JP2010104684A - Counting result recording medium issuing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a counting result recording medium issuing system preventing a player from forgetting the operation to issue the next counting result recording medium and thereafter, and preventing the player from forgetting to take the next counting result recording medium and thereafter. <P>SOLUTION: When a plurality of counting result recording media according to a plurality of kinds of game media are issued by a recording medium issuing means, and when the issue of all the counting result recording media to be issued is not completed when one counting result recording medium is issued from the recording medium issuing means based on the issuing operation of an operating means, a screen to urge the player to perform the issuing operation to issue the counting result recording medium to be issued next is displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a counting result recording medium issuing system for issuing a recording medium such as a receipt that records the number of medals acquired by a player with a pachislot machine.

  Currently, there are pachislot machines that use medals with a diameter of 25 mm (hereinafter referred to as φ25 medals) and pachislot machines that use medals with a diameter of 30 mm (hereinafter referred to as φ30 medals). is doing. In a gaming facility where two types of pachislot machines having different diameters of medals to be used are installed in this way, a medal counting machine dedicated to φ25 medal for counting φ25 medal and a φ30 medal dedicated to counting φ30 medal are used. Each has a medal counter.

  In such a game facility, φ25 medals must be counted by a medal counter dedicated to φ25 medals, and φ30 medals must be counted by a medal counter dedicated to φ30 medals. For this reason, a player who possesses two types of medals has to make each type of medals count with a dedicated medal counter corresponding to the type, which is troublesome.

Further, there is a possibility that two types of medals are mixed and put into one medal counting machine. When this happens, the medal counter may enter an error state in which it cannot perform the counting operation. When the medal counter enters an error state, all inserted medals must be removed to cancel the error state, which puts a burden on the employee and makes the player wait.
JP-A-9-35107 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-299604 JP 2002-177626 A

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present applicant has developed a medal counting machine that can automatically discriminate between φ25 medals and φ30 medals and count the number of each medal in one unit. . When such a medal counting machine capable of counting a plurality of types of medals is used, a receipt issuing machine connected to the medal counting machine is assumed to issue a receipt for each medal type. In this case, the medal type, the counting result, and the like are recorded on each receipt.

  For example, when two kinds of medals of φ25 medal and φ30 medal are inserted into the medal counting machine, the number of each medal type is counted, and the counting result for each medal type is sent to the receipt issuing machine, the receipt issuance When the ticketing button (receipt issuing button) of the machine is pressed, a receipt corresponding to one medal is issued. After that, when the ticketing button is pressed again, a receipt corresponding to the other medal is issued. Then, there is a possibility of forgetting the button operation for issuing the second receipt or forgetting to take the second receipt.

  The present invention provides an operation for issuing a second and subsequent counting result recording media in a counting result recording medium issuing system for issuing a plurality of counting result recording media in which counting results are recorded for a plurality of types of game media. It is an object of the present invention to provide a counting result recording medium issuing system that can prevent the user from forgetting or forgetting to take the second and subsequent counting result recording media.

  The invention according to claim 1 is based on counting means capable of counting the number of game media for each type of game media when a plurality of types of game media are inserted, and based on a count result for each type of game media. Thus, for each type of game medium, a recording medium issuing means for issuing one count result recording medium in which information including the type and counting result is recorded, and the counting result recording medium from the recording medium issuing means is 1 When the recording medium issuing means issues a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media, the recording medium issuance based on the issuing operation to the operating means When one counting result recording medium is issued from the means and issuance of all the counting result recording media to be issued is not completed, the counting result to be issued next is issued. Characterized in that it comprises a display means for displaying a screen for prompting the issuance operation for issuing the recording medium.

  The invention according to claim 2 is based on a counting means capable of counting the number of game media for each type of game media when a plurality of types of game media are inserted, and based on a count result for each type of game media. For each type of game medium, a recording medium issuing means for issuing one count result recording medium on which information including the type and counting result is recorded, and a counting result recording issued from the recording medium issuing means In the case where the recording medium issuing means issues a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media, the sampling detection means for detecting that the medium has been extracted. All the counting result recording media to be issued when the counting detection recording medium is issued and the sampling detection means detects that the counting result recording medium has been extracted. When the issue is not completed, the counting result recording medium should then be issued, characterized in that it comprises means for issuing from the recording medium issuing unit.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the recording medium issuing means issues a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media. It comprises means for prohibiting the counting operation by the counting means from when the first counting result recording medium is issued from the issuing means to when the last counting result recording medium is issued. To do.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects of the present invention, when the recording medium issuing means issues a plurality of counting result recording media according to a plurality of types of game media, It is characterized in that the counting result recording medium is issued in order from the largest number of results.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects of the present invention, when the recording medium issuing means issues a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of gaming media, It is characterized in that the counting result recording medium is issued in order from the highest earned value calculated from the premium exchange rate for each medium type and the counting result.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media are issued from the recording medium issuing means. An associating means for performing a process for associating a plurality of counting result recording media is provided.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the sixth aspect, the association means is information for indicating that the counting result recording media are related to the plurality of counting result recording media. Is printed.

  The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 6, wherein a data management device is connected to the counting result recording medium issuing system, and the associating means is information relating to the plurality of counting result recording media. And the information indicating that the counting result recording media are associated with each other to the data management device, the plurality of counting result recording media are associated with each other on the data management device side. It is memorized.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent forgetting an operation for issuing the second and subsequent counting result recording media and forgetting to take the second and subsequent counting result recording media. become able to.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent forgetting to take the second and subsequent counting result recording media.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the counting operation by the counting means is prohibited until all the counting result recording media to be issued are issued. Therefore, before all the receipts to be issued are issued. In addition, counting of recording media acquired by other players can be prevented from being started. For this reason, the counting work by the employee can be performed smoothly.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the counting result recording media are issued in order from the one with the largest counting result, if the second and subsequent counting result recording media are forgotten, the loss of the player is reduced. It becomes possible to suppress.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the counting result recording media are issued in order from the highest earned value, so that if the second and subsequent counting result recording media are forgotten, the loss of the player is reduced. It becomes possible to suppress.

  According to the inventions described in claims 6 to 8, when a plurality of counting result recording media are issued, these counting medium recording media are associated with each other. It is possible to recognize from one counting medium recording medium that there is another counting medium recording medium issued in association with the counting medium recording medium.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[1] Configuration of Medal Count Management System FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a medal count management system provided in a game facility.
The medal counting management system includes a medal counting machine 100, a receipt issuing machine 200, a prize management machine 300, and a terminal controller (data management device) 400. Among these, the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200 constitute a receipt issuing system (counting result recording medium issuing system). The medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200 are installed at required locations in the game facility. The prize management machine 300 is installed at a prize counter in the amusement facility. The terminal controller 400 is installed in an office in the game facility.

  The medal counting machine 100 counts medals acquired by a player with a pachislot machine. The medal counting machine 100 is normally operated by an employee in order to prevent fraud by a player. In this game facility, as a pachislot machine, both a pachislot machine using a 25 mm diameter medal (hereinafter referred to as φ25 medal) 51 and a pachislot machine using a 30 mm diameter medal (hereinafter referred to as φ30 medal) 52 are installed. Has been. This medal counting machine 200 has a function (mixed counting function) for automatically discriminating between φ25 medal 51 and φ30 medal 52 and counting the number of each medal by one. A receipt issuing machine 200 is connected to the medal counting machine 100.

  The receipt issuing machine 200 issues a receipt in which information including a medal count value given from the medal counter 100 is recorded. When two kinds of medals are counted simultaneously by the mixed counting function of the medal counting machine 100, the receipt issuing machine 200 records information including the kind of medal and the counting result for each of the two kinds of medals 51 and 52. Two receipts 61 and 62 are issued.

FIG. 2 shows a specific example of a receipt corresponding to two types of medals.
Each receipt 61, 62 has a game facility store name (Parler ABC), a receipt issuance date, a receipt issuing machine number (unit number), a receipt number, and a symbol indicating the type of medal ("φ25" or "φ30") In addition, the medal count result is printed in a legible manner for the players and employees, and information including the receipt issue date, receipt issuer number, receipt number, medal type, and count result is recorded as a barcode. . The receipt issuing machine number is the number of the receipt issuing machine 200 that issues the receipts 61 and 62. Instead of the receipt issuing machine number, the machine number of the medal counting machine 100 connected to the receipt issuing machine 200 that issues the receipts 61 and 62 may be used.

  The receipt issuing machine 200 is connected to the terminal controller 400. The receipt issuing machine 200 sends information related to the issued receipt (receipt information such as a receipt issuance date, a receipt issuing machine number, a receipt number, a medal type, and a counting result) to the terminal controller 400. The terminal controller 400 stores the receipt information sent from the receipt issuing machine 200.

  The receipt issued by the receipt issuing machine 200 is brought into a prize counter in which a prize management machine (POS) 300 is installed. The employee causes the prize management machine 300 to read receipt information such as a counting result recorded in the receipt that has been brought in. Based on receipt information such as a counting result read by the prize manager 300, prize exchange is performed. The prize manager 300 is connected to the terminal controller 400.

[2] Mechanism of the medal counter 100 FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the medal counter 100 as viewed from the front right side.

  The medal counting machine 100 includes a main body casing 2 that forms the casing. The main body casing 2 has a wide box shape. On the top surface of the main casing 2, two insertion ports 3 are formed side by side on the front side, and a display operation panel 4 is provided on the back side.

  An upper end of a substantially cylindrical hopper 5 that narrows downward is connected to the periphery of each inlet 3. The lower end of the hopper 5 is opened and faces the inside of the main casing 2.

  The display / operation panel 4 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display with a touch panel. The display / operation panel 4 displays the operation status of the medal counter 100 and buttons for operating the medal counter 100. It is displayed.

  The medal counting machine 100 includes a counting unit 6 in the main body casing 2 below each insertion port 3 (strictly, below the hopper 5 corresponding to each insertion port 3). That is, the medal counter 100 is provided with two counting units 6.

  The medal counter 100 shown in this embodiment is a so-called twin type in which two insertion ports 3 and two counting units 6 are provided in order to perform processing quickly. One single type may be used.

  When a medal acquired by the player is inserted into any of the slot 3, the medal is guided to the counting unit 6 by the hopper 5. As will be described later, the counting unit 6 counts the number of guided medals for each type of medal. The medals after counting are discharged from the rear of the main casing 2 to a storage tank or the like outside the machine.

  If foreign matter such as dust or coins is accidentally thrown into the slot 3, these foreign matter can be pulled out at the lower end of the front of the main casing 2 after being separated from the medal by the counting unit 6. It is discharged into the provided reject box 7.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one counting unit 6 as seen from the front right side.
As shown in FIG. 4, the counting unit 6 includes a flat plate-like base 10 that is thin in the vertical direction. The upper surface of the base 10 is a horizontal plane.

  Then, the counting unit 6 conveys the medals guided by the hopper 5 one by one on the base 10 and feeds the medals fed one by one toward the rear of the main casing 2. A transport mechanism 12 and a determination mechanism 13 for determining the type of medals transported by the transport mechanism 12 for each sheet are provided.

  The feeding mechanism 11 includes a rotating disk 14, a first motor 15, a guide wall 16, a gate 17, and a second motor 18.

  The rotating disk 14 has a central axis extending in the vertical direction, and is rotatably supported by the base 10. The upper surface of the rotating disk 14 is a horizontal plane. A guide cap 19 protruding upward is integrally provided at a circular center position on the upper surface of the rotating disk 14. The guide cap 19 and the upper surface of the rotating disk 14 around the guide cap 19 are exposed upward from the lower end of the hopper 5 through the insertion port 3 (see FIG. 3).

  The first motor 15 is attached to the upper surface of the base 10 on the rear side of the rotating disk 14. The driving force generated by the first motor 15 is transmitted to the rotating disk 14 via a belt or the like, whereby the rotating disk 14 is in a predetermined direction (specifically, a clockwise direction in plan view). Rotate to the thick solid arrow).

  The guide wall 16 has a substantially annular shape concentric with the rotating disk 14 and extends upward from the upper surface of the base 10 so as to surround the rotating disk 14 from the radially outer side along the outer peripheral edge of the rotating disk 14. ing. One portion (specifically, the left rear side portion) in the circumferential direction of the guide wall 16 is notched so as to be completely cut, and is defined as a notched portion 20. Here, in the guide wall 16, a portion that partitions the notched portion 20 from the rear side is referred to as a first portion 16A, and a portion that partitions the notched portion 20 from the front side is referred to as a second portion 16B.

  The guide wall 16 is fixed to the upper surface of the base 10 with screws 21 at a plurality of locations in the circumferential direction. However, the second portion 16B described above is not fixed to the base 10 and can move up and down with respect to the upper surface of the base 10.

  The gate 17 is a flat plate extending in the tangential direction (specifically, the front-rear direction) with respect to the circumferential direction of the guide wall 16 at the notch portion 20. The gate 17 is long in the tangential direction described above, and integrally includes a closing portion 17A that substantially closes the notched portion 20 from the radially outer side of the guide wall 16 and an extending portion 17B that extends forward from the closing portion 17A. ing.

  In the closing portion 17 </ b> A, the rear end portion is fixed to the first portion 16 </ b> A of the guide wall 16 by the screw 22, and the front end portion is fixed to the second portion 16 </ b> B of the guide wall 16 by the screw 23. The rear end portion of the extending portion 17B is also fixed to the second portion 16B of the guide wall 16 by the screw 23.

  Here, the lower end edge of the blocking portion 17A is flat in the horizontal direction. The lower end edge of the closing portion 17A is opposed slightly from above to the portion of the upper surface of the rotating disk 14 that coincides with the notched portion 20 of the guide wall 16. Specifically, a gap X is secured between the lower end edge of the closing portion 17 </ b> A and the upper surface of the rotating disk 14. In the normal state shown in FIG. 4 (the position of the gate 17 at this time is the normal position), the vertical dimension of the gap X is larger than the thickness of one medal and smaller than the thickness of two medals. Yes, the horizontal dimension of the gap X (the distance between the first part 16A and the second part 16B in the guide wall 16) is larger than the diameter of the medal. As described above, in this medal counting machine 100, φ25 medal and φ30 medal can be counted, so that the dimension of the gap X in the horizontal direction is larger than 30 mm.

  The second motor 18 is attached to the upper surface of the base 10 on the left side of the extending portion 17 </ b> B of the gate 17. A cam 24 is attached to an output shaft (an output shaft through a gear mechanism) 18A of the second motor 18, and the cam 24 rotates eccentrically when the second motor 18 is driven.

  Here, the front end edge of the extending portion 17 </ b> B is formed with a recess 25 that is recessed in a substantially U shape toward the rear side, and the above-described cam 24 is fitted in the recess 25. When the cam 24 is eccentrically rotated by a predetermined amount (for example, 180 °) in a state where the gate 17 is in the normal position, the cam 24 pushes up a portion that borders the recess 25 from above in the extending portion 17B. As a result, the entire gate 17 is tilted with the first portion 16A of the guide wall 16 as a fulcrum so that the extended portion 17B side is higher than the closed portion 17A side (the position of the gate 17 at this time is taken as the release position). . Along with this, the second portion 16B of the guide wall 16 is lifted, and the gap X described above is slightly expanded to the upper side than when the gate 17 is in the normal position. When the cam 24 rotates in the reverse direction by the predetermined amount, the gate 17 returns from the release position to the normal position.

  Thus, the gap X can be expanded upward by moving the gate 17 from the normal position to the release position.

  FIG. 5 is a plan view of the main part of the counting unit 6 at a position where the transport mechanism 12 and the determination mechanism 13 can be seen.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the transport mechanism 12 is disposed on the transport path 30 in order to transport medals from the transport path 30, the pair of side walls 31, and the transport path 30 from the front to the rear. Two pulleys 32 and a conveyor belt 33 are provided. For convenience of explanation, the pulley 32 and the conveyor belt 33 are indicated by dotted lines (see FIG. 4 for the pulley 32 and the conveyor belt 33).

  The conveyance path 30 is a horizontal plane provided on the upper surface of the base 10. The conveyance path 30 extends toward the rear of the main casing 2 (upward in FIG. 5) starting from the vicinity of the notch portion 20 (in other words, the gap X described above) of the guide wall 16 in the rotating disk 14. The conveyance path 30 is flush with the upper surface of the rotating disk 14. In the conveyance path 30, the middle part in the front-rear direction is curved to the right side to be a curved part 30 </ b> A. Reject holes 34 that are long in the front-rear direction are formed in the curved portion 30A. The reject hole 34 opens to the lower side of the drawing, and is connected to the reject box 7 (see FIG. 3) described above. The horizontal dimension of the reject hole 34 is smaller than 25 mm.

  The pair of side walls 31 are erected from the upper surface of the base 10 and define the left-right direction of the transport path 30. Specifically, the right side wall 31 </ b> A extends toward the rear of the main casing 2 along the right end of the conveyance path 30. The left side wall 31 </ b> B extends toward the rear of the main casing 2 along the left end of the transport path 30. The pair of side walls 31 are both curved to the right along the curved portion 30A in the curved portion 30A of the conveyance path 30.

  As described above, the pair of side walls 31 define the width of the conveyance path 30 because it defines the left-right direction of the conveyance path 30. The width of the conveyance path 30 (the distance between the pair of side walls 31) is constant at about 30 mm over the entire area in the front-rear direction excluding the front end. That is, the conveyance path 30 extends rearward while maintaining its width at about 30 mm, and the curved portion 30A is also curved to the right while maintaining its width at about 30 mm.

  The two pulleys 32 have their rotation axes horizontally facing left and right, and are disposed above the transport path 30 so as to be rotatable in a state of being spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the front pulley 32 </ b> A is disposed above the front end of the conveyance path 30. The rear pulley 32 </ b> B is disposed above the rear end portion of the conveyance path 30. The pulley 32B is connected to the output shaft of the first motor 15 (see FIG. 4) described above.

  The conveyor belt 33 is wound around the two pulleys 32 with a predetermined tension. In the conveyor belt 33, a portion connecting the lower end of the pulley 32A and the lower end of the pulley 32B is a lower portion 33A (see also FIG. 4). The lower portion 33A extends linearly toward the rear, is flat in the horizontal direction, and faces the conveyance path 30 from above. Specifically, the lower portion 33 </ b> A is arranged in a state of being deviated (deflected) toward the right side with respect to the transport path 30 toward the rear. That is, the lower portion 33A is located at the center or the left side in the width direction of the conveyance path 30 at the front end (upstream side) of the conveyance path 30 and to the right at the rear end part (downstream side) of the conveyance path 30. The length direction of the side portion 33 </ b> A is slightly inclined toward the right side with respect to the length direction of the transport path 30.

  Here, when the first motor 15 (see FIG. 4) is driven, the driving force is transmitted to the conveyor belt 33 via the pulley 32B, and the conveyor belt 33 always moves the lower portion 33A backward. Then, it moves around between the two pulleys 32.

  The determination mechanism 13 is provided at the rear end of the conveyance path 30 (specifically, behind the curved portion 30 </ b> A) and includes a pair of sensors 35. Of the pair of sensors 35, one sensor is a magnetic sensor 35A that is supported by the right side wall 31A and faces the conveyance path 30, and the other sensor is supported by the left side wall 31B and is inside the conveyance path 30. This is a photoelectric sensor 35B facing the surface. Here, as described above, the lower portion 33 </ b> A of the conveyor belt 33 that is inclined toward the right side with respect to the conveyance path 30 toward the rear is inclined toward the magnetic sensor 35 </ b> A at the rear end portion of the conveyance path 30.

  The magnetic sensor 35A detects the right end portion of the object when the object passes and outputs a pulse signal. Similarly, the photoelectric sensor 35B detects the left end portion of the object when the object passes and outputs a pulse signal. Here, the pulse output from the magnetic sensor 35A is referred to as a first pulse, and the pulse output from the photoelectric sensor 35B is referred to as a second pulse.

  Each of the magnetic sensor 35A and the photoelectric sensor 35B is electrically connected to a control unit 110 (see FIG. 6) including a microcomputer built in the main body casing 2, and the first pulse and the second pulse are Each time it is output, it is sent to the control unit 110.

  Next, the medal counting process by the medal counting machine 100 will be described.

  First, referring to FIG. 3, medals acquired by the player are inserted into any of the insertion ports 3 as described above. The inserted medals are guided by the hopper 5 to be poured from above onto the corresponding counting unit 6 and fall around the center of the circle on the upper surface of the rotating disk 14. Here, as described above, since the guide cap 19 is provided at the center position of the circle on the upper surface of the rotating disk 14, the medal falls on the upper surface of the rotating disk 14 to an area other than the center position of the circle. .

  Thereafter, when a button (not shown) displayed on the display / operation panel 4 is pressed, the medal counting process by the medal counter 100 is started. With reference to FIG. 4, the rotating disk 14 is moved in a predetermined direction. It rotates in the clockwise direction in plan view (see the thick solid arrow shown).

  When the rotating disk 14 rotates in a predetermined direction, a centrifugal force acts on the medal on the rotating disk 14, and the medal on the rotating disk 14 moves to the outer peripheral edge (in other words, the guide). It moves toward the inner peripheral surface of the wall 16. As described above, since the guide cap 19 is provided at the center position of the circle on the upper surface of the rotating disk 14, there is no medal that remains at the center position of the rotating disk 14 without centrifugal force.

  The medal that has reached the inner peripheral surface of the guide wall 16 cannot move further outward in the radial direction of the rotating disk 14 by contacting the inner peripheral surface of the guide wall 16, but the rotating disk 14 continues to rotate. Therefore, while rotating one by one along the inner peripheral surface of the guide wall 16 and rotating with the rotating disk 14 while contacting the inner peripheral surface of the guide wall 16.

  Of the medals that rotate together with the rotating disk 14 in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the guide wall 16 in this way, the medals that have reached the gap X described above are outside the rotating disk 14 from the gap X by the centrifugal force described above. And is delivered to the front end of the conveyance path 30 shown in FIG. Here, since the gate 17 that defines the gap X is in the above-described normal position (see FIG. 4), the vertical dimension of the gap X is larger than the thickness of one medal and smaller than the thickness of two medals. The medal that has reached the gap X passes through the gap X one by one and is delivered to the transport path 30. If the medal is jammed in the gap X, the gate 17 moves from the normal position to the release position to widen the gap X, and then the rotating disk 14 reverses, so that the medal in the gap X is rotated. It is recovered to the plate 14 side.

  The medal delivered to the front end of the transport path 30 is sandwiched from above and below by the transport path 30 and the lower part 33A of the transport belt 33, and passes through the transport path 30 by the lower part 33A of the transport belt 33 moving around. It is conveyed backward.

  Here, as described above, in the conveyance path 30, the curved portion 30A in the middle in the front-rear direction is curved to the right. Therefore, the medals transported rearward on the transport path 30 are transported straight rearward up to the front of the curved portion 30A, but in the curved portion 30A, the medals are directed backward while detouring to the right side, and are later than the curved portion 30A. Then, it is conveyed straight again toward the rear.

  As described above, since the lower portion 33A of the transport belt 33 is shifted to the right side with respect to the transport path 30 toward the rear, the medal transported rearward through the transport path 30 by the lower portion 33A is In the transport path 30, the transport is transported in the length direction of the lower portion 33 </ b> A, that is, the direction deflected rightward of the transport path 30. For this reason, regardless of the size of the medal, the medal advances along the conveyance path 30 along the right wall (right side wall 31A) of the conveyance path 30 so as to be guided by the side wall 31A.

  Note that the medal actively approaches the right side wall 31A by detouring to the right side at the curved portion 30A, so that the medal guide by the side wall 31A is promoted. Also, since the horizontal dimension of the reject hole 34 formed in the curved portion 30A is smaller than 25 mm as described above, the φ25 medal and the φ30 medal pass through the curved portion 30A without falling from the reject hole 34. To the rear end of the conveyance path 30.

  As described above, since the width of the conveyance path 30 (the interval between the pair of side walls 31) is constant at about 30 mm over the entire area in the front-rear direction, when a φ30 medal is conveyed on the conveyance path 30, the φ30 medal is As it is guided from the left and right by a pair of side walls 31, it touches the left and right side walls 31 and advances backward in the conveyance path 30. Strictly, as described above, medals passing through the transport path 30 are transported along the right side wall 31A, and therefore there may be a slight gap between the φ30 medal and the left side wall 31B.

  The φ30 medal 52 (shown by a solid line in FIG. 5) that has reached the rear end of the transport path 30 is supported by the magnetic sensor 35A supported by the right side wall 31A and the left side wall 31B. The photoelectric sensor 35B detects the left end and the right end. Therefore, every time one φ30 medal reaches the rear end of the transport path 30, the magnetic sensor 35A outputs one first pulse, and the photoelectric sensor 35B outputs one second pulse. Control unit 110 described above counts one φ30 medal each time both the first pulse and the second pulse are sent almost simultaneously.

  On the other hand, when the φ25 medal is transported along the transport path 30, the φ25 medal is transported backward while being movable about 5 mm to the left and right, but as described above, transported along the right side wall 31A. The Further, as described above, the lower portion 33A of the conveyance belt 33 that conveys the φ25 medal is close to the magnetic sensor 35A side at the rear end portion of the conveyance path 30. Therefore, the φ25 medal is transported to the rear end portion of the transport path 30 by the lower portion 33A of the transport belt 33 so as to go to the magnetic sensor 35A side.

    The φ25 medal 51 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 5) that has reached the rear end of the conveyance path 30 has a diameter smaller than the width of the conveyance path 30 and therefore is in contact with the right side wall 31A while being on the left side. Therefore, the magnetic sensor 35B supported by the left side wall 31B cannot detect the left end of the φ25 medal. Therefore, every time one φ25 medal reaches the rear end of the conveyance path 30, only the magnetic sensor 35A outputs the first pulse. The controller 110 described above counts one φ25 medal each time only the first pulse is sent.

  In this way, the φ30 medal reaches the rear end of the transport path 30 and both the first pulse and the second pulse are sent to the control unit 110 almost simultaneously, and the total number of times counted is the insertion port 3. Is the number of φ30 medals inserted in. Further, the φ25 medal reaches the rear end of the conveyance path 30 and only the first pulse is sent to the control unit 110, and the total number of times counted is the number of φ25 medal inserted into the insertion slot 3. . Information on the number of φ25 medals and φ30 medals is displayed on the display / operation panel 4 or output to an external device. The details will be described later.

  The medal that has reached the rear end of the transport path 30 is then discharged from the rear of the main casing 2 to a storage tank or the like outside the machine as described above. Further, when foreign matter such as dust or coins smaller than φ25 medal is transported through the transport path 30, the foreign matter falls from the reject hole 34 and is discharged into the above-described reject box 7 (see FIG. 3).

[3] Electrical Configuration of Medal Counter 100 FIG. 6 shows an electrical configuration of the medal counter 100.

  The medal counting machine 100 includes a control unit 110. The controller 110 is connected to the first motor 15, the second motor 18, the first sensor 35A, and the second sensor 35B in the counting unit 6. Further, a display unit 111, an operation unit 112, and a receipt issuing machine connection I / F 113 are connected to the control unit 110. In this example, the display unit 111 is a liquid crystal display used for the display operation panel 4, and the operation unit 112 is a touch panel used for the display operation panel 4. The receipt issuing machine 200 is connected to the receipt issuing machine connection I / F 113. The medal counter 100 is provided with two counting units 6, but only one counting unit 6 is shown in FIG.

[4] Electrical Configuration of Receipt Issuer 200 FIG. 7 shows an electrical configuration of the receipt issuer 200.

  The receipt issuing machine 200 includes a control unit 210. The control unit 210 is connected to a receipt issuing unit 211, a display unit 212, an operation unit 213, a medal counter connection I / F 214, a T / C connection I / F 215, and the like. Although not shown, the receipt issuing unit 211 includes a printing unit for printing characters and barcodes on the receipt, and a driving device for conveying the receipt. The medal counter 100 is connected to the medal counter connection I / F 214. A terminal controller 400 is connected to the T / C connection I / F 215.

  In some cases, the receipt issuer 200 may be provided with a receipt removal detection sensor for detecting that a receipt issued from the receipt issuer 200 has been extracted. In that case, the receipt removal detection sensor 216 is connected to the controller 210 as shown in FIG.

[5] Operation of medal counting machine and receipt issuing machine [5-1] First embodiment

  FIG. 8 shows a first embodiment of operations of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. 9 shows a display example of the display operation panel 4 (display unit 111 and operation unit 112) of the medal counting machine 100.

  The medal counting machine 100 is normally in a counting standby state. In the counting standby state, a “standby screen” as indicated by reference numeral 501 in FIG. On the “standby screen” 501, a character string “Please insert a medal” and a count start button are displayed.

  When the employee wants to count medals, the employee pushes the count start button and inserts medals into the medal counting machine 100. In this example, it is assumed that medals are inserted into the medal counter 100 in a state where φ25 medals and φ30 medals are mixed.

  When the medal counter 100 is in the counting standby state, when the counting start button is pressed, the counting operation (mixed counting) is started (sequence number [1] in FIG. 8). When the counting operation is started, a “counting start screen” as shown by reference numeral 502 in FIG. On the “counting start screen” 502, a character string “counting mixed medals” and the total number are displayed. The counting start screen is a screen that is displayed immediately after the counting operation is started, and since the medal has not been counted yet, the total number is zero.

  When medals begin to be counted, a “total number display screen before counting” as shown by reference numeral 503 in FIG. 9 is displayed on the display operation panel 4. In the “total number display screen before counting” 503, a character string “counting mixed medals”, the total number of medals, and a screen switching button are displayed. The medal counting machine 100 counts the number of medals for φ25 medals and the number of medals for φ30 medals, respectively, and the total number before the count is displayed is displayed.

  When the “total count display screen before the end of counting” 503 is displayed and the screen switching button is pressed, the screen is displayed on the “small medal count display screen before the end of counting” as indicated by reference numeral 504 in FIG. Can be switched. On the “small medal count display screen before counting” 504, the character string “counting small medal”, the number of medals for φ25 medal, the number of prizes and the remainder corresponding to the number of medals for φ25 medal, and screen switching A button is displayed. In order to clearly indicate that the number of medals displayed on the “small medal number display screen before counting” is the number of medals of φ25 medals, the character string “total number of small medals” is displayed.

  When the “small medal number display screen before counting” 504 is displayed and the screen switching button is pressed, the “large medal number displaying screen before counting” as shown by reference numeral 505 in FIG. 9 is displayed. The screen can be switched. On the “large medal count display screen before counting” 505, a character string “counting large medals”, the number of medals of φ30 medal, the number of prizes and the remainder corresponding to the number of medals of φ30 medal, and screen switching A button is displayed. In order to clearly indicate that the number of medals displayed on the “large medal number display screen before counting” is the number of medals of φ30 medals, a character string “total number of medals” is displayed.

  When the “large medal count display screen before the end of counting” 505 is displayed, when the screen switching button is pressed, the screen is displayed on the “total number display screen before the end of counting” 503. That is, in a state where the counting operation has not been completed, every time the screen switching button is pressed, “total number display screen before counting” 503, “small medal number display screen before counting” 504 and “counting end” The screen is switched between the three types of screens of the previous large medal number display screen “505”.

  When the counting operation ends (sequence number [2] in FIG. 8), the medal counting machine 100 issues a receipt together with information indicating the medal type of the count value of a predetermined first type of medal (for example, φ25 medal). The machine 200 is notified (sequence number [3] in FIG. 8). As a result, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a first receipt (sequence number [4] in FIG. 8).

  When the counting operation is completed, the display operation panel 4 displays a “total number display screen after completion of counting” as indicated by reference numeral 506 in FIG. On the “total number display screen after counting” 506, a character string “combined medal counting complete”, the total number of medals, a screen switching button, and a counting start button are displayed.

  When the screen switching button is pressed while the “total number display screen after counting” 506 is displayed, or when the “total number display screen after counting” 506 is displayed, the display switching is set in advance. When the time (3 seconds in this example) has elapsed, the screen is switched to a “small medal number display screen after counting” as indicated by reference numeral 507 in FIG. On the “small medal count display screen after counting” 507, a character string “small medal count complete”, the number of medals for φ25 medal, the number of prizes and the remainder corresponding to the number of medals for φ25 medal, and screen switching Button and a count start button are displayed. The display switching time (3 seconds in this example) can be arbitrarily changed.

  In a state where the “small medal number display screen after counting” 507 is displayed, when the screen switching button is pressed, or after the “small medal number display screen after counting” 507 is displayed, a predetermined value is displayed. When the display switching time (3 seconds in this example) has elapsed, the screen is switched to a “large medal count display screen after counting” as indicated by reference numeral 508 in FIG. On the “large medal count display screen after counting” 508, the character string “large medal count complete”, the number of medals of φ30 medal, the number of prizes and the remainder corresponding to the number of medals of φ30 medal, and screen switching Button and a count start button are displayed.

  In a state where the “large medal count display screen after counting” 508 is displayed, a predetermined switch is made after the screen switching button is pressed or the “large medal count display screen after counting” 508 is displayed. When the display switching time (in this example, 3 seconds) has elapsed, the screen is switched to “total number display screen after counting” 506. That is, in the state where the counting operation is completed, every time the screen switching button is pressed or every time a predetermined display switching time (3 seconds in this example) elapses after the screen is displayed, The screen is switched between three types of screens: “506,“ small medal count display screen after counting ”507 and“ large medal count display screen after counting ”508.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue the first receipt (sequence number [4] in FIG. 8), when the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is depressed, the receipt issuing machine 200 is set to 1 The first receipt is issued (sequence number [5] in FIG. 8). That is, information such as the count value of the first type medal (φ25 medal in this example) notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [3] in FIG. 8 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  Upon issuing the first receipt, the receipt issuing machine 200 notifies the medal counting machine 100 that the first receipt has been issued (sequence number [6] in FIG. 8). This first ticketing completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the first type medal (φ25 medal in this example).

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the first ticket issue completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 displays a “second receipt issuing promotion screen” as indicated by reference numeral 509 in FIG. Along with displaying on the panel 4 (sequence number [7] in FIG. 8), the count value of a predetermined second type of medal (φ30 medal in this example) is displayed on the receipt issuing machine 200 together with information indicating the medal type. Notification is made (sequence number [8] in FIG. 8). As a result, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a second receipt (sequence number [9] in FIG. 8).

  The “second receipt issuance promotion screen” 509 includes a character string of “large medal counting completion” corresponding to a predetermined second type of medal (in this example, φ30 medal), and the number of medals of φ30 medal. , The message “The second receipt remains. Please check the issuing machine.” Is displayed. Since the “second receipt issuance promotion screen” 510 is displayed, the employee (or the player) can issue the second receipt even when the first receipt is issued. Thus, it is possible to prevent forgetting to issue the second receipt (pressing the ticketing button) or forgetting to take the second receipt. Note that a message that prompts the user to issue a second receipt may be displayed on the display unit 212 of the receipt issuing machine 200.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a second receipt (sequence number [9] in FIG. 8), when the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is pushed down, the receipt issuing machine 200 has 2 The first receipt is issued (sequence number [10] in FIG. 8). That is, information such as the count value of the second type medal (φ30 medal in this example) notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [8] in FIG. 8 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 62 in FIG. 2 is issued.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the second receipt, it notifies the medal counting machine 100 that the issue of the second receipt has been completed (sequence number [11] in FIG. 8). The second ticket issue completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the second type of medal (in this example, φ30 medal).

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the second ticket issue completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 enters a counting standby state (sequence number [12] in FIG. 8). In this case, a “standby screen” as indicated by reference numeral 501 in FIG.

  The medal counting machine 100 prohibits the counting operation from the reception of the first ticket issuance completion notification of the sequence number [6] in FIG. 8 until the counting standby state is reached in the sequence number [12] of FIG. To do.

[5-2] Second Embodiment FIG. 10 shows a second embodiment of the operations of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200.

  When the medal counter 100 is in the counting standby state, when the counting start button is pressed, the counting operation (mixed counting) is started (sequence number [1] in FIG. 10). When the counting operation ends (sequence number [2] in FIG. 10), the medal counting machine 100 issues a receipt together with information indicating the medal type of the count value of a predetermined first type of medal (for example, φ25 medal). The machine 200 is notified (sequence number [3] in FIG. 10), and the count value of a predetermined second type of medal (for example, φ30 medal) is notified to the receipt issuing machine 200 together with information indicating the medal type. (Sequence number [4] in FIG. 10).

  As a result, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a receipt (sequence number [5] in FIG. 10). When the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a receipt, when the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is depressed, the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt (sequence number [ 6]). That is, information such as the count value of the first type medal (φ25 medal in this example) notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [3] in FIG. 10 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt, it notifies the medal counter 100 that the issue of the first receipt has been completed (sequence number [7] in FIG. 10). This first ticketing completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the first type medal (φ25 medal in this example).

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the first ticket issue completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 performs a display operation on a “second receipt issuing promotion screen” (for example, the screen 509 in FIG. 9). Displayed on the panel 4 (sequence number [8] in FIG. 10). Note that a message that prompts the user to issue a second receipt may be displayed on the display unit 212 of the receipt issuing machine 200.

  After issuing the first receipt (sequence number [6] in FIG. 10), the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the second receipt (sequence number [FIG. 10 [sequence number [6] in FIG. 10). 9]). That is, information such as the count value of the second type medal (φ30 medal in this example) notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [4] in FIG. 10 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 62 in FIG. 2 is issued.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the second receipt, it notifies the medal counting machine 100 that the issue of the second receipt has been completed (sequence number [10] in FIG. 10). The second ticket issue completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the second type of medal (in this example, φ30 medal). When the medal counting machine 100 receives the second ticket issuance completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 enters a counting standby state (sequence number [11] in FIG. 10).

  Note that the medal counting machine 100 prohibits the counting operation from the reception of the first ticket issuance completion notification with the sequence number [7] in FIG. 10 until the counting standby state with the sequence number [11] in FIG. To do.

[5-3] Third Embodiment FIG. 11 shows a third embodiment of the operations of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200.

  When the medal counter 100 is in the counting standby state, when the counting start button is pressed, the counting operation (mixed counting) is started (sequence number [1] in FIG. 11). When the counting operation ends (sequence number [2] in FIG. 11), the medal counter 100 determines which of the two types of medal count values, φ25 medal and φ30 medal, is greater (sequence number in FIG. 11). [3]).

  Then, the count value of the medal type with the larger count value (the one with the larger number of medals) is notified to the receipt issuing machine 200 together with information indicating the medal type (sequence number [4] in FIG. 11). As a result, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a first receipt (sequence number [5] in FIG. 11).

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue the first receipt, when the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is depressed, the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt (FIG. 11). Sequence number [6]). That is, information such as the count value of the medal type with the larger count value notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [4] in FIG. 11 is printed and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt, it notifies the medal counting machine 100 that the issue of the first receipt is completed (sequence number [7] in FIG. 11). This first ticket issuance completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the medal type with the larger count value.

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the first ticket issuing notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 displays a “second receipt issuing promotion screen” as indicated by reference numeral 510 in FIG. In addition to being displayed on the panel 4 (sequence number [8] in FIG. 11), the count value of the medal type having the smaller count value is notified to the receipt issuing machine 200 together with information indicating the medal type (sequence number [FIG. 9]). As a result, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a second receipt (sequence number [10] in FIG. 11). Note that a message that prompts the user to issue a second receipt may be displayed on the display unit 212 of the receipt issuing machine 200.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a second receipt (sequence number [10] in FIG. 11), when the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is pushed down, the receipt issuing machine 200 has 2 The first receipt is issued (sequence number [11] in FIG. 11). That is, information such as a count value of a medal type with a smaller count value notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [9] in FIG. 11 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 62 in FIG. 2 is issued.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the second receipt, it notifies the medal counting machine 100 that the issuing of the second receipt has been completed (sequence number [12] in FIG. 11). This second ticket issuance completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the medal type with the smaller count value.

  Upon receiving the second ticket issue completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 enters a counting standby state (sequence number [13] in FIG. 11). Note that the medal counter 100 prohibits the counting operation from the reception of the first ticket issuance completion notification with the sequence number [7] in FIG. 11 to the counting standby state with the sequence number [13] in FIG. To do.

[5-4] Fourth Embodiment FIG. 12 shows a fourth embodiment of the operations of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200.

  When the medal counter 100 is in the counting standby state, when the counting start button is pressed, the counting operation (mixed counting) is started (sequence number [1] in FIG. 12). When the counting operation ends (sequence number [2] in FIG. 12), the medal counter 100 determines which of the two types of medal count values, φ25 medal and φ30 medal, is greater (sequence number in FIG. 12). [3]).

  Then, the count value of the medal type with the larger count value (the one with the larger number of medals) is notified to the receipt issuing machine 200 together with information indicating the medal type (sequence number [4] in FIG. 12), and then the count value. The count value of the medal type with the smaller medal number (the number of medals is smaller) is notified to the receipt issuing machine 200 together with information indicating the medal type (sequence number [5] in FIG. 12). As a result, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a receipt (sequence number [6] in FIG. 12).

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a receipt, when the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is pressed, the receipt issuing machine 200 selects the first sheet corresponding to the medal type having the larger count value. A receipt is issued (sequence number [7] in FIG. 12). That is, information such as the count value of the medal type with the larger count value notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [4] in FIG. 12 is printed and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt, it notifies the medal counting machine 100 that the issue of the first receipt has been completed (sequence number [8] in FIG. 12). This first ticket issuance completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the medal type with the larger count value.

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the first ticket issue completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 performs a display operation on a “second receipt issuing promotion screen” (for example, the screen 509 in FIG. 9). It is displayed on the panel 4 (sequence number [9] in FIG. 12). Note that a message that prompts the user to issue a second receipt may be displayed on the display unit 212 of the receipt issuing machine 200.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt (sequence number [7] in FIG. 12), when the ticket issuing button is pressed, the second sheet corresponding to the medal type having the smaller count value is issued. A receipt is issued (sequence number [10] in FIG. 12). That is, information such as the count value of the medal type with the smaller count value notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [5] in FIG. 12 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 62 in FIG. 2 is issued.

  Upon issuing the second receipt, the receipt issuing machine 200 notifies the medal counting machine 100 that the second receipt has been issued (sequence number [11] in FIG. 12). This second ticket issuance completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the medal type with the smaller count value. When the medal counting machine 100 receives the second ticket issue completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 enters a counting standby state (sequence number [12] in FIG. 12). The medal counter 100 prohibits the counting operation from the reception of the first ticket issuance notification of the sequence number [8] in FIG. 12 until the counting standby state is reached at the sequence number [12] in FIG. To do.

[5-5] Fifth Embodiment FIG. 13 shows a fifth embodiment of the operations of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200.

  When the medal counter 100 is in the counting standby state, when the counting start button is pressed, the counting operation (mixed counting) is started (sequence number [1] in FIG. 13). When the counting operation ends (sequence number [2] in FIG. 13), the medal counting machine 100 issues a receipt together with information indicating the medal type of the count value of a predetermined first type of medal (for example, φ25 medal). Is notified to the machine 200 (sequence number [3] in FIG. 13), and the count value of a predetermined second type of medal (for example, φ30 medal) is notified to the receipt issuing machine 200 together with information indicating the medal type. (Sequence number [4] in FIG. 13).

  Upon receipt of two types of medal count values, φ25 medal and φ30 medal, the receipt issuing machine 200 determines which of the two types of medal count values is greater (sequence number [5] in FIG. 13). Thereafter, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a receipt (sequence number [6] in FIG. 13).

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a receipt, when the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is pressed, the receipt issuing machine 200 receives the first receipt corresponding to the medal type having the larger count value. Is issued (sequence number [7] in FIG. 13). That is, in sequence number [5] in FIG. 13, information such as the count value of the medal type determined to have a large count value is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt, it indicates to the medal counting machine 100 that the issue of the first receipt has been completed, together with information indicating the medal type corresponding to the issued first receipt. Notification is made (sequence number [8] in FIG. 13). This first ticket issuance completion notice is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the medal type corresponding to the first receipt issued.

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the first ticket issue completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 performs a display operation on a “second receipt issuing promotion screen” (for example, the screen 509 in FIG. 9). It is displayed on the panel 4 (sequence number [9] in FIG. 13). Note that a message that prompts the user to issue a second receipt may be displayed on the display unit 212 of the receipt issuing machine 200.

  After issuing the first receipt (sequence number [7] in FIG. 13), the receipt issuing machine 200 depresses the ticket issuing button, and then the second sheet corresponding to the medal type with the smaller count value. A receipt is issued (sequence number [10] in FIG. 13). That is, in the sequence number [5] in FIG. 13, information such as the count value of the medal type determined to have a small count value is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 62 in FIG. 2 is issued.

  When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the second receipt, it indicates to the medal counting machine 100 that the issue of the second receipt has been completed, together with information indicating the medal type corresponding to the issued second receipt. Notification is made (sequence number [11] in FIG. 13). This second ticket issuance completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the medal type corresponding to the second receipt issued. When the medal counting machine 100 receives the second ticket issuance completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 enters a counting standby state (sequence number [12] in FIG. 13). Note that the medal counting machine 100 prohibits the counting operation from the reception of the first ticket issuance notification of the sequence number [8] in FIG. 13 until the counting standby state is entered at the sequence number [12] in FIG. To do.

[5-6] Sixth Embodiment FIG. 14 shows a sixth embodiment of the operations of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200.

  In the sixth embodiment, the receipt issuing machine 200 is provided with a receipt extraction detection sensor 219 (see FIG. 7) for detecting that a receipt has been extracted.

  When the medal counter 100 is in the counting standby state, when the counting start button is pressed, the counting operation (mixed counting) is started (sequence number [1] in FIG. 14). When the counting operation ends (sequence number [2] in FIG. 14), the medal counting machine 100 issues a receipt together with information indicating the medal type of the count value of a predetermined first type of medal (for example, φ25 medal). The machine 200 is notified (sequence number [3] in FIG. 14). As a result, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a first receipt (sequence number [4] in FIG. 14).

  When the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is pushed down when the first receipt is ready to be issued, the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt (sequence number [5] in FIG. 14). . That is, information such as the count value of the first type medal (φ25 medal in this example) notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [3] in FIG. 14 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  After the first receipt is issued, when the receipt is extracted by the employee or the player and this is detected by the receipt extraction sensor 219 (sequence number [6] in FIG. 14), the receipt issuing machine 200 Notifies the medal counter 100 that ticketing of the first receipt has been completed (sequence number [7] in FIG. 14). This first ticketing completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the first type medal (φ25 medal in this example).

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the first ticket issue completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 calculates the count value of a predetermined second type medal (φ30 medal in this example) The receipt issuer 200 is notified together with information indicating the medal type (sequence number [8] in FIG. 14).

  Upon receipt of this notification, the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the second receipt without waiting for the ticketing button to be depressed because the first receipt has already been extracted (sequence of FIG. 14). Number [9]). That is, information such as the count value of the second type medal (φ30 medal in this example) notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [8] in FIG. 14 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  After the second receipt is issued, the receipt is extracted by the employee or the player, and when this is detected by the receipt extraction sensor 219 (sequence number [10] in FIG. 14), the receipt issuing machine 200 Notifies the medal counter 100 that the second ticket has been issued (sequence number [11] in FIG. 14). The second ticket issue completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the second type of medal (in this example, φ30 medal).

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the second ticket issuance completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 enters a counting standby state (sequence number [12] in FIG. 14). Note that the medal counting machine 100 prohibits the counting operation from the reception of the first ticket issuance completion notification of the sequence number [7] in FIG. 14 until the counting standby state is reached in the sequence number [12] of FIG. To do.

  When the medal counter 100 receives the notification of the sequence number [7] in FIG. 14 (notification that the ticketing of the first receipt has been completed), the medal counter 100 thereafter (the sequence of FIG. 14). No. [9]), a “second receipt forgetting prevention screen” including a message not forgetting to take the second receipt automatically issued from the receipt issuing machine 200 is displayed on the display operation panel 4. May be.

  Also in the sixth embodiment, as in the third embodiment (see FIG. 11), a receipt corresponding to the medal type having the larger count value out of the two types of medals is first issued, and the count value is A receipt corresponding to the smaller medal type may be issued second.

  In the sixth embodiment (FIG. 14), the receipt issuing machine 200 detects that the first receipt has been extracted by the receipt extraction sensor 219 (sequence number [6] in FIG. 14). Although the first ticket issue notification is sent to the medal counter 100, when the first receipt is issued (sequence number [5] in FIG. 14), the first ticket issue notification is sent to the medal counter 100. You may make it do.

[5-7] Seventh Embodiment FIG. 15 shows a seventh embodiment of the operations of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200.

  In the seventh embodiment, similarly to the sixth embodiment, a receipt removal detection sensor 219 (see FIG. 7) for detecting that a receipt has been extracted is provided in the receipt issuing machine 200.

  When the medal counter 100 is in the counting standby state, when the counting start button is pressed, the counting operation (mixed counting) is started (sequence number [1] in FIG. 15). When the counting operation ends (sequence number [2] in FIG. 15), the medal counting machine 100 issues a receipt together with information indicating the medal type of a predetermined count value of the first type medal (for example, φ25 medal). Is notified to the machine 200 (sequence number [3] in FIG. 15), and the count value of the second predetermined medal (for example, φ30 medal) is notified to the receipt issuing machine 200 together with information indicating the medal type. (Sequence number [4] in FIG. 15).

  As a result, the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a receipt (sequence number [5] in FIG. 15). When the receipt issuing machine 200 is ready to issue a receipt, when the ticket issuing button of the receipt issuing machine 200 is depressed, the receipt issuing machine 200 issues the first receipt (sequence number [ 6]). That is, information such as the count value of the first type medal (φ25 medal in this example) notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [3] in FIG. 15 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  After the first receipt is issued, the receipt is extracted by the employee or the player, and when this is detected by the receipt extraction sensor 219 (sequence number [7] in FIG. 15), the receipt issuing machine 200 Notifies the medal counter 100 that ticketing of the first receipt has been completed (sequence number [8] in FIG. 15) and issues a second receipt (sequence number [9] in FIG. 15). . That is, information such as the count value of the second type medal (φ30 medal in this example) notified from the medal counter 100 in the sequence number [4] in FIG. 15 is printed on the receipt and issued. For example, a receipt as shown in the receipt 61 of FIG. 2 is issued.

  Note that the first ticket issue completion notification in the sequence number [8] in FIG. 15 is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the first type medal (φ25 medal in this example). Used.

  After the second receipt is issued, when the receipt is extracted by the employee or the player and this is detected by the receipt extraction sensor 219 (sequence number [10] in FIG. 15), the receipt issuing machine 200 Notifies the medal counter 100 that the second ticket has been issued (sequence number [11] in FIG. 15). The second ticket issue completion notification is also used as an instruction (count value clear instruction) for clearing the count value of the second type of medal (in this example, φ30 medal).

  When the medal counting machine 100 receives the second ticket issuance completion notification (count value clear instruction) from the receipt issuing machine 200, the medal counting machine 100 enters a counting standby state (sequence number [12] in FIG. 15). Note that the medal counting machine 100 prohibits the counting operation from the reception of the first ticket issuance notification of the sequence number [8] in FIG. 15 until the counting standby state at the sequence number [12] in FIG. To do.

  When the medal counter 100 receives the notification of the sequence number [8] in FIG. 15 (notification that the ticketing of the first receipt has been completed), the medal counter 100 thereafter (the sequence in FIG. 15). No. [9]), a “second receipt forgetting prevention screen” including a message not forgetting to take the second receipt automatically issued from the receipt issuing machine 200 is displayed on the display operation panel 4. May be.

  Also in the seventh embodiment, as in the fourth embodiment and the fifth embodiment (see FIGS. 12 and 13), the receipt corresponding to the medal type with the larger count value out of the two types of medals is the first. The receipt corresponding to the medal type with the smaller count value may be issued second.

  In the seventh embodiment (FIG. 15), the receipt issuing machine 200 detects that the first receipt has been extracted by the receipt extraction sensor 219 (sequence number [7] in FIG. 15). Although the medal counter 100 is notified of the completion of the first ticket issue, when the first receipt is issued (sequence number [6] in FIG. 15), the medal counter 100 is notified of the completion of the first ticket issuance. You may make it do.

  In the first to seventh embodiments (FIG. 8, FIG. 10 to FIG. 15), before the first ticket issuing notification is notified to the medal counter 100 (before the counting operation is prohibited), an additional count is made. When it is performed, the medal counting machine 100 notifies the receipt issuing machine 200 of the count value (additional count value) obtained by the additional counting for each medal type. In this case, the receipt issuing machine 200 adds the notified additional count value for each medal type to the count value of the corresponding medal type that has already been received, and issues a receipt based on the addition result.

[6] First Modification In the third embodiment (see FIG. 11), the fourth embodiment (see FIG. 12), and the fifth embodiment (see FIG. 13), the count value is large among the two types of medals. The receipt corresponding to the medal type is issued first, and the receipt corresponding to the medal type with the smaller count value is issued second, but if the prize exchange rate differs depending on the medal type, the counting result The receipt corresponding to the medal type with the higher value (count value x free gift exchange rate) corresponding to the first is issued, and the receipt corresponding to the medal type with the lower value corresponding to the counting result is issued second. You may do it.

  Also in the sixth embodiment or the seventh embodiment, a receipt corresponding to a medal type having a higher value (count value x premium exchange rate) corresponding to the counting result is first issued, and the value corresponding to the counting result is obtained. The receipt corresponding to the medal type with the lower value may be issued second.

[7] Second Modification In each of the above embodiments, when the medal counter 100 performs mixed counting of two types of medals (φ25 medal and φ30 medal), the receipt issuing machine 200 receives two sheets. (A receipt corresponding to φ25 medal and a receipt corresponding to φ30 medal) are issued.

  When the information on one receipt of the two receipts issued from the receipt issuing machine 200 is read by the prize management machine 300, it is indicated to the employee that the other receipt issued simultaneously with the receipt exists. If the notification can be made, it is possible to notify the player when the other receipt is forgotten. There are a first method and a second method as methods for realizing such a thing. Hereinafter, the first method and the second method will be described.

[7-1] First Method The first method will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 16.
When issuing two receipts corresponding to two types of medals, the receipt issuing machine 200 records information (receipt association information) for associating these two receipts with each receipt.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), the receipt association information is printed across the two receipts 61 and 62 like a tally. In FIG. 16A, a QR code is used as the receipt association information, and in FIG. 16B, a unique code (a string of numbers 1 to 8) is used as the receipt association information.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, receipt association information similar to page data such as “1/2” and “2/2” may be printed below the receipts 61 and 62.

  When the gift management machine 200 reads the receipt information recorded in the barcode from the receipt, it reads the receipt association information and displays that there is another receipt associated with the receipt.

[7-2] Second Method The second method will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 17.
When the receipt issuing machine 200 issues two receipts (for example, the receipts 61 and 62 shown in FIG. 2) corresponding to two types of medals, the receipt recorded in the barcode on the two receipts. The terminal controller 400 is notified of the information and information indicating that the two receipts have been issued as a set (two-sheet ticket issuing information).

  When the terminal controller 400 receives the receipt information of two receipts and the two-sheet ticket issuing information from the receipt issuing machine 200, the terminal controller 400 stores the receipt information relating to the two receipts in association with each other.

  When the gift management device 200 reads the receipt information recorded in the barcode from the receipt, the gift management device 200 creates a receipt image from the read receipt information and displays it on the display unit. Also, the prize management device 200 sends the read receipt information as the first receipt information to the terminal controller 400, thereby determining whether there is other second receipt information associated with the first receipt information. -Queries the controller 400.

  When the terminal controller 400 receives the first receipt information from the giveaway management machine 200, the terminal controller 400 checks whether there is other second receipt information stored in association with the received first receipt information, and receives it. If there is other second receipt information stored in association with the first receipt information, the second receipt information is stored in the prize management machine 200 as receipt information associated with the first receipt information. Notice.

  When the second receipt information associated with the first receipt information is sent from the terminal controller 400, the giveaway management machine 200 creates a receipt image from the second receipt information and displays the receipt image on the display unit. .

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 17, the receipt image 61a created from the first receipt information and the receipt image 62a created from the second receipt information are displayed on the display unit of the prize management machine 200. At this time, the receipt image 62a created from the second receipt information is actually read by the prize management machine 200, for example, by displaying the receipt image 62a created from the second receipt information in gray or displaying the image in black and white reversed. It is preferable to recognize that the image is not a receipt.

[8] Others In the above embodiment, a system has been described in which, for a plurality of medals of different diameters, the medal type is determined, the number of medals is counted for each medal type, and a receipt is issued for each medal type. However, the plurality of types of medals may be a plurality of types of medals having different shapes, patterns, colors, materials, and the like. Further, the plurality of types of medals have the same diameter, shape, pattern, color, material, etc., but may be a plurality of types of medals with different recorded mechanically or electrically readable identification information. .

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the medal counting management system provided in the game facility. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example of the receipt corresponding to two types of medals. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a medal counting machine 100. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of one counting unit 6. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a main part of the counting unit 6. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the medal counting machine 100. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows 1st Example of operation | movement of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a display example of the display operation panel 4 (display unit 111 and operation unit 112) of the medal counting machine 100. FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows 2nd Example of operation | movement of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows the 3rd Example of operation | movement of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows the 4th Example of operation | movement of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows 5th Example of operation | movement of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows 6th Example of operation | movement of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. It is a sequence diagram which shows the 7th Example of operation | movement of the medal counting machine 100 and the receipt issuing machine 200. FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example of the receipt correlation information recorded on these receipts, in order to relate two receipts corresponding to two types of medals. When the second receipt information is stored in the terminal controller 400 in relation to the first receipt information read by the giveaway management machine 200, the giveaway management machine 200 uses the receipt image created from the first receipt information and the terminal. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing that a receipt image created from second receipt information acquired from the controller 400 is displayed.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Medal counter 6 Count unit 110 Control part 111 Display part 112 Operation part 200 Receipt issuing machine 210 Control part 211 Receipt issue part 212 Display part 213 Operation part 300 Premium management machine 400 Terminal controller

Claims (8)

A counting means capable of counting the number of game media for each type of game media when a plurality of types of game media are inserted;
Recording medium issuing means for issuing one count result recording medium in which information including the type and count result is recorded for each type of game medium based on the count result for each type of game medium;
In the case where the recording medium issuing means issues a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media, the operating means for issuing the counting result recording media one by one from the recording medium issuing means, When one count result recording medium is issued from the recording medium issuing means based on the issuing operation to the operation means, and when the issuing of all the counting result recording media to be issued is not completed, Display means for displaying a screen for prompting an issuing operation for issuing a counting result recording medium to be issued next;
A counting result recording medium issuing system comprising: A counting means capable of counting the number of game media for each type of game media when a plurality of types of game media are inserted;
Recording medium issuing means for issuing one count result recording medium in which information including the type and count result is recorded for each type of game medium based on the count result for each type of game medium;
A sampling detection means for detecting that the counting result recording medium issued from the recording medium issuing means has been extracted, and a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media, In issuing, when the recording medium issuing means has issued a counting result recording medium and the sampling detection means has detected that the counting result recording medium has been removed, it should be issued Means for issuing the counting result recording medium to be issued next from the recording medium issuing means when the issue of all the counting result recording media is not completed;
A counting result recording medium issuing system comprising: When the recording medium issuing unit issues a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media, the last counting result after the first counting result recording medium is issued from the recording medium issuing unit 3. The counting result recording medium issuing system according to claim 1, further comprising means for prohibiting the counting operation by the counting means until the recording medium is issued. The recording medium issuing means, when issuing a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media, causes the counting result recording medium to be issued in order from the one with the largest counting result. 1. The counting result recording medium issuing system according to 1 to 3. In the case of issuing a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media, the recording medium issuing means starts from the one with the higher earned value calculated from the prize exchange rate for each type of gaming media and the counting result. 4. The counting result recording medium issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the counting result recording medium is issued in order. When a plurality of counting result recording media corresponding to a plurality of types of game media are issued from the recording medium issuing means, an associating means for performing a process for associating the plurality of counting result recording media is provided. 6. The counting result recording medium issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the counting result recording medium issuance system. 7. The counting according to claim 6, wherein the association means prints information for indicating that the counting result recording media are related to the plurality of counting result recording media. Results recording medium issuing system. A data management apparatus is connected to the counting result recording medium issuing system according to claim 6, and the associating means associates information related to the plurality of counting result recording media and the counting result recording media with each other. The information indicating that the plurality of counting result recording media are related to each other is transmitted to the data management device by sending information indicating that the plurality of count result recording media are associated with each other. Counting result recording medium issuance system.