JP2015027586A - Game information display device and game house management system using game information display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform more appropriate power supply management.SOLUTION: A game information display device 1200 which is connected with a general information processing device 800 and displays game information, comprises: an input unit 1220 which can receive an operation for turning on or turning off a power supply of a game machine 300 installed in a game house; a control unit which, according to an instruction from the general information processing device 800, performs control for displaying power supply information indicating whether the power supply of the game machine 300 is being turned on or turned off; and a display unit 1210 which displays the power supply information.

Description

The present invention relates to a game information display device and a game hall management system using the game information display device.

Since various devices are operated in the amusement hall, the amount of power used is enormous, and it is a challenge for the amusement park managers to reduce power consumption. In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for power saving in amusement arcades in view of concerns about power supply.

Therefore, in Patent Document 1, a ball detection sensor is arranged on the upper and lower plates of the gaming machine, and when this sensor does not detect the ball, the supply of power to the gaming machine is cut off or the power is reduced. A configuration that contributes to power saving is shown.

JP 2000-271323 A

However, in the invention shown in Patent Document 1, when there is a player who is playing in a situation where there is no ball remaining on the upper plate or the lower plate, the ball detection sensor detects the ball. If the supply of power to the gaming machine is interrupted or the power is reduced, the player may not be able to continue the game and cause troubles, which cannot be said to be appropriate power management.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enable more appropriate power management in order to cope with the above problems.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is a game information display device connected to a general information processing device and displaying game information,
An input unit capable of accepting a power ON / OFF operation for a gaming machine installed in the amusement hall;
A control unit that performs control to display power information indicating whether the gaming machine is in a power-on state or a power-off state in accordance with a command from the general information processing apparatus;
The game information display device includes a display unit for displaying the power supply information.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when a power ON / OFF operation is accepted through the input unit, a signal indicating that the power ON / OFF operation has been accepted is sent to the integrated information processing apparatus. The device.

The invention of claim 3 comprises at least the game information display device according to claim 1 or 2, and the integrated information processing device,
The integrated information processing apparatus has a power supply signal for controlling power supply to a power control means for performing power supply control to a gaming machine installed in a game arcade and control for cutting off power. A power cut-off signal can be sent, and when the power-on operation of the gaming machine is recognized through the input unit, the power supply signal is sent, and when the power-off operation is recognized, the power cut-off signal is sent. The game hall management system is used.

According to the first to third aspects of the present invention, it is possible to turn on / off the power of the gaming machine installed in the game hall at any timing of the user such as the player or the employee of the game hall. Management can be performed. In addition, the power saving effect can be increased.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the game hall management system of Example 1 which is one Example of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the signal transmitter of the game hall management system of Example 1 which is one Example of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the power supply relay of the game hall management system of Example 1 which is one Example of this invention. (A) And (b) is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process which the game hall management system of Example 1 which is one Example of this invention performs. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the game hall management system of another Example which is one Example of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the game hall management system of Example 2 which is one Example of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the call lamp of the game hall management system of Example 2 which is one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process which the game hall management system of Example 2 which is one Example of this invention performs. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the game hall management system of Example 3 which is one Example of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the integrated information processing apparatus of the game hall management system of Example 3 which is one Example of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the hit number storage area | region of Example 3 which is one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process which the game hall management system of Example 3 which is one Example of this invention performs. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the game hall management system of Example 4 which is one Example of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the pedestrian machine of the game hall management system of Example 4 which is one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process which the game hall management system of Example 4 which is one Example of this invention performs. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the game hall management system of Example 5 which is one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process which the game hall management system of Example 5 which is one Example of this invention performs. It is a conceptual diagram which shows illustartively the whole structure of the game hall management system of Example 6 which is one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process which the game hall management system of Example 6 which is one Example of this invention performs.

The present invention is a game information display device that is connected to a general information processing device and displays game information, the input unit capable of accepting a power ON / OFF operation for a gaming machine installed in a game hall, In accordance with a command from the information processing apparatus, a control unit that performs control to display power information indicating whether the gaming machine is in a power-on state or a power-off state, and a display unit that displays the power information By adopting the configuration including the above, it is possible to perform appropriate power management and increase the power saving effect.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the components described in this embodiment are merely examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to them.

In this embodiment, a power supply control device that controls power control means using a signal transmitter and a game hall management system using the power supply control device will be described.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram exemplarily showing a system configuration of a power supply control device according to the present embodiment and a game hall management system using the power supply control device.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game hall management system according to the present embodiment mainly includes a signal transmitter 100 (an example of control means), a call lamp 200, a game machine 300 (an example of predetermined equipment installed in the game hall). ), The information processing apparatus 400 and the power supply relay 500 (an example of power control means). The call lamp 200, the gaming machine 300, and the table information processing apparatus 400 are connected via a LAN (= Local Area Network) or a serial connection so that they can communicate. Further, the table information processing apparatus 400 and the power supply relay 500 can transmit a contact open signal (an example of a power cutoff signal) and a contact close signal (an example of a power supply signal) from the table information processing apparatus 400 to the power supply relay 500. Are connected by wire or wireless such as a cable. Furthermore, the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 is connected to an outlet 600 (an example of power supply means) via a power relay 500 so that power can be supplied. In this embodiment, from the receiving means (not shown) provided in the calling lamp 200 for receiving the signal output from the signal transmitter 100 to the cable connecting the table information processing apparatus 400 and the power supply relay 500. Is an example of the signal receiving means. Further, a power supply control device is constituted by the power supply relay 500 which is an example of the power control means and the signal receiving means.

As shown in FIG. 2, the signal transmitter 100 includes at least an input unit 101, a control unit 102, and a communication unit 103. The input unit 101 is, for example, a push button, and accepts an ON / OFF operation for the power supply relay 500 from a user such as a game hall employee. The control unit 102 is, for example, a microprocessor or LSI (= integrated circuit), and performs control to send a contact open signal or a contact close signal through the communication unit 103 when an ON / OFF operation from the user is recognized through the input unit 101. . The communication unit 103 manages communication with an external device, and converts a contact open signal or a contact close signal into infrared rays, radio waves, or the like in accordance with a command from the control unit 102 and transmits the converted signal to the outside.

The call lamp 200 is generally arranged corresponding to each gaming machine 300, and displays various information related to the corresponding gaming machine 300 and a call from the player. That is, the call lamp 200 indicates that when a trouble or the like occurs during a game and the player presses a call button (not shown), or when a jackpot occurs, a game hall employee and surrounding players To inform. The call lamp 200 displays information related to the gaming machine 300 such as the number of jackpots of today, the previous day, and the day before the corresponding game machine 300, and the number of starts after the jackpot. Further, the calling lamp 200 receives the contact open signal and the contact close signal from the signal transmitter 100 and sends them to the table information processing apparatus 400 and the like. Therefore, the calling lamp 200 includes an interface (not shown) that receives the contact open signal and the contact close signal and sends out the signals.

The gaming machine 300 is a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine (slot machine), a pachilot, or the like that is played by a player using pachinko balls or medals. Needless to say, the gaming machine 300 is an electric device that operates with electric power. The gaming machine 300 is connected to a power line (not shown) wired to the amusement hall when the power plug 301 is inserted into an outlet 600 as an insertion port, and receives power from a commercial power source (not shown). Is possible. As described above, the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 is connected to the outlet 600 through the power relay 500.

The stand information processing apparatus 400 is a so-called stand computer, is provided corresponding to the gaming machine 300, and collects information on the gaming machine 300. The table information processing apparatus 400 mediates connection between the gaming machine 300 and an island information processing apparatus (not shown) called a so-called island computer or a general information processing apparatus (not shown) called a so-called hall computer. Further, it receives a contact open signal and a contact close signal from the connected calling lamp 200 and sends them to the power relay 500. Accordingly, the table information processing apparatus 400 includes an interface (not shown) that receives the contact open signal and the contact close signal and transmits the signals.

As illustrated in FIG. 3, the power relay 500 includes at least a communication unit 501, a control unit 502, and a drive mechanism unit 503. The communication unit 501 receives a contact open signal and a contact close signal. The control unit 502 is, for example, an LSI (= integrated circuit), and when the reception of the contact open signal or the contact close signal is recognized through the communication unit 501, the control unit 502 controls the drive mechanism unit 503 to open and close the contact. The drive mechanism unit 503 includes, for example, a coil and a switch (not shown). Therefore, when a current is passed through a coil in accordance with a command from the control unit 502, the coil is magnetized, the switch is pulled by a magnetic force, and the contact of the switch is closed. On the other hand, when the current is stopped flowing through the coil, the magnetic force of the coil disappears and the contact of the switch opens. Note that the drive mechanism unit 503 is not limited to this configuration, and may be configured such that when a current is passed through the coil, the contact of the switch is opened, and when the current is stopped, the contact of the switch is closed. Further, the current flowing through the coil may be supplied from the table information processing apparatus 400, or may be supplied from a power supply (not shown) separately connected to the power supply relay 500.

Next, a flow of processing executed by the game hall management system in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing is executed independently for each gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the signal transmitter 100 accepts a power ON operation from a user such as a game hall employee, the signal transmitter 100 sends a contact closing signal (step S401). When the call lamp 200 receives the contact closing signal, it sends the received signal to the power supply relay 500 via the table information processing apparatus 400 (step S402). When receiving the contact close signal, the power supply relay 500 closes the contact (step S403). When the contact of the power relay 500 is closed, the power path from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is connected, and the supply of power to the gaming machine 300 is started (step S404).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the signal transmitter 100 accepts a power-off operation from a user such as a game hall employee, the signal transmitter 100 sends a contact open signal (step S411). . When the call lamp 200 receives the contact opening signal, it sends the received signal to the power supply relay 500 via the table information processing apparatus 400 (step S412). When receiving the contact open signal, the power supply relay 500 opens the contact (step S413). When the contact of the power supply relay 500 is opened, the electric path from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is cut off, and the power supply to the gaming machine 300 is cut off (step S414).

By configuring the game hall management system in this manner, the power of a predetermined facility device (the gaming machine 300 in this embodiment) installed in the game hall can be turned on / off by a user such as an employee of the game hall. It can be performed at the timing, and appropriate power management can be performed. In addition, the power saving effect can be increased.

In this embodiment, the contact open signal and the contact close signal sent from the signal transmitter 100 are transmitted to the power relay 500 through the call lamp 200 and the table information processing device 400. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the contact open signal and the contact close signal sent from the signal transmitter 100 may be transmitted to the power relay 500 via the call lamp 200. Further, the contact open signal and the contact close signal sent from the signal transmitter 100 may be directly received by the power relay 500.

In this embodiment, a game hall management system that controls a power relay using a call lamp will be described. In addition, about the component similar to the said Example 1, the same code | symbol is used and description is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, since it is the same also about a modification, description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram exemplarily showing the system configuration of the game hall management system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game hall management system mainly includes a calling lamp 700 (an example of control means), a gaming machine 300, and a power supply relay 500. The call lamp 700 and the power supply relay 500 are connected by wire or wireless such as a cable so that a contact opening signal can be transmitted from the call lamp 700 to the power supply relay 500.

The call lamp 700 is generally arranged corresponding to each gaming machine 300 and displays various information related to the corresponding gaming machine 300 and a call from the player. That is, the call lamp 700 indicates that when a trouble or the like occurs during a game and the player presses a call button (not shown), or when a big hit occurs, an employee of the game hall and surrounding players To inform. The calling lamp 700 displays information related to the gaming machine 300 such as the number of jackpots of today, the previous day, and the day before the corresponding game machine 300, and the number of starts after the jackpot. The call lamp 700 also receives information and commands from the outside (for example, a safe signal or a big hit signal from the gaming machine 300, a sales signal from the inter-machine (not shown), a signal indicating that the call button (not shown) is pressed, etc.). When the signal is not received for a certain period of time, a contact open signal is sent to the power relay 500 and the mode is shifted to the “sleep mode”.

As shown in FIG. 7, the call lamp 700 includes at least a storage unit 710, a control unit 720, an input unit 730, a display unit 740, a communication unit 750, and a bus 760 that connects these units with signal lines. Has been.

The storage unit 710 includes, for example, a RAM and a nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. The RAM is for temporarily storing various data, and functions as a main memory, a work area, and the like of the control unit 720. The nonvolatile semiconductor memory stores programs such as basic I / O programs and control programs, and various data used in basic processing.

The control unit 720 has a microprocessor, for example. The control unit 720 executes application programs, control programs, and the like stored in the storage unit 710, and temporarily stores information, files, and the like necessary for program execution in a RAM (= Random Access Memory) of the storage unit 710. Control. In addition, the control unit 720 refers to a clocking means (not shown) such as a real-time clock, and when the information or command is not received from the outside through the communication unit 750 or the input unit 730 for a certain period, A control is performed to send a contact open signal and shift to the “sleep mode”.

The “sleep mode” referred to in the present embodiment refers to a state where the power supply to the display unit 740 of the calling lamp 700 is cut off and no display is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any power consumption amount may be used as long as the calling lamp 700 is shifted to the “standby state” or the “hibernation state” as compared with normal use. The “standby state” is a mode in which power consumption of a device such as a nonvolatile semiconductor memory is turned off to suppress power consumption. However, power is supplied to the RAM, and information being executed is held as it is. Therefore, it is possible to return to the state immediately before the “sleep mode” and the recovery is quick. On the other hand, the “pause state” is a mode in which information on the RAM is saved to a nonvolatile semiconductor memory or the like, and the power of each device including the RAM is turned off. Therefore, although power consumption can be significantly suppressed, it takes time to shift to and return to the “hibernation state”.

The input unit 730 is, for example, a button or a touch panel. Accepts input of information / commands by user's push-down operation, etc.

The display unit 740 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, and the like, and indicates that a player calls an employee of a game hall, that a corresponding jackpot has occurred in the corresponding gaming machine 300, etc. In response to a command from the control unit 720.

The communication unit 750 manages communication with an external device, and sends a contact open signal to the outside in response to a command from the control unit 720.

Next, a flow of processing executed by the game hall management system in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing is executed independently for each gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall.

When the calling lamp 700 does not receive information or a command for a certain period of time from the outside (YES in step S801), it sends a contact open signal to the power relay 500 (step S802). Further, the calling lamp 700 shifts to the “sleep mode” (step S803). When power supply relay 500 receives the contact open signal, it opens the contact (step S804). When the contact of the power supply relay 500 is opened, the electric circuit from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is cut off, and the power supply to the gaming machine 300 is cut off (step S805).

As described above, when the calling lamp 700 does not receive information or a command from the outside for a certain period of time, it is determined whether or not the corresponding gaming machine 300 is used by transmitting the contact opening signal to the power relay 500. When the game machine 300 has not been used for a certain period of time, it is possible to perform appropriate power management by turning off the power of the gaming machine 300. In addition, the power saving effect can be increased. In addition to turning off the power of the gaming machine 300, the calling lamp 700 is also shifted to the “sleep mode” in which power consumption is reduced, so that the power saving effect can be further increased.

In the present embodiment, when the calling lamp 700 does not receive information or a command from the outside for a certain period of time, a contact open signal is sent to the power relay 500 and a transition to the “sleep mode” is shown. It is not limited to this configuration. For example, when the calling lamp 700 does not receive information or a command from outside for a certain period of time, it may be configured to send a contact open signal to the power relay 500 without shifting to the “sleep mode”.

In the present embodiment, the ringing lamp 700 and the power relay 500 are directly connected, and when the ringing lamp 700 does not receive information or a command from outside for a certain period of time, a contact open signal is directly sent to the power relay 500. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the calling lamp 700 and the power relay 500 may be connected via the table information processing apparatus 400. Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which the calling lamp 700 shifts to the “sleep mode” when no information or command is received from outside for a certain period of time has been illustrated, but the transition to the sleep mode or the return from the sleep mode to the normal mode is exemplified. A signal transmission unit (not shown) such as a remote controller that can be operated may be provided, and the operation may be switched to the “sleep mode” by the operation of the signal transmission unit.

In this embodiment, a game hall management system that controls a power relay using a general information processing apparatus will be described. In addition, about the component similar to the said Example 1 and 2, the same code | symbol is used and description is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, since it is the same also about a modification, description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram exemplarily showing the system configuration of the game hall management system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, the game hall management system mainly includes a general information processing device 800 (an example of control means), an island information processing device 900, a table information processing device 400, a calling lamp 200, a gaming machine 300, and a power supply relay 500. It is configured. The general information processing device 800, the island information processing device 900, the table information processing device 400, the calling lamp 200, and the gaming machine 300 are connected by a LAN (= Local Area Network), serial connection, or the like so as to be able to communicate. The table information processing apparatus 400 and the power supply relay 500 are connected by wire or wireless such as a cable so that a contact open signal and a contact close signal can be transmitted from the table information processing apparatus 400 to the power supply relay 500.

The general information processing apparatus 800 is a so-called hall computer, and plays a role of managing and supervising equipment and player information installed in a game arcade. Also, it plays the role of grasping the operating status of each gaming machine based on the operating signal indicating the operating status of the gaming machine received from each gaming machine 300 side installed in the game hall.

Next, the hardware configuration of the comprehensive information processing apparatus 800 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram schematically illustrating the hardware configuration of the general information processing apparatus 800. The total information processing apparatus 800 includes a storage unit 810, a control unit 820, an input unit 830, a display unit 840, a communication unit 850, and a bus 860 that connects these units with signal lines.

The storage unit 810 includes, for example, a RAM (= Random Access Memory) and an HDD (= hard disk drive). The RAM is used for temporarily storing various data, and functions as a main memory, a work area, and the like of the control unit 820.

The HDD functions as a large-capacity memory, and stores application programs, OS, control programs, related programs, various data used in basic processing, and the like.

Also, the HDD or the like of the storage unit 810 stores a plurality of time zone information 8132 associated with a predetermined time (for example, every minute) set in advance as shown in FIG. Is provided. Each hitting number storage area 8131 stores the cumulative hitting number of each gaming machine 300 by dividing the time every specific time. That is, for example, the cumulative number of hits of each gaming machine 300 in the time zone of “10:00:00 to 10:00:59” and “10:01:00 to 10: 1: 59” The number of hits of each gaming machine 300 in the time zone is divided every minute, such as the number of hits, and stored in the hit number storage area 8131 in order. Note that the number of hits stored in the hitting number storage area 8131 divided immediately before is stored as a default value in each hitting number storage area 8131, and this default value is used to receive a hitting signal. Add the number of hits based on this.

The storage unit 810 may be configured to have a program such as a basic I / O program and various data used in basic processing, for example, a ROM (= Read Only Memory).

In FIG. 10, a control unit 820 is, for example, a CPU (= Central Processing Unit), and performs control such as executing an application program, an operating system (OS), a control program, and the like stored in the storage unit 810.

In addition, the control unit 820 cumulatively stores the number of hits of each gaming machine 300 calculated based on the hitting signal received from each gaming machine 300 together with a time series transition (for example, every minute). To control. Specifically, when the control unit 820 receives the hit signal, the control unit 820 refers to the current time by a clocking means (not shown) such as a real-time clock, and stores the time zone information 8132 including the current time in the storage unit 810. The cumulative number of hits stored in the hit number storage area 8131 is called and added. Note that the hitting ball signal is a signal that is sent from an outbox (not shown) provided below the gaming machine 300, which is strictly separate from the gaming machine 300, but in this embodiment, Treated as a signal output from the machine 300.

Further, the control unit 820 has the cumulative number of hits stored in the hit number storage area 8131 having the time zone information 8132 including the current time, and the time zone information 8132 divided before the current time. Control is performed to compare the cumulative number of hits stored in the hit number storage area 8131. Further, if it is determined that no difference has occurred as a result of the comparison, control for sending a contact open signal is performed.

Here, the batting signal received by the general information processing apparatus 800 from each gaming machine 300 will be described with a specific example.

A game medium that has passed through any of the winning openings (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 300 and a game medium that has not passed through any of the winning openings and that has passed through the out opening (not shown) of the gaming machine 300 It is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 300 through a gaming medium discharge port (not shown) provided at the lower back of the machine 300 or the like. A so-called out box (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the game medium outlet. The outbox is provided with a receiving tray for receiving game media and counting means for counting the game media. The outbox receives the game media discharged from the gaming machine 300 in a receiving tray, counts these game media as game media (= hit balls) launched into the gaming machine 300, and counts them with a counting means. (Not shown) and collected. Then, the counting means outputs one pulse of the hitting signal for 10 counted game media.

That is, when a player plays a game using the gaming machine 300, a batting signal is continuously output from the gaming machine 300. On the other hand, when no game is played, a hitting signal is not output. Therefore, whether or not the gaming machine 300 is used can be determined based on whether or not a hitting ball signal is output. In other words, the control unit 820 has the cumulative number of hit balls stored in the hit number storage area 8131 having the time zone information 8132 including the current time, and the time zone information 8132 divided before the current time. As a result of comparison with the cumulative number of hits stored in the hit number storage area 8131, if there is no difference, no hitting signal is currently output from the gaming machine 300, and the gaming machine 300 is used. It can be determined that it is not.

The input unit 830 is, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device (such as a mouse), or a touch panel. Using the input unit 830, a user such as a game hall employee instructs the integrated information processing apparatus 800 to input a command or the like for controlling the integrated information processing apparatus 800.

The display unit 840 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or a CRT, and displays a command input from the input unit 830, a response output of the comprehensive information processing apparatus 800 for the command, and the like.

The bus 860 manages the flow of information in the general information processing apparatus 800. Reference numeral 850 denotes a communication unit, which exchanges data with an external device via the communication unit 850.

In addition, it can also be comprised as an alternative of a hardware apparatus with the software which implement | achieves a function equivalent to the above each apparatus.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the program and related data according to the present embodiment are directly loaded into the RAM or the like of the storage unit 810 and executed is shown, but in addition to this, every time the program according to the present embodiment is operated. In addition, the program may be loaded from the HDD or the like of the storage unit 810 in which the program is already installed into the RAM or the like. It is also possible to record the program according to the present embodiment in the ROM or the like of the storage unit 810, configure the program so as to form a part of the memory map, and execute it directly by the control unit 820.

Further, in this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, a configuration in which the general information processing apparatus 800 is realized by one device will be described, but may be realized by a configuration in which resources are distributed to a plurality of devices. For example, storage and calculation resources may be distributed in a plurality of devices. Alternatively, resources may be distributed for each component virtually realized on the overall information processing apparatus 800, and parallel processing may be performed.

In addition, when the game hall management system is configured as illustrated in FIG. 9, for example, the batting signal that is an operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 300 includes the call lamp 200, the stand information processing device 400, and island information. The data is transferred from the gaming machine 300 to the general information processing device 800 via the processing device 900. In this process, identification information for identifying the gaming machine 300, the table information processing device 400, or the island information processing device 900 may be added. In the case of the configuration as shown in FIG. 9, processing for converting an analog signal into a digital signal, processing for converting a signal into a packet of a predetermined format, etc. in a relay device such as the table information processing device 400 or the island information processing device 900 May be made. Since these processes are obvious to those skilled in the art, description thereof is omitted in the present embodiment.

The operation signal received by the general information processing apparatus 800 is not limited to the hitting signal. For example, there is a signal indicating that a game has been paid out from the gaming machine 300 based on a winning, a signal indicating that the symbol has been determined, or a signal indicating that the gaming state of the gaming machine 300 is a big hit state. It may be included in the operation signal.

The island information processing apparatus 900 is a so-called island computer and mediates connection between the platform information processing apparatus 400 and the general information processing apparatus 800. The plurality of table information processing devices 400 are classified into one or more groups, and the island information processing device 900 manages the table information processing device 400 for each group.

Next, the flow of processing executed by the game hall management system in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing is executed independently for each gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall.

The total information processing apparatus 800 has the cumulative number of hits stored in the hit number storage area 8131 having the time zone information 8132 including the current time, and the time zone information 8132 divided before the current time. The cumulative number of hits stored in the hit number storage area 8131 is compared (step S1201). If it is determined that there is no difference as a result of the comparison (YES in step S1202), a contact open signal is sent to the power supply relay 500 via the island information processing device 900 and the stand information processing device 400 ( Step S1203).

Hereinafter, these steps will be described in detail. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the cumulative number of hits stored in the hit number storage area 8131 having the time zone information 8132 of “19:01:00 to 19: 101: 59” of the first machine of the gaming machine 300 The number of balls is “32650”, and is stored in the hitting ball number storage area 8131 having the time zone information 8132 of “19:02:00 to 19:02:59” of the first machine of the gaming machine 300 The cumulative number of hit balls is “32650”, and when these cumulative shot numbers are compared, it is determined that there is no difference. As a result of repeating such a determination, when the number of times when it is determined that no difference has occurred continues for a predetermined number of times set in advance, the general information processing device 800 sends a contact open signal to the power supply relay 500. On the other hand, the cumulative number of hits stored in the hit number storage area 8131 having the time zone information 8132 of “19:01:00 to 19: 101: 59” of the second unit of the gaming machine 300 is “40550”. The cumulative number of hitting balls stored in the hitting ball number storage area 8131 having the time zone information 8132 of “19:02:00 to 19:02:59” of the second machine of the gaming machine 300 is It is “40600”, and it is determined that there is a difference when these accumulated hit ball numbers are compared.

The contact opening signal sent from the general information processing device 800 is sent to the power relay 500 via the island information processing device 900 and the table information processing device 400. When receiving the contact open signal, the power supply relay 500 opens the contact (step S1204). When the contact of the power supply relay 500 is opened, the electric circuit from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is cut off, and the power supply to the gaming machine 300 is cut off (step S1205).

In this way, when the number of hit balls of the gaming machine 300 does not vary for a certain period of time, the general information processing apparatus 800 is configured to send a contact open signal to the power supply relay 500 so that the corresponding gaming machine 300 can be used. The presence or absence is determined, and if the game machine 300 is not used for a certain period of time, the power of the gaming machine 300 is turned off. Thereby, appropriate power management can be performed. In addition, the power saving effect can be increased.

In the present embodiment, when the number of hit balls of the gaming machine 300 does not vary for a certain period of time, the general information processing apparatus 800 is configured to send a contact open signal to the power relay 500, but the present invention is limited to this configuration. It is not a thing. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which an employee of a game hall operates the input unit 830 of the general information processing apparatus 800 to send a contact open signal to the power supply relay 500 of the gaming machine 300 that is not being used. Further, for example, the total information processing device 800 calculates the number of game machines 300 necessary in each time zone of each day of the week from the number of visitors to the past game hall, and the general information processing apparatus 800 measures time means such as a real-time clock (see illustration). When the predetermined time set in advance is reached, with respect to the power supply relay 500 of the gaming machine 300 that does not operate (the number of hit balls does not vary for a certain period of time), leaving the calculated required number of gaming machines 300. The contact opening signal may be transmitted.

In the present embodiment, the contact opening signal transmitted from the general information processing device 800 is transmitted to the power relay 500 through the island information processing device 900 and the base information processing device 400. The configuration is not limited to this, and any configuration may be used as long as the contact open signal transmitted from the general information processing device 800 can be transmitted to the power relay 500. Therefore, the contact opening signal transmitted from the general information processing apparatus 800 is connected to the island information processing apparatus 900, the base, and connected to the power supply relay 500 from the calling lamp 200 by a wired or wireless connection such as a cable. The information processing device 400 and the call lamp 200 may be relayed and transmitted to the power relay 500. Note that an operating terminal (not shown) such as a remote controller that is carried by an employee or the like may be used to turn on the gaming machine 300 that has been turned off.

In this embodiment, a game hall management system that controls a power relay using a pedestrian machine will be described. In addition, about the component similar to the said Examples 1-3, the same code | symbol is used and description is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, since it is the same also about a modification, description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram exemplarily showing the system configuration of the game hall management system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13, the game hall management system is mainly composed of a table machine 1000 (an example of a control means), a call lamp 200, a game machine 300, a power supply relay 500, and an employee recording medium 1100. The inter-station machine 1000, the calling lamp 200, and the gaming machine 300 are connected by a LAN (= Local Area Network), a serial connection, or the like so that they can communicate. The call lamp 200 and the power relay 500 are connected by wire or wireless such as a cable so that a contact open signal and a contact close signal can be transmitted from the call lamp 200 to the power relay 500.

The inter-machine 1000 is a ball lending machine or a medal lending machine. This pedestrian machine 1000 accepts the withdrawal of the balance information from the player's recording medium (not shown) that records the balance information as the value that can be used for the player's insertion and cash. A game medium such as a pachinko ball or a medal is paid out to allow a player to play a game on the gaming machine 300. It is also possible to display various game related information generated in connection with the game on the gaming machine 300. It should be noted that the inter-machine 1000 may be a so-called CR unit that can instruct the gaming machine 300 to pay out gaming media.

Next, the hardware configuration of the inter-machine 1000 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a block diagram schematically showing the hardware configuration of the inter-machine 1000. The inter-machine 1000 includes a storage unit 1010, a control unit 1020, an input unit 1030, a display unit 1040, a card reader / writer unit 1050, a communication unit 1060, and a bus 1070 that connects these units via signal lines. It is composed of

The storage unit 1010 includes, for example, a RAM and a nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. The RAM is for temporarily storing various data, and functions as a main memory, a work area, and the like of the control unit 1020. The nonvolatile semiconductor memory stores programs such as basic I / O programs and various data used in basic processing.

In FIG. 14, the control unit 1020 is, for example, a CPU (= Central Processing Unit) or a microprocessor, and executes an application program, a control program, or the like stored in the storage unit 1010, and stores the program in the RAM or the like of the storage unit 1010. Control to temporarily store information, files, etc. necessary for execution. In addition, the control unit 1020 performs control for comparing the identification information read from the employee recording medium 1100 with the identification information stored in the storage unit 1010. In addition, as a result of the comparison, if the same identification information is found and matched, the control unit 1020 performs control to display a screen for prompting a power ON operation or a power OFF operation of the gaming machine 300 on the display unit 1040. When an ON / OFF operation performed by an amusement hall employee or the like is recognized through the input unit 1030, control for sending a contact open signal or a contact close signal is performed.

The input unit 1030 is, for example, a numeric keypad or a touch panel. Using the input unit 1030, a user such as an amusement hall employee instructs the platform machine 1000 to input information, commands, and the like for controlling the platform machine 1000. In addition, a power ON / OFF operation of the gaming machine 300 performed by a user such as a game hall employee is accepted.

The display unit 1040 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or a CRT, and displays a command input from the input unit 1030, a response output of the intermediary machine 1000 to the command, and the like. In addition, the display unit 1040 displays a screen that prompts a power ON / OFF operation of the gaming machine 300.

The card reader / writer unit 1050 reads information such as identification information recorded on the employee recording medium 1100 that is in close contact with or in contact with the information, and writes information on the employee recording medium 1100.

A bus 1070 controls the flow of information in the inter-machine 1000. A communication unit 1060 exchanges data with an external device via the communication unit 1060.

The employee recording medium 1100 is, for example, a card-type recording medium used by employees of the game hall, and identification information assigned to each employee recording medium 1100 is recorded therein. The identification information is, for example, letters, numbers, combinations of letters and numbers.

Next, the flow of processing executed by the game hall management system in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing is executed independently for each gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall.

When an employee or the like of the game hall brings the employee recording medium 1100 close to the card reader / writer unit 1050 of the inter-vehicle machine 1000 (step S1501), the card reader / writer unit 1050 stores the employee recording medium 1100. Read the identification information recorded inside. The control unit 1020 of the inter-vehicle machine 1000 calls the identification information stored in the storage unit 1010 and compares it with the read identification information (step S1502). If the same identification information is found and matched as a result of the comparison (YES in step S1503), the control unit 1020 causes the display unit 1040 to display a screen for prompting a power ON / OFF operation of the gaming machine 300 (step S1504). .

When the pedestal machine 1000 accepts a power ON operation from a user such as an amusement hall employee (YES in step S1505), the pedestal machine 1000 sends a contact closing signal (step S1506). When the call lamp 200 receives the contact closing signal, it sends the received signal to the power relay 500 (step S1507). When receiving the contact close signal, the power relay 500 closes the contact (step S1508). When the contact of the power supply relay 500 is closed, an electric path from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is connected, and supply of power to the gaming machine 300 is started (step S1509).

On the other hand, when the machine 1000 receives a power-off operation from a user such as a game hall employee (NO in step S1505), the machine 1000 sends a contact open signal (step S1510). When the call lamp 200 receives the contact opening signal, it sends the received signal to the power relay 500 (step S1511). When receiving the contact open signal, the power supply relay 500 opens the contact (step S1512). When the contact of the power supply relay 500 is opened, the electric circuit from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is cut off, and the power supply to the gaming machine 300 is cut off (step S1513).

In this way, by configuring the game hall management system, it is possible to turn on / off the power of a predetermined equipment (game machine 300 in this embodiment) installed in the game hall by any user such as a game hall employee. Therefore, appropriate power management can be performed. In addition, the power saving effect can be increased.

In the present embodiment, the contact open signal and the contact close signal sent from the inter-machine 1000 are relayed through the calling lamp 200 and transmitted to the power relay 500. However, the present embodiment is limited to this configuration. Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the contact open signal and the contact close signal sent from the inter-machine 1000 can be transmitted to the power relay 500. Therefore, a contact open signal and a contact close signal sent from the inter-machine 1000 are connected by wire or wireless such as a cable so that the contact open signal and the contact close signal can be transmitted from the table information processing apparatus 400 to the power relay 500. The information processing device 400 may be relayed and transmitted to the power relay 500.

Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration has been shown in which the employee's recording medium 1100 is brought close to the inter-vehicle machine 1000 and the like, and after the comparison of the identification information is received, the power ON / OFF operation of the gaming machine 300 is received. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the power ON / OFF operation of the gaming machine 300 may be accepted without receiving comparison of identification information. Also, instead of the employee recording medium 1100, the employee can carry an operation terminal (not shown) such as a remote control, and the operation terminal can be turned on / off, and the operation terminal can be turned on / off. When the operation is performed, the interstage machine 1000 may receive the signal, transmit the signal to the power relay 500, and drive the power relay 500.

In the present embodiment, a game hall management system that controls a power relay using a game information display device will be described. In addition, about the component similar to the said Examples 1-4, the same code | symbol is used and description is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, since it is the same also about a modification, description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram exemplarily showing the system configuration of the game hall management system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game hall management system mainly includes a game information display device 1200 (an example of a control means), a general information processing device 800, an island information processing device 900, a table information processing device 400, a calling lamp 200, and a gaming machine. 300 and a power relay 500. The gaming information display device 1200, the general information processing device 800, the island information processing device 900, the table information processing device 400, the calling lamp 200, and the gaming machine 300 are connected by a LAN (= Local Area Network) or serial connection so that communication is possible. Has been. The table information processing apparatus 400 and the power supply relay 500 are connected by a wired or wireless connection such as a cable so that a contact opening signal and a contact closing signal can be transmitted from the table information processing apparatus 400 to the power supply relay 500.

The gaming information display device 1200 includes a model of the gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall, which gaming machine 300 is generating a big hit, which gaming machine 300 is in a power-on state, and which gaming machine Various information such as whether the power supply 300 is in a power-off state is displayed for a player in a game arcade according to a command from the general information processing apparatus 800, such as a liquid crystal display, plasma display, CRT, organic EL display, etc. The display unit 1210 is provided. As a display method, the game information of each gaming machine 300 installed in the amusement hall, the power ON / OFF status, etc. may be displayed in a list, or a plan view showing the arrangement of the gaming machines 300 may be used. The color scheme and light flickering may be devised for display.

In addition, the game information display device 1200 includes, for example, a touch panel as the input unit 1220, and has a function of receiving input of commands from users such as players and game hall employees. Then, a power ON / OFF operation of each gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall is received from the user, or an operation for displaying game information regarding a specific gaming machine 300 is received.

Further, when the general information processing device 800 recognizes a power ON / OFF operation for a specific gaming machine 300 through the input unit 1220 of the gaming information display device 1200, the general information processing device 800 sends a contact opening signal or a contact closing signal to the gaming machine 300. To do.

Next, the flow of processing executed by the game hall management system in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing is executed independently for each gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall.

When the game information display device 1200 accepts a power-on operation from the user (YES in step S1701), the general information processing device 800 that has recognized the power-on operation sends a contact close signal (step S1702). When the power supply relay 500 receives the contact close signal via the island information processing device 900 and the table information processing device 400, the power supply relay 500 closes the contact (step S1703). When the contact of the power supply relay 500 is closed, an electric path from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is connected, and supply of power to the gaming machine 300 is started (step S1704).

On the other hand, when the game information display device 1200 accepts a power-off operation from a user such as a game hall employee (NO in step S1701), the general information processing device 800 that has recognized the power-off operation sends a contact open signal. (Step S1705). When the power supply relay 500 receives the contact opening signal via the island information processing device 900 and the table information processing device 400, the power supply relay 500 opens the contact (step S1706). When the contact of the power relay 500 is opened, the power path from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is cut off, and the power supply to the gaming machine 300 is cut off (step S1707).

In this way, by configuring the game hall management system, power on / off of predetermined equipment (game machine 300 in this embodiment) installed in the game hall can be turned on by players, game hall employees, etc. It can be performed at any timing of the user, and appropriate power management can be performed. In addition, the power saving effect can be increased.

In this embodiment, the contact open signal and the contact close signal sent from the general information processing device 800 are relayed through the island information processing device 900 and the base information processing device 400 and transmitted to the power supply relay 500. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and any configuration may be used as long as the contact open signal and the contact close signal sent from the general information processing apparatus 800 can be transmitted to the power relay 500. Therefore, the contact opening signal or the contact closing signal sent from the general information processing apparatus 800 is connected by wire or wireless such as a cable so that the contact opening signal and the contact closing signal can be transmitted from the calling lamp 200 to the power relay 500. The island information processing device 900, the base information processing device 400, and the calling lamp 200 may be relayed and transmitted to the power relay 500.

In this embodiment, the game information display device 1200 is used for both power ON / OFF. For example, the game information display device 1200 is used for power ON, and the power is turned off by the employee. It is good also as a structure performed using operation terminals (illustration omitted), such as a remote control to carry.

In the present embodiment, a game hall management system that controls a power relay using a person detection device will be described. In addition, about the component similar to the said Examples 1-5, the same code | symbol is used and description is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, since it is the same also about a modification, description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram exemplarily showing the system configuration of the game hall management system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 18, the game hall management system mainly includes a person detection device 1300 (an example of a control means), a table information processing device 400, a call lamp 200, a gaming machine 300, and a power supply relay 500. The person detection device 1300, the stand information processing device 400, the calling lamp 200, and the gaming machine 300 are connected by a LAN (= Local Area Network), serial connection, or the like so as to be able to communicate. The table information processing apparatus 400 and the power supply relay 500 are connected by a wired or wireless connection such as a cable so that a contact opening signal and a contact closing signal can be transmitted from the table information processing apparatus 400 to the power supply relay 500.

The person detection device 1300 is a camera or a human sensor that can detect the presence of a person. When the presence of a person such as a player or an employee of a game hall is detected, a contact closing signal is transmitted. On the other hand, if a time measuring means (not shown) for measuring time is used to detect the presence of a person for a certain period of time, a contact open signal is transmitted. Further, for example, the person detection device 1300 is provided corresponding to each gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall or for each island passage.

Next, the flow of processing executed by the game hall management system in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing is executed independently for each gaming machine 300 installed in the game hall.

When the person detection device 1300 detects the presence of a person such as a player (YES in step S1901), the person detection device 1300 sends a contact close signal (step S1902). When receiving the contact closing signal, the table information processing apparatus 400 sends the received signal to the power supply relay 500 (step S1903). When receiving the contact close signal, the power supply relay 500 closes the contact (step S1904). When the contact of the power relay 500 is closed, the power path from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is connected, and the supply of power to the gaming machine 300 is started (step S1905).

On the other hand, when the person detection device 1300 does not detect the presence of a person for a certain period of time (NO in step S1901), the person detection device 1300 sends a contact open signal (step S1906). When receiving the contact opening signal, the table information processing apparatus 400 sends the received signal to the power supply relay 500 (step S1907). When receiving the contact open signal, the power supply relay 500 opens the contact (step S1908). When the contact of the power supply relay 500 is opened, the electric circuit from the power plug 301 of the gaming machine 300 to the outlet 600 is cut off, and the power supply to the gaming machine 300 is cut off (step S1909).

As described above, when the person detection device 1300 detects the presence or absence of a person such as a player and detects the presence of a person, the person detection apparatus 1300 sends a contact closing signal to the power relay 500 to detect the presence of the person for a certain time. When it is not detected, a contact opening signal is sent to the power relay 500 to determine whether or not the corresponding gaming machine 300 is used, and when it is not used for a certain period of time, the power source of the gaming machine 300 is determined. By turning off, appropriate power management can be performed. In addition, the power saving effect can be increased.

Further, in this embodiment, the contact opening signal and the contact closing signal sent from the person detection device 1300 are relayed through the table information processing device 400 and transmitted to the power relay 500. The contact opening signal and the contact closing signal sent from the person detection device 1300 may be transmitted to the power supply relay 500 without limitation. Accordingly, the contact opening signal or the contact closing signal sent from the person detecting device 1300 is connected by wire or wireless such as a cable so that the contact opening signal and the contact closing signal can be transmitted from the calling lamp 200 to the power relay 500. The information processing device 400 and the call lamp 200 may be relayed and transmitted to the power relay 500.

In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the person detection device 1300 is used to determine whether the power is turned on or off has been described. For example, the person detection device 1300 is used for turning the power off, and the employee is carried about the power on. It is good also as a structure performed using operation terminals (illustration omitted), such as a remote control.

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Moreover, in the said Examples 1-6, description was performed supposing the object of power supply ON / OFF as the gaming machine 300. However, it is not limited to this configuration. It is obvious that the present invention can also be applied to power-on / off targets for equipment installed in amusement halls such as interbank machines, counting machines, replay machines, and payment machines.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention can take an embodiment as a system, apparatus, method, program, storage medium, or the like.

The present invention can also be achieved by supplying a program for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments directly or remotely to a system or apparatus, and reading and executing the program code supplied by the computer of the system or apparatus. Including the case.

Therefore, in order to implement the functional processing of the present invention on a computer, the program itself installed in this computer is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. That is, the present invention includes a computer program itself for realizing the functional processing of the present invention. In this case, the program providing method includes a method of providing using a storage medium such as a CD-ROM and a DVD, a method of providing via a telecommunication line, and the like.

100: signal transmitter 101: input unit 102: control unit 103: communication unit
200: Call lamp,
300: gaming machine, 301: power plug,
400: stand information processing apparatus,
500: Power relay, 501: Communication unit, 502: Control unit, 503: Drive mechanism unit,
600: Outlet,
700: Call lamp, 710: Storage unit, 720: Control unit, 730: Input unit, 740: Display unit, 750: Communication unit, 760: Bus,
800: Comprehensive information processing device, 810: Storage unit, 8131: Number of shots storage area, 8132: Time zone information, 820: Control unit, 830: Input unit, 840: Display unit, 850: Communication unit, 860: Bus,
900: Island information processing device,
1000: inter-machine, 1010: storage unit, 1020: control unit, 1030: input unit, 1040: display unit, 1050: card reader / writer unit, 1060: communication unit, 1070: bus,
1100: employee recording medium,
1200: Game information display device, 1210; Display unit, 1220: Input unit 1300: Person detection device

Claims (3)

A game information display device connected to a general information processing device and displaying game information,
An input unit capable of accepting a power ON / OFF operation for a gaming machine installed in the amusement hall;
A control unit that performs control to display power information indicating whether the gaming machine is in a power-on state or a power-off state in accordance with a command from the general information processing apparatus;
A game information display device comprising a display unit for displaying the power supply information.   2. The game information display device according to claim 1, wherein when a power ON / OFF operation is received through the input unit, a signal indicating that the power ON / OFF operation has been received is transmitted to the integrated information processing device. The game information display device according to claim 1 or 2 and the integrated information processing device,
The integrated information processing apparatus includes a power supply signal for controlling power supply to a power control unit that performs power supply control to a gaming machine installed in a game arcade, and control for cutting off power. A power cut-off signal can be sent, and when the power-on operation of the gaming machine is recognized through the input unit, the power supply signal is sent, and when the power-off operation is recognized, the power cut-off signal is sent. A game hall management system characterized by that.