JP2951285B2 - Playground sound system - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an audio system for a playground, which can eliminate the imbalance in volume and sound in a playground such as a pachinko parlor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional playground, various services are provided for the purpose of stimulating a player's willingness to play and providing a relaxing environment. There is a service that provides background music called BGM (background music). For example, in pachinko parlors, the production of BGM such as "Gunkan March" is performed to stimulate the desire to play, and popular songs are used to attract young people.

[0003] Usually, a pachinko parlor has a music speaker installed in the store, for example, on the ceiling of each aisle, and a management room is equipped with an in-store broadcasting machine. Using this machine, BGM and in-store broadcasting are simultaneously performed from a plurality of music speakers. On the other hand, each pachinko machine is provided with a sound effect speaker, and is configured to individually output a sound effect from the sound effect speaker.

[0004]

However, there are various types of sound effects produced by amusement machines, their volume is large, and the sound effect speakers are located very close to the player, so that BGM is used. In order to increase the effect, it is necessary to increase the volume of the BGM so that the player can hear it. To do so, the size of the music speaker provided in the playground may be increased and the volume may be increased.

However, since the volume of the BGM is excessively large just below the music speaker, the BGM flowing from above is felt loud and uncomfortable by a player in the vicinity. However, there is a problem in that the effect of the expected effect cannot be sufficiently obtained, and the body of the player also has an adverse effect such as tinnitus.

[0006] On the other hand, if the volume of the BGM is set to an appropriate level in consideration of the player directly below the music speaker, then the BGM will not be sufficiently heard by a player far from the music speaker, and the effect of the production will also be increased. Is not obtained enough,
Such a problem arises.

[0007] As described above, it is originally preferable to set the BGM and the sound effect to a well-balanced sound volume. However, it is difficult to install a large number of high-output music speakers, and as a result, the Therefore, it is difficult to uniformly set the volume of BGM flowing in the playground in various places in the playground.

Further, since the number of music speakers is small in the conventional pachinko parlors as described above, it is impossible to use a plurality of BGMs depending on the type of pachinko machine and the use situation.

[0009] Therefore, in order to prepare a plurality of BGMs according to the type of pachinko machine and the use status, an arbitrary section in the pachinko parlor is surrounded by a partition or a soundproof wall, and the section is acoustically independent. Separate music speakers and in-store broadcasting equipment must be provided for the compartment.
However, this method is expensive in terms of equipment cost and time and labor for installation work, and thus is not realistic.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide an audio system in a playground in which a BGM effect can be easily obtained in the playground. It is intended to be.

[0011]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an audio system for a playground , comprising a plurality of play units each having a plurality of play machines assembled on a side surface of a base, and a passage between adjacent play units. an acoustic system in the formed play area, in correspondence to the individual game machines provided music speaker for background music output, the background music to be outputted from the music speaker, depending on the game machine operating rate , A selection means for selecting for each passage .

By configuring the acoustic system in this way, the passage formed between the game units can be made an independent acoustic space. In addition, it is possible to select and play background music according to the atmosphere of the passage for each passage. Further, since the music speakers are individually provided for each of the amusement machines, variations in the volume of the background music in the game hall can be reduced. In addition, operation of amusement machine by selection means
Since background music can be selected for each passage according to the rate, for example,
Players limited to aisles with low operating rates
If you try to play background music that will motivate
It is possible to increase the operation rate of the amusement machine in the passage.

The sound system for a playground according to claim 2 is:
Multiple play units with multiple play machines assembled on the side of the base
And a passage was formed between adjacent game units.
A sound system in an amusement arcade, where individual amusement machines
Music speakers for background music output.
The background music output from the music speaker
In addition to providing selection means for selecting each
Cars with information written by magnets etc. corresponding to the machine
Identification by player, retinal pattern or fingerprint
Means for receiving music based on the output from the identification means.
Output device that outputs audio according to the player from the speaker
A step is provided.

Constructing an acoustic system in this way
In the same manner as the sound system according to claim 1,
To make the passage formed between
You can select background music according to the atmosphere of the passage for each passage
And play background music in the amusement arcade.
Variation in volume can be reduced. Players can be identified
Music speaker based on the output from the functional identification means
Output the sound corresponding to the player from the
Players using the machine can be identified and this particular game
A specific service can be provided according to the player.

In the sound system for a playground according to the third aspect , the main adjustment means for adjusting the sound attributes such as the volume and sound quality of the background music for each passage is provided. It is possible to freely set the balance of the attributes of the sounds in the playground, such as making the attributes uniform or increasing the volume near the entrance of the playground.

In the sound system for a playground according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, an auxiliary adjustment means for adjusting the sound attributes such as the volume and sound quality of the background music for each music speaker is provided. Can be set more finely.

[0017] In the sound system for a playground according to claim 5, music speakers are made to correspond to individual play machines.
Since it is provided on any of the base, chair, ceiling, and floor, it becomes easier for the player to hear the background music. Further, since the music speaker and the game machine are independent, even when the game machine is replaced, the music speaker and the wiring to the music speaker can be left as they are.

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
This will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko parlor as an example.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of game units U, U... Are arranged in parallel in a pachinko parlor M, and a passage S, between adjacent game units U, U. S ...
・ Is formed. Also, each game unit U, U
, A plurality of pachinko machines P and a machine for renting machines between machines are alternately assembled on the side surface 11 of the base 10 of the game unit U. Then, the player moves to the desired pachinko machine P through the passage S, and is configured to be able to pachinko by sitting on a chair (not shown) installed in front of the pachinko machine P. The pachinko machine P itself is provided with a sound effect speaker (not shown) for outputting a sound effect. In addition, since the pachinko machine P and the machine for lending between machines B are well-known, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the base lower wall surface 12 of the game unit U,
A music speaker A is provided corresponding to each pachinko machine P. From the music speaker A, so-called BGM (background music) such as popular songs and warship marches
By playing background music called "music", a staging effect such as increasing the player's willingness to play is obtained.

On the other hand, in the pachinko parlor M, there is a management room 20 for managing the pachinko machine P, the pachinko ball lending machine B, and the like. The management room 20 is a means for selecting the BGM to be flown into the shop. There are provided a selection device 21 and a plurality of BGM sound sources 22a, 22b,... Which are BGM sound sources to be flown into the store. The BGM sound source 22 is, for example, a reproduction device for a compact disk or a cassette tape, a tuner for FM broadcasting or a cable broadcasting, and the like. The BGM sound source 22 itself is used for setting sound quality and volume. Built-in amplifier.

An acoustic system 1 according to the present embodiment using the music speaker A, the selecting device 21 and the BGM sound source 22 will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the management room 20, a plurality of BGM sound sources 22 are provided.
a, 22b,... are connected to the selection device 21 also provided in the management room 20.
An integrated cord 23 is wired from the selection device 21 to each path S, but branches into a plurality of speaker cords 24, 24,... Are connected to one music speaker A.

First, an arbitrary BGM sound source 22a is selected from a plurality of BGM sound sources 22a, 22b,. Next, the path Sa through which the BGM reproduced by the BGM sound source 22a flows is selected by the selection device 21,
The integrated code 23a and BG wired to this passage Sa
The M sound source 22a is connected. The integrated cord 23a branches into a plurality of speaker cords 24a1, 24a2... On the way, and is connected to the music speakers Aa, Ab... Provided in the passage Sa. When the sound source 22a is connected to the sound source 22a, the BGM reproduced by the sound source 22a for BGM flows through the passage Sa.

By configuring the sound system 1 in the pachinko parlor M as described above, one BGM sound source can be selected from a plurality of BGM sound sources 22a, 22b,. 22 can be selected, and the BGM reproduced by the BGM sound source 22 can be passed through an arbitrary passage S. As a result, it becomes possible to select and flow BGM according to the type and contents of the pachinko machine P for each passage S,
This is very suitable because the effect of the BGM can be further enhanced. In addition, since a music speaker A is provided for each pachinko machine P, B
This is preferable because variation in the volume of the GM is reduced, and the BGM does not become loud or difficult to hear locally. Further, since the game unit U itself becomes a wall, the sound of the BGM flowing in the adjacent passage S is less likely to be heard, and the passage S becomes like an independent acoustic space. More effective. It is more preferable to use a music speaker A having a high directivity because the sound space can be further easily made independent.

When the main adjusting means 25 for adjusting the sound attributes such as the volume and sound quality of the BGM for each passage S is provided, the sound balance in the pachinko parlor M can be set freely.

Referring to FIG. 2 as an example, a BGM that increases the curiosity and willingness of passers-by to pass through the passages Sa and Sb near the entrance of the pachinko parlor M while being away from the pachinko parlor M entrance. For the rear passages Sm and Sn, the selection device 21 selects a BGM sound source 22 for playing BGM so that the player can concentrate on the pachinko machine P, and the BGM is selected.
Is adjusted by the main adjusting means 25 to an appropriate level.

With this setting, the curiosity and willingness of a passer-by passing in front of the pachinko parlor M can be stimulated, and the effect of guiding the passer-by into the pachinko parlor M can be expected. Also, when a passerby enters the pachinko parlor M as a player, the environment behind the pachinko parlor M can be concentrated on the pachinko machine, so the player is naturally guided to the pachinko stand P at the back of the shop. Can be expected to be effective. As a result, customers can be efficiently collected, and the pachinko machines in the store can be operated effectively, which is preferable.

In addition, for example, when the same BGM is set to flow in the entire pachinko parlor M by the selection device 21, the volume in each pachinko parlor M is adjusted by adjusting the volume of each passage S by the main adjusting means 25. Can be distributed on a regular basis.

For example, in a conventional pachinko parlor, BGM is perceived as noise by a large, high-output player near the conventionally used music speaker A ', while the music speaker A' BG for distant players
There is a problem that the effect of BGM cannot be obtained because M cannot be heard sufficiently. However, in the case of the present embodiment, by increasing the volume of the passage S near the center in the pachinko parlor M where the sound tends to concentrate, and by reducing the volume of the passage in the peripheral part of the pachinko parlor M, Pachinko parlor M
Since the volume of the entire inner region can be made uniform, there is no player who is bothered by a loud volume or who has difficulty in hearing BGM.
As a result, the effect of the BGM can be easily obtained in the entire area of the pachinko parlor M, and a comfortable environment is provided for the player, which is very preferable.

The music speaker A may be provided with an auxiliary adjusting means 26 for adjusting the attribute of BGM sound. In the case of such a configuration, referring to FIG. 4 as an example, for example, a plurality of music speakers Aa1, Aa provided in the passage Sa
a1 ′, Aa2,... Aa8 ′, the first passage Sa
Aa1, Aa1 ', Aa
8 and the volume of BGM flowing from Aa8 'is adjusted by auxiliary adjusting means 26a1, 26a1', 26a8, 26 provided in these music speakers Aa1, Aa1 ', Aa8, Aa8'.
a8 ', and increase as BG progresses into the passage Sa.
It is conceivable that the adjustment is made by each auxiliary adjusting means 26 so as to reduce the volume of M.

That is, when the volume is adjusted by the auxiliary adjusting means 26, the volume of the BGM in the passage S can be set more finely, so that a sound space more preferable for a player can be created, and the passage S can be made more independent. This is very preferable because it can easily be used as an acoustic space. Also, a music speaker A corresponding to the pachinko machine P which has become a jackpot
May be increased to differentiate it from other players.

Further, in the selecting device 21 of the acoustic system 1 of the present embodiment, BGM can be selected according to the operating rate of the pachinko machine P facing the passage S. For example, if the BGM that enhances the willingness to play is selected and passed to the passage S where the operation rate of the pachinko machine P is low,
Since it is expected that the player naturally flows to the pachinko machine having a low operating rate due to the effect of the BGM, the operating rate of the pachinko machine P in the pachinko parlor M can be made uniform, which is preferable. Alternatively, BGM corresponding to the image of the model of the pachinko machine P may be selected and played.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a music speaker A is provided on the base lower wall surface 12 in accordance with each pachinko machine P. If the music speaker A is provided in this place, the BGM can be heard from the foot without interrupting the sound effect of the pachinko machine P itself, which is suitable for a player. In addition, since the BGM flows from a low position and the pachinko machine P itself becomes a wall, for example, in FIG. 2, the sound of the passage Sa is less likely to leak to the adjacent passage Sb,
It is still preferred. Further, since the pachinko machine P is provided independently of the main body of the pachinko machine, even when the pachinko machine P, which has become out of fashion, is replaced with a new model, the music speaker A can be left on the base 10 as it is. It is also suitable for.

The music speaker A is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. For example,
If the music speaker A is provided on the floor 31, BGM flows from a lower position, so that sound can be prevented from leaking to the adjacent passage S. When the speaker 32 for music is provided in the chair 32, the BGM is transmitted directly to the player, and the BGM is less likely to be transmitted to the players other than the player sitting on the chair. If the music speaker A is provided on the upper wall surface 13 of the base of the pachinko machine P, the BGM reaches the player's ear more directly, so that it is easy to enhance the effect. Further, if provided on the ceiling 33 above the chair, it becomes easy to prevent the diffusion of BGM, and it is easy to make the acoustic space of the passage S independent.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, an identification means 40 for identifying a player by a card, a retinal pattern, or a fingerprint on which information is written by magnetism or the like is provided on each pachinko machine P or on a machine between machines. An output means 50 for outputting a sound corresponding to the player from the music speaker A based on the output from the identification means 40 may be provided.

Using the identification means 40 and the output means 50, for example, the following service can be provided.
First, members are recruited at the pachinko parlor M, and a membership card in which personal information and the like are magnetically recorded is given to the members. When the member pachinko parlors at the pachinko parlor M, the identification means 40 before starting.
By inserting this membership card into the identification means 40, the identification means 40 identifies the member, and then, from the music speaker A, to the output means 50, such as "Welcome,""How are you? To output a synthesized voice such as "member name)". Also, every time this member does a pachinko game, for example, if a record of the savings is recorded on the membership card, for example, the next time the member does a pachinko game, `` Please come,
OO. The current number of balls is xxx. It is also conceivable to output a synthesized voice such as "." In addition, as a method for identifying the member, besides using the membership card, for example, a method for identifying a retinal pattern or a fingerprint, or a method combining these methods is considered.

The identifying means 40 and the output means 50
Is provided, it is possible to provide a preferential treatment service to a limited number of players, so that it can be differentiated from other pachinko parlors M, which is preferable.

Although the above description has been made by taking the pachinko parlor as an example, the present embodiment is not limited to the use of this embodiment for other playgrounds such as a game center.

[0039]

Effects of the Invention According to the acoustic system in the play area according to claim 1, can select the BGM corresponding to the player machine installed in each passage and become, also a passage on both sides of the game unit itself wall Therefore, the background music selected for each passage is less likely to leak to the adjacent passage, so that the background music differs for each passage and each passage becomes an independent acoustic space, so that the effect of the background music is further enhanced. This is preferable because it is expected that the player's willingness to play can be further improved. Also, since the music speakers are individually provided for each of the amusement machines, variations in the volume of the background music in the playground can be reduced, and a comfortable environment can be provided to the player, which is preferable. Also choose
Select background music according to the operating rate of the amusement machine for each passage at the stage
So that, for example, amusement machines with low operating rates were provided
Playground that plays songs that motivate the passage
It is preferable because the operating rate of the amusement machine in the inside becomes uniform.

A sound system in a playground according to claim 2.
According to the system, similar to the acoustic system according to claim 1,
Since the passage is an independent acoustic space, performance with background music
Can increase the playing effect and increase the player's willingness to play.
It is preferable because it can be expected that Also for music
Cars are provided separately for each game machine.
Reducing the variation in the volume of background music in a playground
And can provide a comfortable environment for players.
No. Furthermore, by providing identification means and output means,
It is possible to provide preferential treatment services to
Therefore, it is possible to differentiate from other stores in the playground
And very good.

[0041] As according to claim 3, by providing the main adjusting device for adjusting the attribute of the sound in the background music for each passage, for example, to an attribute of the play area overall sound made uniform, the inlet of the play area Since it becomes easy to operate the balance of the sound in the playground, for example, by increasing the volume of the nearby area, the sound environment in the playground becomes excellent, and a favorable environment for the player can be exhibited.

[0042] By providing the auxiliary adjusting means such as claimed in claim 4, wherein the music speakers, for example, to increase the volume of the background music played from both ends inlet music speaker passages,
As described above, the attribute of the background music sound flowing from the music speaker in any passage can be adjusted freely, so the background music volume can be set more finely for each passage,
A comfortable environment for a player can be provided, which is preferable.

If the music speaker is provided on one of the base, chair, ceiling, and floor so as to correspond to each game machine as described in claim 5, the effect of background music can be more easily obtained. Also, since the music speaker and the game machine are independent, the music speaker and the wiring for the music speaker can be left as they are when the game machine is replaced, which is economical and preferable because no equipment cost is required.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a play unit to which a music speaker according to the present invention is attached.

FIG. 2 is a schematic wiring diagram of an acoustic system according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of a schematic wiring diagram of the acoustic system according to the present invention.

FIG. 4A is a partially enlarged view of a schematic wiring diagram of an audio system in which auxiliary adjustment means is provided for each music speaker, and FIG. 4B is a graph showing a volume distribution of each music speaker.

FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of a pachinko machine provided with an acoustic system according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine provided with an acoustic system according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sound system M Pachinko parlor U Game unit P Pachinko stand S Passage B Ball renting machine A Music speaker 10 Base 11 Base side surface 12 Base lower wall surface 13 Base upper wall surface 20 Management room 21 Selection device 22 BGM Sound source 23 integrated cord 24 speaker cord 25 main adjustment means 26 auxiliary adjustment means 31 floor 32 chair 33 ceiling 40 identification means 50 output means

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Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A sound system in a playground comprising a plurality of play units in which a plurality of play machines are assembled on a side surface of a base, wherein a passage is formed between adjacent play units. A music speaker for outputting background music is provided, and the background music output from the music speaker is played by a game machine.
A sound system for a playground, comprising a selection means for selecting each passage according to an operation rate of the machine . 2. A plurality of play machines assembled on a side of a base.
Number of game units, with communication between adjacent game units.
This is an audio system in a playground in which a road is formed .
Provide a speaker and output from the music speaker
With selection means to select background music for each passage
In addition, information is recorded by magnetism etc. corresponding to each amusement machine
The player with the card, retina pattern or fingerprint
A speaker for music based on an output from the identifier.
A sound system for a playground , comprising an output unit for outputting a voice corresponding to a player from the game . Wherein providing the main adjusting means for adjusting the attribute of the sound such as sound volume or sound quality of the background music for each path, according to claim 1 or 2 play area sound system according. Wherein providing the auxiliary adjusting means for adjusting the attribute of the sound such as sound volume or sound quality of the background music for each music speaker, claim 1 or 2 play area sound system according. 5. The sound system for a playground according to claim 1, wherein the music speaker is provided on one of a base, a chair, a ceiling, and a floor so as to correspond to each play machine. .