JP2020089455A - Gaming device, optical communication apparatus, and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming device, an optical communication apparatus, and a game system which, when lighting control of an LED is carried out on the basis of transmission data of a light emission pattern based on a performance pattern, a game state, a performance pattern, or the like, can exclude a component of the light emission pattern based on the performance pattern to derive a component related to the transmission data of the game state, the performance pattern, or the like.SOLUTION: A sub control part of a game machine controls lighting of a lamp used in a performance or the like, on the basis of communication data composed of luminance data of the lamp and transmission data of a game state, a performance pattern, or the like. When an image sensor unit of a data display device receives light from the lamp and acquires light information, the image sensor unit identifies and excludes a component of a light emission pattern related to a performance from the light information, and acquires a component related to the transmission data of the performance pattern, or the like.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 53

Description

The present invention relates to a game device, an optical communication device, and a game system.

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.

JP, 2016-087321, A JP 2012-209747 A

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and when the lighting control of the LED is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the effect is performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming device, an optical communication device, and a gaming system that can remove a component of a light emitting pattern based on a pattern and take out a component related to transmission data such as a game state and a production pattern.

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light receiving unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) that receives light from a light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) of an external device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
A light receiving control unit (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) that acquires optical information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light emitted from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for performance and specific information (for example, data such as a game state and a performance pattern).
The light receiving control means,
The light emission pattern for effect is detected based on the light information (for example, as shown in FIG. 53A, edge retention smoothing filter processing is performed to estimate the effect value of the LED light emission pattern related to the effect),
The specific information is acquired by excluding the effect emission pattern detected from the light information from the light information (for example, as shown in FIG. 53B, the estimated effect value is subtracted from the observed value). A game device (for example, a data display device 2001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emission based on the effect pattern is performed on the receiving side. It is possible to remove the component of the pattern and extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light receiving unit that receives light from the light emitting unit of the external device,
A light receiving control means for acquiring light information based on the light received by the light receiving part,
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information,
The light receiving control means,
Detects the light emission pattern for performance based on the light information,
An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that acquires the specific information by excluding the effect-use light emission pattern detected from the light information from the light information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emission based on the effect pattern is performed on the receiving side. It is possible to remove the component of the pattern and extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit that emits light (for example, a lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light emission control unit that controls the light emission unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display device 2001) for receiving the light emitted by the light emitting portion,
A light receiving control unit (for example, a host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, an ISP circuit 2445) that obtains optical information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light emission control unit performs light emission control by including specific information in a light emission pattern for performance,
The light receiving control means,
Detects the light emission pattern for performance based on the light information,
A game system (for example, a game system 5001) that acquires the specific information by removing the light emission pattern for performance detected from the light information from the light information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emission based on the effect pattern is performed on the receiving side. It is possible to remove the component of the pattern and extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern.

According to the present invention, even when the lighting control of the LED is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emitting pattern based on the effect pattern on the receiving side is generated. Since the component can be eliminated, the LED communication can be performed by superimposing the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data related to the game state and the like.

It is a schematic diagram showing a game system including a game display device according to the first embodiment. It is the whole game display device perspective view concerning a 1st embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the game display device according to the first embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the screen unit of the game display apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment from the back side. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the display content of the game display device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is the whole game display device perspective view which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the game display apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the game display apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the game display apparatus which concerns on the modification 1 of 3rd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the game display apparatus which concerns on the modification 2 of 3rd Embodiment. It is a perspective view of a game device according to a fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of a game device according to a fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing the game device concerning a 4th embodiment from the back side. It is an exploded perspective view showing the game device concerning a 4th embodiment from the back side. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the optical path pattern of the light from LED which advances the light guide plate which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the illumination mode of the light guide plate which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing the game device concerning a 4th embodiment from the back side. It is a perspective view of a projector housing which a game device concerning a 5th embodiment has. It is an exploded perspective view of a projector container which a game device concerning a 5th embodiment has. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the projector housing which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a flow chart of control processing which a control circuit concerning a 5th embodiment performs. It is a perspective view of a data display machine and a gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment. It is a perspective view of the data display concerning 6th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game machine as a pachinko machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a block diagram showing composition of a game machine as a pachi-slot machine concerning a 6th embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the data display concerning 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state determination table which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern table which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the detail of the signal for every terminal transmitted from the external terminal board of the game machine as a pachinko machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the detail of the signal for every terminal transmitted from the external terminal board of the game machine as a pachi-slot machine which concerns on 6th Embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a state transition diagram of a game state of a game machine concerning a 6th embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production display linked with the production of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. It is a flow chart of the production execution processing which a control part concerning a 6th embodiment performs. It is a figure which shows the lighting mode of the top lamp which concerns on the modification of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lighting mode of the top lamp which concerns on the modification of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern table which concerns on 7th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transition table which concerns on 7th Embodiment. It is a flow chart of the production execution processing concerning a 7th embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing a game system including a game device according to an eighth embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game machine as a pachi-slot machine which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game device which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the image sensor unit which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is the flowchart of the production execution processing which the control section of the game device which relates to 8th execution executes. It is a flow chart of LED control processing which a sub control part of a game machine concerning an 8th embodiment performs. It is a flow chart of data reception processing which an image sensor unit of a game device concerning an 8th embodiment performs. It is a flow chart of light source search processing which an image sensor unit of a game device concerning an 8th embodiment performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the light source search process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the light source search process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the light source search process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the light source search process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a flow chart of noise removal processing which an image sensor unit of a game device concerning an 8th embodiment performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the noise removal process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the noise removal process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the noise removal process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a flow chart of the decoding processing which the image sensor unit of the game device concerning an 8th embodiment performs. It is a figure for demonstrating CDMA encoding concerning an 8th embodiment. It is a figure for explaining PSM encoding concerning an 8th embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First Embodiment>
First, a basic outline of a game system including the game display device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the game system according to the present embodiment is constructed in a game hall such as a so-called pachinko parlor, and has a game display device 1, a game machine 2, a game medium lending device 3, and a server. And a device 4, which are connected as shown in FIG.

In the present embodiment, a card is used as an example of the “storage medium”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a coin, a token, or the like having an IC chip or the like mounted thereon is related to the present embodiment. It includes all that can be applied to the invention.

Further, in the present embodiment, banknotes are described as an example of “money”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and banknotes, coins, coins, etc. are all applicable to the invention according to the present embodiment. Shall be included.

Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as “card”, a membership card lent to a player who has become a member of the gaming shop, and a counting card (visitor card) temporarily lent by the gaming shop Both are included.

Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as “ball holding”, it is assumed to include both the stored ball stored in association with the membership card and the counting ball stored in association with the counting card, and simply When the "ball holding information" is described, ball holding information indicating the accumulated balls (hereinafter referred to as "ball saving information") and ball holding information indicating the counting balls (hereinafter referred to as "count ball holding information"). Both) are included. In addition, the information indicating the amount of money inserted by the player is referred to as “money information” (or also referred to as “remaining amount information”), and in particular, the “ball information” includes the “money information”. There may be cases. Further, the membership card is capable of separately storing the accumulated ball information, the counted coin holding information, and the money information. Furthermore, for convenience of explanation, the expression “ball holding” that usually indicates information about the game ball held by the player is used, but it is not limited to this, and the “ball holding” is It is assumed that the information about the medals to be held, the information on the game value held by the player by the electromagnetic method, and other information similar thereto are included.

[Display device for games]
The game display device 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The detailed configuration of the game display device 1 will be described later.

The game display device 1 of the present embodiment displays various game information as a projected image by a transmissive projector device, and is installed so as to be located above each game machine 2, for example. As the game information, the number of game media acquired (the number of games or the number of balls acquired), the number of various games, the game history, and the like are displayed in graphs and numerical values (see FIG. 5). The game display device 1 is provided with a plurality of buttons 14A to 14F, which will be described later, for the player to operate (see FIG. 5). The game display device 1 is connected to the game machine 2, the game medium lending device 3, and the server device 4, and various game information is based on an input signal, a received signal, or an operation by a player. Is displayed on a screen (projected portion) 110A described later. The gaming display device 1 may be installed in so-called gaming island units.

The game display device 1 includes a projector main body 12, which will be described later, and a control unit (not shown) for controlling the projector main body 12 as electrical or optical components. The control unit controls the projector body 12 and controls communication with the game machine 2, the game medium lending device 3, and the server device 4. Further, when the operation of the buttons 14A to 14F is detected by the sensor, the control unit controls the display on the screen 110A according to the operation. In addition, although the physical buttons 14A to 14F are provided in the present embodiment, for example, the screen 110A may be configured by a touch panel, and the control unit may detect an operation on the touch panel.

Although not shown, the game display device 1 includes an interface unit for communicating with the game machine 2, the game medium lending device 3, and the server device 4. The interface unit and an external connection terminal board (to be described later) of the gaming machine 2 are connected by a contact input method, and communication from the gaming machine 2 to the gaming display device 1 is possible in one direction. The interface unit and the game medium lending device 3 are connected by a contact input/output method with a harness, for example, and bidirectional communication is possible. Further, the interface unit and the server device 4 are connected to each other by, for example, a coaxial LAN cable in a wired LAN system and a harness in a contact output system, and bidirectional communication is possible. The connection method is not limited to these methods. For example, a wireless LAN method may be used in each connection, or an optical communication method using an optical cable may be used. Further, a combination of these methods may be used.

[Amusement machine]
The gaming machine 2 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. As the gaming machine 2, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2a or a pachi-slot gaming machine 2b is applied. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 2a and the pachi-slot gaming machine 2b are collectively referred to as the gaming machine 2 unless otherwise specified.

The pachinko game machine 2a plays a game ball (game medium) on the board surface, and when a game ball that randomly hits a nail enters a specific winning opening, pays out the prize ball or adds points. Is mainly performed. The pachinko gaming machine 2a is a main control unit for controlling a main gaming device, a sub-control unit for controlling a production operation related to display and voice output, and a payout control for controlling a payout operation of a game ball as a prize ball. It is equipped with a unit. The payout control unit is connected to the game display device 1 through an external connection terminal board, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. Output to the display device 1. Further, this payout control unit is connected to the game ball lending device 3a via an external connection terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the operation of the player.

The pachi-slot gaming machine 2b inserts a coin (game medium) and operates a start lever to rotate a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn, and pushes a stop button corresponding to each reel to move the reels. By sequentially stopping, when the symbols corresponding to the predetermined winning combination are aligned on the activated line, a game such as paying out coins is mainly performed. Similarly to the pachinko gaming machine 2a, the pachi-slot gaming machine 2b also controls a main control unit for controlling the main gaming device, a sub-control unit for controlling effect operations related to display and voice output, and coin payout operation. A payout control unit and the like are provided. The payout control unit is connected to the game display device 1 through an external connection terminal board, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. Output to the display device 1. Further, this payout control unit is connected to the medal lending device 3b via an external connection terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the operation of the player.

[Game media lending device]
The game medium lending device 3 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. As the game medium lending device 3, there are a game ball lending device 3a installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 2a and a medal lending device 3b installed adjacent to the pachislot gaming machine 2b. In the following description, the game ball lending device 3a and the medal lending device 3b are collectively referred to as a game medium lending device 3 unless otherwise specified.

The game medium lending device 3 is connected to the server device 4 via, for example, a switching hub, a controller or the like (not shown). When the card is inserted by the player, the game medium lending device 3 uses the server device to obtain identification information (hereinafter, simply referred to as “identification information”) such as a card ID and a member ID added to the IC chip of the card. Send to 4. The server device 4 transmits to the game medium lending device 3 the ball information of the player stored in association with the received identification information. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 4 updates the ball holding information, and the game medium lending device 3 drives a payout device (not shown) to execute the game medium payout control. When the player inserts a bill, the balance information corresponding to the amount of the bill (inserted amount) is transmitted to the server device 4. Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 4 updates the balance information, and the game medium lending device 3 similarly executes the payout control of the game medium.

In addition, when the game medium is loaded into a counting device (not shown) by the player's operation or directly from the game machine 2, the game medium lending device 3 counts the number of the loaded game mediums and obtains the counting result. It is transmitted to the server device 4 as the player's counting ball information, and the server device 4 stores the received counting ball information in association with the identification information added to the card. When the card is not inserted, the counting ball information received in association with the identification information previously added to the counting card stored in the game medium lending device 3 is stored.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the server device 4 manages the player's ball information and the balance information, but the game medium lending device 3 may manage these information. Further, not only the identification information may be added to the card, but also a storage area may be provided, the storage area may store the information, and the information may be managed. Then, the update of these pieces of information may be performed by the server device 4 or the game medium lending device 3. Further, the ball holding information may be managed by the game medium lending device 3 or the server device 4, and the balance information may be directly stored in the storage area of the card.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the card is not inserted, the counting ball information and the remaining amount information are associated with the identification information previously added to the counting card stored in the game medium lending device 3. However, when there is a card return request, the game medium lending device 3 or the server device 4 newly adds the identification information to the counting card stored in the game medium lending device 3. The newly added identification information and the counting ball information or the balance information may be stored in association with each other.

Further, when the gaming machine lending device 3 is provided with a lending device connection terminal board for gaming balls and the like (hereinafter referred to as "lending terminal board"), the gaming machine lending device 3 is also connected to the lending terminal board. Based on the reception of the lending request signal, the return request signal, and the like output from the lending terminal board, the withdrawal request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 2, the card is returned, and the like.

The game medium lending device 3 is also connected to the game display device 1 via a converter or the like, and receives a game information signal or an error signal output from an external connection terminal board provided in the game machine 2. At the same time, the ball information of the player is transmitted to the game display device 1.

[Server device]
The server device 4 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The server device 4 is used as a so-called hall computer, and is connected to the game display device 1 and also to the game medium lending device 3. The server device 4 uses game result management information to be managed (for example, payout history information including fraudulent days, fraud detection information, etc.) and information about a game store (for example, new machine information, empty machine information, etc.) It is transmitted to the display device 1.

In addition, the server device 4 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center company, which is a third party other than the game store, and provides card identification information, member information, and player's ball information. It is sent periodically (for example, once a day). The external management device backs up each transmitted information. When the connection with the external management device is interrupted for a predetermined number of days (for example, 15 days), the server device 4 stops updating the player's ball information.

In the gaming system as described above, when a player enters a gaming store (gaming hall), first, while watching various kinds of information displayed on the gaming display device 1, he/she sits in a desired gaming machine 2. Next, in the case where the player is a member of the game store, the member card is inserted into the game medium lending device 3 and, after the identity verification (for example, input of a registered personal identification number), the server device 4 is inserted. If the ball information is stored in, the ball is used, and if the ball information is not stored, or if the ball information is the number of balls that cannot be lent by the gaming machine 2, a banknote , A lending request is made to receive the lending of the game medium, and the game medium is loaded into the gaming machine 2 to start the game. Alternatively, if the player is not a member of the game store, a bill is inserted, a lending request is made to receive the lending of the game medium, and the game medium is inserted into the game machine 2 to start the game. At this time, the dice information and the balance information stored in the server device 4 are updated (subtracted) by the rented amount.

When the game machine 2 cannot be paid out and the game is continued, the ball holding information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 4 are displayed every time the lending request is made. , Will be sequentially updated (subtracted) by the rented amount. On the other hand, when the payout of the game medium can be received from the gaming machine 2, when the paid-out game medium is put into the game medium lending device 3, the number of put-in game media is counted and the counting result is obtained. Based on this, the dice information stored in the server device 4 is updated (added).

After that, when ending the game in the gaming machine 2, the player makes a card return request. Here, when the membership card is inserted in the game medium lending device 3, after confirming the identity (for example, inputting a registered personal identification number), the membership card is returned as it is. When the membership card is not inserted in the game medium lending device 3, when the counting device information is stored in the server device 4, or when there is remaining amount information, it is stored in the game medium lending device 3. Return (issue) the counting card. When the counting device information is not stored in the server device 4 and there is no remaining amount of the inserted amount, the counting card is not returned (issued).

If the counting card is returned (issued) and if you want to play a game on another gaming machine 2, the counting card is placed on the gaming medium lending device 3 provided corresponding to the other gaming machine 2. By inserting, the game can be started (replayed) in the same procedure as the membership card (excluding identification). In the above case, the replay based on the accumulated ball information is referred to as a “ball accumulated replay”, and the replay based on the counted accumulated ball information is referred to as a “ball accumulated replay”.

[Structure of game display device]
Next, the configuration of the game display device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game display device 1 includes a housing 10, a screen unit 11A, a projector body (projection means) 12, a reflector 13, and an operation unit 14 as basic components. The housing 10 houses a projector body 12, a reflector 13, and an operation unit 14, as well as a control unit (not shown) for controlling the overall operation of the game display device 1. The screen unit 11A is attached so as to cover the opening surface 10A provided on the front surface side of the housing 10. 2 to 4 show a standard type screen unit 11A, and unless otherwise specified, the screen unit 11A will be basically used for description, but any screen unit may be used.

As shown in FIG. 3, the housing 10 is formed in a rectangular box shape having a bottom surface 10a, left and right side surfaces 10b and 10c, a back surface 10d, an upper surface 10e, and a front side opening surface 10A. The projector body 12 is installed at the rear part of the bottom surface 10a, and the operation unit 14 is installed at the front part of the bottom surface 10a. The reflector 13 is installed on the upper portion of the back surface 10d.

The screen unit 11A is formed to have a front surface portion 11a that covers the opening surface 10A of the housing 10, and left and right side portions 11b and 11c that are detachably fixed to the side surfaces 10b and 10c of the housing 10. There is. The screen unit 11A has a screen (projected portion) 110A provided in the opening 11aa of the front portion 11a, and, as shown in FIG. 4, LED substrates 111 provided on the left and right sides on the rear surface of the front portion 11a.

In addition to the opening 11aa for disposing the screen 110A, the front surface portion 11a has a light emitting surface 111a that emits light on the left and right sides of the screen 110A and an opening portion 112 for exposing the buttons 14A to 14F of the operation unit 14 to the front. And are provided.

The screen 110A is a transmissive type that is displayed by projecting a projected image from the rear side, and is formed of, for example, a translucent glass plate, an acrylic plate, or a resin film as a main material, and is milky white when not projected. , Semi-transparent or gray. The screen 110A of the screen unit 11A is formed to have a uniform thickness over the entire surface. Such a screen 110A has a uniformly flat back-side incident surface 1100 (FIG. 4) on which the light projected from the projector body 12 is incident, and a projected image by transmitting the light incident on the incident surface 1100. Is displayed on the front side of the display surface 1101 (FIG. 3).

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the light emitting surface 111a is formed of a translucent plate-like member, and the LED substrate 111 is provided on the back side thereof. The LED board 111 has a plurality of LEDs mounted thereon, although not particularly shown, and is connected to the control unit on the housing 10 side via the connector 111A and the cable 111B. 4 shows the connector 111A and the cable 111B corresponding to the one LED board 111, the connector and the cable are also provided on the other LED board 111, and the other LED board 111 is provided. Is also connected to the control unit via a connector and a cable.

By this control unit, a plurality of LEDs on the LED substrate 111 are turned on or blinked, and the light of these LEDs is emitted forward through the light emitting surface 111a.

The light emitting surface 111a is formed of a translucent plate-shaped member, but is not limited to this. You may do it.

In the translucent portion, a decorative sheet may be arranged between the LED substrate and the plate-shaped member, or the plate-shaped member itself may be colored with translucent decoration. .. In such a case, the LED substrate functions as a light emitting unit having a light source, while the plate-shaped member functions as a decorative member decorated by the light emitting unit. As the decorative member, optically transparent, diffusing, Those having characteristics such as polarization, refraction, and reflection are applied.

The projector main body 12 is for projecting light for displaying information about a game as a projected image on a screen. For example, a liquid crystal type using a liquid crystal panel or a DLP (Digital Micromirror Device) DLP (Digital Micromirror Device) element is used. Registered trademark: Digital Light Processing).

The projector body (projection means) 12 is connected to a control unit (not shown), and the operation is controlled by this control unit. The projector body 12 has a liquid crystal panel or a DMD element, an LED or a lamp as a light source, a dichroic mirror, a projection lens, and the like. The projection lens is adjustable in the optical axis direction.

Such a projector body 12 is arranged so that the light emitted from the projection lens directly goes to the reflector 13. When the screen unit 11A is attached, the focus can be adjusted by finely adjusting the projection lens of the projector body 12 in the optical axis direction. As a result, it is possible to project a clear projection image that is accurately focused on the screen 110A of the screen unit 11A.

The reflector 13 is composed of a member that reflects light, and the light incident from the projector body 12 is reflected so as to be reflected toward the opening surface 10A of the housing 10 (incident surface 1100 of the screen 110A). It is installed on the back surface 10d in a posture inclined with respect to 10A.

The operation unit 14 has a plurality of buttons 14A to 14F, which can be operated by a player, side by side. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the operation unit 14 is provided with a switching button 14A, a history button 14B, a call button 14C, a setting button 14D, a confirmation button 14E, and a cross button 14F in order from the left side. There is. The operation unit 14 is connected to a control unit (not shown). When the operation of each of the buttons 14A to 14F is detected by a switch (not shown), the switch supplies a detection signal to the control unit, and the control unit outputs the detection signal. According to the display control.

The switching button 14A is a button for switching a graph display, a numerical value display, and the like described later. The history button 14B is a button for displaying today's game history. The call button 14C is a button for calling a clerk of the game arcade. The setting button 14D is a button for changing display settings and the like. The confirmation button 14E is a button for confirming various settings. The cross button 14F is a button for changing a numerical value and performing a scroll operation.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, as the projected image V1 on the screen 110A, a chart image showing the number of medals acquired from the start of the game with a line graph is displayed. As the projected image V2, a text image showing the number of bonuses and the cumulative number of games executed today is displayed.

As the projected image V3, a text image showing the past number of bonuses and the cumulative number of games as a history is displayed. Although the surface on which the light is incident is the incident surface 1100, the surface on which the light is projected (display surface) is the rear area of the LED substrate 111 or the upper and lower areas of the incident surface 1100 (the front surface portion 11a and the like). Further, the left and right regions (side portions 11b and 11c) may be included.

The surface on which the light is projected may be included in the screen unit as long as the projection image can be projected in a region in front of the projector body 12 or in front of the reflector 13.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 7. The same or similar components as those of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the game display device 1 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the entire front surface of the screen unit 11D is configured by a concave screen 110D, and the entire front surface side of the screen 110D is gently inclined. The display surface 1101 has a concave surface. The gaming display device 1 does not have a light emitting surface or buttons.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, an LED substrate 60 and a reflection plate 61 are provided outside the rear surface 10d of the housing 10, which is the rear surface side of the reflector 13. A plurality of LEDs 60A are mounted on the LED substrate 60 so as to be annularly positioned with respect to the back surface 10d, and the LEDs 60A are arranged so that light can be emitted toward the reflection plate 61. Such light of the LED 60A is reflected by the reflection plate 61 to illuminate the periphery of the game display device 1 and the peripheral portion of the screen 110A from behind.

According to such a game display device 1, a projection image can be projected on the entire display surface 1101 of the screen 110D, and the decoration effect can be enhanced by the light from the rear of the LED 60A.

Further, in the second embodiment, since the screen 110D is formed in a concave shape, it is possible to display a stereoscopic image with a depth. Thereby, the visual effect and the decorative effect can be further enhanced.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same or similar components as those of the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the third embodiment, for example, the upper edge portion of the concave screen 110D shown in FIG. 6 is made to emit light so that the visual effect and the decorative property are improved.

In the game display device 1 according to the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a screen 110D has an incident surface 1100 (light guide portion) having a predetermined thickness and transmitting light, and a projection image having a predetermined thickness. It is composed of a display surface 1101 (display unit) for displaying. In addition, at least one board (LED board) 70 is installed on the bottom surface 10a of the housing 10 near the lower edge of the screen 110D, and light is incident on the upper edge of the incident surface (light guide section) 1100 of the screen 110D. An irregular reflection section 72 including irregularities for irregular reflection is provided.

The irregular reflection portion 72 is provided over the entire upper edge portion of the screen 110D. Further, the board 70 may be provided over the entire lower edge portion of the screen 110D, but may be provided by dividing it appropriately. Further, the arrangement position and the emission angle of one or a plurality of the light emitting elements 71 are appropriately adjusted so that the light from the light emitting elements reaches the entire irregular reflection section 72 uniformly.

As a result, a horizontally long reflected light that borders the upper edge of the screen 110D is formed, and the visual effect and the decorative effect can be improved. Although the LED substrate 60 and the reflection plate 61 are provided on the back surface of the reflector 13 in the drawing shown in FIG. 8, these can be omitted as appropriate.

Further, in order to prevent light from the light emitting element 71 from leaking from the gap between the base 70 and the bottom surface 10a, a light blocking member 73 is installed in the gap to prevent light from leaking to the housing 10.

Furthermore, a light blocking member may be appropriately provided around the light emitting element 71 so that the light from the light emitting element 71 does not go to the display surface 1101 of the screen 110D.

According to the third embodiment, the light from the light emitting element 71 of the substrate 70 provided near the lower edge of the screen 110D causes the upper edge of the screen 110D to emit light so as to frame the upper edge of the screen 110D, thereby displaying the game display device 1 It is possible to improve the visual effect and decorativeness. Moreover, by preventing the generation of leaked light from the light emitting element 71 to the inside of the housing 10, the irradiation efficiency is improved and the projected image on the screen 110D is not affected. Further, the board 70 is provided in the vicinity of the upper edge portion, the left edge portion, and/or the right edge portion of the screen 110D, and the irregular reflection portions 72 are provided so as to face each other, and the lower edge portion of the incident surface (light guide portion) 1100, It may be provided on the right edge and/or the left edge. Thereby, each edge portion (upper edge portion, lower edge portion, right edge portion, and/or left edge portion) of the screen 110D can be appropriately made to emit light.

(Modification 1)
In Modification 1, as shown in FIG. 9, in order to prevent light from the light emitting element 71 from leaking into the housing 10 from the gap between the substrate 70 and the bottom surface 10a, the bottom surface 10a having a light blocking function is separated from the gap. It transforms so as to block the part. As a result, the same operational effects as those of the third embodiment can be obtained, and the number of parts can be reduced.

(Modification 2)
In Modification 2, as shown in FIG. 10, a board 70 having a light shielding function is arranged in the vertical direction to prevent light from the light emitting element from leaking into the housing 10 by the board 70 itself. As a result, the same operational effects as those of the third embodiment can be obtained, and the number of parts can be reduced.

It should be noted that the LED substrate 60 and the reflection plate 61 can be appropriately omitted also in the first and second modifications.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Next, a game device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 17. The same or similar components as those of the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a gaming device G1 according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming device G1 has a housing G10 and a screen unit G11 composed of a screen G110 having a concave entire front surface. The housing G10 has a base G101 and a projector housing G102.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming device G1. As shown in FIG. 12, the base body G101 has a flat plate-shaped back surface portion G101a and a bottom surface portion G101b, and constitutes a back surface wall and a bottom surface wall of the housing G10, respectively. The projector body 12 is mounted on the bottom surface portion G101b so as to be placed thereon. Further, the reflector 13 is arranged along the inner wall of the back surface portion G101a.

The projector housing G102 is attached to the bottom surface portion G101b so as to cover the projector body 12, and thus houses the projector body 12 in the internal space. The upper part of the internal space is open so that the image light emitted from the projector body 12 can reach the reflector 13 arranged on the back surface portion G101a. The screen unit G11 is attached so as to cover the reflector 13 and is configured to irradiate the screen G110 with the image light reflected by the reflector 13.

As described above, the gaming device G1 according to the fourth embodiment is a gaming display device that functions as a transmissive projector device, like the above-described embodiments, but is not limited to this. For example, the gaming device may be a gaming display device having a built-in liquid crystal display or organic EL (Electro Luminescence). Further, the game device is not limited to the game display device, and may be, for example, a game medium lending device, or a unit for decorating the game machine provided in the game machine.

In the following description of the fourth embodiment, for convenience, the direction perpendicular to the main surface of the back surface portion G101a may be referred to as the front-back direction. In the front-back direction, the screen unit G11 side of the back surface G101a may be referred to as the front side (front direction) of the gaming device G1, and the side opposite to the front side may be referred to as the rear side (rear direction, depth direction). Further, the right side and the left side as viewed from the front side may be referred to as the right side (right direction) and the left side (left direction) of the gaming device G1, respectively, and the direction including the right side and the left side may be referred to as the left and right direction. Furthermore, the direction orthogonal to the front-back direction and the left-right direction may be referred to as the vertical direction or the height direction.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the gaming machine G1 from the back side. As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, a light guide plate G61 is arranged on the rear side of the back surface portion G101a of the base G101 so as to be parallel to the back surface portion G101a. That is, the light guide plate G61 is arranged in parallel in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The light guide plate G61 has a light-transmitting property and can guide incident light. In the fourth embodiment, the light guide plate G61 is formed as a substantially rectangular flat plate, but is not limited to this, and may have any shape such as a circle. As shown in FIG. 13, the light guide plate G61 is fixed to the base G101 by the back substrate cover G62.

The gaming device G1 is generally disposed above the gaming machine 2 and is disposed so that the screen G110 faces the player's face in a direction in which the screen G110 is inclined downward from the front direction. To be done. At this time, it is preferable that the light guide plate G61 is configured at a position and/or size such that the player can see the light guide plate G61 above the screen G110.

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing the gaming device G1 from the back side. As shown in FIG. 14, the light guide plate G61 has an annular opening G61a formed so as to penetrate in the thickness direction. That is, the light guide plate G61 has an annular end surface (opening side end surface G61b) on the opening G61a side. In other words, the opening-side end surface G61b forms the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61. In addition, in the fourth embodiment, the opening G61a is formed in a ring shape, but is not limited to this, and may be a square shape or the like. Further, a part of the peripheral edge of the opening G61a may match the peripheral edge of the light guide plate G61. That is, the light guide plate G61 may be provided with a notch to form the opening G61a.

The LED substrate G60 is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the light guide plate G61 and the base G101. That is, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on the LED substrate G60 which is separate from the light guide plate G61. The LED substrate G60 has a plurality of LEDs G60A mounted at a position facing the opening-side end surface G61b on the light guide plate G61 side. More specifically, the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged in parallel on the LED substrate G60 at equal intervals so as to surround the opening G61a along the opening-side end surface G61b. When the opening G61a is formed by a cutout, the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged in an arc shape along the cutout. Each LED G60A has an emission opening in a direction facing the opening-side end surface G61b. Therefore, the LED substrate G60 radially radiates light from the plurality of LEDs G60A toward the opening-side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61. Further, the optical axis of the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A is parallel to the light guide plate G61, and the light incident on the light guide plate G61 travels inside the light guide plate G61 and constitutes the periphery of the light guide plate G61. The outer end surface G61c can be reached. The thickness of the light guide plate G61 is set to be longer than the length of the LED G60A in the front-rear direction. This prevents the back substrate cover G62 fixing the light guide plate G61 from contacting the LED G60A located in the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61.

As described above, the light from the plurality of LEDs G60A arranged in the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61 is guided through the inside of the light guide plate G61 after being incident from the opening side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61, and outside the light guide plate G61. Illumination is performed so as to cover the entire area of the end surface G61c. As a result, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A spreads radially in the light guide plate G61 and reaches the outer end surface G61c, so that the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 can be illuminated annularly. The illuminated light guide plate G61 can be visually recognized from any direction, and the distinguishability of the gaming machine or the like to which the gaming device G1 is attached can be improved.

The LED board G60 is capable of individually controlling lighting of the plurality of LEDs G60A. The LED substrate G60 has a memory (not shown) in which a plurality of lighting patterns are stored, and controls the plurality of LEDs G60A with a lighting pattern according to an external signal or the like. For example, the LED board G60 selects a signal indicating a game state transmitted from the gaming machine or a lighting pattern according to an operation performed on an input device (not shown) included in the gaming device G1, and The plurality of LEDs G60A are controlled based on the lighting pattern. For example, by controlling the plurality of LEDs G60A in a lighting pattern in which the LEDs G60A are sequentially turned on, a drive effect in which light flows around the periphery of the light guide plate G61 is possible. Also, by selecting full-color LEDs for the plurality of LEDs G60A, a red light is lit when a call input is made by the player by an operation of a touch sensor described later, and a yellow blink is made when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine. It becomes possible to make various notifications such as.

The light guide plate G61 is provided with a plurality of reflection processings for reflecting a part of the light from the LED G60A in the light guide plate G61 in the thickness direction on the base G101 side. By performing the reflection processing on the light guide plate G61 so as to form a shape having a design property, the illumination of the shape emerges on the main surface of the light guide plate G61. Hereinafter, the reflection processing of the light guide plate G61 will be specifically described with reference to an optical path pattern of light traveling in the light guide plate G61.

15A and 15B are explanatory views showing an example of an optical path pattern of light from the LED G60A traveling in the light guide plate G61. As shown in FIG. 15A, when the optical path of the light from the LED G60A is not subjected to the reflection processing, the light emitted from the LED G60A enters the light guide plate G61 through the opening-side end surface G61b and is directed inside the light guide plate G61. It advances in the (up-down direction) and reaches the outer end surface G61c. As a result, the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 is illuminated in a ring shape.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, the light guide plate G61 has a reflection portion G61d that reflects light traveling in the surface direction (vertical direction) of the light guide plate G61. In the fourth embodiment, the reflecting portion G61d is a recess formed on the main surface of the light guide plate G61 opposite to the LED substrate G60. The reflection part G61d has a reflection surface whose normal line is inclined 45 degrees in the thickness direction (front direction) with respect to the optical path of the light from the LED G60A, and allows the light reaching the reflection part G61d to pass through the light guide plate G61 in the thickness direction (front direction). Direction) to the LED substrate G60 side. The reflection part G61d may be provided inside the light guide plate by processing such as laser processing.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the illumination mode of the light guide plate G61. As shown in FIG. 16, light is radially emitted from the LED G60A (see FIG. 14) arranged in the opening G61a, reaches the outer end surface G61c, and illuminates the peripheral edge of the light guide plate G61. In addition, a part of the light from the LED G60A (see FIG. 14) is reflected in the front direction at the reflecting portion G61d to form a bright spot on the main surface of the light guide plate G61. Since the reflecting portions G61d are collectively provided so as to form a design, the bright spots formed by the reflecting portion G61d reflecting the design scribble the design.

FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view showing the gaming machine G1 from the back side. As shown in FIG. 17, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on the LED substrate G60 that is separate from the light guide plate G61. The LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 have a plurality of LEDs G60A arranged at positions facing the opening-side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61, respectively. G61e is provided, respectively.

Specifically, the alignment part G60e is four through-holes provided in four corners of the light guide plate G61 and penetrating in the front-rear direction. The alignment portion G61e is four through holes that penetrate the four alignment portions G60e. A rear substrate cover G62 that holds the light guide plate G61 between the LED substrate G60 and the LED substrate G60 is also provided with an alignment portion G62e.

An alignment member G101e for performing alignment in cooperation with the LED substrate G60 and the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the light guide plate G61 is provided on the back surface portion G101a of the base body G101. The alignment member G101e has a cylindrical shape having a cross section that engages with the alignment portions G60e, G61e, and G62e, and is longer than the combined thickness of the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the back substrate cover G62. It is provided so as to project rearward from the base G101.

In this way, the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the back substrate cover G62 are detachably arranged on the base G101. The LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the alignment portions G60e, G61e, and G62e of the back substrate cover G62 are sequentially inserted into the alignment member G101e of the base G101 to perform alignment.

When the light guide plate G61 is aligned, first, the alignment portion G61e of the light guide plate G61 is aligned and inserted into the protruding end portion of the alignment member G101e of the base G101. Then, the light guide plate G61 is arranged so as to be moved forward by the alignment member G101e while being restricted from moving in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and placed on the LED substrate G60. In this way, the light guide plate G61 is restricted only to the movement in the front-rear direction by the alignment member G101e. This makes it possible to prevent the light guide plate G61 from coming into contact with the LED G60A provided so as to be mounted on the LED substrate G60 during alignment.

(Outline of Fourth Embodiment)
As described above, the gaming device G1 of the fourth embodiment is detachably disposed on the base G101 and has a light-transmitting light guide plate G61 formed so that the opening-side end surface G61b of a predetermined shape penetrates in the thickness direction. And a plurality of LEDs G60A respectively arranged at positions facing the opening-side end surface G61b forming the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61, and the plurality of LEDs G60A are juxtaposed along the opening-side end surface G61b. The light guide plate G61 is provided with a reflection processing for reflecting a part of the light guided from the plurality of LEDs G60A into the light guide plate G61 through the opening side end surface G61b in the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61. The applied reflection part G61d is formed.

According to the above configuration, the light from the plurality of LEDs G60A arranged in the opening of the light guide plate G61 is guided from the inside of the light guide plate G61 after being incident from the opening side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61, and the light guide plate G61. The outer end face G61c is illuminated so as to cover the entire region. On the other hand, a part of the light guided in the light guide plate G61 by the reflection processing performed on the light guide plate G61 is emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61 by the reflection portion G61d that is subjected to the reflection processing. As a result, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A spreads radially in the light guide plate G61 and reaches the outer end surface G61c, so that the entire periphery of the light guide plate G61 can be illuminated annularly. The illuminated light guide plate G61 can be visually recognized from any direction, and the distinguishability of the gaming machine to which the gaming device G1 is attached can be improved. Further, the design property can be improved by the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61, and since the light guide plate G61 is detachable from the base body G101, it is replaced with a light guide plate G61 having a different design of reflection processing. Since it is possible, the gaming device G1 can be applied to various types of gaming machines.

Further, in the gaming device G1 of the fourth embodiment, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on the LED substrate G60 which is a separate body from the light guide plate G61, and the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 are provided with the plurality of LEDs G60A. Positioning portions G60e and G61e for positioning are provided so as to be arranged at positions facing the opening-side end surface G61b of the optical plate G61, respectively.

According to the above configuration, the position of the light guide plate G61 that is detachably arranged is determined by the alignment portions G60e and G61e so that the plurality of LEDs G60A face the opening-side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61. It As a result, the alignment is accurately performed by the alignment parts G60e and G61e, so that it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the visual effect due to the displacement.

In the gaming device G1 of the fourth embodiment, the base G101 is provided with the LED substrate G60 and the alignment member G101e for performing alignment in cooperation with the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the light guide plate G61. ing.

According to the above configuration, the LED substrate G60 and the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the light guide plate G61 cooperate with the alignment member G101e provided on the base body G101 to perform alignment. As a result, the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 are aligned, and also aligned with the base G101, so that it is possible to further prevent deterioration of the visual effect due to displacement.

In the gaming device G1 of the fourth embodiment, the shape of the opening G61a is annular, and the plurality of LEDs G60A are annularly arranged along the opening-side end surface G61b of the annular opening G61a.

According to the above configuration, the plurality of LEDs G60A are annularly arranged along the opening-side end surface G61b of the annular opening G61a. With this, the plurality of LEDs G60A are annularly arranged along the opening-side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61, so that the number of LEDs G60A is minimized and the light from the plurality of LEDs G60A is more efficiently transmitted to the light guide plate G61. It becomes possible to make the outer end surface G61c of the light guide plate G61 shine more effectively.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same or similar components as those of the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. In the fifth embodiment, a different aspect of the projector housing G102 (see FIGS. 12 and 13) described in the fourth embodiment will be described, and since the other configurations are the same as those in the fourth embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted. To do.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a projector housing F102 included in the game device F1 according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, the projector housing F102 is mounted below the screen unit G11 on the base body G101 so as to cover the projector body 12 (see FIG. 12), thereby housing the projector body 12 in the internal space. Similar to the fourth embodiment, the interior space is open at the top so that the image light emitted from the projector body 12 can reach the reflector 13 arranged on the back surface portion G101a. Further, the projector housing F102 of the fifth embodiment has a function of an input device that receives an input from the player and a function of notifying the player. Hereinafter, the projector housing F102 will be specifically described.

The projector housing F102 has an exterior panel F1021 that forms the front external shape of the projector housing F102. The exterior panel F1021 has a touch area F1021a, a speaker section F1021c, and a light receiving section F1021d.

The touch area F1021a is a rectangular input area set according to the shape of a touch sensor F1022 (see FIG. 19) described later. The touch area F1021a is provided with a light-transmitting portion F1021b having a light-transmitting property so that light emitted from the back side can be transmitted. In the fifth embodiment, the translucent portion F1021b is composed of a rectangular design showing the touch area F1021a, a pattern showing "hands" arranged in the rectangular design, and text showing "CALL". Not limited to. Further, in the fifth embodiment, the exterior panel F1021 is formed of a translucent material and then printed with non-transmissive ink so as to leave the translucent portion F1021b, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, a translucent material may be provided so as to be flush with the exterior panel F1021, or may be a through hole that simply penetrates the exterior panel F1021. Further, the translucent portion F1021b may be one in which a through hole penetrating the exterior panel F1021 is formed and then an optical sheet (optical film) for irregularly reflecting light is provided on the back side.

The speaker unit F1021c is a through hole for outputting a sound from a speaker F10253 (see FIGS. 19 and 20) described later to the outside. The light receiving unit F1021d is an input device for receiving a signal such as infrared rays from the outside.

FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the projector container F102. As shown in FIG. 19, the projector housing F102 includes the exterior panel F1021, the touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023, the LED array F1024 provided on the upper edge of the light guide plate F1023, the substrate F1025, and the frame. It has a body F1026 and a housing base F1027.

The housing base F1027 forms the outer shape of the projector housing F102 with the exterior panel F1021, and houses the touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023, the LED array F1024, and the substrate F1025 with the exterior panel F1021. Further, the housing base F1027 is provided with the above-mentioned speaker and a light receiving element for the light receiving unit F1021d to receive an optical signal from the outside. The projector body 12 (see FIG. 12) is housed on the side of the housing base F1027 opposite to the exterior panel F1021. Further, the housing base F1027 is provided with a speaker F10253 for outputting sound from the speaker unit F1021c at the upper left portion on the front surface side.

The substrate F1025 has a function of receiving inputs from the touch sensor F1022 and the light receiving unit F1021d, and a function of controlling lighting of the LED array F1024.

The LED array F1024 is an LED unit in which a plurality of full-color LEDs are arranged in parallel, and planarly emits light from the upper edge of the light guide plate F1023 toward the light guide plate F1023. The light guide plate F1023 is provided on the back side of the touch sensor F1022, and advances the light from the LED array F1024 while being reflected by the reflection sheet provided on the rear surface side of the light guide plate F1023, and is provided on the front side of the light guide plate F1023. Surface emission is performed from the diffusion sheet. That is, the light guide plate F1023 has a function of guiding the light from the LED array F1024 toward the light transmitting portion F1021b of the exterior panel F1021 provided on the front side via the touch sensor F1022. As a result, the translucent portion F1021b having translucency is illuminated.

The touch sensor F1022 has a light-transmitting property and is arranged on the back side of the exterior panel F1021 in association with the touch area F1021a. This allows the touch sensor F1022 to detect a touch input to the touch area F1021a by the player.

The touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023 on which the LED array F1024 is arranged, and the substrate F1025 are attached to the frame F1026 and also attached to the central portion of the housing base F1027 on the exterior panel F1021 side.

(Structure of the fifth embodiment)
FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the projector container F102. As shown in FIG. 20, the substrate F1025 has a control circuit F10250, a ROMF10251, a RAMF10252, and a communication interface F10254. The control circuit F10250 has a CPU, a circuit for controlling the LED array F1024, and the speaker F10253. ROMF10251 stores a lighting pattern or the like for controlling lighting of the LED array. RAMF10252 temporarily stores externally input information and the like. The communication interface F10254 is for performing communication with, for example, the LED board G60 (see FIG. 14) in addition to the gaming machine 2 (see FIG. 1). The communication from the gaming machine 2 may be performed via the LED board G60 or a control board (not shown) that controls the LED board G60. Further, instead of receiving the signal directly from the game machine, it may be indirectly received from another device, for example, a server or controller in the game arcade.

In this way, the substrate F1025 is configured to be able to change the illumination of the light transmitting portion F1021b based on the information from the touch sensor F1022 and the gaming machine 2. Further, since it is connected to the LED substrate G60 for illuminating the light guide plate G61 arranged on the back surface of the gaming device G1, for example, the illumination of the light transmitting portion F1021b and the illumination of the light guide plate G61 are synchronized. It is possible to perform various presentations and notifications.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the control process executed by the control circuit F10250. The operation of the control circuit F10250 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21, first, the control circuit F10250 determines whether or not there is an input (step S1). The input includes an input to the touch sensor F1022 by the player and an input of a signal indicating the game state from the game machine 2. When there is no input (step S1: NO), step S1 is executed again. Note that there may be control processing when there is no input. For example, as long as there is no input to the touch sensor F1022, the translucent portion F1021b (LED array F1024) may continue to be illuminated in a predetermined manner.

When there is an input (step S1: YES), the control circuit F10250 determines the input type (step S2). After that, the control circuit F10250 determines the control target (step S3). That is, the control circuit F10250 selects the actuator to be controlled according to the input type. The actuator includes the LED array F1024, the speaker F10253, and the plurality of LEDs G60A of the LED board G60. That is, the ROMF 10251 stores a data table in which actuators to be controlled are associated with each other according to the input type, and the control circuit F10250 refers to the data table to acquire the actuator according to the input type.

Then, the control circuit F10250 selects a control pattern that defines in advance how to control the actuator (step S4). That is, the ROMF 10251 stores a data table in which the control pattern of the actuator according to the input type is associated, and the control circuit F10250 refers to the data table to acquire the control pattern for each actuator.

Thereafter, the control circuit F10250 controls the actuator with the selected control pattern (step S5), and ends the process. Specifically, when there is an input to the touch sensor F1022 from the player, control is performed to change the illumination mode of the translucent portion F1021b (LED array F1024) to a predetermined pattern. When controlling a plurality of LEDs G60A according to an input to the touch sensor F1022, the control circuit F10250 transmits a control signal to the LED board G60 or a control board that controls the LED board G60, LED G60A is controlled.

Further, when the player performs a touch operation, the control circuit F10250 causes the above-described LED substrate G60 and/or projector control means to emit light from the LED G60A in a predetermined manner and/or displays a predetermined image on the screen G110. You may instruct to display. When the control circuit F10250 instructs the LED substrate G60 to emit light, not only the light-transmitting portion F1021b and the screen G110 of the touch area F1021a in front of the player, but also a light guide plate G61 that is larger than the main body and is visible from the side of the game machine. Is lit in a predetermined manner (for example, lights in red), the manager of the game hall identifies the called gaming machine (the gaming machine to which the gaming device G1 to which the player has made a call input is attached). It will be easier. The game hall manager operates the touch sensor F1022 (touch area F1021a) to turn off the light when it arrives at the normally called game machine. However, the LED board F1025 side of the LED G60A is operated according to the time from the touch operation. The lighting mode may be changed. For example, the control circuit F10250 turns on the LEDG 60A in red at the timing when the player operates, changes to blinking red 30 seconds after the operation timing of the player, and 1 minute has elapsed since the operation timing of the player. After that, it may be controlled to change to red blinking at a higher speed than before. This makes it possible to determine at a glance the time from the timing when the player operated it, even if the game hall manager is away from the game machine, and even if there are multiple called game machines, the corresponding priority order. It becomes possible to provide appropriate services to the player by being able to attach.

In this way, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the LED G60A that is the plurality of light sources for the light guide plate G61 when a touch input is made to the touch area F1021a. Further, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the plurality of LEDs G60A according to the elapsed time from the timing when the touch input to the touch area F1021a is made. Here, changing the lighting mode includes changing the non-lighting state to the lighting state or changing a certain lighting state to a specific lighting state. Further, the change of the lighting mode of the LED G60A may be intermittently changed at every predetermined timing as described above, or may be continuously changed according to the elapsed time (the color is gradually changed, The blinking interval may gradually change). Further, the control of the plurality of LEDs G60A based on the touch input to the touch area F1021a is performed by sending an instruction signal from the control circuit F10250 to the LED substrate G60 and/or the projector control unit, as described above. Not limited. For example, by configuring the gaming device F1 so that the plurality of LEDs G60A are connected to the control circuit F10250, the control circuit F10250 may directly control the plurality of LEDs G60A.

(Outline of Fifth Embodiment)
The gaming device F1 of the fifth embodiment has an exterior panel F1021 provided with a translucent transparent portion F1021b in a touch area touched by a player, and a translucent rear panel of the exterior panel F1021. The touch sensor F1022 that is provided in association with the touch area F1021a and detects a touch input to the touch area F1021a, the LED array F1024, and the back side of the touch sensor F1022 are provided with the light from the LED array F1024 of the exterior panel F1021. It has a light guide plate F1023 that leads in the direction of the light transmitting portion F1021b, and a control circuit F10250 that controls the lighting of the LED array F1024.

According to the above configuration, when there is a touch input from the player in the touch area F1021a, the touch sensor F1022 detects the touch input. On the other hand, the control circuit F10250 is turned on by the lighting control of the LED array F1024, the light from the LED array F1024 is guided to the transparent portion F1021b, and the player can visually recognize the light from the transparent portion F1021b. Becomes With such a configuration, the translucent portion F1021b in the touch area F1021a of the exterior panel F1021 is illuminated by the light from the LED array F1024, so that the player can easily recognize the place to be touched, and further the conventional call button As described above, since the input is not movable but to the touch area F1021a formed in a plane, it is possible to prevent a failure due to dust or the like entering an operating location or a failure due to fatigue of a movable portion. Become.

In the gaming device F1 of the fifth embodiment, the control circuit F10250 performs control for changing the lighting mode of the LED array F1024 when a touch input is made to the touch area F1021a.

According to the above configuration, the player can recognize that his/her touch is input by changing the lighting mode of the LED array F1024 that illuminates the translucent portion F1021b. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from repeatedly touching the touch area F1021a until the attendant is called and the surface of the touch area is deteriorated.

In the gaming machine F1 of the fifth embodiment, a light guide plate G61 having a translucent property, which is removably arranged on the base body G101 and has an opening-side end surface G61b having a predetermined shape penetrating in the thickness direction, and The light plate G61 has a plurality of LEDs G60A respectively arranged at positions facing the opening-side end surface G61b forming the opening G61a, and the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged side by side along the opening-side end surface G61b. The light guide plate G61 is provided with a reflection portion that reflects a part of light guided from the plurality of LEDs G60A into the light guide plate G61 through the opening-side end surface G61b in the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61. G61d is formed, and the control circuit F10250 may perform control to change the plurality of LEDs G60A to a specific lighting mode when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021a.

According to the above configuration, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A in accordance with the touch input by the player is in a specific lighting mode, and spreads radially in the light guide plate G61 to reach the outer end surface, thereby reaching the light guide plate G61. It becomes possible to illuminate the entire circumference of the device in a ring shape, and the light guide plate G61 illuminated in a specific lighting mode can be visually recognized from any direction of the game device F1, and the manager of the game arcade can perform touch input. It becomes easy to identify the game machine to which the broken game device F1 is attached. Further, the design property can be improved by the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61, and since the light guide plate G61 is detachable from the base, it can be replaced with a light guide plate G61 having a reflection design of a different design. Therefore, the gaming device F1 can be applied to various types of gaming machines.

In the gaming device F1 of the fifth embodiment, the control circuit F10250 may perform control to change the lighting mode of the plurality of LEDs G60A in accordance with the elapsed time from the timing of touch input to the touch area F1021a. ..

According to the above configuration, the manager of the game hall can determine at a glance the time from the timing when the player touch-inputs, even if the player is away from the game machine by visually checking the lighting mode of the light guide plate G61. Even if there are a plurality of gaming devices F1 for which touch input has been performed, it is possible to give corresponding priorities, and thus it is possible to provide an appropriate service to the player.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a gaming machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same or similar components as those of the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The gaming device of the sixth embodiment is a gaming display device that functions as a transmissive projector device, like the above-described embodiments, but is not limited to this. For example, the gaming device may be a gaming display device having a built-in liquid crystal display or organic EL (Electro Luminescence). Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming device is a data display machine, but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a gaming medium lending device, a unit for decorating a gaming machine or the like provided in the gaming machine. May be.

(Configuration of sixth embodiment)
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the data display machine H1 and the gaming machine H2 according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the data display device H1 according to the sixth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 22, the data display device H1 is individually installed above the game machine H2 in the game arcade. In the present invention, the gaming machine H2 is configured so that the presentation mode differs depending on the gaming state, and the data display machine H1 is configured to execute the presentation in the mode corresponding to the rendering mode of the gaming machine H2. That is, the data display machine H1 is configured to be able to detect the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 based on the presentation mode of the gaming machine H2.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the gaming machine H2 has a main body H32 and a base door H33 pivotally attached to the main body H32 so as to be openable and closable. The top lamp H60 is arranged so as to form the upper end region of the base door H33. The top lamp H60 is an illumination device that has a full-color LED and projects light from the full-color LED onto a translucent member that forms a part of the housing of the base door H33 to emit light. In this way, the top lamp H60 is provided so as to form the upper end region of the base door H33, so that the light emission mode of the top lamp H60 can be visually recognized from the front surface side, the side surface side, and the top surface side of the gaming machine H2. Has become. The top lamp H60 is controlled in the gaming machine H2 so as to function as a light emitting means for effect that makes the lighting mode different depending on the gaming state. Further, the data display H1 has a container H102 having the same function as the projector container G102 of the above-described embodiment, and supports the screen unit H11. Note that FIG. 22 shows an example in which the data display machine H1 is provided in the pachinko gaming machine as the gaming machine H2, but the invention is not limited to this and may be a pachi-slot gaming machine.

As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the housing H102 has a camera unit H12 built therein in addition to the same configuration as the projector housing G102 of the above-described embodiment. The camera unit H12 has a CMOS image sensor and a control device that controls the sensor. The camera unit H12 is arranged below the container H102 so that at least a part of the top lamp H60 can be imaged. That is, the data display device H1 is arranged above the gaming machine H2 so that the top lamp H60 is included in the imaging range of the camera unit H12. For example, the data display machine H1 is configured as a housing different from the gaming machine H2, and is held on the upper portion of the gaming machine H2 by a predetermined holding means.

Accordingly, the camera unit H12 functions as an image acquisition unit that captures an image of the top lamp H60 and acquires an image including the lighting mode of the top lamp H60. Therefore, the data display machine H1 can have a function of acquiring continuous images by the camera unit H12, judging the lighting mode of the gaming machine H2, and judging the gaming state of the gaming machine H2. That is, the camera unit H12 functions as a lighting mode detection unit that detects a lighting mode by the top lamp H60. Note that the camera unit H12 has been described as an example of the lighting mode detection means, but the lighting mode detection means is not limited to this, and may be a sensor or the like as long as it can detect the lighting state of light.

In this way, the data display machine H1 is configured to be able to grasp the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 by detecting the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. Thereby, the data display machine H1 can determine the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 based on the lighting mode by the top lamp H60 detected by the camera unit H12. Therefore, the data display device H1 can have a function of executing an effect in a mode corresponding to the lighting mode by the top lamp H60 detected by the camera unit H12.

The gaming device of the present invention has a state detection function for detecting the gaming state of the gaming machine, and the rendering mode is changed according to the gaming state so that the gaming machine can cause the gaming device to detect the gaming state. The device is not limited to the above configuration as long as it has a device. For example, the gaming machine may be provided with a directional speaker that directs in the direction in which the gaming device is installed (the upper part of the gaming machine), and may output effect sounds of different patterns depending on the gaming state. With this, the gaming device can detect the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the detected voice by including the microphone (sound collecting device). Further, it may be determined whether or not it is the voice of the own device based on the volume of the voice detected by the microphone. Further, by using the directional speaker, it is possible to improve the accuracy in determining whether or not the game device is a voice from the corresponding gaming machine. Further, in order to improve accuracy, the gaming device may be provided with a directional microphone that directs the speaker of the gaming machine. As a result, the gaming device can determine the gaming state of the gaming machine regardless of the presence or absence of a data communication path such as wired or wireless.

(Electrical composition: game machine)
FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine. The gaming machine H2 includes a main control unit H301a that controls the main device group H303a, a sub control unit H302a that controls the sub device group H304a, and a payout control unit H305 that controls the payout device group H306, and the main control unit H301a. Is connected to the sub-control unit H302a by one-way communication, and the main control unit H301a and the payout control unit H305 are connected so as to be capable of two-way communication. An external terminal board H308a is connected to the payout controller H305 by one-way communication. The main control unit H301a and the sub control unit H302a each include a CPU, a ROM that stores programs and the like, and an RWM (Read Write Memory) that stores information regarding games and effects.

The main device group H303a includes, for example, a starting opening switch, a count switch, a winning opening switch, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid, a winning opening solenoid, etc., and the main control unit H301a controls these devices, The progress of the game in the gaming machine 2 is controlled. Further, the main control unit H301a transmits a command according to a change in the game state to the sub control unit H302a and the payout control unit H305.

The sub device group H304a includes a top lamp H60 and an electric decoration control circuit H61 that controls the top lamp H60 and other lamps. In addition, the sub device group H304a has, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, a accessory control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub-control unit H302a controls effects on the gaming machine 2 by controlling these devices based on the command transmitted from the main control unit H301a.

The payout device group H306 is composed of, for example, a payout control circuit, a payout ball detection switch, a launch control circuit, a touch switch, and the like, and the payout control unit H305 is based on a command transmitted from the main control unit H301a. By controlling these devices or automatically controlling these devices, the launch and payout of the game balls in the gaming machine H2 are controlled.

Although not shown, the gaming machine H2 has a lending terminal board connected to the payout controller H305. The gaming machine H2 is connected to the game medium lending device 3 (see FIG. 1) via a lending terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the operation of the player.

Further, the payout control unit H305 is connected to the data display machine H1 via the external terminal board H308a, and a game information signal, an error signal, etc., at each game or when the internal state changes. Is output.

Note that, with reference to FIG. 25, a block diagram showing a configuration of a gaming machine H2 as a pachi-slot machine is illustrated. The gaming machine H2 includes a main control unit H301b that controls the main device group H303b and a sub control unit H302b that controls the sub device group H304b. The main control unit H301b is connected to the sub control unit H302b by one-way communication. ing. An external terminal board H308b is connected to the main controller H301b by one-way communication. The main control unit H301b and the sub control unit H302b each include a CPU, a ROM that stores programs and the like, and an RWM that stores information about games and effects.

The main device group H303b is composed of, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like, and the main control unit H301b controls these devices to allow the gaming machine to operate. Control the progress of the game in H2. Further, the main control unit H301a transmits a command according to a change in the game state or the like to the sub control unit H302b.

The sub device group H304b has a top lamp H60 and an electric decoration control circuit H61 for controlling the top lamp H60 and other lamps. The sub-device group H304b is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, etc., and the sub-control unit H302b is transmitted from the main control unit H301b. By controlling these devices based on the command, the effect in the gaming machine H2 is controlled.

The main control unit H301b is connected to the data display device H1 via the external terminal board H308b, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. To do.

Also in the gaming machine H2 as a pachi-slot machine, the main control unit H301b is connected to the game medium lending device 3 via the lending terminal board, and sends a lending request signal or a return request signal based on the player's operation. It may be configured to output.

(Electrical structure: Data display)
FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the data display device H1. The data display device H1 includes a camera unit H12, a video display unit H405 exemplified by the projector main body 12, the screen unit G11 and the like, an illumination portion H406 exemplified by the LED G60A and the like and a voice exemplified by the speaker F10253 and the like. The output unit H407, the sensor group H404, the control unit H401, the ROMH402, and the RAMH403 are provided. The control unit H401 includes a CPU, a control circuit board provided with the CPU, and the like, and drives and controls the connected device.

The ROMH 402 stores a control program for realizing the functions of the data display device H1. The control unit H401 reads out the control program stored in the ROM H402 and executes the control program to control each component to determine the gaming state of the gaming machine H2, and the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 (lighting mode). ), a function for executing an effect in a mode corresponding to the above) is realized. In addition, the control unit H401 controls communication with the server device H4 and the gaming machine H2.

The sensor group H404 includes the touch sensor F1022 (see FIG. 19) of the above-described embodiment, and is a plurality of sensors for detecting an external operation to the touch area F1021a (see FIG. 19) of the exterior panel F1021. is there. When the operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit H401 controls the display content on the video display unit H405, the light emission mode on the illumination unit H406, and the audio output mode on the audio output unit H407 according to the operation. .. When the display screen of the image display unit H405 functions as a touch panel, the sensor group H404 includes a sensor for detecting a touch operation on the touch panel.

The communication interface H410 is an interface for communicating with the server device H4 and the gaming machine H2, and is also a conversion module that converts the input information into an optimum method. Although not shown, the communication interface H410 is connected to the game medium lending device 3 (see FIG. 1) by a harness in a contact input/output system, and bidirectional communication is possible. Further, the communication interface H410 and the server device H4 are connected by a wired LAN system by a coaxial cable and by a contact output system by a harness, which enables bidirectional communication. The communication interface H410 and the external terminal board H308 in the gaming machine H2 are connected by a contact input method, and one-way communication is performed from the gaming machine H2 to the data display machine H1. The connection method is not limited to these methods, and a wireless LAN method may be used for each connection, or an optical communication method using an optical cable may be used. Further, a combination of these methods may be used.

RAMH403 functions as a memory|storage means which memorize|stores various data. For example, the control unit H401 stores the control result of each connected component in the RAM H403. Further, the RAMH 403 stores a data table for determining a gaming state of the gaming machine H2 and a data table for executing an effect according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the data display device H1 can download the data table, the video data used for the presentation, the audio data, and the like from the server device H4. That is, the control unit H401 downloads the data table for determining the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 and the data table for executing the effect according to the gaming state from the server device H4 via the communication interface H410. Have a function. That is, the server device H4 has a function of distributing to the data display device H1 a data table for determining the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 and a data table for executing an effect according to the gaming state. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the data display device H1, the communication interface H410 may have a USB connection terminal and may be configured to be able to transfer the data table from the external storage device or the like to the RAM H403. Further, in the data display H1, the sensor group H404 may include an infrared sensor, and the data display may be set using a remote controller or the like.

The camera unit H12 is provided to capture an image of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2, as described above. When the image including the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 is acquired by the camera unit H12, the control unit H401 determines the game state based on the image and executes the effect according to the game state. The control unit H401 controls the video display unit H405, the illumination unit H406, and the audio output unit H407 to execute the effect.

(Electrical composition: Data display: Data table)
The data table stored in the RAM H403 of the data display device H1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. 27 is a game state determination table for determining the game state. FIG. 28 is an effect pattern table for executing an effect according to the game state.

As shown in FIG. 27, the game state determination table has a lighting mode column and a game state column. The lighting mode column stores the lighting mode of the top lamp H60. In the game status column, the game status according to the lighting pattern is stored. The control unit H401 of the data display H1 determines the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 based on the image acquired by the camera unit H12, refers to the game status determination table, and acquires the game state corresponding to the determined lighting mode. To do.

Here, a lighting mode of the top lamp H60 controlled by the sub control unit H302b of the gaming machine H2 will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit H302b controls the top lamp H60 to have different blinking periods within a range that is difficult for a person to recognize, thereby setting the top lamp H60 in a lighting mode according to the gaming state. In this embodiment, the range of the blinking cycle that is difficult for a person to recognize is set to 50 Hz or more, but the range is not limited to this.

For example, when the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz, the top lamp H60 is repeatedly set to turn on and off every 1/50 seconds. That is, the top lamp H60 is turned on for 1/100 second, then turned off for 1/100 second, and these operations are repeated. When the frame rate of the camera unit H12 is 100 fps (Frames Per Second) with respect to the top lamp H60 in such a lighting mode, an image in which lighting and extinguishing are alternately repeated in frame units is acquired. In this case, the control unit H401 determines that the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz (1/100 second lighting, 1/100 second lighting is repeated). In this way, the control unit H401 determines the lighting pattern (flashing cycle) of the top lamp H60 by determining the pattern of lighting and extinguishing the top lamp H60 by the image recognition program. That is, in the present embodiment, the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is stored in the lighting mode column of the gaming state determination table.

Further, by changing the blinking period of the top lamp H60 and not changing the lighting time for one blinking, the blinking period is determined by the ratio of the number of images in the lighting state to the number of images captured in a predetermined period. You can

It should be noted that the lighting mode according to the gaming state is not limited to being different in the blinking cycle within a range where it is difficult for a person of the top lamp H60 to recognize. For example, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 may have any blinking cycle (for example, blinking at less than 50 Hz), and may indicate the gaming state by changing the emission color. You may show a game state with a combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game state is determined by the game state determination table, and then the effect pattern according to the game state is selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect pattern may be set in association with the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. In other words, the data display device H1 may have a configuration capable of executing an effect according to the gaming state.

The gaming machine H2 also includes a data table similar to the gaming state determination table in a storage unit (not shown). The gaming machine H2 refers to the lighting pattern in the lighting mode column corresponding to the gaming state of itself and controls the top lamp H60 with the lighting pattern.

As shown in FIG. 28, the effect pattern table has a game status column, a video display column, a voice output column, an illumination column, and an end condition column. The game status column stores the game status to which the gaming machine H2 can move. That is, not only the gaming state determined based on the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 but also the gaming state directly transmitted from the gaming machine H2 via the external terminal board H308 is stored. In the video display column, the video pattern displayed by the video display unit H405 corresponding to the game state is stored. For example, the video pattern indicates video data or a combination of video data stored in the RAM H403 by the data display device H1. The voice output column stores a voice pattern output by the voice output unit H407 corresponding to the game state. For example, the voice pattern indicates voice data or a combination of voice data stored in the RAM H403 by the data display H1. In the illumination column, the illumination pattern that the illumination section H406 emits light corresponding to the game state is stored. For example, the illumination pattern indicates a lighting pattern of each illumination provided on the gaming machine H2.

The end condition column stores the end condition of the effect corresponding to the game state. For example, this end condition is referred to in an error state in which the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 cannot be detected, such as being blocked by the player's hand or luggage after the start of the effect on the data display H1, and the end condition is satisfied. In the case of, the effect is forced to end. If the effect produced by the data display device H1 corresponds to a game state that can be determined based on the information transmitted from the external terminal board H308, no end condition may be set.

A specific example of the end condition stored in the end condition column will be described. For example, a case where the gaming state is a BB gaming state described later will be described. Generally, the ON state is maintained in the external terminal board H308 while the gaming machine state is the BB gaming state. Then, when the end state of the BB gaming state on the gaming machine H2 side (for example, when the gaming machine H2 executes payout exceeding 300), the dedicated terminal is turned off. That is, the data display machine H1 can recognize from the start to the end of the BB game state from the external terminal board H308. Therefore, the data display H1 has only to stop the effect corresponding to the BB gaming state when the signal is turned off, and it is not necessary to set the forced termination condition due to an error.

Further, for example, when the game state is a special ART game state described later, there is a possibility that the additional specialization zone described later will be started immediately after the game started in the ART game state. Since it is determined that the additional specialization zone will continue for 1 G or more, the forced termination condition for the special ART game state production when the start of the special ART game state can be detected is one game that is the minimum number of continuous games. The production time of is the end condition. Since the pachi-slot machine in this embodiment is set to 4.1 seconds for one game, when an error state in which the lighting state of the top lamp H60 cannot be detected occurs, counting is started and the previous IN If it cannot be detected within 4.1 seconds after receiving the (turn-on) signal from the external terminal board H308, it is regarded as the end condition of the effect. It should be noted that it may be set to 4.1 seconds from the OUT (payout) signal, or may be 4.1 seconds from the timing when the start of the special ART game state can be detected, and may be appropriately changed depending on the corresponding gaming machine. Good. As an actual operation, on the gaming machine side, an IN (make) signal is transmitted from the external terminal board H308 based on the start operation after betting, and the additional specializing zone is started. The display side starts counting after receiving the IN signal, and if the state in which the lighting mode cannot be detected does not occur during that time, the lighting mode changes to the special zone after a predetermined number of games (for example, the special zone continues for 5G). When it becomes something other than, change the effect on the display side. On the other hand, if an error that cannot be detected occurs 1 second after counting the 1st G, the production continues when the error occurs, and if the error has not been resolved even after 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of counting, Change the effect on the display side. 4.1 If the error is resolved before 1 second has elapsed, the production related to the specialized zone is continued.

In this way, it is preferable to set the end condition as a period that is surely executed even if an error state in which the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 cannot be detected occurs. That is, when the minimum guaranteed number of games in the gaming state is fixed, a time obtained by multiplying the number of games by a specified time is set as an ending condition, and when the gaming state is ended by paying out a predetermined amount, It is preferable that the quotient obtained by dividing the predetermined amount by the maximum payout number in one game and removing the surplus is the fixed game number, and the time obtained by multiplying this by the specified time is the end time.

(Electrical composition: Data display: External terminal board)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of details of signals for each terminal transmitted from the external terminal board H308a of the gaming machine H2 in the connection between the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine and the data display machine H1. Note that, in FIG. 29, only the connection of the game machine H2 and the data display device H1 is shown, and the connection to the other game medium lending device 3 and the like are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 29, from the external terminal board H308a in the gaming machine H2 to the communication interface H410 in the data display machine H1, a "prize ball signal" indicating the number of gaming balls paid out to the player, the gaming machine H2. In the gaming machine H2, the "external information 1" signal indicating that the jackpot has become a jackpot, or during jackpots, and the "external information 2" signal indicating that the gaming machine H2 has undergone a definite change or is in the course of a definite change "External information 3" signal indicating that the special symbol game has started, "External information 4" signal indicating that the game ball shot in the gaming machine H2 has entered the starting opening, and some error (abnormality) in the gaming machine H2 The "security signal" indicating that the event has occurred, and the "door/frame opening signal" indicating that the base door H33 or the glass door (not shown) in the gaming machine H2 is open are input. The contents of the "external information 1" signal to the "external information 7" signal can be appropriately changed depending on the specifications of the gaming machine H2 on the transmitting side and the specifications of the data display machine H1 on the receiving side. it can.

In addition, the "out ball information" signal indicating that the game ball shot in the gaming machine H2 has not entered any of the winning openings and entered the out opening (not shown) is output by another device (not shown). It is input from another signal line based on the detection result of the ball sensor, but when the out ball sensor is controlled by the control of the gaming machine H2, it is output from the external terminal board H308a in the gaming machine H2. Good.

Further, from the communication interface H410 in the data display device H1 to the server device H4, "out information" based on the "out ball information" signal, "safe information" based on the "prize ball signal", and "external information 1". "Big hit information" based on signals, "Probability change information" based on "External information 2" signals, "Start signal" based on "External information 3" signals, "Starting mouth information" based on "External information 4" signals, "Doors"・"Door opening information" based on "frame opening signal" and "abnormality 1 information" based on "security signal" are input. When the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time of the “security signal”, “abnormality 1 information”, “abnormality 2 information”, or It may be converted into “abnormality 3 information” and output to the server device H4. Further, as will be described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit H401 and output to the server device H4. In addition, the communication interface H410 may receive each signal input from the external terminal board H308a and output the input signal as it is to the server device H4 (through signal).

As a type of error (abnormality) indicated by the "security signal" in the gaming machine H2, the starting opening switch is turned on even if the gaming ball has not entered due to improper means or other factors. Count indicating that the start opening switch error indicating that the count switch has been counted even though the prize opening solenoid is not driven (the prize opening is open) due to improper means or other factors. As an example, a switch error, a sensor detection error (for example, a magnetic sensor error) indicating that various sensors (for example, a magnetic sensor) provided in the gaming machine H2 to prevent fraud are in a detection state, and the like. it can.

With reference to FIG. 30, in connection with the gaming machine H2 as a pachi-slot machine and the data display machine H1, details of signals for each terminal transmitted from the external terminal board H308b of the gaming machine H2 will be illustrated. Note that, in FIG. 30, only the connection of the game machine H2 and the data display device H1 is shown, and the connection to the other game medium lending device 3 and the like are omitted.

From the external terminal board H308b in the gaming machine H2 to the communication interface H410 in the data display device H1, a "medal insertion signal" indicating the number of medals inserted by the player, and a "medal indicating the number of medals paid out to the player" "Payout signal", "BB signal is generated in gaming machine H2" or "External signal 2" indicating that BB is in progress, "RB signal is generated in gaming machine H2" or "External signal 1" that is in RB ", "External signal 3" indicating that the game machine H2 has become ART or is in the ART state, and "Security signal" indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the game machine H2 is input. Incidentally, in the gaming machine H2, the fact that the front door (not shown) is in an open state means that it is input to the data display machine H1 by a "security signal", but it is the same as the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine described above. In addition, for example, by outputting the “external signal 4” separately from the “security signal”, a signal indicating that the front door is open may be output. The contents of "external signal 1" to "external signal 4" can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the gaming machine H2 on the transmitting side and the specifications of the data display machine H1 on the receiving side.

Further, from the communication interface H410 in the data display H1 to the communication interface H410 in the server device H4, “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal”, “OUT information” based on the “medal payout signal”, and “external” "BB information" based on "signal 2", "RB information" based on "external signal 1", "ART information" based on "external signal 3", and "error information" based on "security signal" are input. If the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time of the "security signal", "error information", "abnormality 1 information", and "abnormality" are determined according to the type of error (abnormality). 2 information” or “abnormality 3 information” may be converted and output to the server device 2. Further, as will be described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit H401 and output to the server device H4. In addition, the communication interface H410 may itself receive each signal input from the external terminal board H308b and output each input signal as it is to the server device H4 (through signal).

The types of error (abnormality) indicated by the "security signal" in the gaming machine H2 are a door opening error indicating that the front door is in an open state, and a RWM indicating that reading and writing of the RWM was not normally performed. Error, selector error indicating incorrect detection in the selector due to improper means, or other factors (for example, medal clogging), incorrect means at the hopper, or improper means, or other factors (for example, medal) Empty), a hopper error indicating that normal payout has stopped, and a medal auxiliary storehouse that stores surplus medals that could not be stored in the hopper. As an example, a medal auxiliary store error indicating that it has been reached can be cited.

As described above, the external terminal board H308 (external terminal boards H308a, H308b) generally adopts the parallel transfer method of sending one kind of signal for each terminal, and therefore the upper limit of the number of terminals of the external terminal board H308 is adopted. Limits the number of signals that can be transmitted. Therefore, it is impossible to transmit all the game states that the gaming machine H2 can shift to the data display machine H1. That is, the gaming machine H2 is a limited gaming state among the gaming states to which the gaming machine H2 can shift (in the above example, a big hit for pachinko machines, probability change information, BB, RB, ART information for pachislot machines). ) Will be configured to be able to send only.

Hereinafter, the gaming state acquired and determined by being transmitted through such an external terminal board H308 may be referred to as a "first gaming state". Further, in the gaming state in which the gaming machine H2 can shift, the gaming machine H2 shows the lighting state of the top lamp H60, and the data display machine H1 detects the lighting state of the top lamp H60 by the camera unit H12 to make a determination. The gaming state may be referred to as a "second gaming state". In the present embodiment, the "second gaming state" does not include the "first gaming state", but the "second gaming state" may include some or all of the "first gaming state". Good.

(Game state)
With reference to FIG. 31, a gaming state in which the gaming machine H2 can shift will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a state transition diagram of the gaming state of the gaming machine H2. Note that the following mainly describes a case where the gaming machine H2 is a pachi-slot machine.

The transition of the game state in the present embodiment is mainly controlled by the main control unit H301 (main control unit H301a, main control unit H301b) of the gaming machine H2. The transfer destination of the main control unit H301 is determined based on the lottery for the internal winning combination. For example, to win a predetermined internal winning combination, to win a specific internal winning combination a predetermined number of times, to win a predetermined internal winning combination, to execute a predetermined number of games on the gaming machine H2, It is possible to win a lottery for shifting to a game state, or to display a symbol which is predetermined to shift to a predetermined game state.

Further, as a condition for ending the gaming state, winning a predetermined internal winning combination, winning a predetermined internal winning combination, paying out a predetermined amount in the current gaming state, predetermined in the current gaming state The game is played a number of times, a lottery for shifting to a predetermined gaming state is won, or a symbol predetermined to shift to another gaming state is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 31, the gaming machine H2 has a normal section, a general gaming state, an RT (replay time) gaming state, a BB (big bonus) gaming state, an advantageous section 1, an AT (assist time) gaming state, and a CZ (chance). It has a zone) gaming state, an ART (assist replay time) 1 gaming state, an advantageous section 2, a premium BB (big bonus) gaming state, and an ART 2 gaming state as a transitionable gaming state.

(Game state: normal section)
In the normal section, a general game state, an RT game state, and a BB game state are divided. That is, the normal section is a gaming state having a general gaming state, an RT gaming state, and a BB gaming state.

The general gaming state is a gaming state that is not advantageous compared to other gaming states. For example, the general gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that replay is won as an internal winning combination is lower than the RT gaming state (replay low probability). In the general gaming state, when a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and carryover is carried over, the game state shifts to the RT gaming state. That is, the general game state includes, as an end condition, that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination.

The RT game state is started on the condition that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and carried over in the normal game state. The RT gaming state is a gaming state in which there is a high probability that a replay will be won as an internal winning combination (high replay probability), as compared with the normal gaming state. When the bonus is won in the RT gaming state, the game is transferred to the BB gaming state. That is, the RT gaming state is set to end when a bonus is won.

The BB game state is started by winning a bonus. In the BB game state, the RB game state (not shown) is repeated a predetermined number of times, and when a predetermined number of payouts are reached, a transition is made to the general game state. That is, the BB game state has a condition that the predetermined number of payouts have been paid out. In the RB game state, the winning probability of any small winning combination is set to be high.

(Advantageous section)
The gaming machine H2 has an advantageous section 1 and an advantageous section 2 as advantageous sections. The advantageous section is a section that can have performance related to the instruction function. The instruction function is a function of notifying the procedure of a stop operation that is advantageous to the player when the internal winning combination is a so-called push forward combination, and is operated in the AT game state and the ART game state.

The advantageous section 1 is divided into an AT game state, a CZ game state, and an ART game state. That is, the advantageous section 1 is a CZ game state and a game state having an ART game state.

The AT gaming state is shifted when the winning is won as a result of the AT gaming transition lottery performed at the time of winning the predetermined combination in the general gaming state. That is, the general game state includes winning the AT game transition lottery as an ending condition. The winning probability of the AT game transfer lottery is common to all set values. The AT gaming state is shifted to the CZ gaming state after the game has been executed a predetermined number of times. That is, the AT game state is set to end the game a predetermined number of times.

The CZ game state is a game state that can be transferred to the ART game state. In the CZ game state, the upper limit of the number of games is set, and if the specific winning combination is won within the number of times, the game state shifts to the ART game state. When the game is played the maximum number of times without winning a specific winning combination, the advantageous zone 1 ends with the CZ game state, and the game state shifts to the normal game state of the normal zone. In other words, the CZ gaming state has the end condition of winning a specific winning combination and exhausting the upper limit number of games.

The ART gaming state is a gaming state in which the instruction function is effective similarly to the AT gaming state, and the probability that the replay is won as the internal winning combination is high as compared with the AT gaming state. The ART gaming state has a condition that the game is executed a predetermined number of times as an end condition, and after the end, shifts to the general game state.

The advantageous section 2 is divided into a premium BB game state and a special ART game state. That is, the advantageous section 1 is a gaming state having a premium BB gaming state and a special ART gaming state.

The premium BB game state is started by winning the premium bonus in the normal game state. The winning probability of the premium bonus is common to all set values. Further, although not shown, when the internal winning combination of the premium bonus is carried over, a game state of a waiting section is entered until the premium bonus is won, and the transition to the advantageous section 2 is waited. In the premium BB game state, the RB game state (not shown) is repeated a predetermined number of times, and when a predetermined number of payouts are reached, the special ART game state is entered. That is, the premium BB game state has a condition that the predetermined number of payouts are reached.

The special ART game state is the same as the ART game state, except that it has an additional specialization zone in which the number of games can be added. In the special ART gaming state, when a specific internal winning combination is achieved, a lottery is carried out for each game, which plunges into the additional specialized zone and adds a predetermined number to the default number of games. When all the games including the added number of games have been executed in the additional specialization zone, the advantageous section 2 ends with the special ART game state, and shifts to the normal game state of the normal section. That is, the special ART game state is to finish all the games including the added number of times, as the ending condition.

In addition, regarding the above-mentioned game state, the game state of the transfer source, the game state of the transfer destination, the start condition, and the end condition are not limited to this. For example, it may be as described below.

A plurality of RT game states are provided, and in addition to the RT state described above, one of a plurality of predetermined replay combinations has been won and a stop operation has been performed in accordance with a predetermined pressing order according to the won replay symbol. It may be possible to shift to the RT game state when a combination of specific replay symbols that is displayed only in the case is displayed. In that case, the RT state for carrying over the bonus may be RT1 and the RT state described above may be RT2. Then, the transition condition to RT2 may be that if it is not RT1, it is not the BB game state, and a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed.

As the advantageous zone, there is a normal state during the advantageous zone, an AT gaming state during the advantageous zone, and an AT+RT gaming state during the advantageous zone (ART gaming state), and the start condition of the advantageous zone does not have a preset difference in the normal zone. Or, to win an advantageous section according to the probability with a setting difference, or to start a predetermined bonus, perform the instruction function related to the winning combination only once in the advantageous section, or to win one of the bonuses, or It may be determined in advance whether or not the game by the instruction function is performed until the end condition such as the exhaustion of the specified number of games is satisfied. In that case, if it is determined that the player wins the advantageous section and performs the instruction function related to the winning combination only once, the state shifts to the AT state, but the instruction function related to the winning combination is performed once (for example, the push order bell When the stop operation navigation) is performed, it automatically shifts to the normal section. On the other hand, if it is decided that the player wins the advantageous section and fulfills the end condition such as consumption of the number of instruction function prescribed games relating to the winning combination, the state shifts to the AT state, and then a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed. The instruction function may be performed until an ART game state is started from when a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed by giving an instruction and until, for example, 50 games are played.

If you win a lottery with or without a difference in settings before 50 games are played, or if you start a predetermined bonus, you will enter the additional specialization zone and increase the number of games or set 50 games. May be added to the set. Note that the number of ART games may be simply added.

The additional special zone does not send any signal from the external terminal board H308, but the additional special zone is started on the data display H1 side by setting the lighting state of the top lamp H60 different from the ART state. Can be recognized and the data can be collected by counting the number of times.

Also, until the end condition such as the AT state in which it is decided to perform the instruction function related to the winning combination by winning the advantageous section and only once, and the end condition such as consumption of the instruction function regulation number of games related to winning the winning combination in the advantageous section is satisfied. The AT state (ART state) determined to be the same is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the gaming machine, and the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is made different, so that the player can do it once. While it is unclear whether to end or to execute a plurality of times, it is possible to determine which state the data display device H1 has.

Further, in this example, in the AT state in which it is decided to perform until the end condition such as winning the instruction function prescribed number of games related to the winning combination is satisfied in the advantageous section, when the predetermined replay combination is won The stop order in which the combination of replay symbols is displayed is notified. By playing the game according to the stop order, the state shifts to the ART state in the advantageous section. The external terminal board H308 turns on an external signal in order to detect the start of ART on the data display machine H1 side when a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed, but depending on the operation mode of the player, an instruction may be given. It is assumed that a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed and a signal is sent from the external terminal board H308 even though it has not been performed. Even in such a case, in the top lamp H60, it is determined that the advantageous section is won, and it is determined to perform until the end condition such as the consumption of the instruction function prescribed number of games related to the winning combination is satisfied, and the specific replay symbol By illuminating when the combination is displayed in a detectable lighting manner, it is possible to determine whether a specific replay symbol combination is accidentally displayed or a specific replay symbol combination is displayed according to the instruction. Therefore, if the number of ARTs is not added when a specific combination of replay symbols is accidentally displayed, the number of ARTs can be accurately measured on the data display H1 side.

In this way, the gaming state to which the gaming machine H2 can shift exceeds the number of "first gaming states" that can be transmitted from the external terminal board H308. Therefore, the gaming machine H2 is a CZ game state, a special ART game state, a special ART game, excluding the "first game state (in this embodiment, start of BB game state, start of RB game state, ART game state)". The additional specialized zone in the state, the advantageous zone, and the like are shown as the second gaming state in the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, and it is possible to make the data display device H1 grasp the second gaming state.

The second game state is not limited to the game state determined by the main control unit H301, and for example, the main device group H303 whose execution is controlled by the main control unit H301 and the execution control by the sub control unit H302. It may also indicate the state of the sub device group H304. For example, even in the same gaming state, when performing different effects continuously as the number of games progresses, these effects are shown as different second gaming states by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, so that the gaming machine H2. In the data display device H1, it is possible to perform an effect linked to each effect in (1).

Further, in the case of the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine, for example, when the hold lamp includes a luminescent color with high reliability of a big hit, or in a predetermined fluctuation time determination table, a fluctuation that is relatively longer than other fluctuations. When the time is selected at the time of winning the start prize, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 may be indicated as the second game state of the prefetch specialized zone from this point until the big hit determination of the holding lamp. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect linked to the special effect of the prefetch specialized zone on the game machine H2 on the data display device H1. Similarly, during execution of a specific effect such as premier reach during special symbol variation in the special symbol game, the second gaming state may be indicated by a lighting mode of the top lamp H60.

In addition, for example, a game machine classified into a second type (so-called feather blade) is a V that always rotates and becomes a big hit inside an accessory provided in the center of the game board surface on which a game ball rolls. The position of the winning hole has changed. If the relationship between the timing at which the game ball enters the entrance path to the inside of the accessory acquired by the sensor and the position of the V winning opening at this timing is highly likely to be a big hit, this is the second The gaming state may be indicated by a lighting mode of the top lamp H60.

(Example of performance display on the data display)
FIG. 32 is an effect linked to the effect of the game machine H2 by the image display unit H405 when the data display machine H1 detects the lighting state of the top lamp H60 and determines that the game state of the game machine H2 is the CZ game state. It is a figure which shows an example of a display. As shown in FIG. 32, in the CZ gaming state in which the gaming machine H2 can shift to the ART gaming state, the data display machine H1 displays a video on the video display unit H405 indicating that the gaming machine H2 can shift to the ART gaming state. , An effect linked to the effect (not shown) in the CZ game state executed in the gaming machine H2 is performed. At that time, if the liquid crystal effect is the same in the ART state and the CZ state on the gaming machine side, and the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is different from each other that is difficult for the player to recognize, the display side is viewed. It can create the significance of things.

Although not shown, the display mode of the data display machine H1 makes it difficult to determine the display mode on the gaming machine side by different display modes for the additional special zone and the ART state or the AT state and the ART state. It is desirable for the player to be able to distinguish by looking at. It should be noted that the state of comparison is not limited to this, and may be any state as long as it is two or more game states in which it is difficult for the player to distinguish in the effect mode on the gaming machine side.

In addition, the gaming machine side is provided with an advantageous section that ends only with AT as an advantageous section, and an advantageous section that is determined to move to ART, and a state that is difficult to identify from the game machine side is indicated by the signal of the second gaming state. It is also possible to discriminate on the data display side. Furthermore, the so-called omen state, which is expected to transition to an advantageous state for a predetermined number of games that is difficult to discriminate on the gaming machine side, changes to an advantageous state (this omen), which shifts to an advantageous state. It is also possible to discriminate the omen that have not been confirmed (gaze omen) on the data display side by the signal of the second gaming state.

As described above, the data display machine H1 according to the present invention is interlocked with the specific effect performed by the gaming machine H2 according to the gaming state, by the specific mode in which the data display machine H1 is interlocked with the specific effect. It is configured so that it can be provided with a function of performing an effect.

(motion)
The effect execution processing executed by the control unit H401 of the data display H1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the control unit H401 determines whether or not a signal indicating the gaming state is received from the external terminal board H308 of the gaming machine H2 (step S10). When the signal indicating the game state is received (step S10: YES), the control unit H401 refers to the effect pattern table (see FIG. 28) and changes the effect according to the game state indicated by the received signal, and the effect. Counting is started in accordance with (step S11).

After the end of step S11 or when the signal indicating the game state is not received in step S10 (step S10: NO), the control unit H401 determines from the image in which the camera unit H12 images the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. It is determined whether a lighting mode is detected (step S12). When the lighting mode is detected (step S12: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether the lighting mode has changed from the previous time (step S13). When the lighting mode is changed (step S13: YES), the control unit H401 changes the effect according to the lighting mode (step S14), and returns the process to step S10. On the other hand, when the lighting mode has not changed (step S13: NO), the control unit H401 continues the current effect (step S15) and returns the process to step S10.

When the lighting mode is not detected in step S12 (step S12: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether or not the specific lighting mode is being detected (step S16). When the specific lighting mode is not being detected (step S16: NO), the controller H401 returns the process to step S10. When the specific lighting mode is being detected (step S16: YES), the control unit H401 detects an error state (step S17). Then, the control unit H401 determines whether or not the count value that started counting in step S11 satisfies the ending condition (step S18). When the count value satisfies the ending condition (step S18: YES), the control unit H401 stops the effect being executed (step S19) and returns the process to step S10. On the other hand, when the count value does not satisfy the ending condition (step S18: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S10.

(Modification 1)
In the modified example 1 of the sixth embodiment, as a lighting mode of the top lamp H60, not only a blinking cycle that is difficult for a person to recognize is set, but also a gaming machine H2 executes a continuous effect in a plurality of stages in one gaming state. In this case, in the lighting mode corresponding to this gaming state, different blinking periods are set in association with each of a plurality of stages.

Specifically, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 will be described with reference to FIG. In this modification, the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is changed in two steps from 50 Hz to 75 Hz. That is, the gaming machine H2 changes the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 from 50 Hz to 75 Hz in accordance with each of the continuous effects changed in two stages in this gaming state. In this way, in one game state, the effect is composed of a plurality of blocks, and the blinking cycle is set for each block, so that even if the lighting state is some obstacle in the middle of the game state (the player's hands and things are top Even if there is a period in which the camera unit H12 cannot detect the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 due to (for example, being placed on the lamp H60), when the data display device H1 detects the lighting mode again, it responds to the effect of the corresponding block. It is possible to return to the interlocking production.

For example, in the gaming machine H2, when a song is output as a voice in the BB and a character adapted to the song is displayed as a video image, and lyrics matched to the song are displayed on the data display machine H1, the gaming machine H2 uses a plurality of blocks of the song. (For example, A melody, B melody and so on), the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is controlled by associating each block with a blinking pattern of a different frequency. As a result, the data display H1 can select and display the lyrics image according to the blinking pattern of each block, and detect the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 by being blocked by the player's hand, luggage, or the like. Even if there is a period during which the game cannot be performed, it is possible to display the appropriate lyrics corresponding to the voice in the gaming machine H2 when the state becomes detectable again, and to perform the interlocking effect again.

When the gaming machine H2 performs an effect of outputting a song in the BB gaming state, an example of an effect of displaying lyrics in accordance with the song output by the gaming machine H2 on the data display device H1 will be given. The effect on the gaming machine side and the effect on the data display side in the BB game state are composed of a series of effect blocks composed of a plurality of stages. Here, an example of an effect including three stages of the first effect block to the third effect block will be described.

The gaming machine H2 associates a series of first effect block to third effect block with the elapsed time of the music. For example, the first effect block is associated with the first to 30th seconds, the second effect block is associated with the 31st to 70th seconds, and the third effect block is associated with the 71st to 130th seconds. It is attached. Then, the gaming machine H2 controls so that the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is changed according to the elapsed time of the song (each effect block). For example, when the tune is the elapsed time of the first effect block, it is turned on at a blinking cycle of 50 Hz, and when it is the elapsed time of the second effect block, it is turned on at a blinking cycle of 75 Hz, which is the elapsed time of the third effect block. In this case, it is turned on at a blinking cycle of 80 Hz. That is, the gaming machine H2 stores a pattern table in which each effect block is associated with the elapsed time and the blinking cycle. The data display device H1 displays an image in which lyrics are sequentially displayed according to the passage of time for each effect block of the music output by the gaming machine H2. For example, the data display device H1 displays the lyrics of A melody in the first effect block when the first effect block is the A melody, and B melody in the second effect block when the second effect block is the B melody. Is displayed, and if the third effect block is chorus, the lyrics of chorus are displayed in the third effect block. That is, the data display H1 stores a pattern table in which each effect block is associated with a blinking cycle and an image to be displayed.

When the gaming machine H2 starts outputting the music in the BB gaming state, the gaming machine H2 determines the stage of the production block based on the elapsed time of the music, and controls the lighting of the top lamp H60 in a blinking cycle according to the production block. To do. Specifically, the top lamp H60 is turned on at 50 Hz from 1 second to 30 seconds after the song starts, the top lamp H60 is turned on at 75 Hz from 31 seconds to 70 seconds, and the 71 seconds to 130 seconds. At the second second, the top lamp H60 is turned on at 80 Hz. On the other hand, when the data display machine H1 detects that the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 is blinking at 50 Hz while receiving the ON signal of the BB gaming state from the external terminal board H308, it corresponds to the first effect block. The lyrics of A melody are displayed, and the lyrics of A melody are continuously displayed while the blinking of 50 Hz is detected. When the data display machine H1 detects the change of the blinking cycle from 50 Hz to 75 Hz, it is considered that the B melody has started in the gaming machine H2, and the lyrics of the B melody corresponding to the second effect block are displayed, and the blinking of 75 Hz is performed. The lyrics of B-melody are continuously displayed while is detected. Further, when the change of the blinking cycle from 75 Hz to 80 Hz is detected, it is considered that the chorus has started on the gaming machine H2, the chorus lyrics corresponding to the third effect block are displayed, and the chorus is detected while the blinking of 80 Hz is detected. Continues to display the lyrics. In this way, the data display device H1 determines the change of the effect block by detecting the change of the blinking cycle, and performs the effect corresponding to the next effect block with the determination.

For example, when a situation in which the lamp lighting mode cannot be recognized due to some failure occurs while the data display device H1 is displaying the lyrics of the second effect block, the data display device H1 displays the lyrics at that time. Abort. After that, even if the obstacle is removed during the production block and the data display device H1 can be detected again in the lighting mode of 75 Hz, the lyrics of B melody are not displayed at that time, and the lighting cycle is changed next. The corresponding lyrics are displayed when it is possible to detect that it has been done. As a result, when the lyrics of B melody are restarted, it is possible to prevent the lyrics actually flowing on the game machine H2 from deviating from the lyrics displayed on the data display machine H1. .. Specifically, if the B melody has six lines of lyrics, the data display device H1 outputs the voice of the lyrics of which line on the gaming machine H2 at the timing when the data display device H1 can detect it again in the lighting mode of 75HZ. It is difficult to determine whether or not the lyrics of B melody are displayed sequentially from the beginning, and there is a high possibility that the tune may be different from the actual song. Therefore, the data display machine H1 restarts the display of the lyrics at the timing when the change of the blinking cycle is detected, thereby preventing the music output from the gaming machine from deviating from the displayed lyrics, and the data display machine H2 is It is possible to execute an accurate interlocking effect. If the BB signal is turned off before the detection of the lamp lighting mode by the camera is restored, the lyrics display is also stopped from returning thereafter.

In the above example, the series of effect blocks on the gaming machine H2 correspond to the elapsed time, but they may change according to the progress of the game, and the blinking cycle may change accordingly. , For example, play the A melody during the first 5G, start the B melody when the 6th G starts, and play the loop or intro if the lyrics of the A melody have finished before the 6th G starts. You may do it.

(Modification 2)
In the modified example 2 of the sixth embodiment, as the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, not only a blinking cycle that is difficult for a person to recognize is set, but also a lighting mode in which a plurality of emission colors (rainbow colors) are changed stepwise is adopted. is doing.

Specifically, with reference to FIG. 35, a lighting mode of the top lamp H60 corresponding to the gaming states 1 to 3 will be described. In the gaming state 1, the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz, and the lighting mode in which the emission color is single color is set. On the other hand, when the camera unit H12 that operates at a frame rate of 100 fps acquires an image on a frame-by-frame basis, an image in which lighting and extinguishing of a single color are alternately repeated is acquired. Further, in the game state 2, the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz, and it is set so that it changes sequentially to 5 colors each time the luminescent color lights up. On the other hand, when the camera unit H12 that operates at a frame rate of 100 fps acquires an image on a frame-by-frame basis, an image in which lighting and extinguishing that change to five colors are alternately repeated is acquired. That is, the control unit H401 of the data display device H1 determines the gaming state by determining whether the emission color of the top lamp H60 is a specific number or more in addition to the blinking period of the top lamp H60. In this way, by adding a change in the emission color to the lighting mode, it is possible to set effects corresponding to different game states even with the same blinking pattern, and it is possible to further increase the effect patterns.

Further, FIG. 35 shows only one pattern of the color change mode of “red→orange→green→blue→purple→red→... ”, but it is not limited to this. For example, this is the first color change mode, and in addition to this, the second color change mode (for example, “red→orange→green→blue→purple→white→red→...”) and the third color change mode (for example, , "Red→orange→blue→purple→green→red→..."). As a result, even if the player visually recognizing the gaming machine H2 has the same rainbow-colored lighting mode, the data display machine H1 can be recognized as a different effect pattern. For example, when the gaming machine H2 has three types of BB (red 7BB, blue 7BB, and white 7BB which are different flags), these three types are the first color change mode, the second color change mode, and the It is possible to correspond to the three color change modes. The player can recognize that BB has been established by visually recognizing the top lamp H60 in which the lighting mode of the gaming machine H2 changes to a rainbow color, but any of red 7BB, blue 7BB, and white 7BB is established. It is difficult to determine what is happening. However, the data display device H1 can determine which BB is established by the color change mode of the top lamp H60 and specify the type of the established BB. Then, the data display device H1 can appropriately inform the player by displaying the type of BB such as "BB confirmed! This time is red 7BB" based on the determined type of BB. It is possible to reduce the medal loss of the player. In this way, by establishing the BB flag that cannot be discriminated by a normal data display device and by making it possible to discriminate its type, it is possible to give superiority to other data display devices, and the hall manager can It is possible to have the effect of promoting introduction. Further, various conditions such as whether or not to execute the BB type notification may be settable. Introduced by distinguishing, for example, by recognizing a membership card inserted in a sandwich or a data display device, notifying when a player is a member, and notifying visitor players only with a certain probability You can promote the recruitment of members for the hall. Further, it goes without saying that it is possible to set such that BB during ART is always notified, and BB during normal is notified with a predetermined probability. In addition, the rainbow detection is not limited to BB, and may be set in an ART that has a plurality of advantageous stages internally or a big hit of a pachinko that does not notify the payout amount at the time of winning. Further, in the above example, the pattern is identified by changing the order of the color components, but the pattern may be identified according to the color of the five colors which is not turned on. Specifically, a pattern that does not include orange (for example, red→green→blue→purple→red→...), a pattern that does not include green (for example, red→orange→blue→purple→red→...), and not include blue A pattern such as a pattern (for example, red→orange→green→purple→red→...) may be provided.

(Modification 3)
A modified example of the light emitting means for changing the lighting mode according to the game state will be described. For example, one or more LED lamps may be provided on the upper surface of the gaming machine and the data display machine may detect this. In this case, the game state may be determined by a blinking pattern as in the sixth embodiment, or the game state may be determined by a combination of lighting or extinguishing a plurality of LED lamps. That is, by providing X LED lamps and turning them on or off, it is possible to determine a game state of 2 to the Xth power.

If the gaming machine H2 is provided with one predetermined LED and the data display machine H1 receives the second gaming state by the LED, the data display machine H1 needs to be able to image only the LED, and the detection range to be detected is narrow. Is no problem. Further, when the gaming machine H2 is provided with a plurality of predetermined LEDs and the data display machine H1 receives the second gaming state by the plurality of LEDs, as described above, whether or not the LEDs of the data display machine H1 are lit. The second gaming state can be determined only by detecting the combination. As described above, in the gaming machine H2, an LED for communicating the second gaming state driven separately from the effect may be provided. It should be noted that the LED may be any LED of the top lamps instead of the specific LED. In this case, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the gaming machine H2 side, and since only the top lamp needs to be within the imaging range, the degree of freedom in arranging the data display machine H1 is increased.

Further, in order to prevent the influence of ambient light, the light emitting means may be provided on the back side of the top surface of the game machine, and the lighting mode detection means may be provided on the back side of the data display machine. Further, it is not limited to only the light emitting means to execute different effects depending on the gaming state, and for example, the gaming state may be indicated by combining reel modes in the pachi-slot machine. In this case, the camera unit is arranged in front of the gaming machine so that the reel is included in the imaging range. With this configuration, it is possible to further increase the production pattern in the data display device, such as performing the interlocking production only when the light emitting means is the iridescent color and the reels are performing the freeze production in the modified example 2. It will be possible. The data display device determines whether or not the reel stop state detected by the camera is due to the effect on the condition that the IN signal from the external terminal board is received. That is, when the data display device receives the IN signal and the camera detects the reel stop state within a predetermined time, the data display device executes the linked production of the reel freeze production.

Further, when the gaming machine is activated, the light emitting means is turned on in a predetermined manner, and the light emitting means which is turned on in the predetermined manner is imaged and analyzed by the camera unit to specify the position of the light emitting means in the image pickup range, It may be one that improves the determination accuracy of the gaming state.

<Seventh Embodiment>
Next, a gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38. The same or similar components as those of the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

(Electrical composition: Data display: Data table)
FIG. 36 is an effect pattern table for executing an effect according to the game state. The effect pattern table of the present embodiment is different from the effect pattern table of the sixth embodiment in that the priority order is set for each effect pattern.

As shown in FIG. 36, the effect pattern table of this embodiment has a priority column in addition to the same items as the effect pattern table of the sixth embodiment (see FIG. 28). In this embodiment, the priority order is set for all the effects in the priority order column. For example, based on the signal from the external terminal board H308 and the detection of the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, the same gaming state is obtained from each of them, and when different effect patterns are set for them, priority is set. Which effect pattern is to be executed is determined according to the ranking. Specifically, when the BB gaming state is transmitted from the external terminal board H308 and the premium BB gaming state is detected from the top lamp H60, the premium BB gaming state is prioritized.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second gaming state may be a gaming state different from the first gaming state. That is, the signal of the limited first gaming state is transmitted from the external terminal board H308, and the top lamp H60 may indicate the second gaming state excluding the first gaming state. In this case, for example, when the general gaming state is determined as the first gaming state (no signal from the external terminal board H308) and the advantageous zone is transmitted as the second gaming state, the advantageous zone of the second gaming state becomes It may be set in the effect pattern table so as to be prioritized. Further, for example, when the BB game state is transmitted as the first game state and the advantageous section is transmitted as the second game state, the effect pattern table is set so that the BB game state of the first game state is prioritized. It may have been done.

Further, a modified example of the above example will be described. In the production mode based on the signal of the first game state from the external terminal board H308 and the production mode based on the second game state in which the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is detected and discriminated, a production pattern that partially overlaps May be stored. In addition, "overlap" indicates that, among the elements constituting the effect, the same element is set. The elements constituting the effect are, for example, the color of the lamp, the content of the text displayed on the liquid crystal screen, the presence/absence of a character on the liquid crystal screen, the output content from the speaker, and the like. For example, if a character is displayed in a certain effect pattern and the text "A" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen and the text "B" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen in another effect pattern, the content of the text displayed on the liquid crystal screen. Means that there is no character on the liquid crystal screen.

Here, when the signal of the first gaming state and the signal of the second gaming state are output from the gaming machine H2 at the same timing, priority is given to the rendering mode based on the first gaming state for elements overlapping in the rendering patterns of the two. However, the non-overlapping portions may execute the effect mode based on the second game state. For example, the signal of the first gaming state relating to the BB gaming state has an element of displaying "character" on the liquid crystal image and an element of displaying the text "BB in!" on the liquid crystal image. The effect pattern is associated. Further, in the signal of the second gaming state relating to the normal BB gaming state, an element that the text "BB in progress!" is displayed on the liquid crystal image, and a lamp on the outer periphery of the data display H1 (for example, the guide shown in FIG. 16). The effect pattern having an element of turning on the illumination by the light plate G61) to “red” is associated. Therefore, when the data display machine H1 normally receives both the signal of the first gaming state and the signal of the second gaming state when the gaming machine H2 shifts to the normal BB gaming state, first, the first gaming state. The effect based on the signal is given priority, and the character “character” and the text “BB in!” are displayed on the liquid crystal image. However, the element that does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the first game state and that the lamp on the outer periphery of the data display device H1 is turned on in red is effective, and in addition to the effect pattern based on the first game state, the effect is Will be executed. As described above, in the effect patterns that can be executed under the same condition and at the same timing, if an element that is not set in the effect pattern with high priority is set in the effect pattern with low priority, the element is limited to the element. You may perform the production of the production pattern with a low priority.

In addition, when only the signal of the first gaming state cannot be acquired, the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second gaming state (in addition to the effect "BB!" of the liquid crystal image, the lamp on the outer circumference is changed to "red"). A lighting effect) is executed. If only the second game state signal cannot be obtained, only the effect pattern (the effect of displaying “character+BB in!” on the liquid crystal image) associated with the second game state signal is executed. There will be no production using the outer lamps. When both the signal of the first gaming state and the signal of the second gaming state cannot be acquired, naturally the effect on the data display is the same as in the normal state, and no special effect is performed.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, the signal of the second game state generated at the same condition and the same timing as the signal of the first game state is 1 to 1, but it is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of effects corresponding to two or more types of blinking patterns may be stored as the second game state signal regarding the BB game state. Specifically, there is only one type of signal for the first gaming state as the BB gaming state, but in the gaming machine H2, there are two types of BB gaming states: the normal BB gaming state and the BB gaming state during the advantageous section. In this case, each may be distinguished as the second game state signal. That is, when the normal BB game state occurs in the game machine H2, the effect pattern associated with the signal of the first game state is executed in the data display device H1 and the element not set in the effect pattern. In, the effect of the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second game state of the normal BB game state is executed. Further, when the BB gaming state occurs during the advantageous section in the gaming machine H2, the production pattern associated with the signal of the first gaming state is executed in the data display machine H1, and the production pattern is set. In the non-element, the effect of the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second gaming state of the BB gaming state during the advantageous section is executed.

Specifically, in addition to the example described above, an element of displaying the text "BB in advantageous zone!" on the liquid crystal image as a signal of the second gaming state of the BB gaming state in advantageous zone, and the data display H1. It is assumed that the effect pattern having an element of turning on the lamp on the outer periphery of the blue color is “blue” is associated. When the data display machine H1 normally receives both the signal of the first gaming state and the signal of the second gaming state when the gaming machine H2 shifts to the BB gaming state during the advantageous section, first, the first The effect based on the game state signal is prioritized, and the character "character" and the text "BB in!" are displayed on the liquid crystal image. However, the element that does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the first game state and that the lamp on the outer periphery of the data display device H1 is turned on in “blue” is effective, and in addition to the effect pattern based on the first game state, the effect concerned is Will be executed.

In addition, when only the signal of the first gaming state cannot be acquired, the production pattern (the production of the liquid crystal image “Benefit zone BB!” in addition to the lamp on the outer periphery is associated with the signal of the second gaming state. The effect of lighting “blue”) is executed. If only the second game state signal cannot be obtained, only the effect pattern (the effect of displaying “character+BB in!” on the liquid crystal image) associated with the second game state signal is executed. There will be no production using the outer lamps. When both the signal of the first gaming state and the signal of the second gaming state cannot be acquired, naturally the effect on the data display is the same as in the normal state, and no special effect is performed.

Further, the signal of the second gaming state relating to the BB gaming state during the advantageous zone may exceptionally take precedence over the signal of the first gaming state. In that case, when both the signal of the first gaming state and the signal of the second gaming state relating to the BB gaming state during the advantageous zone can be normally acquired, the effect based on the signal of the second gaming state is prioritized, and the liquid crystal is displayed. The text "In the advantageous section BB!" is displayed on the image, and the lamp on the outer periphery of the data display H1 is turned on in "blue". However, the element that does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the second game state regarding the BB game state during the advantageous section and that the "character" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the data display device H1 is effective, and the effect pattern based on the second game state. In addition to that, the effect is executed.

As described above, not only the signal regarding the second gaming state is uniformly lowered in priority, but the information useful for the player may be given higher priority than the signal regarding the first gaming state. It should be noted that such a priority order can be set by the server device H4 or the data display unit H1 main body which sets the data display unit H1 from the outside. In the above example, the BB game state is set to two types, but an advantageous premium BB among the BB is added to this, and three types are distinguished in the second game state to set the priority order. Alternatively, the priority may be set by distinguishing more types.

Further, in the effect pattern table of the present embodiment, an effect synchronized with another data display device H1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a synchronized effect) can be set. The synchronization effect is set to have a lower priority than effects based on other game states (first game state and second game state). The synchronous effect is an effect executed by the plurality of data display devices H1, and each of the plurality of gaming machines group-set in a predetermined range (for example, parallel arrangement, island arrangement, etc.) by the server or the main body. This is an effect in which the image display unit H405 of the data display device H1 is regarded as one common screen and executed. For example, a character image or a text image is moved from the image display unit H405 at the right end to the image display unit H405 at the left end. It is such a production. In addition, the priority order of the synchronous effect and the effect based on other game states can be appropriately determined. Also, a plurality of synchronization effects may be provided, and the priority order may be set among them. For example, as a priority order, the first game state>synchronous effect 1>second game state>synchronous effect 2 and the like.

Further, FIG. 37 is an example of a game state transition table showing destinations to which the game state can be shifted. The gaming state transition table is realized by being stored in the RAM H403 of the data display device H1 or accessible to the dedicated ROM by a removable ROM that stores the information via the server or that fact based on the type of the gaming machine to be installed. To be done. The manner of storing is not limited to this, and various methods can be applied. As shown in FIG. 37, the vertical axis is the game state of the transfer source, the horizontal axis is the game state of the transfer destination, the circle is stored in the game state that can be transferred as the transfer destination. When the data display device H1 detects the transition of the game state, the data display device H1 refers to the game state transition table and confirms whether the transition of the game state performed is correct.

(motion)
With reference to FIG. 38, the effect execution process executed by the control unit H401 of the data display device H1 of the present embodiment will be described. First, the control unit H401 determines whether or not it has received a signal indicating the gaming state from the external terminal board H308 of the gaming machine H2 (step S20). When the signal indicating the game state is received (step S20: YES), the control unit H401 refers to the effect pattern table (see FIG. 28) and changes to the effect corresponding to the game state indicated by the received signal, and the effect. The counting is started according to (step S21).

After the end of step S21, or when the signal indicating the game state is not received in step S20 (step S20: NO), the control unit H401 uses the image captured by the camera unit H12 of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. It is determined whether the lighting mode is detected (step S22). When the lighting mode is detected (step S22: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether or not the lighting mode has changed from the previous time (step S23). When the lighting mode is changed (step S23: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether or not the destination of the game state is abnormal (step S24). That is, the control unit H401 refers to the game state transition table (see FIG. 37) and determines whether the game state corresponding to the changed effect is abnormal as a transition destination from the current game state. .. If the destination of the game state is abnormal, the control unit H401 detects it as an error (step S25). Here, when an error is detected, the control unit H401 may transmit a signal for notifying the server device H4 of the error, or may notify the error by using video display or audio output on the data display H1. .. After that, the control unit H401 returns the process to step S20.

When the transfer destination is not abnormal (step S24: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether the effect timings, including the synchronous effect, overlap (step S26). When the effect timings overlap (step S26: YES), the control unit H401 selects a priority effect (step S27). The selection method may be a method of comparing the effects, or a method of comparing the game states related to the effects. When it is determined in step S26 that the effect timings do not overlap, or after step S27, the effect is changed according to the lighting mode (step S28), and the process returns to step S20. On the other hand, when the lighting mode has not changed in step S23 (step S23: NO), the control unit H401 continues the current effect (step S29) and returns the process to step S20.

When the lighting mode is not detected in step S22 (step S22: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether or not the specific lighting mode is being detected (step S30). When the specific lighting mode is not being detected (step S30: NO), the controller H401 returns the process to step S20. When the specific lighting mode is being detected (step S30: YES), the control unit H401 detects an error state (step S31). Then, the control unit H401 determines whether or not the count value that started counting in step S21 satisfies the ending condition (step S32). When the count value satisfies the ending condition (step S32: YES), the control unit H401 stops the effect being executed (step S33) and returns the process to step S20. On the other hand, when the count value does not satisfy the ending condition (step S32: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S20.

(Modification 1)
A modified example according to the seventh embodiment will be described. For example, when the data display machine H1 cannot read the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 a plurality of times (or more than a predetermined time), the video display, audio output, and illumination of the data display machine H1 are used for demonstration. You may change to a production pattern.

The light emitting means included in the gaming machine H2 is not limited to visible light, and may be infrared light, for example. Thereby, for example, the data display device H1 can detect the lighting mode of the light emitting means by the infrared sensor included in the sensor group H404, and can also directly specify the effect pattern.

Further, the setting of the priority order is not limited to the effect, and for example, the data screen display (see FIG. 5) displayed by the player operating the data display device H1 can also be set. Good. For example, it is preferable to give priority to the data screen display over other display effects.

In addition, depending on the blinking timing of the top lamp H60 and the image acquisition timing of the camera unit H12, the image does not include the image of the top lamp H60 at the time of lighting, and the data display device H1 may not be able to accurately receive the second gaming state. Therefore, this may be avoided by the following method. That is, when the gaming machine H2 controls the blinking of the top lamp H60, it blinks for a predetermined period and then waits for a period (for example, a period shorter than the blinking interval) until the blinking timing is shifted and restarts blinking. Good. For example, the blinking pattern for 1 second may be repeated 4 times, and then the same pattern may be repeated after waiting for several milliseconds. Similarly, the image capturing may be waited for every predetermined time so that the image acquisition timing of the camera is shifted on the data display H1 side. Further, the timing of image pickup by the camera unit H12 on the data display H1 may be determined based on a signal from the external terminal board H308.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the data display device is taken as an example of the game device, but if the game device is a game device that can perform an effect including a camera unit or the like that is individually provided in the game device, It is not limited to the data display machine installed on the upper part of the machine, and can be applied to various gaming devices such as a lending device installed in a gaming machine and a data display machine between tables installed between the machines. is there.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 39 to 55, a game system according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

(Structure of gaming machine and gaming device)
As shown in FIG. 39, the gaming system 5001 of the present invention includes a gaming machine 3001 and a data display device 2001 arranged on the upper portion of the gaming machine 3001. The gaming machine 3001 is provided with a lamp 3305 for transmitting data such as an effect pattern on the upper portion thereof, and the data display device 2001 receives light from the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001, thereby It receives data such as game status and effect patterns. In this way, when the light from the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 is received by the data display device 2001, data such as the gaming state and the effect pattern is transmitted from the gaming machine 3001 to the data display device 2001. Therefore, a lot of information can be efficiently and accurately transmitted. Note that such communication can be said to be one-way non-contact communication from the gaming machine 3001 which is an external device to the data display device 2001 to the data display device 2001.

Here, the gaming machine 3001 is, for example, a gaming machine such as the gaming machines 2 and H2 described above, and includes a pachinko gaming machine 2a and a pachi-slot gaming machine 2b. The data display device 2001 is, for example, similar to the game display device 1 described above, but is a variety of game devices including a game medium lending device, a game machine decoration unit provided in a game machine, and the like. be able to.

The data display device 2001 shown in FIG. 39 is, for example, a data display device called a signage. The data display device 2001 includes a liquid crystal display 2002, an LED 2003, a speaker 2004, a call button 2005, and an image sensor unit 2311. The call button 2005 is a button for calling a staff member at a game arcade, and when the touch sensor detects that the call button 2005 is pressed, an output corresponding to the detection is output to the liquid crystal display 2002, the LED 2003, the speaker 2004, or the like. Is controlled to be performed.

The data display device 2001 detects light from the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 by the image sensor unit 2311, grasps the effect pattern of the gaming machine 3001 based on the detection result, and according to the grasped effect pattern, The liquid crystal display 2002 is controlled to display the corresponding image. In addition, control is performed to output a voice corresponding to the effect pattern or turn on the LED 2003, as necessary.

The image sensor unit 2311 includes, for example, a CMOS image sensor that captures an image including the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 at predetermined time intervals. The CMOS image sensor is configured to image the lamp 3305 at 220 fps or 440 fps, for example.

In addition, this CMOS image sensor has a predetermined angle of view (for example, an angle of view of 30° or less) and a light source distance (that is, the distance between the CMOS image sensor and the lamp 3305, for example, 30 mm to 300 mm). An image of the lamp 3305 of the machine 3001 and its surroundings is taken. Therefore, in the photographed image acquired by the CMOS image sensor, not only the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001, but also a production lamp of the gaming machine 3001 (for example, a lamp like the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2) or the adjacent lamp. Light from the game machine 3001, light from a lighting fixture in a game arcade, reflected light of those lights, and the like are included.

In the present embodiment, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 is composed of a light output device such as one or a plurality of LEDs, but is not limited to such a structure. In addition, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 also functions as a dedicated light output device for transmitting data such as the effect pattern of the gaming machine 3001 and carries out the effect expression of the gaming machine 3001 as well as the game state and effect. It can also function as a dual-purpose optical output device for transmitting data such as patterns. The top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 described above is a light output device for the latter purpose.

Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a configuration of the gaming machine 3001 as a pachi-slot machine will be described. The gaming machine 3001 includes a main controller 3301 that controls the main device group 3303 and a sub controller 3302 that controls the sub device group 3304. The main controller 3301 is connected to the sub controller 3302 by one-way communication. ing. An external terminal board 3308 is connected to the main controller 3301 by one-way communication. The main control unit 3301 and the sub control unit 3302 each include a CPU, a ROM that stores programs and the like, and an RWM that stores information about games and effects.

The main device group 3303 includes, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, and a hopper control circuit. The progress of the game in 3001 is controlled. Further, the main control unit 3301 transmits a command according to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub control unit 3302.

The sub device group 3304 includes a lamp 3305 and a lamp control circuit 3306 that controls the lamp 3305 and other lamps. Further, the sub device group 3304 includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like, and the sub control unit 3302 is transmitted from the main control unit 3301. By controlling these devices based on the command, the effect in the gaming machine 3001 is controlled.

The main controller 3301 is connected to the data display device 2001 via the external terminal board 3308, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. To do. The information input from the external terminal board 3308 is information including the external signals 1 to 4 as shown in FIG. 30, for example.

The sub control unit 3302 controls the output of light by the lamp 3305 by the lamp control circuit 3306, and thereby transmits data such as a game state and effect patterns to the data display device 2001 (via non-contact communication). When the lamp 3305 also functions as a production lamp, the sub control unit 3302 controls the lamp control circuit 3306 to turn on the lamp 3305 in a predetermined color in accordance with the production.

Note that in FIG. 40, the gaming machine 3001 is described as a pachi-slot machine, but similarly for the pachinko machine, the data display device 2001 has an external terminal board (see FIG. 29) and a sub device group lamp. Each is configured to enter information.

Next, the configuration of the data display device 2001 will be described with reference to FIG. 41. The data display device 2001 includes a video display unit 2305 such as a liquid crystal display 2002, an illumination unit 2306 such as an LED 2003, and an audio output unit 2307 such as a speaker 2004 (see FIG. 39). Further, the data display device 2001 includes a sensor group 2304, a control unit 2301, a ROM 2302, and a RAM 2303. The control unit 2301 includes a CPU, a control circuit board provided with the CPU, and the like, and controls a device to be connected.

The ROM 2302 stores a control program for realizing the functions of the data display device 2001. The control unit 2301 controls the respective components by reading out and executing the control program stored in the ROM 2302, and has a function of executing an effect in a mode according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 3001 and the effect pattern. To be realized.

The control unit 2301 also controls communication with the gaming machine 3001 and communication with the server device 4001. The server device 4001 has the same function as the server device H4 described above.

The sensor group 2304 is a sensor group including a touch sensor or the like that determines whether the call button 2005 shown in FIG. 39 is pressed. When an operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit 2301 controls the display content of the video display unit 2305, the light emission mode of the illumination unit 2306, and the audio output mode of the audio output unit 2307 according to the operation. .. Note that when the display screen of the image display unit 2305 is made to function as a touch panel, the sensor group 2304 includes a sensor for detecting a touch operation on this touch panel.

The communication interface 2310 is an interface for performing communication with the gaming machine 3001 and the server device 4001, and is also a conversion module that converts the input information into an optimum method.

The communication interface 2310 receives information from the gaming machine 3001 in two communication modes. One is the above-mentioned non-contact communication via light, and the other communication mode is that the communication interface 2310 is connected to the external terminal board 3308 of the gaming machine 3001 by a contact input method, and the gaming machine 3001. From the data display device 2001, one-way communication is performed.

Although not shown, the communication interface 2310 is connected to the game medium lending device 3 (see FIG. 1) via a harness in a contact input/output system, and bidirectional communication is possible. Further, the communication interface 2310 and the server device 4001 are connected to each other by a wired LAN system by a coaxial cable and by a contact output system by a harness, which enables bidirectional communication.

The RAM 2303 functions as a storage unit that stores various data. For example, the control unit 2301 stores the control result of each connected component in the RAM 2303. Further, the RAM 2303 is a data table (game state determination table) for determining a game state, effect pattern, etc. of the gaming machine 3001, and a data table (effect pattern for executing an effect according to the game state, effect pattern, etc. Table).

In the present embodiment, the data display device 2001 downloads a game state determination table and an effect pattern table (including video data and audio data used for effect) from the server device 4001 via the communication interface 2310. You can

It should be noted that a data table for determining a game state, an effect pattern, etc. of the gaming machine 3001 and a data table for executing an effect according to the game state, an effect pattern, etc., are passed via the USB connection terminal of the communication interface 2310. Then, the data table may be transferred from the external storage device or the like to the RAM 2303, or the data table can be transferred by various methods and routes.

The image sensor unit 2311 is provided to capture an image of the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001, as described above. Further, when the image sensor unit 2311 acquires an image including the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001, based on the image, it transmits data such as a gaming state and effect pattern to the control unit 2301 of the data display device 2001, and controls there. The unit 2301 executes an effect according to the data. The control unit 2301 controls the video display unit 2305, the illumination unit 2306, and the audio output unit 2307 to execute the effect.

Next, the configuration of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described with reference to FIG. 42 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the CMOS image sensor 2432 and the control LSI 2434 included in the image sensor unit 2311.

The CMOS image sensor 2432 is, for example, a CMOS image sensor having a resolution of 640×240 pixels and a frame rate of 220 fps or 440 fps. In the present embodiment, the CMOS image sensor 2432 is used as an image pickup device for picking up the image of the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 and obtaining image data, but another image pickup device such as a CCD image sensor is used. You can also

The control LSI 2434 includes a host controller 2441, a DSP (digital signal processor) circuit 2442, an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) 2443 to which a backup power supply (not shown) is connected, a flash memory 2444, an ISP (Image Signal Processing) circuit 2445, and A UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) 2452 is provided. The devices constituting the control LSI 2434 are connected to each other via a bus, and in the control LSI 2434 of the present embodiment, AXI (Advanced eXtensible Interface) is adopted as a bus protocol.

The control LSI 2434 includes an ISI (Image Sensor Interface) circuit 2451. The ISI circuit 2451 is electrically connected to the CMOS image sensor 2432 and the ISP circuit. The ISI circuit 2451 converts the image data transmitted from the CMOS image sensor 2432 by the LVDS (Low voltage differential signaling) method into an RGB Bayer image and outputs it. At this time, a unique image ID is attached to the RGB image output from the ISI circuit 2451. With this image ID, it is possible to identify each image that is sequentially acquired over time.

The ISP circuit 2445 inputs the RGB Bayer image from the ISI circuit 2451. Here, the ISP circuit 2445 can perform lens distortion processing. The lens distortion correction process is a process of correcting the distortion caused by the characteristics of the lens on the image data captured by the CMOS image sensor 2432 in order to improve the accuracy of the process described below.

Next, the ISP circuit 2445 performs color conversion processing for converting the RGB Bayer image (the image after the processing when the lens correction processing has been performed) into various formats. In the color conversion processing, the ISP circuit 2445 converts the RGB Bayer image into image data (YUV image data) corresponding to the YUV color space, and stores the YUV image data in the SRAM 2443. The SRAM 2443 is provided with a storage area capable of storing a predetermined number of YUV image data. When the number of YUV image data stored in the SRAM 2443 reaches the upper limit number, the stored YUV image data is overwritten with the oldest YUV image data.

Further, when the YUV image data is stored in the SRAM 2443, the ISP circuit 2445 outputs a VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt signal to the host controller 2441.

Further, in the color conversion processing, the ISP circuit 2445 corresponds the RGB Bayer image to a color space (HSV color space) composed of three components (H: hue, S: saturation, V: lightness) as necessary. It is also possible to convert the image data into the image data (HSV image data) and to store the HSV image data in the SRAM 2443.

Note that the ISP circuit 2445 stores the RGB image data in the SRAM 2443 as it is when only the RGB image data is used.

The DSP circuit 2442 performs data reception processing (for example, processing such as light source search processing, noise removal processing, and decoding processing) according to this embodiment under the control of the host controller 2441, and input image data captured by the CMOS image sensor 2432. From (YUV image data), the data such as the game state and the effect pattern transmitted by the gaming machine 3001 is acquired.

Further, the DSP circuit 2442 performs a Fourier transform, an inverse Fourier transform, and the like, which will be described later, in the noise removal process under the control of the host controller 2441. However, these processes are performed by a dedicated circuit provided in the image sensor unit 2311. It can also be configured to be implemented using. Further, in the decoding process, even when decoding an error correction code, a CDMA code, a PSM code or the like, it is possible to use a dedicated circuit provided in the image sensor unit 2311 to perform these processes.

The UART 2452 transfers the data generated by the image sensor unit 2311 (for example, the data such as the game state and the effect pattern transmitted by the gaming machine 3001) to the control unit 2301 of the data display device 2001 via the communication interface 2310. It is a device for serial communication for transmitting.

The host controller 2441 controls each device constituting the control LSI 2434, for example, the DSP circuit 2442, the UART 2452, and the like.

Further, when the host controller 2441 receives the VSYNC interrupt signal from the ISP circuit 2445 (when the YUV image data is stored in the SRAM 2443), the host controller 2441 performs a data receiving process described later, and thus various processes may be performed as necessary. , DSP circuit 2442.

The flash memory 2444 stores parameters used by various devices constituting the control LSI 2434, for example, the host controller 2441, the DSP circuit 2442, etc., and data necessary for various processes. In addition, the encoding method handled in the data reception processing of the image sensor unit 2311 is stored.

In the present embodiment, the ISP circuit 2445 that converts the image data captured by the CMOS image sensor 2432 into image data (YUV image data) corresponding to the YUV color space and stores the image data in the SRAM 2443 as input image data (input information). , Constituting input information generating means.

(Performance execution processing on the data display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, an effect execution process executed by the control unit 2301 of the data display device 2001 will be described. It should be noted that this processing is basically started when the data display device 2001 is powered on, and is periodically executed at predetermined intervals until the power is turned off.

First, the controller 2301 inputs the output signal output from the external terminal board 3308 of the gaming machine 3001 (step S50). Next, in step S51, it is determined whether or not there is a change in any of the external signals 1 to 4. The external signals 1 to 4 are contents that can be appropriately adjusted between the gaming machine 3001 and the data display device 2001. For example, as shown in FIG. 30, RB is generated in the gaming machine 3001 as “external signal 1”. "External signal 2" is used as a signal indicating that the game is being performed or RB is being performed, and "External signal 2" is a signal indicating that BB has occurred in the gaming machine 3001 or that BB is being performed, and "External signal 3" is a game The signal indicating that the game machine 3001 is in an ART state or is in an ART state, and the “external signal 4” can be a signal that indicates that the front door of the gaming machine 3001 is open.

When there is a change in any of the external signals 1 to 4 (step S51: YES), the control unit 2301 refers to the effect pattern table as shown in FIG. 28, for example, and depending on the state of the external signals 1 to 4. The effect is changed, and counting is started according to the effect (step S52).

After the end of step S52, or when there is no change in any of the external signals 1 to 4 in step S51 (step S51: NO), the control unit 2301 causes the image sensor unit 2311 to transmit (the gaming machine 3001 transmitted. ) Obtain communication data (step S53). This communication data is data generated by the image sensor unit 2311 from the image of the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 by a data receiving process described later, and is stored in the communication data storage area of the RAM 2303 when the decoding is successful. To be done.

Next, in step S54, the control unit 2301 determines whether or not the communication data from the gaming machine 3001 can be acquired. When the communication data can be acquired (step S54: YES), the control unit 2301 determines whether the acquired data is a performance instruction command including a performance pattern (step S55). When the acquired data is a production instruction command (step S55: YES), the control unit 2301 refers to the production pattern table, changes the production according to the production instruction command (step S56), and proceeds to step S50. Bring back. On the other hand, when the acquired data is not a production instruction command (step S55: NO), the control unit 2301 continues the current production (step S57) and returns the process to step S50.

In step S54, when the communication data from the gaming machine 3001 has not been acquired (step S54: NO), the control unit 2301 detects an error state (step S58). Next, it is determined whether or not the count value that started counting in step S52 satisfies the ending condition (step S59). When the count value satisfies the ending condition (step S59: YES), the control unit 2301 stops the effect being executed (step S60) and returns the process to step S50. On the other hand, when the count value does not satisfy the ending condition (step S59: NO), the control unit 2301 returns the process to step S50.

(LED control processing (data transmission processing) in gaming machines)
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, an LED control process executed by the sub control unit 3302 of the gaming machine 3001 will be described. It should be noted that this process is basically started when the gaming machine 3001 is powered on, and is periodically executed at predetermined intervals until the power is turned off.

First, the sub control unit 3302 determines whether or not there is transmission data to be transmitted to the data display device 2001 due to a change in the game state or the like (step S80). When it is determined that there is no transmission data (step S80: NO), the process ends.

When it is determined that there is transmission data (step S80: YES), the sub-control unit 3302 performs error coding processing in step S81. This error encoding process is, for example, a process of converting 8 bits of the original data into an error correction code having a 16-bit length (error correction code (16,8)).

Next, in step S82, it is determined whether or not the coding is CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). This processing is determined, for example, by referring to the encoding method stored in the RWM of the sub control unit 3302. The encoding method stored in the RWM of the sub control unit 3302 (of the gaming machine 3001) that is the transmission side of the communication data, and the flash memory of the image sensor unit 2311 (of the data display device 2001) that is the reception side of the communication data It is premised that the encoding schemes stored in 2444 match. In this embodiment, this coding method is coding by CDMA or PSM (Manchester coding).

When it is determined that the encoding is CDMA (step S82: YES), the CDMA encoding process is performed in step S83. In this process, in step S81, the converted transmission data converted into the error correction code is encoded by CDMA. This CDMA encoding will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the coding is not CDMA (step S82: NO), the PSM coding process is performed in step S84. In this process, in step S81, the converted transmission data converted into the error correction code is encoded by PSM. This PSM encoding will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

After step S83 or step S84, in step S85, the LED effect pattern that is being executed or will be executed is acquired. This process is, for example, a process of extracting an illumination pattern (that is, a light emission pattern of the LED (lamp 3305)) in the performance pattern that is being executed or will be executed, which is determined based on the performance pattern table shown in FIG. 28. Is. The light emission pattern extracted in this way is expanded on the RWM of the sub control unit 3302, for example.

Next, in step S86, the LED light emission pattern based on the transmission data encoded by CDMA or PSM and the LED light emission pattern based on the effect pattern acquired in step S85 are combined. After that, the light emission pattern of the LED thus synthesized is registered in the effect pattern being executed (step S87), and the process ends. This registration process is realized, for example, by rewriting the light emission pattern of the LED developed in the RWM of the sub control unit 3302 to the combined light emission pattern. Then, the sub control unit 3302 controls the lamp control circuit 3306 based on the registered effect pattern, and the lamp control circuit 3306 controls the lighting (luminance or emission color) of the lamp 3305 based on this.

When the LED light emission pattern based on the encoded transmission data is combined with the LED light emission pattern of the effect pattern being executed, for example, when the bit of the transmission data is “1”, the LED light emission is slightly brightened. However, when the bit of the transmission data is "0", the pulse of the transmission data is expressed by slightly darkening the light emission of the LED. With such a combination, the player visually recognizes the LED (lamp 3305) that is emitting light by the effect as a natural effect of the lamp, without recognizing that the LED (lamp 3305) includes encoded transmission data. The transmission data can be transmitted to the data display device 2001 without the player being aware of it.

Note that in the example shown in FIG. 44, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 functions as a dual-purpose light output device that carries out the rendering expression of the gaming machine 3001 and transmits data such as the gaming state and the rendering pattern. Although it is configured, it may be configured as a dedicated light output device that only transmits data such as a game state and effect patterns.

When the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 is configured as a dedicated light output device, instead of the processing of steps S85 to S87, the transmission data encoded by CDMA or PSM and a fixed constant reference luminance value are set. The light emission mode of the lamp 3305 is controlled based on the light emission pattern of the LED based on the light emission pattern. This is to cope with the problem that the amount of light is too small to take an image when the brightness of the transmission data itself is weak and the problem that the emission data in the negative direction cannot be generated when the brightness is 0.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 44, when transmitting data such as a game state and effect patterns, error correction information is added by, for example, error correction encoding, and 8 bits of the original data are 16 bit error corrected. Although it is converted into a code, by such encoding, 2-bit random error can be corrected and further 3-bit burst error can be corrected. The error correction code in the present embodiment is, for example, a BCH code which is a type of cyclic code, and transmission data is encoded by a generator polynomial shown in the following Expression 1.
^{G (x) = x 8 +} x 7 + x 6 + x 4 + x 2 + x + 1 ··· ( Equation 1)

Further, in the example of FIG. 44, CDMA encoding and PSM encoding are selectively used as encoding, but it is also possible to use other encoding.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 3302 that executes the LED control process constitutes a transmission data generating unit and an information-added luminance generating unit.

(Data reception processing in the image sensor unit of the data display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, a data reception process controlled by the host controller 2441 of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described. It should be noted that this processing is basically started when the data display device 2001 is powered on, and is periodically executed at predetermined intervals until the power is turned off.

First, the host controller 2441 receives a plurality of pieces of image data (YUV image data) obtained by the ISP circuit 2445 and capturing the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001, and from the image data, a light source, that is, an image of the lamp 3305 is received. A light source search process for specifying the position (region) is performed (step S100). The details of the light source search processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S101, it is determined whether the light source has been specified. When the light source cannot be specified (step S101: NO), the process returns to step S100. On the other hand, when the light source can be specified (step S101: YES), the image data acquisition process is performed in step S102. This process is a process of sequentially acquiring the image data (YUV image data) obtained by the ISP circuit 2445 and capturing the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001.

Next, the noise removal processing is performed on the position of the light source determined in step S100 and the received data acquired based on the image data acquired in step S102 (step S103). The details of the noise removal processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Here, it is determined whether or not the received data to the extent that decoding processing is possible is not accumulated, that is, whether or not delay is occurring (step S104). Specifically, in the noise removal process of step S103, when the noise removal process delay counter and the flicker removal delay counter have not reached the specified values, it is determined that the decoding process is not ready and the delay is in progress. To be done.

When it is determined that the delay is in progress (step S104: YES), the image data capturing process of step S102 is further executed. When it is determined that the delay is not in progress (step S104: NO), the decoding process is performed (step S105). The details of the decoding process will be described later with reference to FIG. 55.

After the decoding process, in step S106, it is determined whether the decoding is successful. If the decoding is successful (step S106: YES), an error correction process for converting the error correction code into the original data is performed (step S107). Next, in step S108, it is determined whether the error correction in the error correction code processing is successful.

If the error correction is successful (step S108: YES), the decoded data (received data received from the gaming machine 3001) is stored in the communication data storage area of the RAM 2303 of the data display device 2001 in step S109. Next, in step S110, the reception error counter is cleared, and the process returns to the image data acquisition process of step S102.

When it is not determined in step S106 that the decoding is successful (step S106: NO), or when it is not determined in step S108 that the error correction in the error correction code processing is successful (step S108: NO), In step S111, the reception error counter stored in the SRAM 2443 is updated by 1 (that is, incremented by 1).

Next, in step S112, it is determined whether the reception error counter is larger than ERROR_MAX. When it is determined that the reception error counter is not larger than ERROR_MAX (step S112: NO), the process returns to the image data acquisition process of step S102. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reception error counter is larger than ERROR_MAX (step S112: YES), the reception error counter is cleared in step S113, and the noise removal counter=0 and the flicker removal counter=0 are set in step S114. Then, the process returns to the image data import process of step S102.

In the present embodiment, the host controller 2441, the DSP circuit 2442, and the ISP circuit 2445 that execute the extraction of the received data from the image data captured by the CMOS image sensor 2432 constitute the information extraction unit and the light reception control unit. To do.

(Light source search processing in the image sensor unit of the data display)
Next, the light source search processing controlled by the host controller 2441 of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 50. The light source search process uses the blinking control characteristic of the LED light source to identify the position of the LED light source in the image captured by the image sensor unit 2311. In the present embodiment, the LED light source is analyzed and specified from four characteristics of the light source: brightness, periodicity, color, and size.

First, the host controller 2441 waits until it receives the VSYNC interrupt signal from the ISP circuit 2445 described above (step S170). Then, in step S171, it is determined whether the time filter is in progress. When it is determined that the time filter is in progress (step S171: YES), the process returns to step S170 to wait for the generation of the VSYNC interrupt signal. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time filter is not being performed (step S171: NO), the process proceeds to step S172.

Such a time filter is for thinning out the YUV image data obtained at 220 fps or 440 fps, for example, and the time for acquiring the YUV image data at a rate of once every 3 to 8 VSYNC interrupt signals. It is a thinning filter. As described above, the temporal filter of the present embodiment simply thins out the YUV image data, but various other temporal LPFs (Low-pass filters) can be applied.

When it is determined that the time filter is not being performed (step S171: NO), the input image data is acquired in step S172. This process is a process of acquiring the YUV image data stored in the SRAM 2443.

FIG. 47 illustrates the acquired input image data. The input image data is YUV image data, and each is represented by a two-dimensional array including a Y component, a U component, and a V component. Each element of the two-dimensional array corresponds to each pixel of the captured image, and in FIG. 47, the value of each component in 12×12 pixels is shown for convenience. The image sensor unit 2311 of the present embodiment provides YUV image data imaged with 640×240 pixels, for example.

Each component (that is, Y component, U component, V component) in the YUV image data can take an 8-bit value for one pixel, and in this case, the resolution of each component is 0 to 255 (256 levels). Key). Note that different resolutions can be adopted depending on the components, for example, the Y component can be 8 bits and the U and V components can be 4 bits. Further, in the present embodiment, YUV image data is used as the input image data, but RGB image data or HSV image data can also be used.

Next, in step S173, the host controller 2441 instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to perform average image generation processing. The average image generation process is performed based on the average image data generated based on the YUV image data that is the input image data input up to the previous time and the YUV image data that is the input image data input this time. This is a process of generating data.

FIG. 47 illustrates the average image data of this time. Similar to the input image data, the average image data is also YUV image data and is represented by a two-dimensional array of Y component, U component, and V component, respectively. Each element of the two-dimensional array corresponds to each pixel of the captured image similarly to the input image data.

The average image data is calculated by the following Expression 2 for each component and each pixel. The initial value of the average image data is the first input image data during the monitoring time.
Average image data (x, y)=previous average image data (x, y)+difference*learning coefficient (Equation 2)
The “previous average image data” is average image data updated every time the input image data is acquired from the input image data input in the past. The "difference" is the current input image data (x, y)-previous average image data (x, y), and the "learning coefficient" is a constant such as "0.91".
Here, when the "learning coefficient" is 0.91, the above equation 2 can be rewritten as the following equation 3.
Average image data (x, y)=previous average image data (x,y)*0.09+current input image data (x,y)*0.91 (Equation 3)
That is, this average image data is obtained by a weighted average of the average image data up to the previous time and the input image data of this time, as is clear from the equation 3, and is 91% of the elements of the latest input image data. 9% of the elements of the input image data are reflected.

Next, in step S174, the host controller 2441 instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to perform difference image generation processing. The difference image generation process is a process in which the difference between the Y component of the input image data and the Y component of the average image data is calculated for each pixel at the same position to obtain difference image data.

The difference image data is illustrated in FIG. 47. The difference image data shows the difference between the input image data (Y component) shown in FIG. 47 and the average image data (Y component). In the example of FIG. 47, there is a difference in the three pixels surrounded by the thick line, and (when the position of the upper left pixel is represented by (0,0)), pixel (1,7) and pixel (4,6) are displayed. ), and the value of "2" is arranged in the pixel (7, 6).

Next, in step S175, the host controller 2441 instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to perform cumulative value calculation processing. The cumulative value calculation process adds "1" to the pixel at the corresponding position for a certain period of time when the value of the pixel having a value other than "0" in the difference image data satisfies a predetermined condition, Is a process for obtaining as cumulative image data. In the present embodiment, in order to efficiently search the light source, not only the variation component but also the color component is focused to obtain the accumulated image data.

For example, for each pixel having a value other than “0” in the difference image data, when both the following conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied, “1” is added to the position of the corresponding pixel in the accumulated image data.
<Condition 1>
Threshold value 1a≦difference image data (Y component) (x, y)≦threshold value 1b (Equation 4)
<Condition 2>
(Threshold value 3 ≤ average image data 1 (x, y) ≤ threshold value 4) & (threshold value 5 ≤ average image data 2 (x, y) ≤ threshold value 6) (Equation 5)

Expression 4 of Condition 1 is on condition that the fluctuation component (vibration component) is within a predetermined range (for example, 0.5 to 3.0), and the value of the difference image data (x, y) is the fluctuation. The value represents the component, which is the difference between the Y component of the input image data and the Y component of the average image data. Since the variation component is small, the value of the difference image data (x, y) is squared, and other values obtained based on the value of the difference image data (x, y) are used to satisfy the condition 1 It is also possible to make a judgment.

The expression 5 of the condition 2 is on condition that the color component is within a predetermined range. Here, “average image data 1 (x, y)” is (U component) of the average image data shown in FIG. 47. 47 is the value of the corresponding pixel, and “average image data 2 (x, y)” is the value of the corresponding pixel of the (V component) of the average image data shown in FIG. Note that it is also possible to use other values representing the color components of the average image data to determine the condition regarding the color components.

FIG. 47 exemplifies accumulated image data obtained as a result of performing the above-described accumulated value calculation process for a predetermined period based on the data including the average image data and the difference image data of FIG. 47.

When the cumulative image data is obtained in step S175, the host controller 2441 performs a light source identification process in step S176. In the light source identification processing, an LED is used for an area having an area equal to or larger than a certain area based on the accumulated image data and having a maximum sum of accumulated values (values arranged in pixels of the area in the accumulated image data). It is regarded as a light source.

In the light source identification processing of the present embodiment, in a cumulative image data, when a pixel set in which pixels having a cumulative value of 1 or more are adjacently arranged is surrounded by a rectangular area, 3 pixels or more in the x coordinate, and , Y coordinate is a region of 2 pixels or more (that is, a region of 3×2 (pixels) or more), this region (pixel region) is a light source candidate. In this example, even if two pixels having a cumulative value of 1 or more have a diagonal positional relationship (that is, diagonal upper left, diagonal upper right, diagonal lower left, diagonal lower right), these pixels are considered to be adjacent to each other. However, it is also possible to prevent such diagonal positional relationships from being considered adjacent to each other.

Now, with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50, a light source identification process for identifying a pixel area that is a light source candidate will be described. Note that the light source identification processing described in the present embodiment is merely an example, and the above pixel region can be identified by various methods.

In order to explain an example of the light source identification processing according to the present invention, FIGS. 48 to 50 show examples of cumulative image data in which cumulative values are arranged in a two-dimensional array. This is the same as the cumulative image data shown in FIG. Here, a two-dimensional array of 9×5 pixels including pixels (0,0) to pixels (8,4) is illustrated.

In this two-dimensional array, exploration points for exploring the cumulative value are sequentially detected, labeling and concatenation are performed according to the cumulative value of the pixel, and finally, the above-mentioned fixed area (here, 3×2 pixels). ) A pixel region having the above area is identified as a light source candidate. Labeling is to temporarily mark pixels in a pixel area that may be identified as a light source candidate. Incidentally, hereinafter, each pixel of the accumulated image data shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 will be referred to as a “cell”. This cell corresponds to the pixel position of the imaging data obtained as a result of imaging the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 with the image sensor unit 2311.

48 to 50, the search points at that time (cells to be searched) are shown by vertical hatching, and the search points before the previous time are shown by horizontal hatching, and labeled cells are shown. It is shown by hatching with diagonal lines.

48 to 50, the search areas indicated by thick lines P1-1 to P1-8, respectively, are shown. The search areas are located on the left, upper left, upper, and upper right of the search points. This is an area including four inspection points. The search area is controlled so that the range is sequentially moved by the search, but at least the cumulative value of the search area is read into the SRAM 2443 together with the cell position information at the time of the search.

Here, the flow of processing until detection points are sequentially detected in the cumulative image data shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 and a light source candidate region is finally specified will be described.

First, search point detection is started from cell (0,0). In the search point detection, first, the cell (0, 0) is moved to the right to search the first row of the accumulated image data, and then the second row in the lower stage. That is, in FIG. 48, cell (0,0)->cell (8,0) and cell (0,1)->cell (4,1) are sequentially searched. Up to this point, the cumulative value of each cell is "0", and since these cells do not contribute to the light source identification, they are skipped.

When the search point advances to cell (5,1), the cumulative value of this cell (5,1) is "67", and this situation is shown in FIG. 48A. As described above, the search area P1-1 including the cell (5, 1) that is the search point and the four inspection points located on the left, upper left, upper, and upper right of the search point is shown.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48B, the search point advances to cell (6,1), and the accumulated value of this cell (6,1) is "57". At this time, the cell (5, 1) is grasped as a search point before the last time.

Here, since the cell (5, 1) recognized as the search point before the previous time is included in the search area P1-2, the cell (5, 1) is labeled as shown in FIG. 48C. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 48D, the search point advances to cell (7,1), and the cumulative value of this cell (7,1) is “39”. At this time, the cell (6, 1) is grasped as the search point before the previous time.

Here, the cell (6, 1) recognized as the search point before the previous time is included in the search area P1-3, and the cell (6, 1) is labeled as shown in FIG. 48E. Further, since the cell (6, 1) is adjacent to the already labeled cell (5, 1), these cells are grasped by being connected.

Next, cell (8, 1), cell (0, 2), and cell (1, 2) are continuously searched, and the cumulative value of these cells is “0”, so that the cell is skipped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49A, the search point advances to cell (2, 2), and the cumulative value of this cell (2, 2) is “76”. At this time, the cell (7, 1) is grasped as the search point before the previous time.

Here, since the cell (7,1) recognized as the search point before the previous time is not included in the search area P1-4, the cell (7,1) is not labeled at this time.

Next, as shown in FIG. 49B, the search point advances to cell (3, 2), and the cumulative value of this cell (3, 2) is “103”. At this time, the cell (2, 2) is grasped as the search point before the last time.

Here, the cell (7, 1) recognized as the search point before the previous time is not yet included in the search area P1-5, so that the cell (7, 1) is not labeled at this time. Therefore, the cell (7,1) and the cell (2,2) are grasped as the search points before the previous time.

Here, as shown in FIG. 49C, the cell (2, 2) recognized as the search point before the previous time is included in the search area P1-5, and the cell (2, 2) is labeled.

Next, as shown in FIG. 49D, the search point advances to the cell (4, 2), and the cumulative value of this cell (4, 2) is "141". At this time, the cell (3, 2) is grasped as a search point before the last time.

Here, as shown in FIG. 49E, the cell (3, 2) recognized as the search point before the previous time is included in the search area P1-6, and thus is labeled. Further, since the cell (3, 2) is adjacent to the already labeled cell (2, 2), these cells are connected and grasped.

Further, the cell (7,1) recognized as the search point before the previous time is adjacent to the cell (6,1) that is combined with the cell (5,1) that is to be included in the search area P1-6. Therefore, labeling is performed here, and the cell (5, 1), the cell (6, 1), and the cell (7, 1) are connected and grasped.

Next, cell (5, 2) to cell (8, 2) and cell (0, 3) are continuously searched, and the cumulative value of these cells is "0", so that they are skipped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50A, the search point advances to cell (1,3), and the cumulative value of this cell (1,3) is “49”. At this time, the cell (4, 2) is grasped as the search point before the last time.

Here, as shown in FIG. 50B, the cell (4, 2) recognized as the search point before the previous time is a cell connected to the cell (2, 2) that is to be included in the search area P1-7. Since it is adjacent to (3, 2), it is labeled here. Since the cell (4, 2) is adjacent to the already labeled cell (3, 2), the cell (2, 2), the cell (3, 2) and the cell (4, 2) are connected to each other. To be grasped. Further, the connected cells (2,2), the cells (3,2), and the cells (4,2) are connected cells (5,1), cells (6,1), and cells (7,1). ), the cell (2,2), cell (3,2), cell (4,2), cell (5,1), cell (6,1), cell (7) , 1) are connected and grasped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50C, the search point advances to cell (2,3), and the cumulative value of this cell (2,3) is "4". At this time, the cell (1, 3) is grasped as the search point before the last time.

Here, as shown in FIG. 50D, the cell (1, 3) recognized as the search point before the previous time is included in the search area P1-8, and thus is labeled. Since the cell (1, 3) is adjacent to the already labeled cell (2, 2), the cell (2, 2) is connected to the cell (2, 2) and is grasped. ) Also has a cumulative value of “4” and is adjacent to the cell (2, 2), the cell (2, 3) is also connected to the cell (2, 2) and is grasped. (1,3), cell (2,3), cell (2,2), cell (3,2), cell (4,2), cell (5,1), cell (6,1), cell ( 7 and 1) are all linked and understood.

Next, cell (3, 3) to cell (8, 3) and cell (0, 4) to cell (8, 4) are continuously searched, and skipped because the cumulative value of these cells is “0”. And all exploration is completed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50E, the cells (ie, cell (1,3), cell (2,3), cell (2,2), cell (3,2), cell ( 4,2), cell (5,1), cell (6,1), cell (7,1)), and a pixel area P2 composed of rectangular cells is obtained. (3×2 pixels) or more, it is finally specified as a light source candidate.

By performing the above-described processing on the entire accumulated image data, it is possible to specify a pixel area made up of a set of cells whose accumulated value is not zero as a light source candidate. Light source candidates are identified.

In the present embodiment, the pixel area specified as the light source candidate is a rectangular area including a set of cells whose cumulative value is not zero, but the cumulative value of the cell whose cumulative value is not zero or the set is based on the set. The obtained area can also be specified as a pixel area.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the search of each cell, a cell having a cumulative value of zero is skipped, and such a cell having a cumulative value of zero is controlled so as not to be involved in the identification of a pixel region that is a light source candidate. However, the cells whose cumulative value is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, a value larger than zero such as 5, 10) are skipped so that these cells do not participate in the identification of the pixel region that is a light source candidate. You can also

When it is determined by the above-described light source identification processing that a plurality of light source candidate pixel areas appear, the area having the largest sum of accumulated values in the pixel area is identified as the position of the LED light source. In this embodiment, one LED light source is provided, and one pixel area corresponding to this is specified as the position of the LED light source.

For example, taking the cumulative image data shown in FIG. 47 as an example, in the pixel region R1 surrounded by a thick line, pixels having a cumulative value of 1 or more are arranged in a region of 2×2 (pixels). As described above, since the area is not 3×2 (pixels) or more, it cannot be a light source candidate.

Further, the pixel regions R2 and R3 surrounded by thick lines are both regions having a cumulative value of 1 or more and 3×2 (pixels) or more, and these are light source candidates, but are included in the region R2. Since the total of the cumulative values is “469” and the total of the cumulative values included in the region R3 is “162”, finally, the region R2 where the total sum (total) of the cumulative values is large is the position of the LED light source. Specified as.

Next, in the light source identification process of step S176, it is determined whether the position of the LED light source is identified (step S177). When the position of the LED light source is specified (step S177: NO), the process ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the input image data and the average image data shown in FIG. 47 are updated for each frame (for each thinned frame), and the difference image data and the accumulated image updated accordingly. The position of the LED light source is specified based on the data.

When the position of the LED light source is not specified (step S177: YES), it is determined in step S178 whether it is within the monitoring time. In this embodiment, the monitoring time is 2 to 7 seconds. If it is within the monitoring time (step S178: YES), the process returns to step S170 to wait for the generation of the VSYNC interrupt signal. If it is not within the monitoring time (step S178: NO), initialization processing is performed (step S179). In this initialization process, the average image data of the Y, U, and V components is used as the input image data corresponding to each pixel, and the difference image data and the accumulated image data are cleared. After step S179, the process returns to step S170 to wait for the generation of the VSYNC interrupt signal.

By the light source search processing as described above, the LED light source can be effectively obtained. The transmission signal of the LED light source has characteristics in frequency and amplitude. When the disturbance component is suppressed and passed through the threshold filters for color, amplitude, and periodic components, the characteristics appear near the LED light source. Further, the pulse of the transmission data is spread over a wide band, but if the background difference (difference from the average image) is taken, it becomes easy to extract the vicinity of the plateau. Furthermore, the disturbance component can be suppressed to some extent by the temporal filter. The light source search processing of the present invention is constructed based on such a principle, and by this, effective light source search can be realized.

In the present embodiment, the host controller 2441, the DSP circuit 2442, and the ISP circuit 2445 that execute the light source search process constitute a light output specifying unit, and instruct the DSP circuit 2442 to execute the average image generation process. The host controller 2441 that generates the average image data (average information) constitutes an average information generation unit and instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to execute the difference image generation process to generate the difference image data (difference information). The host controller 2441 constitutes difference information generation means, and instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to execute cumulative value calculation processing to generate cumulative image data (cumulative information). The host controller 2441 constitutes cumulative information generation means. To do.

(Noise removal processing in the image sensor unit of the data display)
Next, the removal processing controlled by the host controller 2441 of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 to 54. The noise removal process is a process for removing noise such as blinking of an LED light source for production and flicker.

First, the host controller 2441 determines whether the noise removal delay counter is 10 or more (step S130). When the noise removal delay counter is 10 or more (step S130: YES), the light source image data acquisition process is performed in step S132 to obtain time-series observation values.

In this light source image data acquisition processing, the value of the Y component is extracted from the pixel area (position of the LED light source in the YUV image data) specified in the light source identification processing of the light source search processing (see FIG. 46), and the average thereof is calculated. .. In the example of FIG. 47, since the pixel region R2 (8×2 (pixels)) is specified as the LED light source, in the sequentially obtained input image data (Y component), the Y component of each pixel corresponding to this region is obtained. Are summed and the sum is divided by 16 pixels in the pixel region R2. Note that here, the average value of the values of the Y component corresponding to the pixel region R2 is grasped as the observed value, but the observed value may be obtained by another method. For example, the value of the Y component is weighted based on the cumulative value of each pixel in the pixel region R2, the value of the Y component corresponding to a specific pixel in the pixel region R2, the average value thereof, or the pixel The average value of a certain area (for example, 3×2 (pixels)) centered on the largest value in the area R2 can be used as the observed value.

Next, in step S133, edge retention smoothing filter processing is performed to estimate the effect value of the LED emission pattern related to the effect. The edge-preserving smoothing filter is also called a domain transform filter, and is a filter that smoothes small edges while retaining large-edge signals. With the filter, it is possible to estimate and extract the LED light emission pattern related to the performance from the observation value on which the transmission data (data such as the game state and the performance pattern) transmitted from the gaming machine 3001 is superimposed.

FIG. 52 is a diagram conceptually showing an observed value on which transmission data (data such as a game state and effect pattern) transmitted from the gaming machine 3001 is superimposed. As shown in FIG. 52, the value of the Y component at the specific position extracted from the YUV image data fluctuates between the maximum luminance value (for example, MAX=255) and the minimum luminance value (for example, MIN=0), The transmission data is superimposed on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect represented by the thick line. That is, when the LED emission pattern based on the transmission data is superimposed (combined) on the LED emission pattern related to the effect, for example, when the bit of the transmission data is “1”, the emission of the LED related to the effect is slightly brighter. When the bit of the transmission data is “0”, it is emitted a little darker than the emission of the LED related to the effect.

For example, when the brightness of the LED is “128” in the LED light emission pattern related to the effect, and the bit of the transmission data is ON (that is, “1”), the brightness of the LED is “130” in the combined LED light emission pattern. On the other hand, if the bit of the transmission data is OFF (that is, “0”), the brightness of the LED is adjusted to “126” in the combined LED light emission pattern. As described above, the fluctuation range of the brightness value superimposed by the transmission data is “2”, which is extremely smaller than the width between the maximum brightness value and the minimum brightness value as shown in FIG. 52, and the thick line in FIG. It is considerably smaller than the fluctuation range of the LED emission pattern related to the effect represented by.

Further, in FIG. 52, the left end portion and the right end portion of the observed value are enlarged and displayed. As shown in these displays, the fluctuation cycle of the brightness value superimposed by the transmission data is indicated by the bold line in FIG. It can be seen that it is considerably shorter than the change timing of the LED light emission pattern (basic change timing of LED light emission due to the effect) shown in the effect.

FIG. 53A shows the observed value on which the transmission data is superimposed in a more specific manner. In FIG. 53A, each of the YUV image data captured continuously is shown as a frame. Then, it can be seen that, with the passage of time, there is a large variation of the Y component in the LED emission pattern related to the effect, and in addition, a small variation of the Y component related to the transmission data is superimposed.

Next, in step S134, effect emission removal processing is performed. The effect emission removal processing is performed in step S133 based on the observation value (the value obtained by superimposing the LED emission pattern related to the effect and the transmission data transmitted from the gaming machine 3001) acquired in step S132. The value corresponding to the LED light emission pattern) is subtracted to obtain the signal value.

FIG. 53B shows an example of the signal value obtained as a result of subtracting the effect value from the observed value.

If the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 is configured as a dedicated light output device that only transmits data such as the game state and the effect pattern, since the effect value is not included, the reference constant brightness value is included. Should be subtracted.

Next, the host controller 2441 determines whether the flicker removal delay counter is 64 or more (step S135). When the flicker removal delay counter is 64 or more (step S135: YES), the flicker removal process is performed in step S137 to remove the flicker component.

FIG. 54 shows a state of the above flicker removal processing. In FIG. 54A, the signal value after the effect value subtraction shown in FIG. 53B is shown by a dotted line. The result of Fourier transform of the data represented in this way is shown in FIG. 54B. At this time, for example, a signal (flicker component) is extracted and suppressed from the periodic noise having a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz due to disturbance of a fluorescent lamp or the like. The suppressed flicker component is represented as the dotted line in Figure 54B.

Next, the host controller 2441 instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to perform inverse Fourier transform to generate a signal value from which flicker has been removed. The solid line portion shown in FIG. 54A shows the pulse sequence generated by the inverse Fourier transform. As described above, in the flicker removing process, the signal value from which the flicker component is removed is generated by using the Fourier transform and the inverse Fourier transform, as shown in FIG. 54A. In addition, in the Fourier transform performed in the present embodiment, a discrete Fourier transform (Discrete Fourier Transform: DFT) is adopted, but this depends on the characteristics of the lens used in the light source or the image sensor. , Other Fourier transforms can also be adopted.

When the noise removal delay counter is not 10 or more (step S130: NO), 1 is added to the noise removal delay counter in step S131. If the flicker removal delay counter is not 64 or more (step S135: NO), 1 is added to the flicker removal delay counter. As described in the data reception processing shown in FIG. 45, when the noise removal processing delay counter and the flicker removal delay counter have not reached the specified values, the decoding processing is controlled not to be performed. , For controlling the noise removal processing in steps S132 to S134 so as to delay by 10 frames, and for controlling the flicker removal processing using the Fourier transform in step S137, control so as to delay by 64 frames. There is.

After the processing of step S137, step S131, and step S136, the noise removal processing ends.

(Decoding process in image sensor unit of data display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 55, a decoding process controlled by the host controller 2441 of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described. The decoding process is a process of obtaining transmission data (data such as a game state and effect pattern) transmitted from the gaming machine 3001, based on the signal value (pulse wave) obtained as a result of the noise removal process.

First, in step S150, the host controller 2441 determines whether the encoding is CDMA. This processing is determined, for example, based on the data stored in the flash memory 2444 of the image sensor unit 2311.

When it is determined that the encoding is CDMA (step S150: YES), the CDMA decoding process is performed in step S151. In this processing, the signal value obtained as a result of the noise removal processing is decoded by CDMA. The fact that the encoding is CDMA means that the CDMA encoding is used as the encoding of the transmission data in the LED control processing in the gaming machine 3001 shown in FIG. This CDMA decoding will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the encoding is not CDMA (step S150: NO), the PSM decoding process is performed in step S152. In this processing, the signal value obtained as a result of the noise removal processing is decoded by PSM. The fact that the encoding is PSM means that the PSM encoding is used as the encoding of the transmission data in the LED control processing in the gaming machine 3001 shown in FIG. This PSM decoding will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Further, in the example of FIG. 55, CDMA decoding or PSM decoding is used according to the selection of the encoding in the LED control processing in the gaming machine 3001 shown in FIG. 44, but in the LED control processing in the gaming machine 3001. If other encodings are used, it can be configured to use the decoding of the corresponding scheme accordingly.

(Encoding method and decoding method)
As described above, in the present embodiment, in the gaming machine 3001, the transmission data consisting of data such as the game state and the effect pattern is encoded in 1-bit units, and is transmitted to the data display device 2001 as a pulse wave via the light emission of the LED. To do. In addition, the data display device 2001 that receives the light emission of the LED based on the captured image calculates the correlation value with the code from the received pulse wave, and receives the pulse wave whose correlation value is greater than or equal to the threshold value from the gaming machine 3001. Recognized as transmitted data.

For example, when the transmission data is 4-bit data “0011”, the code bit “0101” is assigned to the bit “1” and the code bit corresponding to the bit “1” is inverted to the bit “0”. When the bit “1010” is assigned, the transmission data after encoding becomes the bit string “1010, 1010, 0101, 0101” (note that the comma in the bit divides the 4 bits of the transmission data in an easy-to-understand manner, so it is inserted for convenience. It was done).

In such a bit string after encoding, the start position of the code is unclear, and when the data of the bit string is slid to perform processing with a 4-bit window size, the same code appears in the window, and the code There is a problem at the time of decoding that the correlation value with and becomes high.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is important to select a code whose start position is easy to understand (that is, easy to synchronize) and whose autocorrelation and cross-correlation are low. The autocorrelation is a measure of how well the signal matches the signal when the signal itself is time-shifted, and the cross-correlation is a measure of the similarity between the two signals.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem at the time of decoding, in this embodiment, a unique spreading code is adopted in CDMA coding. CDMA encoding is a method used to perform two or more communications (multiple access) within the same frequency band.

Here, the CDMA code is set from the following viewpoints.
A. A CDMA code with low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation is selected. That is, a spreading code that reduces both the autocorrelation and the cross-correlation when inverted, and that reduces the correlation value when the window (separation window based on the processing unit or the like) is slid is adopted. ..
B. Two types of 16-bit spread codes are prepared. That is, the two spreading codes are arranged so that the correlation value when the window is slid becomes low.
C. Only one bit at the leading end of the transmission data is associated with a 32-bit spreading code, and the remaining bits are associated with a 16-bit spreading code. With this configuration, the start position of the transmission data can be clearly understood.

FIG. 56 shows an example of CDMA coding using the above spreading code. FIG. 56A shows the leading 32-bit code set according to the bit of the transmission data and the two 16-bit codes (16-bit code (1) and 16-bit code (2)) (in hexadecimal numbers). ing. When the leading bit of the transmission data is "1", the leading 32-bit code associated with this is "36553cca", and when it is "0", it is "c9aac335". Further, when the bits other than the leading bit of the transmission data are “1”, the 16-bit code (1) associated with this is “3c35” and the 16-bit code (2) is “91da”. When the bits other than the leading bit of the transmission data are "0", the 16-bit code (1) associated with this is "c3ca" and the 16-bit code (2) is "6e25".

Here, the leading 32-bit code, the 16-bit code (1), and the 16-bit code (2) when the bit of the transmission data is “1” are respectively obtained when the bit of the transmission data is “0”. , Bit “0” and bit “1” are inverted.

For example, the 16-bit code (1) when the corresponding bit of the transmission data is "1" is "3c35" as shown in FIG. 56A, and is represented by "0011110000110101" in binary. On the other hand, the 16-bit code (1) in the case where the corresponding bit of the transmission data is “0” is “c3ca” as shown in FIG. 56A and is represented as “1100001111001010” in binary number, Comparing the binary representations, it can be seen that at each corresponding digit, bit "1" and bit "0" are inverted.

FIG. 56B shows what kind of code sequence is associated with transmission data. The leading 32-bit code, the 16-bit code (1), and the 16-bit code (2) are indicated by the notations "tip", "(1)", and "(2)", respectively. Here, the transmission data is shown as 2-byte data. A leading 32-bit code is arranged in the first bit (first bit) of the transmission data. If the bit is "1", the leading 32-bit code "corresponding to the bit "1" shown in FIG. If "36553cca" is associated and the bit is "0", the leading 32-bit code "c9aac335" corresponding to the bit "0" shown in FIG. 56A is associated.

A 16-bit code (1) is arranged in the second bit of the transmission data, and if the bit is "1", the 16-bit code (1) "3c35" corresponding to the bit "1" shown in FIG. 56A. , And the bit is “0”, the 16-bit code (1) “c3ca” corresponding to the bit “0” shown in FIG. 56A is associated. Further, a 16-bit code (2) is arranged in the third bit of the transmission data, and if the bit is "1", the 16-bit code (2) corresponding to the bit "1" shown in FIG. 56A. If "91da" is associated and the bit is "0", the 16-bit code (2) "6e25" corresponding to the bit "0" shown in FIG. 56A is associated. Thereafter, similarly, the transmission data is encoded according to the arrangement of the codes shown in FIG. 56B and the content of the corresponding bits.

FIG. 56C shows the result of encoding by the above method. In the example 1 of FIG. 56C, the transmission data (the error correction code “c53a” (hexadecimal number) of 2 bytes that has been subjected to the error coding process) is converted by the above-described coding, and the CDMA coded data shown in the bottom line is obtained. can get. The CDMA encoded data is expressed in hexadecimal notation, and finally becomes data of 34 bytes (272 bits) length.

For example, in the case of Example 1, since the first bit (B0) is "1", the leading 32-bit code "36553cca" corresponding to the bit "1" is associated, and the second bit (B1) is "1". Since it is "1", the 16-bit code (1) "3c35" corresponding to the bit "1" is associated, and the third bit (B2) is "0", so it corresponds to the bit "0". Bit code (2) “6e25” is associated, and thereafter, association is performed in the same manner.

In Example 2 of FIG. 56C, an example of encoding relating to different transmission data is shown. Here, the 2-byte error correction code "453a" (hexadecimal number) that has been subjected to the error encoding processing is converted by the above-described encoding, and the CDMA encoded data shown in the bottom row is obtained. The CDMA encoded data is expressed in hexadecimal notation, and finally becomes data of 34 bytes (272 bits) length.

The transmission data of Example 2 (error correction code “453a”) is different from the transmission data of Example 1 (error correction code “c53a”) in the arrangement of bits, and only the first bit is different. Therefore, the first bit (B0) is associated with the leading 32-bit code “c9aac335” corresponding to the bit “0”, and the remaining bits are encoded in the same manner as in Example 1.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56A, the leading 32-bit code and the two 16-bit codes (16-bit code (1) and 16-bit code (2)) are used depending on the bit content of the transmission data. However, the present invention is not limited to such a value of each code, and a combination of codes composed of other values can be used to achieve the effect of the present application.

Also, with respect to the arrangement of the codes shown in FIG. 56B, it is possible to obtain the effects of the present application by using various other patterns. Further, in the encoding process for generating CDMA encoded data as shown in FIG. 56C, the sequence of transmission data (error correction code) is rearranged in bit units or other units, and then the encoding process is performed. May be performed.

By using such CDMA encoded data, it is possible to realize preferable encoding in which the start position of the code becomes clear and the correlation value when the partition window is slid becomes small.

In CDMA decoding, the original transmission data can be preferably grasped by performing the above encoding process in reverse.

Next, in PSM encoding, the correspondence in this embodiment for solving the above-mentioned problem at the time of decoding will be described. PSM encoding uses a Manchester code. In this Manchester code, bit "0" and bit "1" are represented by a transition from a low level to a high level and a transition from a high level to a low level, respectively. (It may be set in the opposite relationship).

Here, the Manchester code is set from the following viewpoints.
A. One bit of transmission data is expressed by two bits. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the code from becoming monotonous and prevent noise from being recognized as the code.
B. Introduce a preamble (synchronization signal). That is, a 32-bit preamble is introduced into one transmission data to make the preamble complicated. With this configuration, the start position of the signal becomes clear and the identification rate at the time of decoding can be improved.

In this embodiment, a Manchester code in which a bit “1” of transmission data is encoded into a 2-bit “01” and a bit “0” of transmission data is encoded into a 2-bit “10” is used.

FIG. 57 shows an example of PSM encoding using the Manchester code. FIG. 57A shows an example of transmission data (error correction code). This transmission data is 2-byte data “c53a” (hexadecimal number), which is the same as the error correction code shown in FIG. 56C.

FIG. 57B shows an example in which the transmission data “c53a” shown in FIG. 57A is encoded. At the beginning of the data obtained as a result of the encoding process, a bit string in which 2-bit "10" is repeated 15 times and then 2-bit "01" is added once is arranged as a preamble. .. After that, the Manchester code corresponding to each bit of the transmission data is arranged. The PSM encoded data obtained as a result is data having a length of 8 bytes (64 bits).

Such encoding makes the encoded data complicated and prevents noise from being recognized as a code, and the preamble makes the signal start clear, improving the identification rate during decoding. Can be made

In the PSM decoding, the original transmission data can be preferably grasped by performing the above encoding process in reverse.

The game system according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Further, the invention can be applied to the embodiments and the modifications described in the first to seventh embodiments. Further, the data display device 2001 may be the game device or the game display device shown in the first to seventh embodiments, and further, the game medium lending device or the game device decoration provided in the game device. It can be various gaming devices including a unit for game and the like.

Further, regarding the game display device, different screen units may be applied to each game machine, or screen units of the same type may be applied to so-called island units.

Further, the game display device may be configured as a transmissive projector device and can be replaced with a screen unit having a different screen shape. For example, the projector main body is installed on the upper surface or the side surface of the housing. You may do it. Further, for example, the light projected from the projector main body may be directly incident on the incident surface on the back side of the screen without using a reflector.

The replaceable types of the screen unit are not limited to the three types of the above-described embodiment, but may be two types or four or more types as long as the screen forms are different. The material of the screen may be different, not limited to the form of the screen.

The position of the light emitting surface is not limited to the left and right ends of the front surface, and may be, for example, the upper or lower portion of the front surface or the side surface.

The second display surface is not limited to the shape described above, and may be, for example, a parallelogram, a rhombus, or a circular shape as long as it has a thickness in front of the first display surface.

The operation unit including the buttons may be provided integrally with the screen unit.

When the screen unit is replaced, it may be necessary to change the projection data corresponding to the projected image or to optically correct the projected image because the form and characteristics of the screen are different. In order to deal with such a case, the control unit of the game display device stores in advance the setting information relating to the projection image data and the optical correction data according to the form of each screen, which corresponds to each screen. The setting information may be called and applied.

Further, in order to realize a configuration in which corresponding setting information can be applied when the screen unit is replaced, (1) a process for determining whether or not the LED board (cable) is connected by the control unit is provided, or (2) the screen unit A separate control device is provided in the control unit, and when the control unit of the housing is started after the replacement of the screen unit, the control device sends a specific command to the control unit to determine which screen unit the control device is connected to. In step (3), a setting screen is displayed by operating the button of the operation unit, and the administrator can input the type of screen unit after replacement as setting information on this setting screen. ..

Such setting information can be said to be information that determines which projection method (method) is used to project one image data. Further, the setting information may be changeable from the server device as a hall computer, and when it is changed in one game display device by the master-slave system, it may be changed in other game display devices as well. May be.

[Expansion of game machines]
In the gaming machines of the first to eighth embodiments, the player inserts medals into the player (ie, inserts a hand-held medal into the medal insertion slot, or credits medals with the MAX bet button, or When the game is started by operating the 1 bet button and inserting it, and there is a medal payout when the game is finished, the hopper device is driven and the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening, or Although the credit mode has been described, the credit mode is not limited to this.

For example, the present invention is applied to all modes in which a player inserts a game medium required for a game, a game is performed based on the game medium, and a privilege is given (for example, a medal is paid out) based on the result of the game. be able to. That is, not only the game medium is inserted (hanged) by the physical action of the player and the game medium is paid out, but the main control circuit (main control board) itself electromagnetically changes the game medium held by the player. It is possible to manage the game in a manner that allows the player to play the game without medals. Further, the game medium managed by the player may be electromagnetically managed by a game medium management device mounted (connected) to the main control circuit (main control board) and managing the game medium.

In this case, the game medium management device has a ROM and an RWM (or RAM), is a device provided in the game machine, and is bidirectional through a predetermined interface with an external game medium handling device (not shown). It is connected communicatively, and wins a game media lending operation (that is, an operation of providing a necessary game media when the player inserts the game medium) or a payout of the game medium. A payout operation of a game medium (that is, an operation of causing a player to acquire a necessary game medium when paying out the game medium) when the winning combination is achieved, or a game medium used for a game It suffices to be able to perform an operation of electromagnetically recording. Further, the game medium management device not only manages the actual number of game media, but also, for example, the retained game medium which displays the number of retained game media on the front of the game machine based on the management result of the number of game media. A number display device (not shown) may be provided to manage the number of game media displayed on the owned game medium number display device. That is, the game medium management device may be capable of recording and displaying the total number of game media available to the player for the game by an electromagnetic method.

Further, in this case, the game medium management device has the capability of allowing the player to freely transmit a signal indicating the recorded number of game media to an external game medium handling device, and In addition to the case of operating directly, the number of recorded game media cannot be reduced, and when an external connection terminal board (not shown) is provided between the game machine handling device and an external game media handling device. It is desirable that the player has the ability to transmit a signal indicating the recorded number of game media only through the external connection terminal board.

In addition to the above, the game machine is provided with a lending operation means, a return (settlement) operation means, and an external connection terminal plate that can be operated by the player. (Eg IC card), non-contact communication antenna for depositing electronic money etc. from a mobile terminal, other lending operation means, various operation means such as return operation means, game medium handling device side external connection terminal board It may be provided (all are not shown).

As the flow of the game at that time, for example, the player deposits a valuable value into the game medium handling device by any method and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable values based on the operation of any one of the above lending operation means. Then, the game medium corresponding to the valuable value subtracted from the game medium handling device to the game medium management device is increased. Then, the player plays the game and repeats the above operation when a game medium is required. After that, a predetermined number of game media are obtained as a result of the game, and when the game is finished, one of the return operation means is operated to transmit the number of game media from the game medium management device to the game medium handling device, thereby playing the game. The medium handling device ejects the recording medium in which the number of game media is recorded. The game medium management device clears the number of game media stored therein when transmitting the number of game media. The player brings the ejected recording medium to a prize counter or the like in order to exchange the prize, or moves the game table to play a game based on the game medium recorded on another table.

In the above example, all game media are transmitted to the game medium handling device, but only the number of game media desired by the player on the game machine or the game medium handling device side is transmitted, and the game medium possessed by the player is transmitted. May be divided and processed. Further, not only the recording medium is ejected, but cash or a cash equivalent may be ejected, or may be stored in a mobile terminal or the like. In addition, the game medium handling device may be configured so that a member recording medium of a game hall can be inserted and stored in the member recording medium so that the game can be played again later.

Further, in the game machine or the game medium handling device, a lock operation for locking the data communication of the game medium or valuable value is performed on the game medium handling device or the game medium management device by operating a predetermined operation means (not shown). It may be executable. In that case, information such as a one-time password that is only known to the player may be set, or the player may be stored by the image pickup means provided in the game machine or the game medium handling device.

As described above, this game medium management device may be capable of playing a game only without medals, or the game medium is loaded (hanged) by a physical player operation, The game may be played in both forms, that is, the form in which the game is paid out, and the form in which the game can be played without medals. In this case, the game medium management device may employ a method of directly controlling the selector 66 or the hopper device 51 described above, and these are controlled by the main control circuit (main control board), and the control thereof is performed. It is also possible to employ a method in which the total number of game media available to the player for use in the game is recorded and displayed by an electromagnetic method based on the result being transmitted, and the control can be performed. ..

Further, in the above description, the case where the game medium management device is applied to a pachi-slot gaming machine has been described, but a game medium management device is similarly provided in a slot machine or an enclosed game machine that uses the above-mentioned game balls, The player's game medium may be managed.

As described above, by providing the above-mentioned game medium management device, it is possible to reduce selectors and hopper devices inside the game machine compared with the case where the game medium is physically provided for the game, and the cost of the game machine is reduced. Not only can the manufacturing cost be reduced, but it is also possible to prevent the player from directly contacting the game medium, which improves the gaming environment, reduces noise, and reduces the number of devices. It also reduces power consumption. Further, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts through the game medium and the game medium insertion port and payout port. That is, it becomes possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

It is to be noted that the gaming device, the optical communication device, the gaming machine, and the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention basically have the following features and effects.

[Appendix 1A1]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and eliminates ambient light to efficiently and accurately specify an LED light source for data communication, An object is to provide an optical communication device and a game system.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact receiving device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311),
The non-contact receiving device,
An optical input unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) for inputting an optical signal from an optical output unit (for example, a lamp 3305) included in an external device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
Optical output specifying means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442, ISP circuit 2445) for specifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means (for example, ISP circuit 2445) for generating input information (for example, input image data) of the inputted optical signal based on the optical signal inputted by the optical input means,
Average information generation means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating average information (for example, average image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
Difference information generation means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating difference information (for example, difference image data) between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating cumulative information (for example, cumulative image data) based on the difference information,
A gaming device (for example, a data display device 2001) that specifies the output of the light output unit based on the accumulated information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
An optical input means for inputting an optical signal from an optical output means provided in an external device,
Based on an optical signal input by the optical input unit, an optical output identifying unit that identifies an output of the optical output unit,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal,
Difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information based on the difference information,
An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that specifies the output of the light output unit based on the accumulated information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact transmission device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
A non-contact receiving device (for example, a data display device 2001),
The contactless transmission device,
A transmission data generation unit (for example, the sub-control unit 3302) that generates transmission data,
An optical output unit (for example, a lamp 3305) that converts the transmission data generated by the transmission data generation unit into an optical signal and outputs the optical signal.
The non-contact receiving device,
Optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the optical output means of the non-contact transmitter,
Based on an optical signal input by the optical input unit, an optical output identifying unit that identifies an output of the optical output unit,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal,
Difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information based on the difference information,
A gaming system (for example, gaming system 5001) that specifies the output of the light output means based on the cumulative information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove ambient light and specify an LED light source for data communication efficiently and with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1A2]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and eliminates ambient light to efficiently and accurately specify an LED light source for data communication, An object is to provide an optical communication device and a game system.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact receiving device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311),
The non-contact receiving device,
An optical input unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) for inputting an optical signal from an optical output unit (for example, a lamp 3305) included in an external device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
Optical output specifying means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442, ISP circuit 2445) for specifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means (for example, ISP circuit 2445) for generating input information (for example, input image data) of the inputted optical signal on a frame basis based on the optical signal inputted by the optical input means;
Average information generating means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating average information (for example, average image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
Specifying the output of the light output means based on difference information (for example, difference image data) between the input information and the average information,
The average information generating means,
The average information is sequentially updated based on the difference information between the input information of the generated frame and the average information on the frames before the frame and a predetermined coefficient (for example, a learning coefficient such as 0.91) ( For example, a gaming device (for example, a data display device 2001) that generates average information by updating the average image data according to Expression 1 described later.

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
An optical input means for inputting an optical signal from an optical output means provided in an external device,
Based on an optical signal input by the optical input unit, an optical output identifying unit that identifies an output of the optical output unit,
The light output specifying means,
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal in frame units,
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, an average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal, and,
Specifying the output of the light output means based on the difference information between the input information and the average information,
The average information generating means,
An optical communication device that generates average information by sequentially updating the average information based on difference information between the input information of the generated frame and the average information related to frames before the frame and a predetermined coefficient. (For example, the image sensor unit 2311).

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact transmission device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
A non-contact receiving device (for example, a data display device 2001),
The contactless transmission device,
A transmission data generation unit (for example, the sub-control unit 3302) that generates transmission data,
An optical output unit (for example, a lamp 3305) that converts the transmission data generated by the transmission data generation unit into an optical signal and outputs the optical signal.
The non-contact receiving device,
Optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the optical output means of the non-contact transmitter,
Based on an optical signal input by the optical input unit, an optical output identifying unit that identifies an output of the optical output unit,
The light output specifying means,
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal in frame units,
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, an average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal, and,
Specifying the output of the light output means based on the difference information between the input information and the average information,
The average information generating means,
A game system that generates average information by sequentially updating the average information based on the difference information between the input information of the generated frame and the average information related to the frame before the frame and a predetermined coefficient ( For example, a gaming system 5001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove ambient light and specify an LED light source for data communication efficiently and with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1B1]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and eliminates ambient light to efficiently and accurately specify an LED light source for data communication, An object is to provide an optical communication device and a game system.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact receiving device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311),
The non-contact receiving device,
An optical input unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) for inputting an optical signal from an optical output unit (for example, a lamp 3305) included in an external device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
Optical output specifying means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442, ISP circuit 2445) for specifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means (for example, ISP circuit 2445) for generating input information (for example, input image data) of the inputted optical signal based on the optical signal inputted by the optical input means,
Average information generation means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating average information (for example, average image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
Difference information generation means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating difference information (for example, difference image data) between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating cumulative information (for example, cumulative image data) including an array of cumulative values based on the difference information,
Based on the cumulative information, a determination range of the array of the cumulative information (for example, the pixel regions R1 to R3 shown in the cumulative image data in FIG. 47) is detected, and when the detected determination ranges are plural, the determination range is A gaming device (for example, a data display device 2001) that specifies a determination range (for example, a pixel region R2 shown in the cumulative image data in FIG. 47) having the largest sum of cumulative values in the output of the light output unit.

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
An optical input means for inputting an optical signal from an optical output means provided in an external device,
Based on an optical signal input by the optical input unit, an optical output identifying unit that identifies an output of the optical output unit,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal,
Difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information composed of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information,
Based on the cumulative information, a determination range of the array of the cumulative information is detected, and when there are a plurality of the determined determination ranges, the determination range in which the sum of cumulative values in the determination range is the largest is output by the light output unit. An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) specified as

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact transmission device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
A non-contact receiving device (for example, a data display device 2001),
The contactless transmission device,
Transmission data generation means for generating transmission data,
Optical output means for converting the transmission data generated by the transmission data generating means into an optical signal and outputting the optical signal,
The non-contact receiving device,
Optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the optical output means of the non-contact transmitter,
Based on an optical signal input by the optical input unit, an optical output identifying unit that identifies an output of the optical output unit,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal,
Difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information composed of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information,
Based on the cumulative information, a determination range of the array of the cumulative information is detected, and when there are a plurality of the determined determination ranges, the determination range in which the sum of cumulative values in the determination range is the largest is output by the light output unit. A gaming system specified as (eg, gaming system 5001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove ambient light and specify an LED light source for data communication efficiently and with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1B2]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and eliminates ambient light to efficiently and accurately specify an LED light source for data communication, An object is to provide an optical communication device and a game system.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact receiving device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311),
The non-contact receiving device,
An optical input unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) for inputting an optical signal from an optical output unit (for example, a lamp 3305) included in an external device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
Optical output specifying means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442, ISP circuit 2445) for specifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means (for example, ISP circuit 2445) for generating input information (for example, input image data) of the inputted optical signal based on the optical signal inputted by the optical input means,
Average information generation means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating average information (for example, average image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
Difference information generation means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating difference information (for example, difference image data) between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating cumulative information (for example, cumulative image data) including an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
Determination range detecting means (for example, a host controller 2441) that detects a determination range of the array of the cumulative information based on the cumulative information,
The determination range detection means,
Search the cumulative value of the cumulative information,
When the cumulative value of the predetermined value or more is arranged in the array adjacent to the array in which the cumulative value of the predetermined value or more is arranged (for example, when a plurality of arrays having the cumulative value of 1 or more are arranged adjacently) ) And the range of the array including the cumulative values satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a rectangular area including an array group in which a plurality of arrays having a cumulative value of 1 or more are arranged adjacent to each other is 3). A gaming device (for example, a data display device 2001) that detects the range of the array as the determination range (for example, the pixel regions R1 to R3 shown in the cumulative image data of FIG. 47) in the case of a region of ×2 or more). ..

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
An optical input means for inputting an optical signal from an optical output means provided in an external device,
Based on an optical signal input by the optical input unit, an optical output identifying unit that identifies an output of the optical output unit,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal,
Difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information consisting of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
Determination range detection means for detecting a determination range of the array of the cumulative information based on the cumulative information,
The determination range detection means,
Search the cumulative value of the cumulative information,
In the array adjacent to the array in which the cumulative value of the predetermined value or more is arranged, when the cumulative value of the predetermined value or more is arranged, and the range of the array including those cumulative values satisfies the predetermined condition. An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that detects the range of the array as the determination range.

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact transmission device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
A non-contact receiving device (for example, a data display device 2001),
The contactless transmission device,
Transmission data generation means for generating transmission data,
Optical output means for converting the transmission data generated by the transmission data generating means into an optical signal and outputting the optical signal,
The non-contact receiving device,
Optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the optical output means of the non-contact transmitter,
Based on an optical signal input by the optical input unit, an optical output identifying unit that identifies an output of the optical output unit,
The light output specifying means,
Input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Based on the optical signal input by the optical input means, average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal,
Difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information,
Cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information consisting of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
Determination range detection means for detecting a determination range of the array of the cumulative information based on the cumulative information,
The determination range detection means,
Search the cumulative value of the cumulative information,
In the array adjacent to the array in which the cumulative value of the predetermined value or more is arranged, when the cumulative value of the predetermined value or more is arranged, and the range of the array including those cumulative values satisfies the predetermined condition. A gaming system (for example, gaming system 5001) that detects the range of the array as the determination range.

With such a configuration of the present invention, ambient light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove ambient light and specify an LED light source for data communication efficiently and with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1C]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is configured such that the production LED is also used as the communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in component cost and transmitting information by the LED. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine and a gaming system that can be prevented from being recognized by a player.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming machine and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) capable of adjusting the brightness of light,
A light emission control unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306) that controls the brightness of the light emitting unit,
The light emission control unit,
Brightness generating means for generating a brightness value of the light emitting unit from a light emitting pattern corresponding to the effect;
An information-added brightness generation unit that adds information (for example, data such as a technique state and effect pattern) to the brightness value generated by the brightness generation unit to generate an information-added brightness value,
Based on the brightness value with information, controlling the brightness of the light emitting unit,
The information added to the brightness value is a change amount smaller than the brightness value and a cycle shorter than the change timing in the light emission pattern (see FIG. 52). A gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine 3001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to configure the production LED to also serve as the communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in component cost and transmitting information transmitted by the LED to the player. Can be unrecognized.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the first embodiment.
Further, the apparatus has a coding unit that performs first coding and second coding different from the first coding on the information-added luminance value to generate coded data,
The light emission control unit is configured to control the brightness of the light emission unit based on the encoded data.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to configure the production LED to also serve as the communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in component cost and transmitting information transmitted by the LED to the player. Can be unrecognized. In addition, the transmission data can be decoded with higher accuracy by the first encoding and the second encoding.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A non-contact transmission device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
A non-contact receiving device (for example, a data display device 2001),
The contactless transmission device,
A light emitting part that can adjust the brightness of light,
A light emission control unit that controls the brightness of the light emitting unit,
The non-contact receiving device,
Optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the light emitting unit of the non-contact transmitter,
Optical output specifying means for specifying the output of the light emitting unit based on the optical signal input by the optical input means,
The light emission control unit,
Brightness generating means for generating a brightness value of the light emitting unit from a light emitting pattern corresponding to the effect;
An information-added brightness generation unit that adds information to the brightness value generated by the brightness generation unit to generate an information-added brightness value,
Based on the brightness value with information, controlling the brightness of the light emitting unit,
A game system (for example, a game system 5001) in which the information added to the brightness value is a change amount smaller than the brightness value and has a cycle shorter than the change timing in the light emission pattern.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to configure the production LED to also serve as the communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in component cost and transmitting information transmitted by the LED to the player. Can be unrecognized.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, when the production LED is also used as the communication LED, an increase in the component cost can be suppressed, and the production information other than the confirmation information (such as the medal insertion signal and the medal payout signal) is transmitted by the LED. Since the information cannot be recognized by the player by the light emission pattern, the interest of the game is not spoiled.

[Appendix 1D1]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and transmits transmission data so that it can be received with high accuracy by encoding transmission data transmitted by an LED with an error correction code. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming device, an optical communication device, a gaming machine, and a gaming system capable of playing.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, gaming machine, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Specific information (for example, data obtained by superimposing an LED light emission pattern based on transmission data on an LED light emission pattern related to performance) from a light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) of an external device that emits light (for example, a gaming machine 3001) A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) for receiving light including
An information extraction unit (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information in which error correction information (for example, an error correction code such as a BCH code) is added to the basic information that is the basis,
The information extraction unit is a gaming device (for example, a data display device 2001) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit and acquires the basic information from the extracted specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED can be transmitted so that the transmission data is encoded by the error correction code and can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
From a light emitting unit of an external device that emits light, a light receiving unit that receives light containing specific information,
An information extraction unit that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information in which error correction information is added to the basic information that is the basis,
The information extraction unit is an optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit and acquires the basic information from the extracted specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED can be transmitted so that the transmission data is encoded by the error correction code and can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) that emits light,
The light emitted by the light emitting unit includes specific information (for example, data obtained by superimposing the LED light emission pattern based on the transmission data on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect) to allow the external device (for example, the data display device 2001) to A light emission control unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001) that controls the light emitting unit so that the light receiving unit (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432) can receive the light from the light emitting unit. ,,
The specific information is information in which error correction information is added to the basic information that is the basis,
The light emission control unit is a gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine 3001) that transmits the specific information by causing the light emitting unit to emit light based on the specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED can be transmitted so that the transmission data is encoded by the error correction code and can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit that emits light (for example, a lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light emission control unit that controls the light emission unit by including specific information (for example, data in which the light emission pattern of the LED based on the transmission data is superimposed on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect) in the light emitted by the light emission unit (for example, , A sub-control unit 3302 of the gaming machine 3001 and a lamp control circuit 3306),
A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display device 2001) for receiving the light emitted by the light emitting portion,
An information extraction unit (for example, a host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, an ISP circuit 2445) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information in which error correction information is added to the basic information that is the basis,
The information extraction means is a gaming system (for example, a gaming system 5001) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit and acquires the basic information from the extracted specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED can be transmitted so that the transmission data is encoded by the error correction code and can be received with high accuracy.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, by encoding the transmission data transmitted by the LED with the error correction code, it is possible to correct a random error of up to 2 bits and a burst error of 3 bits length, The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1D2]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and is high by encoding transmission data transmitted by an LED by a first encoding using an error correction code and a second encoding. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming device, an optical communication device, a gaming machine, and a gaming system that can transmit transmission data so that it can be received with accuracy.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, gaming machine, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Specific information (for example, data obtained by superimposing an LED light emission pattern based on transmission data on an LED light emission pattern related to performance) from a light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) of an external device that emits light (for example, a gaming machine 3001) A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) for receiving light including
An information extraction unit (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information includes a first coding (for example, error correction coding) by error correction information (for example, an error correction code such as a BCH code) based on basic information, and the first coding. Is information that has been subjected to different second encoding,
The second encoding is
CDMA encoding,
The first 1 bit is associated with a second spreading code longer than the first spreading code associated with the remaining bits,
As the first spreading code, a pair of two codes each having low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation is used,
The information extraction unit extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information (for example, a data display device). 2001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding by the error correction code and the second encoding by the transmission data transmitted by the LED. The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
From a light emitting unit of an external device that emits light, a light receiving unit that receives light containing specific information,
An information extraction unit that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information obtained by subjecting the basic information, which is the basis, to the first encoding by the error correction information and the second encoding different from the first encoding.
The second encoding is
CDMA encoding,
The first 1 bit is associated with a second spreading code longer than the first spreading code associated with the remaining bits,
As the first spreading code, a pair of two codes each having low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation is used,
The information extracting unit extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information (for example, an image sensor unit). 2311).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding by the error correction code and the second encoding by the transmission data transmitted by the LED. The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) that emits light,
The light emitted by the light emitting unit includes specific information (for example, data obtained by superimposing the LED light emission pattern based on the transmission data on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect) to allow the external device (for example, the data display device 2001) to A light emission control unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001) that controls the light emitting unit so that the light receiving unit (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432) can receive the light from the light emitting unit. ,,
The specific information is information obtained by subjecting the basic information, which is the basis, to the first encoding by the error correction information and the second encoding different from the first encoding.
The second encoding is
CDMA encoding,
The first 1 bit is associated with a second spreading code longer than the first spreading code associated with the remaining bits,
As the first spreading code, a pair of two codes each having low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation is used,
The light emission control unit is a gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine 3001) that transmits the specific information by causing the light emitting unit to emit light based on the specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding by the error correction code and the second encoding by the transmission data transmitted by the LED. The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit that emits light (for example, a lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light emission control unit that controls the light emission unit by including specific information (for example, data in which the light emission pattern of the LED based on the transmission data is superimposed on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect) in the light emitted by the light emission unit (for example, , A sub-control unit 3302 of the gaming machine 3001 and a lamp control circuit 3306),
A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display device 2001) for receiving the light emitted by the light emitting portion,
An information extraction unit (for example, a host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, an ISP circuit 2445) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information obtained by subjecting the basic information, which is the basis, to the first encoding by the error correction information and the second encoding different from the first encoding.
The second encoding is
CDMA encoding,
The first 1 bit is associated with a second spreading code longer than the first spreading code associated with the remaining bits,
As the first spreading code, a pair of two codes each having low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation is used,
The information extraction means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information (for example, a game system 5001). ..

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is the transmission data transmitted by the LED encoded by the first encoding by the error correction code and the second encoding, The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, highly reliable data reception is realized by encoding the transmission data transmitted by the LED by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding.

[Appendix 1D3]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and is high by encoding transmission data transmitted by an LED by a first encoding using an error correction code and a second encoding. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming device, an optical communication device, a gaming machine, and a gaming system that can transmit transmission data so that it can be received with accuracy.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, gaming machine, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Specific information (for example, data obtained by superimposing an LED light emission pattern based on transmission data on an LED light emission pattern related to performance) from a light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) of an external device that emits light (for example, a gaming machine 3001) A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) for receiving light including
An information extraction unit (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information includes a first coding (for example, error correction coding) by error correction information (for example, an error correction code such as a BCH code) based on basic information, and the first coding. Is information that has been subjected to different second encoding,
The second encoding is
Manchester encoding,
Includes a predetermined sync signal at the beginning,
The information extraction unit extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information (for example, a data display device). 2001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding by the error correction code and the second encoding by the transmission data transmitted by the LED. The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
From a light emitting unit of an external device that emits light, a light receiving unit that receives light containing specific information,
An information extraction unit that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information obtained by subjecting the basic information, which is the basis, to the first encoding by the error correction information and the second encoding different from the first encoding.
The second encoding is
Manchester encoding,
Includes a predetermined sync signal at the beginning,
The information extracting unit extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information (for example, an image sensor unit). 2311).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding by the error correction code and the second encoding by the transmission data transmitted by the LED. The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) that emits light,
The light emitted by the light emitting unit includes specific information (for example, data obtained by superimposing the LED light emission pattern based on the transmission data on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect) to allow the external device (for example, the data display device 2001) to A light emission control unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001) that controls the light emitting unit so that the light receiving unit (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432) can receive the light from the light emitting unit. ,,
The specific information is information obtained by subjecting the basic information, which is the basis, to the first encoding by the error correction information and the second encoding different from the first encoding.
The second encoding is
Manchester encoding,
Includes a predetermined sync signal at the beginning,
The light emission control unit is a gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine 3001) that transmits the specific information by causing the light emitting unit to emit light based on the specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding by the error correction code and the second encoding by the transmission data transmitted by the LED. The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit that emits light (for example, a lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light emission control unit that controls the light emission unit by including specific information (for example, data in which the light emission pattern of the LED based on the transmission data is superimposed on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect) in the light emitted by the light emission unit (for example, , A sub-control unit 3302 of the gaming machine 3001 and a lamp control circuit 3306),
A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display device 2001) for receiving the light emitted by the light emitting portion,
An information extraction unit (for example, a host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, an ISP circuit 2445) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information obtained by subjecting the basic information, which is the basis, to the first encoding by the error correction information and the second encoding different from the first encoding.
The second encoding is
Manchester encoding,
Includes a predetermined sync signal at the beginning,
The information extraction means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information (for example, a game system 5001). ..

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is the transmission data transmitted by the LED encoded by the first encoding by the error correction code and the second encoding, The transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, highly reliable data reception is realized by encoding the transmission data transmitted by the LED by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding.

[Appendix 1E]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and when the lighting control of the LED is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the effect is performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming device, an optical communication device, and a gaming system that can remove a component of a light emission pattern based on a pattern and take out a component related to transmission data such as a game state and a production pattern.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light receiving unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) that receives light from a light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) of an external device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
A light receiving control unit (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) that acquires optical information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light emitted from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for performance and specific information (for example, data such as a game state and a performance pattern).
The light receiving control means,
The light emission pattern for effect is detected based on the light information (for example, as shown in FIG. 53A, edge retention smoothing filter processing is performed to estimate the effect value of the LED light emission pattern related to the effect),
The specific information is acquired by excluding the effect emission pattern detected from the light information from the light information (for example, as shown in FIG. 53B, the estimated effect value is subtracted from the observed value). A game device (for example, a data display device 2001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emission based on the effect pattern is performed on the receiving side. It is possible to remove the component of the pattern and extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light receiving unit that receives light from the light emitting unit of the external device,
A light receiving control means for acquiring light information based on the light received by the light receiving part,
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information,
The light receiving control means,
Detects the light emission pattern for performance based on the light information,
An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that acquires the specific information by excluding the effect-use light emission pattern detected from the light information from the light information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emission based on the effect pattern is performed on the receiving side. It is possible to remove the component of the pattern and extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit that emits light (for example, a lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light emission control unit that controls the light emission unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display device 2001) for receiving the light emitted by the light emitting portion,
A light receiving control unit (for example, a host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, an ISP circuit 2445) that obtains optical information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light emission control unit performs light emission control by including specific information in a light emission pattern for performance,
The light receiving control means,
Detects the light emission pattern for performance based on the light information,
A game system (for example, a game system 5001) that acquires the specific information by removing the light emission pattern for performance detected from the light information from the light information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emission based on the effect pattern is performed on the receiving side. It is possible to remove the component of the pattern and extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, even when the lighting control of the LED is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emitting pattern based on the effect pattern on the receiving side is generated. Since the component can be eliminated, the LED communication can be performed by superimposing the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data related to the game state and the like.

[Appendix 1F]
[Background Art]

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and this gaming device is configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine sends jackpot information and information including a game result to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of hits of a bonus game, etc., after the last hit gaming state ends. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games, the number of medals to be won in the winning gaming state, and to perform an effect based on such game information.

Patent Document 1 discloses a stand display device which is installed in a gaming machine, receives jackpot information and the like from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal to emit light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs the received signal.
[Prior Art Document]
[Patent Document]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP-A-2012-209747

[Outline of the Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, in the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is little information that can be transmitted by the gaming machine, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. Is proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication.

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a gaming machine store where a gaming machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent gaming machine (for example, output for effect). Light) becomes ambient light, and the accuracy of communication deteriorates.

Further, the installation positions of the game machine and the platform display often shift depending on the layout of the game store and the installer, so that non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be deteriorated.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is one of the weak points when LED communication is used, which is capable of suppressing noise due to ambient light such as fluorescent lights in a game store. A device, an optical communication device, and a game system are provided.
[Means for solving the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming device, optical communication device, and gaming system.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light receiving unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) that receives light from a light emitting unit (for example, a lamp 3305) of an external device (for example, a gaming machine 3001),
A light receiving control unit (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) that acquires optical information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light emitted from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for performance and specific information (for example, data such as a game state and a performance pattern).
The light receiving control means,
Fourier transforming the obtained optical information to obtain post-conversion information (for example, post-conversion information as shown in FIG. 54B),
The flicker component contained in the post-conversion information is suppressed to obtain post-suppression information (for example, information after removing the dotted line portion shown in FIG. 54B),
A gaming device (for example, a data display device 2001) that further performs inverse Fourier transform on the post-suppression information to obtain the specific information (for example, information based on a component represented by a solid line portion shown in FIG. 54A).

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to suppress the noise caused by ambient light such as a fluorescent lamp in the game store in the optical information acquired by the light receiving unit.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light receiving unit that receives light from the light emitting unit of the external device,
A light receiving control means for acquiring light information based on the light received by the light receiving part,
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information,
The light receiving control means,
Fourier transform the acquired optical information to obtain information after conversion,
Obtain the post-suppression information by suppressing the flicker component contained in the converted information,
An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that obtains the specific information by performing Fourier inverse transform on the post-suppression information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to suppress the noise caused by ambient light such as a fluorescent lamp in the game store in the optical information acquired by the light receiving unit.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A light emitting unit that emits light (for example, a lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light emission control unit that controls the light emission unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001),
A light receiving portion (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display device 2001) for receiving the light emitted by the light emitting portion,
A light receiving control unit (for example, a host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, an ISP circuit 2445) that obtains optical information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light emission control unit performs light emission control by including specific information in a light emission pattern for performance,
The light receiving control means,
Fourier transform the acquired optical information to obtain information after conversion,
Obtain the post-suppression information by suppressing the flicker component contained in the converted information,
A gaming system (for example, gaming system 5001) that obtains the specific information by subjecting the post-suppression information to an inverse Fourier transform.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to suppress the noise caused by ambient light such as a fluorescent lamp in the game store in the optical information acquired by the light receiving unit.
[The invention's effect]

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress noise due to ambient light such as a fluorescent lamp in a game store, which is one of the weak points when using LED communication.

[Appendix 2A]
In the conventional gaming machine, by projecting light upward from the projection means provided under the housing, and by reflecting the light forward by the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, There is a display equipped with a so-called transmissive projector device for projecting an image on a front screen (projected portion) (see, for example, JP-A-2005-99743).

Further, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various kinds of information regarding a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device by a projector device. ..

However, in recent years, where the display form of the game display device is desired in accordance with the layout and visual effects of the game arcade and the design of the corresponding game machine, the projector device is applied to the game display device. It is not possible to freely change such a display form by itself, and there is room for improvement in the design and variety of the display form.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to freely change the display form according to, for example, a game hall or a gaming machine, and to enhance the design and variety of the display form. An object of the present invention is to provide a display device.

(Appendix 2A1)
A game display device according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, the game display device 1) is a projection unit (for example, a projector main body 12) that projects light for displaying information about a game as a projection image, and the projection. A light passing surface (for example, an opening surface 10A) through which the light projected from the means passes, and a projected portion (for example, a screen 110A) on which a projection image is projected by transmitting the light passing through the light passing surface. , And the projection target has a display surface (for example, a (first) display surface 1101) on which a projection image is projected, and the projection target is arranged so as to be replaceable with respect to the light passage surface. The visual impression of the projected image can be changed according to the replacement of the projected portion.

With such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface by replacing the projected portion, so that the projected portion is replaced according to the layout of the game hall or the design of the gaming machine. The display form can be freely changed only by itself, and the design and variety of the display form can be enhanced.

(Appendix 2A2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention has at least another display surface (for example, a light emitting surface 111a) different from the display surface, and the other display surface can be displayed by a method different from the display of the projected image. Is characterized in that

According to such a configuration, it is possible to separately display the information regarding the game on the display surface for displaying the projected image and the other display surface, and further, for example, on the other display surface, the display of the projected image is Since it is possible to display by another method, it is possible to further enhance the designability and variety of the display form.

[Appendix 2B]
In the conventional gaming machine, by projecting light upward from the projection means provided under the housing, and by reflecting the light forward by the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, There is a display equipped with a so-called transmissive projector device for projecting an image on a front screen (projected portion) (see, for example, JP-A-2005-99743).

Further, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various kinds of information regarding a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device by a projector device. .. There is also such a projector device in which the visual effect is enhanced by deforming the screen in a concavo-convex shape (see, for example, JP 2012-147828 A).

However, in the one disclosed in JP 2012-147828 A, since the entire front and back surfaces of the screen are uneven, the projection distance from the projection means to the screen becomes extremely uneven depending on the unevenness, and such unevenness is generated. When the above screen is applied to a transmissive projector device, there is a drawback that adjustment and arrangement of optical systems such as a projection lens and a reflecting surface become complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming display device that can easily enhance the visual effect while having a simple configuration without complicating the projection optical system. The purpose is to

(Appendix 2B1)
A game display device according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, the game display device 1) is a projection unit (for example, a projector main body 12) that projects light for displaying information about a game as a projection image, and the projection. A projection portion (for example, a screen 110A) on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the means, wherein the projection portion has an incident surface (for example, an incidence surface) on which the light projected from the projection means is incident. A surface 1100) and a display surface (for example, a (first) display surface 1101) on which a projection image is projected by transmitting light incident on the entrance surface, and the entrance surface is uniform. The display surface is characterized by having at least a first region and a second region having a thickness different from that of the first region.

According to such a configuration, the incident surface of the projection target portion is composed of a uniform surface, and the distance from the projection means to the incidence surface is constant, so that an optical system for projection from the projection means to the incidence surface is provided. While it can be simply configured, the visual effect of the projected image can be easily enhanced by changing the visual impression of the projected image only by making the first region and the second region of the display surface have different thicknesses. it can.

(Appendix 2B2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a light passage surface (for example, an opening surface 10A) through which the light projected from the projection means passes, and the projection target portion is replaceably arranged with respect to the light passage surface. It is characterized by being done.

With such a configuration, the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface can be changed simply by replacing the projection target portion arranged on the light passage surface, and thus the display form can be freely changed. It is possible to enhance the design and variety of the display form.

[Appendix 2C]
A conventional gaming machine is provided with a sheet member (decorative sheet), and by irradiating the back surface of this sheet member with light so that the pattern (image) drawn on the sheet member can be visually recognized from the front side, Some have improved the effect (see, for example, JP-A-2013-165868).

In addition, there is a game display device that displays various kinds of information about the game corresponding to the game machine, and it has been proposed to apply a sheet member to such a game display device.

However, in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-165868, it is difficult to adjust the contrast of light due to the characteristics of the relatively thin sheet member, and thus it is difficult to change the contrast of the image displayed on the sheet member. There was a difficulty.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to easily change the contrast of an image displayed on a sheet member, and thus a visual display device that can easily enhance the visual effect, Another object is to provide a game machine.

(Appendix 2C1)
A gaming display device (for example, gaming display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a light emitting means for emitting light and a plurality of light guides for guiding the light from the light emitting means from the back surface side to the front surface side. A plurality of sheet members that are disposed so as to face each other, and at least one sheet member of the plurality of sheet members is displaceable relative to the other sheet member and the first position and the first position. Drive means for moving between the two positions, and when the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are the light guide portions of the other sheet member. When the one sheet member is partially or wholly overlapped with the plurality of light guide portions and the one sheet member is moved from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are It is characterized in that the other sheet member is displaced from the plurality of light guide portions.

With such a configuration, as one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, for example, the overlapping portions of the light guide portions of both sheet members gradually become smaller, and The light guided from the light emitting means on the back surface side to the front surface side through the light portion gradually decreases. That is, one sheet member can be appropriately displaced with respect to the other sheet member, and the illuminance can be changed according to the degree of overlap between the two light guide portions. The contrast of the displayed image can be easily changed by adjusting the illuminance, and the visual effect can be easily enhanced.

(Appendix 2C2)
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a projection unit (for example, a projector main body 12) that projects light for displaying information about a game as a projection image, and a main body unit (for example, a housing 10) that houses the projection unit. And a projected portion (for example, a screen 110A) on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the projection means, and a cover portion that holds the projected portion and covers the main body portion (for example, a screen unit 11A). ) And the one sheet member is provided in the main body portion, the other sheet member is provided in the cover portion, and the cover portion is replaceable with respect to the main body portion. Is characterized by.

With such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual impression of the projected image in the projection unit by replacing the cover unit integrally with the projection target unit. Therefore, for example, depending on the layout of the game hall or the design of the gaming machine. The display form of the projected image can be freely changed only by replacing the cover portion, and the designability and variety of the display form can be enhanced.

(Appendix 2C3)
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2a, a pachi-slot gaming machine 2b) according to another aspect of the present invention includes a light emitting means for emitting light and a plurality of light guiding means for guiding the light from the light emitting means from the back surface side to the front surface side. A plurality of sheet members that have light guide portions and are arranged to face each other, and at least one sheet member of the plurality of sheet members is relatively displaceable with respect to the other sheet member. Drive means for moving between a position and a second position, and when the one sheet member is in the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member are the other sheet. When the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position partially or entirely overlapping the plurality of light guide portions of the member, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member. Is in a state of being displaced with respect to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member.

With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that achieves the same operational effects as the gaming display device according to one aspect of the present invention.

[Appendix 2D]
As a game system including a game display device and a game machine, for example, one described in JP-A-2015-96100 is known. However, since this game system does not have the configuration and function as the game display device or the game machine like the present invention, it is not possible to improve the interest. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming display device and a gaming machine that can improve interest.

(Appendix 2D1)
A game display device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a projection unit that projects light for displaying information about a game as a projection image, a light passage surface through which the light projected from the projection unit passes, and the light unit. A projected portion on which a projected image is projected by transmitting light passing through the passing surface, the projected portion having a display surface on which the projected image is projected, with respect to the light passing surface. It is arranged to be replaceable, and the display surface is configured to be able to change a visual impression of a projected image according to replacement of the projection target portion.

With such a configuration, it is possible to change the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface by replacing the projected portion, so that the projected portion is replaced according to the layout of the game hall or the design of the gaming machine. The display form can be freely changed only by itself, and the design and variety of the display form can be enhanced.

(Appendix 2D2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that at least another display surface different from the display surface is provided, and the other display surface can be displayed by a method different from the display of the projected image. ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to separately display the information regarding the game on the display surface for displaying the projected image and the other display surface, and further, for example, on the other display surface, the display of the projected image is Since it is possible to display by another method, it is possible to further enhance the designability and variety of the display form.

[Appendix 2E]
Further, the present invention relates to a game display device corresponding to a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachi-slot machine.

In the conventional gaming machine, by projecting light upward from the projection means provided under the housing, and by reflecting the light forward by the reflecting surface provided inside the housing, There is a display equipped with a so-called transmissive projector device for projecting an image on a front screen (projected portion) (see, for example, JP-A-2005-99743).

Further, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various kinds of information regarding a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device by a projector device. ..

However, in recent years, where the display form of the game display device is desired in accordance with the layout and visual effects of the game arcade and the design of the corresponding game machine, the projector device is applied to the game display device. It is not possible to freely change such a display form by itself, and there is room for improvement in the design and variety of the display form.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game display device capable of enhancing the design and variety of display forms and the visual effect.

(Appendix 2E1)
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a game display device according to the present invention is a projection means which is provided in a housing (10) of the game display device and which projects light for displaying game-related information as a projection image. In a game display device having a (projector body 12) and a projected portion (screen 110A) onto which the projection image is projected, at least one edge portion of the projected portion (for example, a lower edge of the projected portion). A base (70) on which at least one light emitting element is mounted and an edge portion (for example, an upper edge portion of the projection target portion) facing the edge portion of the projection target portion. And a light-shielding member (73) provided in a gap formed between the base and the housing.

According to the present invention, in addition to the projected image by the projection means, by providing the light emitting means for edging at least one edge of the projection screen, it is possible to enhance the visual effect of the display form and the decorative effect.

Further, by preventing the generation of leaked light from the light emitting element to the inside of the housing, the irradiation efficiency is improved and the brightness and resolution of the projected image projected on the projection target portion are not affected.

(Appendix 2E2)
Further, in the game display device according to the present invention, the projected portion includes a light guide portion (incident surface 1100) and a display portion (display surface 1101) each having a predetermined thickness, and the light guide portion includes the light emitting element. Is guided to the irregular reflection section. According to the present invention, the light from the light emitting element can be efficiently guided to the irregular reflection section.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming display device capable of enhancing the design and variety of display forms and the visual effect.

[Appendix 2F, 2G]
Further, the present invention relates to a gaming device corresponding to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachi-slot machine.

Various gaming devices are connected to a conventional gaming machine, and control is performed based on information transmitted from the gaming machine. For example, a game display device (so-called data display device) that displays statistical information such as a game result can be connected to the game machine. The game display device can display game information such as the number of hits of a bonus game or the like, the number of games after the previous hitting game state ends, and the number of medals acquired in the hitting game state (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-99743). (See the official gazette).

Generally, a call button is provided on the game display device, and when a trouble occurs in the game machine, the player presses the call button to display a lamp or the like provided on the game display device. The corner lamps at the corners of the island are lit to allow the attendants' attention.

By the way, a general call button is a movable type that moves in a pressing direction when pressed by a player, and lighting control of a lamp is performed based on a signal from a sensor that detects the movement. Such a movable call button has a gap in the moving part structurally, so that water, dust, etc. easily enter, and when a trouble occurs in the game machine, a player who wants to continue the game quickly calls There is a possibility that the button may be hit repeatedly and the operating location may become fatigued, and failure due to these factors is likely to occur. In addition, since the player usually pays attention mainly to playing the game in normal times, he or she rarely pays attention to such arrangement of the call buttons, and when some trouble occurs, the player calls for the first time. I often look for where the buttons are located. Therefore, it is preferable that the call button is arranged at a position that is easy for the player to understand.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming device that can reduce the possibility of failure and that the player can easily understand the operation location. ..

(Appendix 2F1)
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming device (gaming device F1) according to the present invention is provided with a translucent design portion (design portion) in a touch area (touch area F1021a) touched by a player. A touch sensor (touch sensor F1022) that is transparent to the external panel (exterior panel F1021) and that is provided on the back side of the external panel in association with the touch area and that detects a touch input to the touch area. ), a light source (LED array F1024), a light guide plate (light guide plate F1023) provided on the back side of the touch sensor and guiding light from the light source toward the design portion of the exterior panel, and turning on the light source. And a control unit (control circuit F10250) for performing control.

According to the above configuration, when there is a touch input from the player in the touch area, the touch sensor detects the touch input. On the other hand, the control means is turned on by the lighting control of the light source, the light from the light source is guided to the design section, and the player can visually recognize the light from the design section. With such a configuration, the design area in the touch area of the exterior panel is illuminated by the light from the light source, which makes it easier for the player to recognize the place to be touched, and is not movable like the conventional call button. Since the input is performed on the touch area formed in a plane, it is possible to prevent a failure due to dust or the like entering an operating location or a failure due to fatigue of a movable portion.

(Appendix 2F2)
Further, in the gaming device according to the present invention, the control means may perform control for changing a lighting mode of the light source when a touch input is made to the touch area.

According to the above configuration, the player can recognize that his/her touch is input by changing the lighting mode of the light source that illuminates the design unit. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from repeatedly touching the touch area until the attendant is called, and the surface of the touch area is deteriorated.

(Appendix 2F3)
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a light guide plate having a light-transmitting property, which is removably disposed on the base body (base body G101) and is formed so that an opening (opening G61a) having a predetermined shape penetrates in the thickness direction ( A light guide plate G61) and a plurality of light sources for a light guide plate (LEDG60A) respectively arranged at positions facing the opening side end surface (opening side end surface G61b) forming the opening of the light guide plate. A plurality of light sources for the light guide plate are arranged side by side along the end face on the opening side, and the light guide plate is guided from the light sources for the light guide plate into the light guide plate through the end face on the opening side. A reflection portion (reflection portion G61d) is formed by performing reflection processing for reflecting a part of the emitted light in the thickness direction of the light guide plate, and the control unit has a touch input to the touch area. In such a case, control may be performed to change the plurality of light guide plate light sources to a specific lighting mode.

According to the above configuration, the light emitted from the plurality of light sources is in a specific lighting mode in response to the touch input by the player, and spreads radially in the light guide plate to reach the outer end surface to surround the light guide plate. It becomes possible to illuminate the whole in a ring shape, and the light guide plate illuminated in a specific lighting mode can be visually recognized from any direction of the game device, and the manager of the game hall is for the game for which the touch input is performed. It becomes easy to identify the gaming machine to which the device is attached. Further, the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate can improve the design, and since the light guide plate is detachable from the base, it can be replaced with a light guide plate having a different design of reflection processing. It is possible to apply the gaming device to various types of gaming machines.

(Appendix 2F4)
Further, in the gaming device according to the present invention, the control means controls to change a lighting mode of the plurality of light guide plate light sources according to an elapsed time from a timing when a touch input is made to the touch area. You can go.

According to the above configuration, the manager of the game arcade can determine at a glance the time from the timing when the player touch-inputs, even at a position distant from the game machine by visually checking the lighting mode of the light guide plate, Even if there are a plurality of gaming devices to which the touch input has been made, it becomes possible to give a corresponding priority order, so that it becomes possible to provide an appropriate service to the player.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility of failure, and it is possible to provide a game device in which the player can easily understand the operation location.

(Appendix 2G1)
A gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is provided individually in a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing a lighting mode according to a gaming state. (Data display device H1), which is a lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting detected by the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12). The production|generation execution means (control part H401, the image display part H405, the electrical decoration part H406, the audio|voice output part H407, etc.) which performs the effect of the aspect according to the aspect is provided.

A gaming system according to the present invention has a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming machine (data display machine H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). A gaming system, a light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing a lighting manner according to a game state, a lighting manner detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting manner by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), Production execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) for executing the production of the mode corresponding to the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12); , With.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming device determines by the light emitting means of different lighting modes for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The game state can be determined without being limited. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G2)
A gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention has a gaming machine (gaming machine) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing a lighting mode according to a gaming state and a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside. H2) is individually provided and can receive a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state among the gaming states to which the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) can shift via the terminal board of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). In the gaming device (data display device H1), the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60) and the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12). ) Detected by the game state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the lighting mode detected by the game state determination unit (control unit H401) The production|generation execution means (control part H401, the image display part H405, the illumination part H406, the audio|voice output part H407 grade|etc.,) which performs the effect of the aspect according to a state is provided.

The gaming system according to the present invention includes a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) which is individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). A gaming system having a gaming device (data display device H1) capable of receiving a signal regarding a predetermined type of gaming state among the gaming states to which the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) can shift via the terminal board. In addition, a light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing a lighting manner according to a game state, a lighting manner detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting manner by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting. A game state determination unit (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type game state based on the lighting mode detected by the mode detection unit (camera unit H12), and the game state determination unit (control). Section H401) executes an effect according to the game state determined by the effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device receives a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state from a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and emits a gaming state different from the predetermined type of gaming state from the gaming machine. Judgment is made based on the means, and an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine is executed. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the terminal board of the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming device determines by the light emitting means of the lighting mode that differs for each gaming state of the gaming machine, the gaming machine The state can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G3)
The gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is used as a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for a game side effect and changes a lighting mode according to a gaming state. In a separately provided gaming device (data display device H1), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode detection means (camera unit) H12) detects a lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), a gaming status judging means (control section H401) for judging a gaming status indicated by the lighting mode, and a gaming status judging means (control section H401). In the gaming state determined by, the effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, which can execute an effect linked to the effect on the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) side executed by the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). Illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.).

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2), wherein Light emitting means (top lamp H60) arranged in the machine (gaming machine H2) and used for the game side effect to change the lighting manner according to the gaming state, and lighting for detecting the lighting manner by the light emitting means (top lamp H60) When the mode detection means (camera unit H12) and the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detect the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), the gaming state determination for determining the gaming state indicated by the lighting mode In association with the means (control unit H401) and the effect on the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) side executed by the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) in the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means (controlling unit H401). The production|generation production|generation means (control part H401, the video display part H405, the illumination part H406, the audio|voice output part H407, etc.) which can perform an effect are provided.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means arranged in the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine to the gaming machine is limited, but the gaming machine judges by the light emitting means of different lighting modes for each gaming state of the gaming machine. The game state can be determined without being limited. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G4)
The gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is used as a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for a game side effect and changes a lighting mode according to a gaming state. In a separately provided gaming device (data display device H1), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode detection means (camera unit) H12) detects a lighting state of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), a game state determination means (control unit H401) for determining a gaming state indicated by the lighting mode, and a period during which the lighting state is continued, Performance execution that continues execution of performance linked to the performance on the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) side that is executed by the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) in the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means (control unit H401) Means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.).

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2), which is a gaming side. Light emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for the effect of changing the lighting manner according to the game state, lighting manner detection means (camera unit H12) that detects the lighting manner by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), When the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), a gaming state judging means (control section H401) for judging the gaming state indicated by the lighting mode, and the lighting mode. While the game is continued, an effect linked to the effect on the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) side executed by the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) in the gaming state judged by the gaming state judging means (control section H401). And a production execution means for continuing the execution of (control section H401, video display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Although the type of signal transmitted from a gaming machine is generally limited, the gaming machine limits the gaming state of the gaming machine because the gaming device determines by a light emitting means of a different lighting mode for each gaming state of the gaming machine. Can be determined without being performed. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, the gaming machine continues to execute the corresponding effect for a period during which the lighting mode of the gaming machine is continued. As a result, if there is a lighting mode, it is possible to execute by a simple process of performing an effect for the same period, it is possible to reduce resources and contribute to an increase in effect patterns.

(Appendix 2G5)
The gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention has a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for a game side effect and changes the blinking cycle within a range that is difficult to recognize depending on the gaming state ( A gaming device (data display device H1) individually provided in the gaming machine H2), which is an image acquisition means for capturing an image by capturing the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and a blinking cycle based on the image. When the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) and the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) detect the blinking cycle, a gaming state determining means (control section) for determining the gaming state indicated by the blinking cycle. H401) and effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, electric decoration section H406, voice output section H407, etc.) for executing an effect corresponding to the game state determined by the game state determination section (control section H401). ), and have.

According to the above configuration, the gaming machine (data display machine H1) determines the gaming state of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) based on the blinking cycle of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). Judgment is made, and effects corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) H2 are executed. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) is limited, but the data display machine (data display machine H1) H1 is different for each gaming state of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) H2. Since the determination is made based on the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 in a different lighting mode, the gaming state of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) H2 can be determined without being limited. As a result, the data display machine (data display machine H1) H1 can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) H2.

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2), which is a gaming side. A light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing the blinking cycle in a range that is difficult to recognize depending on the game state, and an image acquiring means for capturing an image by imaging the light emitting means (top lamp H60). When the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) that detects the blinking cycle based on the image and the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detect the blinking cycle, the gaming state indicated by the blinking cycle is determined. Game state determination means (control unit H401) and effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit) that executes an effect corresponding to the game state determined by the game state determination unit (control unit H401). H406, audio output unit H407, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the blinking cycle of the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is limited, but the gaming device determines by the blinking cycle of the light emitting means of a different blinking cycle for each gaming state of the gaming machine, so the gaming machine's game The state can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G6)
The gaming device (data display device H1) according to the present invention is provided with a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for a series of game-side effects consisting of a plurality of stages and which varies the blinking period within a range that is difficult to recognize for each stage. A gaming device (data display device H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) that has the image capturing means that captures an image by imaging the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the image. If the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the flashing cycle based on the above and the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detect the flashing cycle of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), Based on the game state determination means (control unit H401) that determines which stage of the game-side effect based, the game state determination unit (control unit H401) performs the effect corresponding to the determined stage. Production execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.).

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2), and has a plurality of stages. A light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for a series of effects on the game side and which has a different blinking cycle in a range that is difficult to recognize for each stage, and the light emitting means (top lamp H60) are imaged to acquire an image. An image acquisition unit, a lighting mode detection unit (camera unit H12) that detects the blinking cycle based on the image, and the lighting mode detection unit (camera unit H12) detects the blinking cycle of the light emitting unit (top lamp H60). In this case, the game state determination unit (control unit H401) that determines which stage of the effect on the game side is based on the blinking period, and the stage that the game state determination unit (control unit H401) determines. And an effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, electric decoration section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) for executing the effect corresponding to.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine on the basis of the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect including a plurality of stages according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Although the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is generally limited, the gaming machine determines each stage of a series of performances of the gaming state of the gaming machine by the light emitting means of different blinking modes. Therefore, even if the determination of the light emitting means is temporarily impossible, it is possible to easily determine at which stage the effect is being executed at the time of restoration. As a result, the gaming device can perform an effect linked to the complicated effect of the gaming machine, and can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G7)
The gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is used as a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for a game side effect and changes a lighting mode according to a gaming state. In a separately provided gaming device (data display device H1), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode detection means (camera unit) H12) detects a lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), a gaming status judging means (control section H401) for judging a gaming status indicated by the lighting mode, and a gaming status judging means (control section H401). Selected by the effect corresponding to the game state determined by the effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), and the game state in advance. An end condition storage unit that stores each end condition in association with each other, and an effect end unit that ends the effect when the end condition corresponding to the game state of the effect being executed are satisfied.

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2), which is a gaming side. Light emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for the effect of changing the lighting manner according to the game state, lighting manner detection means (camera unit H12) that detects the lighting manner by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), When the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), the gaming state judging means (control section H401) for judging the gaming state indicated by the lighting mode, and the gaming state. Effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, illumination section H406, voice output section H407, etc.) that selects the effect corresponding to the game state determined by the determination means (control unit H401) and executes the effect. And, if the end condition storage means for storing the end condition for each of the game states in advance and the end condition corresponding to the game state of the effect being executed are satisfied, the effect end for ending the effect And means.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, when the ending condition of the effect is satisfied, the effect is ended. Although the type of signal transmitted from a gaming machine is generally limited, the gaming machine limits the gaming state of the gaming machine because the gaming device determines by a light emitting means of a different lighting mode for each gaming state of the gaming machine. Can be determined without being performed. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, by setting the end condition, even if the lighting mode of the light emitting means cannot be detected, it is possible to execute as much effect as possible in the gaming device.

(Appendix 2G8)
The gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is provided individually in a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors used for game production. Apparatus (data display device H1) for acquiring the image in frame units by capturing the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and a plurality of images acquired by the image acquiring means within a predetermined period. In the case where the light emission color of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) is equal to or more than a specific number, effect executing means (control section H401, image display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) for executing a specific effect. ), and have.

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2), The light emitting means (top lamp H60) capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors used for presentation, the image acquiring means for capturing the image by the light emitting means (top lamp H60) in frame units, and the image acquiring means for a predetermined period. In a plurality of images acquired inside, when the emission color of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) is equal to or more than a specific number, effect executing means (control section H401, image display section H405, illumination section) for executing a specific effect. H406, audio output unit H407, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine is limited, but the gaming device determines by the light emitting means of different lighting modes (blinking mode and emission color) for each gaming state of the gaming machine. The gaming state of the gaming machine can be determined without being limited. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G9)
The game device (data display device H1) according to the present invention is communicably connected to a server and has a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for producing a game and changes a lighting mode according to a game state. A gaming machine (data display machine H1) individually provided in a gaming machine (gaming machine H2), which is set from the server for each model of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and corresponds to the lighting mode and the gaming state. Production acquisition means capable of downloading the produced production pattern, storage means for storing the production pattern obtained by the production acquisition means, lighting manner detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting manner by the light emitting means, Effect execution means (control section H401, image display section H405, illumination section H406, voice output section) that executes an effect according to the effect pattern stored in the storage means in accordance with the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means. H407 and the like).

The gaming system according to the present invention includes a server, a gaming machine (gaming machine H2), and a gaming device (data display machine H1) that is connected to the server and is provided separately in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). And a light emitting means (top lamp H60) which is used for producing a game and changes a lighting mode according to a game state, and from the server to each of the gaming machines (gaming machine H2). A performance acquisition unit capable of downloading a performance pattern in which the lighting mode and the gaming state are set and associated with each other, a storage unit for storing the performance pattern acquired by the performance acquisition unit, and a lighting mode by the light emitting unit are detected. Illumination mode detection means (camera unit H12) and effect execution means (control section H401) that selects and executes an effect according to the effect pattern stored in the storage means according to the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means. , A video display unit H405, an electric decoration unit H406, an audio output unit H407, and the like).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, the type of signal transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine was limited, but the gaming device has a production pattern in which light emitting means of different lighting modes are previously downloaded from the server for each gaming state of the gaming machine. Since it is determined in step 1, the game state of the gaming machine can be determined without being limited. As a result, the data display device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G10)
The gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is individually provided in a communicable manner to a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes a lighting mode according to a gaming state. A game device (data display device H1), which is a signal-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405) that executes an effect based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (gaming machine H2) through the communication. , An illumination section H406, a voice output section H407, etc.), a lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12). A lighting interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) for executing an effect in a mode corresponding to the detected lighting state, and the signal interlocking effect execution means (control Section H401, video display section H405, electric decoration section H406, audio output section H407 and the like) and the lighting interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, electric decoration section H406, audio output section H407, etc.). Priority setting means (effect pattern table etc. shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting priority with respect to effects, and effect selecting means (control unit H401) for selecting effects to be executed in accordance with the set priority. Have.

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided for communication with the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). Then, the light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing the lighting mode according to the game state, and the signal interlocking effect executing means for executing the effect based on the signal transmitted from the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) by the communication ( (Control unit H401, video display unit H405, lighting unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), lighting mode detection unit (camera unit H12) that detects a lighting mode by the light emitting unit (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode. Lighting interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, image display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) for performing an effect in a mode corresponding to the lighting state detected by the detection means (camera unit H12); Effects by the signal interlocking effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, lighting unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) and lighting interlocking effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, lighting unit) H406, sound output unit H407, etc.) and a priority selection unit (e.g., effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting priority with effects, and effect selection for selecting effects to be executed in accordance with the set priority. Means (control unit H401).

According to the above configuration, the data display machine determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine is limited, but the data display machine determines by the light emitting means of the different lighting mode for each gaming state of the gaming machine. The game state can be determined without being limited. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Further, since the priority order is set according to the effect, the gaming device can reduce the management load by increasing the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G11)
A gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention has a gaming machine (gaming machine) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing a lighting mode according to a gaming state and a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside. H2) is individually provided and can receive a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state among the gaming states to which the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) can shift via the terminal board of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). In the gaming device (data display machine H1), the terminal board signal gaming state determination for identifying the gaming state of the predetermined type based on the signal transmitted from the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) by the communication. Means (control unit H401), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). Based on a game state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type game state, the predetermined type game state, and a game state different from the predetermined type game state It has priority order setting means (effect pattern table etc. shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting orders, and effect selecting means (control unit H401) for selecting a game state in which effects are executed in accordance with the set priority order. ..

The gaming system according to the present invention includes a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) separately provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). A gaming system having a gaming device (data display device H1) capable of receiving a signal relating to a predetermined type of gaming state among the gaming states to which the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) can shift via the terminal board. In addition, the predetermined type of game state is specified based on a light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes a lighting mode according to a game state and a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) through the communication. External terminal board signal game state determination means (control section H401), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). ) Is detected based on the lighting mode, a game state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type game state, the predetermined type game state, and the predetermined type game state Priority order setting means (such as the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting a priority order with a different game state, and effect selecting means for selecting a game state in which an effect is executed according to the set priority order ( Control unit H401).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device transmits a predetermined type of gaming state from the terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and also a predetermined type of gaming state and a predetermined type of gaming state to emit light from the gaming machine. Based on the above, the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine is executed. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming device determines by the light emitting means of different lighting modes for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The game state can be determined without being limited. Further, since the priority order is set for each gaming state, it is sufficient to judge the gaming state, select a gaming state with a high priority, and perform an effect corresponding to this, and the gaming machine is a gaming machine. It is possible to reduce the management load by increasing the effect patterns based on the state.

(Appendix 2G12)
A gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention has a light emitting means (top lamp H60) for shifting a gaming state based on a lottery and changing a lighting mode according to the gaming state (game). A game device (data display device H1) separately provided for communication with the machine H2), the signal interlocking effect for executing an effect based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication. Execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), A lighting interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, lighting section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) that executes an effect corresponding to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). ), and the effect by the signal interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, electric decoration section H406, audio output section H407, etc.), and the lighting interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, Priority setting means (effect pattern table or the like shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting priority with respect to effects by the illumination unit H406, voice output unit H407, etc.) and effects to be executed according to the set priority. When the effect selection unit (control unit H401) to perform, the transition storage unit that stores the transition pattern of the game state, and the transition pattern are performed every time the effect is executed, and the transition pattern does not match, , An error detecting means for detecting as an error.

The gaming system according to the present invention includes a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) that shifts a gaming state based on a lottery, and a gaming machine (data display machine H1) that is separately provided to the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) so as to communicate with each other. ), and based on a signal transmitted from the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) by the communication, a light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes a lighting mode according to the gaming state. Signal-linked effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, electric decoration section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) for executing the effect, and lighting mode detection means for detecting the lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60). (Camera unit H12) and lighting interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, and illumination section) that performs an effect corresponding to the lighting state detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) and the signal interlocking effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination section H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), and the lighting interlocking effect execution unit (control unit). H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) and a priority order setting means (e.g., effect pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting a priority order with the effect, and the set priority order. According to the effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting the effect to be executed according to the following, the transfer storage means for storing the transfer pattern of the game state, and the transfer pattern each time the effect is executed, Error detection means for detecting an error when the transfer pattern does not match.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Generally, there is a limit to the type of signal transmitted from the gaming machine, but the data display machine determines by the light emitting means of a different lighting mode for each gaming state of the gaming machine, so the gaming state of the gaming machine is limited. Can be determined without being performed. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Further, since the priority order is set according to the effect, the gaming device can reduce the management load by increasing the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Furthermore, the transition pattern of the gaming state is stored, and if the actual transition does not follow this, an error can be detected and the security can be improved.

(Appendix 2G13)
The gaming machine (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is individually provided in a communicable manner to a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having a light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes a lighting mode according to a gaming state. It is a game device (data display device H1) and is capable of executing an effect synchronized with another game device (data display device H1), a synchronous effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, and illumination unit H406). , Voice output unit H407, etc.), and signal-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit) that executes an effect based on a signal transmitted from the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) through the communication. H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting a lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting detected by the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12). Lighting interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, electric decoration section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) for executing an effect in a mode according to the state, and the signal interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video Display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, voice output unit H407, etc.), and the lighting interlocking effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, voice output unit H407, etc.), Priority setting means capable of setting a priority order with the synchronized effect (effect pattern table etc. shown in FIG. 36), and effect selecting means for selecting an effect to be executed according to the set priority order (control unit H401). And have.

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided for communication with the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). , Synchronous effect executing means (control section H401, image display) capable of executing an effect in synchronization with a light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing a lighting mode according to a game state and another gaming device (data display H1) Section H405, illumination section H406, voice output section H407, etc.) and signal-linked effect execution means (control section H401, video) for executing an effect based on a signal transmitted from the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) through the communication. Display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode detection means (camera unit). H12) executes a lighting interlocking effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, lighting unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing an effect corresponding to the lighting state detected by H12), and executing the signal interlocking effect. Production by means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting interlocking production execution unit (control unit H401, video display unit H405, electric decoration unit H406, audio output unit) H407, etc.) and priority setting means for setting the priority of the synchronized effects (effect pattern table etc. shown in FIG. 36), and effect selection for selecting effects to be executed according to the set priority. Means (control unit H401).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes the effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, when the ending condition of the effect is satisfied, the effect is ended. Generally, the type of signal transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine is limited, but since the gaming device determines by the light emitting means of different lighting modes for each gaming state of the gaming machine, The game state can be determined without being limited. As a result, the gaming device can increase the effect pattern based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Further, since the priority order of the effects including the synchronous effect in which a plurality of gaming devices participate is set, the gaming device can reduce the management load by increasing the effect patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Is possible.

1 Gaming Display 2 Gaming Machine 2a Pachinko Gaming Machine 2b Pachislot Gaming Machine 3 Gaming Media Lending Device 3a Gaming Ball Lending Device 3b Medal Lending Device 10 Housing 11A, 11D Screen Unit 110A, 110D Screen (Projected Part)
1100 Incident surface (light guide part)
1101 Display surface (display section)
12 Projector body (projection means)
13 reflector 14 operation unit 70 base 71 light emitting element (LED)
72 Diffuse reflection part 73 Light-shielding member G1 Gaming device G101 Base G61a Opening G61 Light guide plate G61b Opening end face G60A LED
G61d Reflecting part G60 LED substrate G60e, G61e Positioning part G101e Positioning member F1 Gaming device F1021b Translucent part F1021 Exterior panel F1021a Touch area F1022 Touch sensor F1024 LED array F1023 Light guide plate F10250 Display circuit 200 Data control device 200 Control unit 2311 Image sensor unit 2432 CMOS image sensor 2434 Control LSI
2441 Host controller 3001 Gaming machine 3302 Sub control unit 3305 Lamp 5001 Gaming system

Claims (3)

A light receiving unit that receives light from the light emitting unit of the external device,
A light receiving control means for acquiring light information based on the light received by the light receiving part,
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information,
The light receiving control means,
Detects the light emission pattern for performance based on the light information,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific information is acquired by removing the effect-use light emission pattern detected from the light information from the light information. A light receiving unit that receives light from the light emitting unit of the external device,
A light receiving control means for acquiring light information based on the light received by the light receiving part,
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information,
The light receiving control means,
Detects the light emission pattern for performance based on the light information,
An optical communication device, characterized in that the specific information is obtained by excluding, from the light information, the light emission pattern for presentation detected from the light information. A light emitting unit that emits light,
A light emission control unit for controlling the light emission unit,
A light receiving portion for receiving the light emitted by the light emitting portion,
A light receiving control means for acquiring light information based on the light received by the light receiving part,
The light emission control unit performs light emission control by including specific information in a light emission pattern for performance,
The light receiving control means,
Detects the light emission pattern for performance based on the light information,
A gaming system, wherein the specific information is obtained by removing the light emission pattern for presentation detected from the light information from the light information.

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