unit.

  More specifically, for example, in the information processing apparatus for gaming machines described in the means 5, the holder can be displaced relative to the identification information displayed on the image display unit. Position changing means can be configured.

  Means 6. The information processing system for a gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 5, wherein the holder position changing means is configured such that the terminal holder can approach and separate from the image display unit. apparatus.

  In this way, the distance between the terminal holder and the image display unit can be arbitrarily set, and as a result, the distance between the mobile communication terminal and the image display unit can be appropriately changed.

  Mean 7 The holder position changing means may be any one of means 3 to means 6, wherein the terminal holder is configured to be relatively displaceable in the vertical direction and / or the horizontal direction with respect to the image display unit. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines described.

  In this way, the position can be relatively adjusted in the vertical direction and / or the horizontal direction, and the desired position can be set regardless of the height and width of the mobile communication terminal, the position of the camera, and the like. In this specification, the vertical vertical direction is referred to as “vertical direction”, the direction in which the gaming machine and the player face each other is “front-rear direction”, and the direction perpendicular to both of these “vertical direction” and “front-rear direction” is “ Lateral direction (also referred to as horizontal direction) ”.

  Means 8. The information processing apparatus for a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the holder position changing means includes a three-dimensional displacement mechanism that enables the terminal holder to be three-dimensionally displaced. .

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition with a very high positional freedom in arranging a mobile communication terminal.

  Means 9. 9. The means according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the holder position changing means comprises a drive actuator for driving the terminal holder and a drive control means for controlling the drive of the drive actuator. Information processing device for gaming machines.

  In this way, the terminal holder can be displaced by the control of the actuator, and the position can be easily set. As the displacement mechanism by the drive actuator, a three-dimensional displacement mechanism that can be displaced three-dimensionally can be used. Further, a two-dimensional displacement mechanism that can be displaced two-dimensionally or a one-dimensional displacement mechanism that can be displaced one-dimensionally (for example, a linear actuator) may be used instead of the three-dimensional structure. Further, the mechanism may be a slide mechanism (for example, one having two or more linear actuators) or a rotation mechanism (for example, one having a rotation actuator or the like). Further, it may be a composite of a slide mechanism and a rotation mechanism.

  Means 10. 10. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to claim 9, wherein the drive control means is configured to drive and control the terminal holder based on establishment of a predetermined displacement condition.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can displace a terminal holder based on desired condition setting. That is, the terminal holder is not displaced randomly, but can be displaced based on the establishment of a certain condition.

Means 11. A displacement target position setting means for setting a displacement target position of the terminal holder;
11. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to means 9 or means 10, wherein the drive control means performs drive control toward the set displacement target position.

  If it does in this way, it will become a convenient structure when it is desired to displace a terminal holder to a predetermined position. More specifically, for example, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, when there is a request from a player or when a predetermined condition is established in a gaming machine), the above-described predetermined displacement target position is set. The drive control means can be configured to displace the terminal holder.

Means 12. Provided with predetermined input means,
The information processing apparatus for a gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the displacement target position setting means sets the displacement target position based on information input by the input means.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can position a terminal holder to a predetermined position by input, and position setting reflecting a user's demand is attained.

Means 13. Provided with predetermined detection means;
12. The information processing apparatus for a gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein the displacement target position setting means sets the displacement target position based on a detection result by the detection means.

If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can set a displacement target position easily. More specifically, an external object detection means for detecting an external object can be provided, and the displacement target position can be determined based on a detection result by the external object detection means. For example, it is possible to detect a mobile communication terminal and determine a displacement target position corresponding to the mobile communication terminal to be detected based on the unique data of the mobile communication terminal.
Means 14. In the terminal holder or in the vicinity of the terminal holder, comprising terminal related information acquisition means for acquiring terminal related information related to the mobile communication terminal,
12. The gaming machine information processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the displacement target position setting means sets the displacement target position based on terminal-related information acquired by the terminal-related information acquisition means.

  In this way, the terminal holder can be positioned according to some information related to the mobile communication terminal, and the configuration is highly versatile and can be appropriately applied to various mobile communication terminals.

Means 15. The terminal related information acquisition means includes model information acquisition means for acquiring model information of the mobile communication terminal as the terminal related information,
15. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to claim 14, wherein the displacement target position setting means sets the displacement target position based on model information acquired by the model information acquisition means.

  According to the structure of this means, a terminal holder can be displaced to the suitable position according to a model.

  Means 16. 16. The information processing apparatus for a gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein the model information acquisition unit acquires model information by inputting model information from a player input unit configured to be input by a player.

  According to the configuration of this means, the player can input the model information by the player input means, and based on the input model information, the terminal holder can be set at an appropriate position according to the model.

  Means 17. 16. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to claim 15, wherein the model information acquisition unit is configured to acquire model information based on an information transmission medium issued from the mobile communication terminal.

  In this way, the model information can be acquired without any effort by the player. For example, the model information acquisition means can be configured so that model information can be acquired from a mobile communication terminal by infrared communication or Bluetooth communication using infrared or radio waves as an information transmission medium. In this case, the model information acquisition means can be configured as an infrared light receiving unit or a Bluetooth communication antenna.

  Means 18. The holder position changing means is configured as manual operation displacing means for displacing the terminal holder so as to act directly on the terminal holder or indirectly through another member by a player's manual operation. An information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to any one of means 1 to means 8.

  If it does in this way, the structure which displaces a terminal holder with a simple structure is realizable, and it contributes to apparatus cost control etc. “Directly acting” means that the display unit is directly held, pushed, pulled, etc., and directly applied to the display unit by manual operation. “To act on” means that a force is applied by pushing, pulling, etc., held on another member by manual operation, and the display unit is moved so as to cooperate with the other member.

  Means 19. 19. The gaming machine according to claim 18, wherein the manual operation displacing means comprises position holding means for holding the terminal holder at a predetermined displacement position, and position holding release means for releasing the position holding. Information processing device.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which is easy to perform position movement and position maintenance of a terminal holder.

Means 20. The position holding means has an engaging portion provided on the terminal holder side and an engaged portion provided on the mounting portion side to which the terminal holder is attached so as to engage with the engaging portion. In addition, the position is held by the engagement of the engaging portion and the engaged portion,
The information processing apparatus for a gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the position holding release means includes an engagement release means for releasing the engaged state.

  In this way, the position holding means and the position holding release means can be realized without using an expensive apparatus configuration or a complicated apparatus configuration.

Means 21. Either one of the engaging part or the engaged part is provided with a biasing means, and this biasing means tries to return to the shape of the engaged state in the disengaged state. Configured to generate a biasing force to
The disengagement means is configured to disengage the engagement portion and the engaged portion so as to deform a part of the urging means against urging by the urging means. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to means 20, characterized in that it is configured.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can engage and disengage easily.

  Means 22. The information processing apparatus for a gaming machine according to claim 19, wherein the position holding means includes friction holding means for holding a position by a frictional force.

  In this way, the position can be held with a simple configuration, and the position holding can be easily released.

  Means 23. The friction holding means includes a screw member attached to either the terminal holder side or the attachment portion side to which the terminal holder is attached, and frictionally holds the other based on fastening of the screw member. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to means 22.

  In this way, it is possible to maintain the position by friction without using a complicated component configuration.

  Means 24. The manual operation displacing means has an arm portion for attaching the terminal holder to a predetermined fixing portion, and the arm portion is configured to be displaceable three-dimensionally and continuously. An information processing apparatus for gaming machine according to means 18.

  In this way, a configuration that can be displaced three-dimensionally and that can be easily fine-tuned can be realized with a simple configuration.

  Means 25. In the holder position changing means, the terminal holder is provided detachably with respect to the gaming machine main body, and the mounting position of the terminal holder in the gaming machine main body can be changed. An information processing apparatus for a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 18 characterized by the above.

  In this way, since the position of the terminal holder can be changed with respect to the gaming machine body by attaching and detaching, the configuration of the holder position changing means can be simplified. In addition, the terminal holder can be easily replaced.

Means 26. In the gaming machine main body, a plurality of attachment parts for attaching the terminal holder are provided,
26. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to claim 25, wherein the holder position changing means is configured to change the position of the terminal holder by changing an attachment portion to be attached.

  If it does in this way, if a mounting part is changed, a position can be changed easily and it becomes the structure excellent in operativity.

  Means 27. The information processing unit for gaming machines according to means 26, wherein the information output unit is provided above the plurality of attachment positions, and the plurality of attachment positions are arranged in the vertical direction. apparatus.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which can perform position adjustment simply with respect to an information output part by moving a terminal holder up and down by attachment or detachment.

  Means 28. The information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to means 27, characterized in that a grip means for gripping the other is provided on either the terminal holder side or the gaming machine side.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which can make a terminal holder and a game machine detachable.

  Means 29. The information processing apparatus for a gaming machine according to means 28, wherein the gripping means is configured to hold and hold the other on the basis of an urging force when attached.

  If it does in this way, it will become the composition which is easy to grasp, while simplifying the composition for grasping.

  Means 30. A gaming machine comprising the information processing apparatus for gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 29.

  In this way, a highly convenient gaming machine in which the terminal holder can be displaced can be configured.

  Note that the gaming machine in the present invention includes a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and a start winning opening (actuated) is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operation gate), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include a value (including not only data (prize sphere) but also data written on a magnetic card).

  In addition, the basic configuration of the slot machine includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Then, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. As the necessary condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information, there is one provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.

  The basic configuration of the fusion of the pachinko machine and 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 starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided on condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium. In addition, there is a configuration in which a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It is.

1 is a conceptual diagram of a gaming machine using an information processing apparatus for gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic perspective view of the information processing apparatus for gaming machines. It is a perspective view which shows the information processing apparatus for game machines in the state which set the straight type mobile telephone to the terminal holder. It is a perspective view which shows the information processing apparatus for game machines of the state which set the folding type mobile telephone to the terminal holder. It is a block diagram which shows a hardware configuration. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a model classification position and distance table. It is a front view which shows a straight type mobile telephone. It is a front view which shows a folding type mobile phone. It is a flowchart explaining the prior adjustment process of a position and distance. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the state by which the demo image was displayed on the image display apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the state after adjustment by a demo image. It is a flowchart explaining a two-dimensional code display process. It is a flowchart explaining a two-dimensional code display process. It is a perspective view which shows the information processing apparatus for game machines of 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the information processing apparatus for game machines of 3rd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the information processing apparatus for game machines of 4th Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows notionally the information processing apparatus for game machines of 5th Embodiment. It is an enlarged view which expands and shows the principal part of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which decomposes | disassembles and demonstrates FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example different from FIG. 17 about 5th Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example different from FIG. 20 about 5th Embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows notionally the information processing apparatus for game machines of 6th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an information processing apparatus 1 for gaming machines (hereinafter also simply referred to as an information processing apparatus 1 for gaming machines) according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Configuration of information processing device for gaming machines)
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine information processing apparatus 1 is provided in the gaming machine 2 and displays information that displays predetermined information (for example, liquid crystal image information) on an image display unit 9 (hereinafter also simply referred to as a display unit 9). It is configured as a device. The information processing device 1 for gaming machines here displays identification information such as characters, figures, symbols, barcodes, two-dimensional codes, etc. as images on the display unit 9 and provides such identification information. Functioning as an identification information providing device. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the identification information is read by the CCD camera 5 as reading means provided in the mobile phone 3 (corresponding to a mobile communication terminal) as shown in FIG. The two-dimensional code image 7B is displayed on the display unit 9 as identification information that can be photographed by the mobile phone 3. That is, here, the image 7B functions as identification information.

  In the vicinity of the display unit 9, a configuration is provided that includes a terminal holder 11 that holds the mobile phone 3 and a control box 15 so that the CCD camera 5 faces the display screen of the display unit 9. In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code image 7 </ b> B is displayed on the display unit 9 when the display condition of the two-dimensional code is satisfied (for example, when a big hit occurs). On the other hand, the position of the terminal holder 11 can be adjusted so that the position of the two-dimensional code image 7B and the position of the CCD camera 5 of the mobile phone 3 are relatively appropriate. Specifically, there is provided holder position changing means (in FIG. 1, the drive actuator 70 functions as holder position changing means) that can change the position of the terminal holder 11 by displacing the terminal holder 11. The position of the terminal holder 11 can be adjusted relative to the display unit 9 by the holder position changing means. The configuration of the holder position changing unit, displacement control, and the like will be described later.

  Next, a specific configuration of the gaming machine 2 to which the gaming machine information processing device 1 is attached will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, a special symbol display device 23 as a variable display device is provided in the central portion of the gaming board 21. Is incorporated. The special symbol display device 23 includes a display unit 23A composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. In the present embodiment, three symbol sequences of the upper symbol sequence 25, the middle symbol sequence 27, and the lower symbol sequence 29 are displayed as these symbol sequences, but other numbers of symbol sequences may be displayed. These symbol rows 25, 27, and 29 are scroll-displayed in the horizontal direction (so as to be displaced from right to left) during normal fluctuation.

  The information processing device 1 for gaming machines is attached to the front surface of the glass door frame 31 in the vicinity of the lower left corner of the glass door frame 31. As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus 1 for gaming machines includes a rectangular display unit 9 and a terminal holder 11 provided so as to project from the lower part of the display unit 9 toward the front side. In addition, the display unit 9 according to the present embodiment is configured as an external display unit arranged outside the game area surrounded by the rails, and here is configured as a liquid crystal display unit. Further, the display unit 9 displays an image 7B of a predetermined two-dimensional code as shown in the figure when the game content satisfies a predetermined condition as will be described later.

  Moreover, the upper edge part of the display part 9 is provided with a collar part 14 provided with an illuminance sensor 14A as illuminance detection means for detecting illuminance. The collar portion 14 is provided to prevent light from being reflected on the surface of the display unit 9 and causing an image captured by the mobile phone 3 to be illuminated and unclear. It should be noted that the configuration may be simplified by omitting such a collar and an illuminance sensor.

  The terminal holder 11 can hold a plurality of types of mobile phones 3. Specifically, the terminal holder 11 is, for example, a resin molded body whose surface is rubber-processed, and is a notch 11A in the left-right direction that is substantially parallel to the display unit 9 of the information processing device 1 for gaming machines. It is a molded article having a generally concave shape in section. The mobile phone 3 can be fixed by inserting the lower part of the unfoldable straight type mobile phone 3 into the notch 11A (see FIG. 3).

  In addition, two protruding stopper portions 11B are formed at a distance from each other at the end portion on the display unit 9 side of the upper surface of the terminal holder 11, and the folding type mobile phone 3 is bent as shown in FIG. Thus, when the bent side is set toward the display unit 9, the bent part of the mobile phone 3 can be fitted to the corner formed by the stopper part 11 </ b> B and the upper surface of the terminal holder 11. The width in the depth direction of the stopper portion 11B can be set so that the distance between the CCD camera 5 of the mobile phone 3 and the display portion 9 is a distance suitable for photographing the two-dimensional code image 7B. .

Further, guide protrusions 11 </ b> C are provided on both side edges of the upper surface of the terminal holder 11 to restrict the mobile phone 3 to be set from falling from the terminal holder 11.
Further, the terminal holder 11 is provided with a set state detection sensor 11D for detecting that the mobile phone 3 is set in the terminal holder 11 so as to be embedded in the left stopper portion 11B. This set state detection sensor 11D detects whether or not the mobile phone 3 is set in the terminal holder 11 with light (visible light, infrared light), for example.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a model information reader 12 is embedded in the terminal holder 11 behind the notch 11 </ b> A. As this reading device 12, for example, a device equivalent to a normal non-contact type IC card reader can be used.
By this reading device 12, model information (for example, model number) stored in the mobile phone 3 is converted into radio waves (for example, carrier frequencies as in the case of a non-contact type IC card = 13.56 MHz, 4.9 MHz, 125 to 500 kHz, 2.45GHz) can be read in a non-contact manner.

A control box 15 is provided on the right side of the terminal holder 11. The control box 15 has a keyboard 16 as an input means for the player to input the model name of the mobile phone 3, and up, down, left and right as a position operation means for the player to operate the position of the terminal holder 11. A stick controller 17 that can be operated in an oblique direction, and a distance adjustment button 18 as a distance operation means for the player to adjust the distance between the terminal holder 11 and the display unit 9 are provided.
It should be noted that the stick controller 17 and the distance adjustment button 18 can be operated effectively only for a predetermined time after the setting button 19 provided on the control box 15 is pressed, for example, in the adjustment described later. . In addition, a second peripheral control board 250 described later is provided inside the control box 15.

(Configuration of drive means)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the information processing apparatus 1 for gaming machines includes a drive actuator 70 for driving the terminal holder 11 and drive control means for controlling the drive actuator 70 (drive shown in FIG. 5). A control device 180) is provided. This drive actuator 70 is the holder position changing means in the present invention. The drive actuator 70 that drives the terminal holder 11 uses a servo mechanism that can be displaced three-dimensionally, and is configured such that the terminal holder 11 is displaced three-dimensionally by this servo mechanism. The terminal holder 11 here is configured to be able to approach and separate from the display unit 9 and is configured to be relatively displaceable in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. As a result, the mobile communication terminal (see the mobile phone 3 in FIGS. 3 and 4) can be moved closer to and away from the display unit 9, and can be relatively displaced in the vertical and horizontal directions.

  Since the servo mechanism that performs the position control as described above is a well-known technique, a detailed description thereof is omitted. Here, the first drive unit 71 that supports the terminal holder 11 and drives the terminal holder 11 in the front-rear direction is provided. The second drive unit 72 that supports the first drive unit 71 and drives the first drive unit 71 in the left-right direction, the second drive unit 72 is supported, and the second drive unit 72 is moved up and down. A third drive unit 73 is provided for driving. Here, the drive units 71 to 73 are conceptually illustrated, and the drive units slide linearly.

  The terminal holder 11 is driven and controlled based on establishment of a predetermined displacement condition. In the present embodiment, “there is a setting request by the player” is one of the displacement conditions, and the position control of the terminal holder 11 (specifically, the drive control of the drive actuator 70) is performed on the condition of the setting request. It has been made. The position of the terminal holder 11 is controlled toward a predetermined displacement target position, and the “displacement target position” in the present embodiment is “a position at which identification information can be appropriately captured by the mobile communication terminal”. "(Here, the position where the mobile phone 3 can appropriately capture the two-dimensional code image 7B").

  The “displacement target position” as described above can be determined based on information input by a predetermined input means. For example, the model name of the mobile phone 3 may be input from the control box 15, and the displacement target position may be determined according to the input model name. Further, it may be determined based on a detection result by a predetermined detection means. For example, an external object detection unit that detects an external object may be provided, and the displacement target position may be determined based on the detection result of the external object detection unit. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, internal information (such as model information) of the mobile phone 3 may be read by the reading unit 12, and the displacement target position may be determined based on this. The setting of the displacement target position will be described in detail later.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 33 is provided at the upper part of the special symbol display device 23. The normal symbol display device 33 includes four holding lamps 35 made up of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display unit 37 made up of LEDs that are normal symbol display units.

  Further, a pair of passing gates 39 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the special symbol display device 23. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 39, the normal symbol display device 33 is activated. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33 variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 37 to display segments, and the numbers are set to predetermined values (in this embodiment, “7 ”), The blade 43A of the start port 43 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. With this opening, winning at the start port 43 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 33 can store up to four times the number of passes of the game ball through the passage gate 39, and displays the number of reservations on the hold lamp 35. Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 39 with the four holding lamps 35 lit, it is not counted. As long as the holding lamp 35 is lit, the gaming ball does not pass through the passing gate 39. The normal symbol display device 33 is activated as many times as the number of holdings.

  In the display unit 23A of the special symbol display device 23, the symbol variation (scroll variation) of each symbol row 25, 27, 29 is started based on winning of the game ball at the start port 43. In addition, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 25, 27, 29 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row 25, the lower symbol row 29, and the middle symbol row 27. However, this is merely an example, and may be stopped in a different order.

  In the jackpot state, after the reach gaming state (reach state), when the variation of all the symbol rows 25, 27, 29 is stopped, the displayed symbol combination is a predetermined jackpot combination, That is, it is a case where the same type of symbols are arranged along the jackpot line (for example, (7), (7), (7), (3), (3), (3), etc.) The symbol which constitutes “big hit symbol”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 45 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls.

  The reach state means a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the jackpot state may not be reached). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation of the lower symbol row 29 stops on the jackpot line with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol of the upper symbol row 25.

  In this reach state, the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 27 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbols (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols in both the upper and lower symbol rows 25 and 29 and become a big hit state. In addition, there are those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”).

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row is started based on the winning of the game ball at the start port 43, if the game ball further wins the start port 43 during this variation display, The change display is performed after the end of the current change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of the gaming machine 2. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 23, a holding lamp 54 made of a light emitting diode (LED) is incorporated above the display unit 23A. The number of the holding lamps 54 is the same as the maximum holding number described above (in this case, four). The hold lamp 54 is turned on every time the variable display is held, and is turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed. In addition, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the gaming machine 2. These lamps can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Further, the gaming machine 2 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses.

  In the present embodiment, the game board 21 includes a through switch 55, a start port switch 57, a V zone switch 59, and a count so as to detect the gaming state of the gaming machine 2 that changes according to the player's operation. A switch 61 and the like are provided. The through switch 55 detects the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 39, the start port switch 57 detects the winning of the game ball to the starting port 43, and the V zone switch 59 is the game ball big winning port. The winning in the V zone out of 45 is detected, and the count switch 61 detects winning in the big winning opening 45 of the game ball.

(Configuration of electronic control unit)
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 2 includes an electronic control device 100, and is configured to control display of the special symbol display device 23. The electronic control device 100 is connected to a second peripheral control board 250 provided inside the control box 15 of the information processing device 1 for gaming machines.

  The electronic control unit 100 includes a main control unit 110 and a special symbol control unit 140 connected in series with the main control unit 110 through a shared bus 120. The main control unit 110 further includes a shared bus. 120 is connected to a display device control unit 150 provided in the information processing device 1 for gaming machines. The main controller 110 is formed of a main control board 210, and the two controllers 140 and 150 other than the main controller 110 are formed of a first peripheral control board 240 and a second peripheral control board 250, respectively. In addition to these peripheral control boards, the electronic control device 100 includes, for example, a peripheral control board for controlling sound, a peripheral control board for controlling various lamps, and a peripheral control board for driving and controlling various solenoids, although not shown. Etc.

  The main control unit 110 is obtained by connecting a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 115, and an input / output port 117 to each other via a bus 119. The CPU 111 controls operation of the entire gaming machine 2 (that is, basic progress control of the game) using the RAM 113 as a work area by a control program stored in the ROM 115. In addition, the shared bus 120 is connected to the input / output port 117, and command data serving as a command signal for instructing the processing contents from the input / output port 117 to the control units 140 and 150 through the shared bus 120 as will be described later. Send. Data is transmitted from the main control unit 110 to the control units 140 and 150 in a one-way format. The main control unit 110 is connected to a power terminal board (not shown). The input / output port 117 is connected to a start port switch 57.

  The special symbol control unit 140 is obtained by connecting a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 141, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 143, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 145, and an input / output port 147 to each other via a bus 149. . The input / output port 147 is connected to the shared bus 120. A special symbol display device 23 is connected to the input / output port 147.

  The second peripheral control board 250 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 151, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 153, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 155, a nonvolatile memory 157, and an input / output port 159 via a bus 161. They are connected to each other. The input / output port 159 is connected to the shared bus 120. A hall computer 175 is connected to the input / output port 159 via the display unit 9, the VRAM 163, and the communication device 170. The VRAM 163 is also connected to the display unit 9.

  The input / output port 159 also has a set state detection sensor 11D as a set state detection means for detecting that the mobile phone 3 is set in the terminal holder 11, a reader 12 for model identification information, and a model name by the player. The player adjusts the distance between the keyboard 16 as input means for input, the stick controller 17 as position operation means for the player to change the position of the terminal holder 11, and the terminal holder 11 and the display unit 9. For this purpose, a distance adjustment button 18 as a distance operation means and an illuminance sensor 14A as an illuminance detection means for detecting illuminance are connected.

  In addition, a drive control device that controls the drive actuator 70 is connected to the input / output port 159, and the drive actuator 70 is controlled based on a command from the second peripheral control board 250.

  The second peripheral control board 250 specifies the model of the mobile phone 3 from the position adjustment means for adjusting the position of the terminal holder 11, the distance adjustment means for adjusting the distance between the display unit and the terminal holder, and the input information of the keyboard 16. It functions as a specifying means for specifying the model of the mobile phone 3 from the identification number of the mobile phone 3 read by the reading device 12.

  The ROM 155 is a program for controlling the second display control board 250, a program for displaying the image 7B of the two-dimensional code 7 on the display unit 9, data of the two-dimensional code image 7B, data of the demo image 7D, various data, etc. Is a non-rewritable, read-only storage medium.

  The RAM 153 includes a work area for storing various information.

  The nonvolatile memory 157 stores a model-specific position / distance table in which the position data of the optimum terminal holder 11 and distance data are shown for each model of the mobile phone 3 (see FIG. 6). Here, the position (X, Y) in the table means a reference position of the terminal holder 11, for example, a position coordinate of the terminal holder 11 in a default state as shown in FIG. The reference position is not limited to the position shown in FIG. 2 and can be set to a desired position. In the distance data, a predetermined distance is set as a standard distance, and it is determined how close to or away from this standard distance.

The optimum position (X, Y) and optimum distance are experimentally found or calculated optimally for the mobile phone 3 in a state where the mobile phone 3 is actually set in the terminal holder 11, for example. Is determined by determining the optimum value.
Note that this model-specific position / distance table can be updated and is compatible with new models. The model-specific position / distance table also shows the coordinates (Xh, Yh) and distance (Ls) of the standard display unit. The standard setting position / distance can be set on the assumption that the mobile phone 3 is not foldable as shown in FIG.

(Configuration of mobile phone)
Next, the basic configuration of the mobile phone 3 used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The mobile phone 3 includes a case 202, a key operation unit 204, and a liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206, as shown in the front views of FIGS. The key operation unit 204 is disposed on the case 202 and includes a cross key, a power key, a function key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, a character / number key (ten key), and the like. The liquid crystal panel 206 is disposed inside an opening 202 a formed in the case 202. Further, a CCD camera 5 is disposed on the back surface of the mobile phone 3, and the CCD camera 5 can read the two-dimensional code image 7 </ b> B displayed on the display unit 9 of the gaming machine 2. In these cellular phones 3, the key operation unit 204, for example, a cross key, is operated to perform a predetermined operation to open the shutter and read (photograph) the two-dimensional code image 7B. However, the present invention is not limited to the key operation. The shutter may be cut with a remote controller.

  In addition, the mobile phone 3 has a model name written in a predetermined part. 7 and 8, for example, the model name “A01” and the model name “A02” are written below the liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206. Is equipped with a storage means such as a semiconductor chip (not shown) in which model information is stored and a built-in antenna composed of an antenna coil or the like, and the model information can be transmitted to the reader 12 by radio waves generated from the built-in antenna. ing.

(Advance adjustment)
Next, pre-adjustment of the image position and the like will be described with reference to FIGS.
This is because before the two-dimensional code image 7B is displayed on the display unit 9, for example, before the game is started or before the two-dimensional code image 7B is actually displayed even during the game (in this embodiment, It is an adjustment to be made. In the following description, it is assumed that the player has a foldable mobile phone 3.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of pre-adjustment.
When the player presses the setting button 19 of the control box 15 (step S100: YES), demo image data of a predetermined screen position and a predetermined image size on the display unit 9 is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (step S110). ). The demo image 7D is merely used for adjusting the image position and the like, and has no meaning as information, but is displayed at the same position as the screen position where the actual identification information is displayed. It has become so. Therefore, if the demo image 7D and the CCD camera 5 have an appropriate positional relationship, the actual identification information is also in an appropriate position.

  FIG. 10 shows a case where the demo image 7D is displayed. In the case of FIG. 10, the initial position and the initial distance of the terminal holder 11 are the non-foldable mobile phone 3 and are set assuming a standard size, that is, the above-described one. The same position and distance as the standard setting is used. Therefore, as shown in the case of FIG. 10, in the folding cellular phone 3, the positional relationship between the position of the CCD camera 5 and the demo image 7D is greatly shifted.

  With the demo image 7D displayed in this way, the player can view the demo image 7D while the demo screen 7D is positioned almost in front of the CCD camera 5 of the mobile phone 3 and is suitable for the CCD camera 5. The terminal holder 11 is adjusted so that a size image is captured. Specifically, the stick controller 17 is moved vertically and horizontally (step S120: YES). Then, the position information is updated based on the displacement direction and the displacement amount, and the terminal holder 11 is displaced (step S130).

When the distance adjustment button 18 is pressed (step S140: YES), the type of the pressed button (for example, in the case shown in FIG. 2, a distance increase button (+ button) for increasing the distance, a distance decrease for decreasing the distance). The distance of the terminal holder 11 is updated based on the button (-button)) and the pressed time (step S150).
Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the demonstration image 7D was displayed (step S160). When the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S160: NO), the process returns to step S120, and the player continues to display the figure. Adjustment is performed so as to approach the appropriate position and the appropriate size shown in FIG. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation was not performed, the display of the demo image 7D is terminated (step S170). Subsequently, the position and distance of the terminal holder 11 at the end of display, in other words, at the end of adjustment by the player, are stored in the nonvolatile memory 157 (step S180). The position and distance of the display unit 9 are the shooting position / distance when the predetermined condition is actually satisfied.

(Two-dimensional code display processing)
Next, image display processing executed in the display device control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the display condition of the two-dimensional code image 7B is satisfied, for example, when the jackpot state is reached (step S300: YES), a notice screen for notifying that the two-dimensional code image 7B is displayed is displayed (step S310). This allows the player to prepare for image capture. For example, a message “Two-dimensional code (image) is displayed” is displayed. If the player has previously adjusted as described above, the process proceeds to YES in S320, and the two-dimensional code image 7B is displayed. On the other hand, if the player has not made advance adjustment in advance, the process proceeds to NO in step S320, and adjustment processing is performed (step S330).

  In this adjustment process, as shown in FIG. 13, it is first determined whether or not the player has input the model name (model number) of the mobile phone 3 into the keyboard 16 (step S430). As a previous step, a message such as “Please enter the model name” is displayed. When the player inputs the model name of the mobile phone 3 from the keyboard 16 (step S430: YES), the position coordinates and distance of the display unit corresponding to the corresponding model are obtained from the model-specific position / distance table. It is read (step S440). The player's model name can be input before the game starts or during the game, and the model name information is stored in a memory, for example, the RAM 153, and based on this model type position / distance. The position data and distance data corresponding to the corresponding model can be read from the table.

  When inputting the model name from the keyboard 16, it is desirable to display on the display unit 9 a question that supports the player's input. For example, “What is the model name of your mobile phone? Select from the following and select the number with the keyboard. (1) A01 (2) A02 (3) B01 (4) B02 ”Or“ Which manufacturer is your mobile phone? Select from the following and select the number using the keyboard. (1) AAA (2) BBB (3) CCC ” , "Is your mobile phone a folding type or a straight type? Select from the following and select the number with the keyboard. (1) Folding type (2) Straight type" May be. With such a configuration, the player can simply select the number without directly inputting the model name from the keyboard, so that the model information can be easily input.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S430 described above that the player does not input the model name of the mobile phone 3 (step S430: NO), the player holds the mobile phone 3 in the terminal holder 11 by the set state detection sensor 11D. It is determined whether or not it has been set (step S460). As a result, when it is determined that the mobile phone 3 is in the set state (step S460: YES), the model of the mobile phone 3 (for example, this book) is determined based on the model information read from the reading device 12 of the display device control unit 150. In the embodiment, it is determined whether or not “A01” and “A02”) are recognized (step S470). As a result, when the model is recognized (step S470: YES), the position data and distance data corresponding to the corresponding model are read from the model-specific position / distance table (step S440).

  When it is determined that the mobile phone 3 is not in the set state (step S460: NO), or when the model of the mobile phone 3 cannot be recognized (step S470: NO), the standard setting position data, and Distance data is read (step S490). Then, the CPU 151 drives the drive actuator 70 based on the position data and the distance data read in S440 or S490, and sets the terminal holder 11 at a predetermined position (step S450).

  Returning to FIG. 12, after a YES determination is made in S320 or the adjustment process is completed in S330, the stored identification information data (that is, two-dimensional code data) is read (S340), and the two-dimensional data is read in S350. The code image 7B is displayed at a specific position on the display unit 9. Subsequently, the brightness, contrast, and the like of the image are adjusted based on the measurement result of the illuminance by the illuminance sensor 14A so that the brightness, contrast, and the like of the image become optimum values (step S360). The brightness / contrast adjustment process may be omitted to speed up the process.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, not only pre-adjustment but also the position and distance can be adjusted even when the image 7B of the two-dimensional code 7 is actually displayed. That is, the position and distance of the terminal holder 11 can be adjusted in the same manner as in the case of pre-adjustment. Specifically, in a state where the image 7B of the two-dimensional code is displayed, the player sees the image, the two-dimensional code image 7B is positioned almost in front of the position of the CCD camera 5 of the mobile phone 3, and the CCD The position of the terminal holder 11 is adjusted so that an image of an appropriate size is captured by the camera 5.

  More specifically, the stick controller 17 is moved vertically and horizontally (step S370: YES). Then, the position information is updated based on the displacement direction and the displacement amount, and the terminal holder 11 is displaced (step S380). When the distance adjustment button 18 is pressed (step S390: YES), the distance of the terminal holder 11 is changed based on the type of the pressed button and the pressed time (step S400). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the image was displayed (step S410). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S410: NO), the process returns to step S370, and the position / position of the terminal holder 11 continues. The distance is adjusted. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed, the image display is terminated (step S420). As described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the pre-adjustment, the terminal holder 11 can be adjusted even when the two-dimensional code image 7B is displayed. be able to. In addition, the player who has been adjusted in advance can be given an opportunity to readjust.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the second embodiment, only the configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described, and the same configuration, operation, and effect as those of the first embodiment will be omitted.
In the second embodiment, the information processing device 1 for gaming machines is arranged in the vicinity of the outside of the gaming machine 2.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the gaming machine information processing apparatus 1 is connected to the gaming machine 2 through a communication line extending from the gaming machine 2. In this example, the display unit 9, the terminal holder 11, and the control box 15 are illustrated as separate units, but may be configured as a single unit.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the third embodiment, only the configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described, and the same configuration, operation, and effect as those of the first embodiment will be omitted.
FIG. 15 shows another example in which the gaming machine information processing apparatus 1 is installed in the vicinity of the outside of the gaming machine 2. The configuration of FIG. 15 shows a configuration in which the information processing device 1 for gaming machines is provided in a peripheral device of the gaming machine 2 (here, a table device related to ball lending etc. disposed between gaming machines).

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the fourth embodiment, only the configuration different from the first embodiment will be described, and the same configuration, operation, and effect as those of the first embodiment will be omitted.
In 4th Embodiment, the structure which provided the information processing apparatus 1 for game machines inside the game machine 2 comprised as a slot machine, or the external vicinity is shown.
As shown in FIG. 16, the basic configuration of the gaming machine 2 includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information strings 308 to 310 composed of a plurality of identification information, and the starting operation means. The identification information is dynamically displayed due to the operation of the operation lever 306 (for example, the operation lever 306), and the identification information is generated due to the operation of the stop operation unit (for example, the stop button 307) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that the dynamic display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information (for example, 777). Can be mentioned. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.

In the gaming machine 2 configured as such a slot machine, the gaming machine information processing apparatus 1 similar to the above embodiment is provided in the vicinity of the display device 305.
Further, even in the case of such a slot machine, the information processing device 1 for gaming machines can be arranged near the outside of the gaming machine 2, and may be arranged independently as shown in FIG. 14, for example. As shown in FIG. 15, it may be arranged in a peripheral device.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The holder position changing means of the information processing apparatus for gaming machines according to the fifth embodiment is configured as manual operation displacing means 90 for displacing the terminal holder by a player's manual operation. The manual operation displacing means 90 here includes a position holding means for holding the position at a predetermined displacement position and a position holding releasing means for releasing the position holding. The position holding means includes an engaging portion 91 provided on the holder side and an engaged portion 92 provided on the display portion 9 side and engaged with the engaging portion 91. The terminal holder 11 is held in position by the engagement of the mating portion 91 and the engaged portion 92.

  As a specific engagement configuration, for example, an urging means can be provided in either one of the engagement portion or the engaged portion, and the engagement state can be achieved in the disengaged state (that is, the engagement state). The biasing means can be configured to generate a biasing force (in the direction of the combined state). That is, in this configuration, an urging force for returning to the engaged state is generated in the disengaged state, while the urging force is stably held in the engaged state. The disengaging means can be configured to disengage the engaged state by displacing a part of the urging means against the urging by the urging means. 17 to 19, an engaging portion 91 is configured as a part of the displacement portion main body 93 to which the holder 11 is fixed. The engaging portion 91 includes an engaging claw 91A, an operating portion 91B, and a bending portion. 91C is comprised and the bending part 91C will function as a biasing means.

  On the other hand, a holding portion main body 97 (the holding portion main body 97 functions as an attaching portion for attaching the terminal holder 11) for holding the displacement portion main body 93 in the information processing device 1 main body for gaming machines is provided. In the side portion, an engaged portion 92 extending vertically is provided. The engaged portion 92 includes a groove portion 92B extending vertically and a plurality of engaged claws 92A arranged side by side along the groove portion. Further, the moving portion main body 93 is formed with fitting portions 95 having a convex cross section so as to fit into the groove portion 92B. The fitting portion 95 slides in a state in which the fitting portion 95 is fitted into the left and right groove portions 92B. It is possible.

  On the other hand, in a state where the fitting portion 95 is fitted in the groove portion 92B, the engaging claw 91A engages with the engaged claw 92A and is held in position. In the engaging portion 91, the bending portion 91C is configured to be elastically deformable in the lateral direction, and can be bent inward by pressing the operation portion 91B. As shown in FIG. 18, when the engaging portion 91 is engaged with the engaged portion 91C, the engaging claw 91A and the engaged claw 92A are engaged to hold the position, and the operating portion 91B is pushed to bend. By bending the portion 91C, the engaged state is released and the position holding is released. That is, here, the operation portion 91B and the bending portion 91C function as position holding release means (more specifically, as engagement release means for releasing the engagement state of the engagement portion 91A and the engaged portion 92). It will be.

  FIG. 20 shows a manual operation displacement means different from the examples of FIGS. 20 has an arm portion 98 for attaching the terminal holder 11 to a predetermined fixing portion 99, and the arm portion 98 is configured to be displaceable three-dimensionally and continuously. Yes. The arm portion 98 here has an arm configuration similar to that of a flexible arm used for a lamp stand, a stand microphone, etc., and can be changed to a desired shape by manual operation, and maintains the shape after the change. I am doing. Here, the fixing portion 99 is fixed to the glass door frame 31 and is relatively displaceable with respect to the display portion 9 that is configured to be exposed from the glass door frame 31.

  FIG. 21 shows a configuration including a friction holding unit that holds a position by a frictional force as the position holding unit. The friction holding means can be configured to include a screw member attached to either the holder side or the attachment portion side to which the holder is attached, and is configured to frictionally hold the other based on the fastening of the screw member. it can. Here, a screw member 98 is attached to the terminal holder 11 side, and by fastening the screw member 98, a part of the holding portion main body 97 (specifically, the rail portion 97B) and the screw member 98 come into contact with each other. The rail portion 97B is pressed by the tip of the screw member 98, and a frictional force that restrains the vertical movement of the terminal holder 11 is generated between the screw member 98 and the rail portion 97B. Here, the screw member 98 and the rail portion 97B function as friction holding means.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In 6th Embodiment, the holder position change means which makes | forms the structure with which the terminal holder 11 is provided with respect to a gaming machine main body (the part except the terminal holder 11 in the gaming machine 2) is illustrated. In this embodiment, the configuration is such that the attachment position of the terminal holder 11 in the gaming machine body can be changed. As shown in FIG. 22, in the gaming machine main body, a plurality of attachment portions 192 for attaching the terminal holder 11 are provided, and the holder position changing means 90 changes the attachment portion 192 to be attached to change the terminal. The position of the holder 11 is changed. An image display unit 9 serving as an information output unit is provided above a mounting member 191 having a plurality of mounting portions 192. In this mounting member 191, the mounting portions 192 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. Yes.

  The terminal holder 11 can be attached to and detached from the gaming machine main body by providing gripping means for gripping the other on either the terminal holder 11 side or the gaming machine main body side. The gripping means here is configured so as to hold the other while holding it based on the urging force (that is, hold the other while holding the other). Is provided with a gripping means 195, and the upper plate portion 195A and the lower plate portion 195B of the gripping means 195 sandwich the mounting portion 192 formed in a plate shape in the thickness direction. At the time of attachment, the attachment portion 192 is sandwiched in the plate thickness direction by the upper plate portion 195A and the lower plate portion 195B, and the upper plate portions 195A and 195B are urged in a direction approaching each other, thereby attaching the attachment portion 192. A frictional force is generated for gripping the terminal holder 11, so that the terminal holder 11 is held by the mounting portion 192.

  In addition, you may apply the manual operation displacement means as shown in FIG. 17 thru | or FIG. 22 to what is shown in 2nd Embodiment thru | or 4th Embodiment. That is, an information processing device for gaming machines arranged near the outside of the gaming machine, an information processing device for gaming machines arranged in a peripheral device outside the gaming machine, or a slot machine In an information processing apparatus for a gaming machine or the like, the holder position changing means can be configured as manual operation displacement means as in the present embodiment.

  As the manual operation displacing means, the configuration in which the position is held by engagement and the configuration in which the position is held by the flexible arm are exemplified. Of course, other configurations may be used if possible.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made. Note that each of the routines (processing procedures) described above is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the two-dimensional code image 7B is displayed when the jackpot state is reached. However, the two-dimensional code image 7B is not limited to the jackpot state. For example, there are a case where a predetermined reach state is reached, a case where the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, and a case where the inserted valuable value (money / prepaid card) reaches a predetermined value.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the identification symbol or the like to be displayed is the two-dimensional code 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a character, a figure, a symbol, a barcode, or a combination thereof.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which both the pre-adjustment and the adjustment when the two-dimensional code image 7B is actually displayed is shown. However, only one of these adjustments can be adjusted. May be possible. Further, position / distance adjustment based on the model-specific position / distance table is not necessarily an essential configuration.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the display unit 9, the terminal holder 11, and the control box 15 are illustrated as an integrated unit. However, these may be separate from each other.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the position operation means is the up / down / left / right and oblique stick controller 17, and the image size operation means is the distance adjustment button 18. However, the form and configuration of these operation means are not particularly limited. For example, a cross key may be used, or a track ball, a touch panel, a touch pad, or the like may be used.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the control box 15 is provided with the display device control unit 150 as a position adjustment unit, a distance adjustment unit, and various identification units. The place to be provided is not particularly limited, and may be in the display unit 9, the terminal holder 11, the gaming machine 2, or the like.

  (7) In the above embodiment, a program for controlling the display device control unit 150, a program for displaying the image 7B of the two-dimensional code 7 on the display unit 9, the image data of the two-dimensional code image 7B, and the image of the demo image 7D Data and various data are stored in the ROM 155, but they may be stored in other storage means such as the RAM 153 or the nonvolatile memory 157.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the model-specific position / distance table is stored in the nonvolatile memory 157, but may be stored in other storage means such as the ROM 155.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the transmission of the model information from the mobile phone 3 to the gaming machine information processing apparatus 1 is performed by radio waves, but may be performed by infrared rays. Alternatively, it may be performed by bringing a terminal on the mobile phone 3 side into contact with a terminal on the information processing device 1 side for gaming machines.

(10) When the gaming machine information processing apparatus 1 displays the image 7B of the two-dimensional code 7, it is desirable to temporarily interrupt the blinking or lighting of a decorative member such as a decorative lamp of the gaming machine 2. . If blinking or lighting of a decorative member such as a lamp is temporarily interrupted, the illuminance around the information processing apparatus 1 for gaming machines becomes almost constant, so that a stable image can be taken on the mobile phone 3. is there.
(11) The display unit is driven using a two-dimensional displacement mechanism that can be displaced two-dimensionally or a one-dimensional displacement mechanism that can be displaced one-dimensionally (for example, a linear actuator). Alternatively, the mechanism may be a slide mechanism or a rotation mechanism.
(12) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the display unit is automatically guided to the displacement target position is illustrated.
(13) The identification information (two-dimensional code or the like) in the above embodiment can include various types of information. For example, it can include profit grant information that gives a player a predetermined profit. That is, profits can be provided as information to the player through the identification information.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Information processing apparatus for game machines 2 ... Game machine 3 ... Mobile telephone (mobile communication terminal)
5 ... CCD camera of mobile phone (acquisition means)
7B ... Two-dimensional code image (identification information)
9. Image display unit (information output unit, external display unit)
11. Terminal holder 12 ... Reading device (input means, detection means, terminal related information acquisition means, model information acquisition means)
15. Control box (input means, player input means, terminal related information acquisition means, model information acquisition means)
16 ... Keyboard (input means, player input means, terminal related information acquisition means, model information acquisition means)
17 ... Stick controller (input means, player input means, terminal related information acquisition means, model information acquisition means)
18. Distance adjustment button (input means, player input means, terminal related information acquisition means, model information acquisition means)
19 ... Setting button (input means, player input means, terminal related information acquisition means, model information acquisition means)
70 ... Drive actuator (holder position changing means, three-dimensional displacement mechanism)
90 ... Manual operation displacement means (holder position changing means)
91 ... engaging portion (engaging means)
91A ... engaging claw 91B ... operation part (position holding releasing means, engaging releasing means)
91C: Deflection part (position holding release means, engagement release means)
92 ... engaged portion (engaging means)
92A ... engaged claw 97 ... holding part main body (attachment part to which the display part is attached)
98 ... Arm part 99 ... Fixed part 151 ... CPU (displacement target position setting means)
180 ... Drive control device (drive control means)

Claims (1)

An information processing apparatus for a gaming machine that is provided in or near a gaming machine and that outputs information to a predetermined mobile communication terminal and / or acquires information from a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
An information processing apparatus for gaming machines, comprising a terminal holder for holding the portable communication terminal, and holder position changing means for changing the position of the terminal holder.

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