JP2985398B2 - Taima ball rental machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko ball lending machine which is disposed between game machines such as a pachinko machine and lends pachinko balls or the like, and more particularly to a display technology thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in a pachinko parlor, a pachinko ball lending machine is arranged between adjacent pachinko parlors, and customers can borrow pachinko parlors without leaving the pachinko parlor. In addition to a coin slot for inserting coins on the front of the machine, a ball receiving port for lending pachinko balls in accordance with the amount of money inserted, the operating state of the machine for renting balls. There is one lighting display section that indicates that if there is an abnormality in the Taima ball lending machine, this display turns off and the customer can use another ball lending machine. To be displayed.

[0003]

However, in the conventional lending machine, the coins used are limited to 100 yen coins. Therefore, the above display is sufficient for the display on the front side. Although it is not necessary to display the inserted coins and the balance, it is desired to display the type of the inserted coins and the balance when 500-yen coins and the like are used now.

It is considered that such a demand can be easily realized by adopting a display unit capable of digitally displaying numbers and the like. However, the width of the ball rental machine is limited by the number of pachinko machines in the store. About 40 so as not to limit
Since it is designed to have a width of not more than mm, a display unit that can be attached thereto becomes small. Therefore, the amount of display information and the ease of its identification in the tama ball lending machine are in conflict with each other, and there is a problem that either of them is sacrificed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve any of the above two conflicting problems, and to efficiently utilize the front of a narrow renting machine to efficiently display a large amount of information. It is in providing a ball rental machine.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention relates to a betting machine lending machine arranged between adjacent game machines, wherein the inserted money or the game ball is lent. Based on the operation, the balance calculating means for calculating the balance in the tama ball lending machine, and a display unit in which a plurality of display elements that can be switched to one of the display state of lighting or unlighting are arranged in tandem on the display surface side. , Of the plurality of display elements
Lights the display element corresponding to the balance calculated by the balance calculation means.
By turning off the remaining display elements
A display control means for controlling the display unit to display the balance.
Normal for each operating part in a table ball rental machine with steps
And abnormal status are determined.
If it is determined that any part is in an abnormal state,
A status signal generator that issues a predetermined status signal corresponding to the part
Having a step, the state signal generating means corresponding to the balance.
Display element in the on state and display element in the off state
Error display that switches between ON and OFF states alternately
The pattern and the display elements that are lit according to the balance
Error display pattern for blinking the
Any of the error display patterns that blink all of the children
Is displayed according to the abnormal part corresponding to the state signal.
Abnormal state notification control means for controlling the display unit as described above.
Characterized in that it obtain.

[0007]

[0008]

[0009]

In the lending machine according to the present invention, the display control means displays on the display unit a predetermined balance corresponding to the balance obtained by the balance calculation means, depending on whether each display element is turned on or off. Display the pattern. Here, since each display element is arranged in tandem and is efficiently arranged on the front side of the tama ball lending machine, even in a narrow tama ball lender, the number of display elements required for the balance display pattern is required. Can be displayed, the balance display can be clearly displayed.

In particular, in the present invention, the state signal generating means operates.
Determine whether each part is in a normal or abnormal state.
If it is determined that any part is in an abnormal state
In order to generate a predetermined state signal corresponding to the part, the abnormal state notification control means controls the abnormal part corresponding to the state signal.
Display the abnormal display pattern instead of the balance display according to the position.
The display unit is controlled as follows. Therefore, without adding a new display unit, an employee or the like can externally grasp the occurrence of an abnormality of the tama ball lending machine and the state of the in-flight such as the abnormal part, and the display is clear. The display contents can be identified even from a distant position. This error display
As a pattern, the display that is lit according to the balance
The element and the display element in the unlit state are alternately turned on and off.
Error display pattern that switches between
In response to this, an abnormal display
Turn and abnormal display blinking all display elements
Flashing and flashing of the same element.
And the elements alternately blink, making it easy to grasp abnormalities.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a table lending machine according to this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the machine 1 has a vertically long shape, and a coin insertion slot 2 into which a 100-yen coin or a 500-yen coin is inserted, and a coin insertion slot 2 inserted from the front 1a. And a ball receiving port 3 from which pachinko balls are lent according to the amount of money. At an upper position of the coin slot 2, there is a display unit 4 in which ten LEDs are arranged in tandem. The display unit 4 can display the remaining amount in the machine as a predetermined balance display pattern and, when an abnormality occurs in the machine, displays the content of the abnormality as a predetermined abnormality display pattern. Here, despite inserting coins,
When the display unit 4 displays the abnormal display pattern and the pachinko ball is not lent, the customer presses the return button 5 arranged below the coin slot 2 so that the coin is inserted. The coin is returned from the coin return port 6 provided below the receiving port 3.

Next, the internal structure of the tama ball lending machine 1 will be described.

[0015] A coin slot 2 is provided inside the tama ball lending machine 1.
And a coin discriminating unit 7 arranged in a coin passage from the coin collecting unit (not shown) to the coin discriminating unit 7. The coin discriminating unit 7 outputs a coin discriminating signal to a lending unit 8 for controlling a pachinko ball lending operation. And can be output to the balance calculator 9. The lending unit 8 discharges a predetermined amount of pachinko balls toward the ball receiving port 3 based on the identification signal from the coin identification unit 7. In this example, since the pachinko ball lending operation is performed every 100 yen, the lending unit 8
A signal is issued to the balance calculation unit 9 for each lending operation. Therefore, every time a coin is inserted and a predetermined identification signal is transmitted from the coin identification unit 7, the remaining amount calculation unit 9 adds the amount thereof, and every time a signal from the ball lending unit 8 is transmitted. Then, a subtraction process of 100 yen is performed, and the balance in the aircraft at the present time is always calculated. A predetermined balance signal corresponding to the constantly updated balance is transmitted from the balance calculation unit 9 to the display control unit 11 configured inside the microcomputer 10 via the input interface. Here, a program for performing an operation described later is stored in the microcomputer 10 in advance.

Here, the display controller 11 controls the balance calculator 9.
The display unit 4 is controlled via the output interface so as to display a preset balance display pattern based on the balance signal from the controller. In the case of this example, first, when there is no balance, that is, when all the pachinko balls in the number corresponding to the inserted amount are lent, as shown in FIG. LED1 to L
Control is performed so that all the EDs 10 are turned off. On the other hand, after the coin has been inserted, the lending process for the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the amount has not been completed, and if there is a balance, 1
The LEDs from the lowermost position LED1 to the predetermined position LED out of the 0 LEDs are turned on. For example, immediately after a 500-yen coin is inserted, as shown in FIG.
The LEDs from D1 to the fifth LED 5 are turned on. From this state, every time a pachinko ball equivalent to 100 yen is lent, the number of lights decreases one by one, and it is determined how much money is left to the customer, that is, the pachinko ball is subsequently lent. It can be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a sensor mechanism 12a for detecting a jam of coins at the coin slot 2 and a ball receiving port 3 are provided inside the betting machine 1 of the present embodiment. A sensor mechanism 12b for detecting a clogged pachinko ball or the like in the passage, and a sensor mechanism for detecting an abnormality of each operating part (not shown) are arranged. These sensor mechanisms 12a, 12b, etc. ,
The detection result can be transmitted to the state signal generator 12. The state signal generator 12 transmits predetermined state signals corresponding to the sensor mechanisms 12a and 12b that are emitting the abnormal signal to the display controller 11 via the input interface. Here, when the state signal is issued from the state signal generating unit 12, the display control unit 11 functions as the abnormality notification control unit and the abnormality mode notification control unit. The display unit 4 is instructed to display a predetermined abnormality display pattern corresponding to the signal. For example, as described above, if 500 yen is left on board as a balance,
The LED 1 at the lowest position to the fifth LED 5 are in a lit state. If an abnormality such as a clogging occurs from this state, as shown in FIG. 5 LEDs up to LED5
And the sixth L from the lower position, which was in the off state
5 LEDs from ED6 to LED10 at the uppermost position
Are alternately switched between a lighting state and a lighting state.
With this, despite inserting 500 yen coins,
The customer can know that the pachinko ball is not lent out due to an abnormality in the tama ball lending machine 1, and the employee can clearly recognize from the outside that it is caused by the ball jam. Can be grasped. As another example, if a coin jam or the like has occurred, if a predetermined abnormality display pattern is displayed, such as blinking five LEDs from LED1 to LED5, it can be determined that an abnormality has occurred. In addition, it is possible to know which part has an abnormality. Therefore, the employee can grasp the abnormal portion without pulling out the tama ball lending machine 1 and checking the abnormal portion inside, so that the tama ball lending machine 1 can be easily returned from the abnormal state. In addition, there is no case where the tama ball lending machine 1 is left in the ball lending suspended state. Moreover, although the width of the tama ball lending machine 1 is narrow, it is clearly displayed, so that the displayed contents can be identified from a remote position, which is convenient.

An example of a display operation in the tama ball lending machine 1 having such a structure will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. Each operation is performed according to a program stored in advance.

First, in step ST1, when the balance signal from the balance calculation unit 9 indicates that the amount is 0 yen,
The display control unit 11 controls the display unit 4 so that the uppermost LED
10 is turned on, that is, in a state where the balance is 0 yen and the tama ball lending machine 1 indicates that it is normal. From this state, a signal indicating that a balance has been generated, that is, that a coin has been inserted, is issued from the balance calculation unit 9, and the operation starts.

In steps ST2 to ST10, the balance is determined based on the balance signal from the balance calculation unit 9, and the LEDs corresponding to the balance are turned on from the LEDs 1 located below (steps ST11 to ST19). In step ST20, the display control unit 11 determines whether or not a state signal has been issued from the state signal generation unit 12. This step ST20 (the operation area 11 in FIG. 4)
The display control unit 11 in a) has a function as abnormality notification control means. Here, when the state signal is issued, it is determined in step ST21 or 22 which part has an abnormality, and the abnormality signal is
When it is determined that the abnormality is detected by the sensor mechanisms 12a and 12b, the display unit 4 is instructed to display the abnormality display pattern as described above (step ST).
23, 24). Here, when it is determined that the sensor mechanisms 12a and 12b do not detect an abnormality but another sensor mechanism detects an abnormality, for example, all the LEDs 1 to 10 are blinked as a common abnormality display pattern ( Step ST25). These operations (operation region 11 in FIG. 4)
The display control unit 11 in b) has a function as an abnormal mode notification control unit. And such LE
The blinking state of D indicates that an abnormality has occurred in the tama ball lending machine 1 itself, and the state of the abnormality can be recognized by grasping which LED is blinking. Thereafter, the operation ends in this state (step ST2).
6) A standby state is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST20 that the display control unit 11 has not issued a state signal, the process returns to step ST2. During this time, if the pachinko balls are rented out and the balance is reduced, the lit LE
On the other hand, if the number of D's is reduced, and if more coins are inserted and the balance is increasing, the number of lit LEDs is increased (steps ST2 to ST19). Here, when the previously inserted amount is only the 100-yen coin and it is determined in step ST2 that the remaining balance is 0 yen, the display operation is terminated (step ST26) and the standby state is set. Become.

As described above, since the LEDs 1 to 10 are arranged in tandem in the display unit 4 of the betting machine lending machine 1 of this embodiment, necessary information is obtained even if the betting machine lending machine 1 is narrow. Can be arranged in a sufficient number to display the LED. Therefore, in addition to the fact that coins have been inserted, the betting machine lending machine 1 is operating, and the like, it is also possible to display the remaining balance, occurrence of an abnormality, the location where the abnormality has occurred, and the like. Therefore, it is convenient for the customer, and also convenient for the employee because it is possible to grasp which part of the balance has caused the abnormality with the remaining amount of money. In addition, since the display is clear, it is convenient and also performs a decorative function, so that the image inside the store is also improved. In addition, since an expensive display such as a digital display is not used, an increase in the price can be minimized even if the display function of the betting machine 1 is improved.

In the present embodiment, 1 is used as the display unit.
Although 0 LEDs were used as the display unit, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type, number, display pattern, and the like of the display elements should be set to optimal conditions according to the application and other functions. And without restrictions.

[0024]

As described above, according to the present invention ,
Determine whether the status is normal or abnormal.
When it is determined that any part is in an abnormal state,
Generates a status signal that issues a predetermined status signal corresponding to that part
Generating means for generating the status signal,
In response, the display element that is turned on and the display element that is turned off
An error that alternately turns on and off the child
The display pattern and the table that is lit according to the balance
An abnormal display pattern that blinks the display element
Any of the error display patterns that blink all of the display elements
Is displayed according to the abnormal part corresponding to the status signal.
Abnormal state notification control means for controlling the display unit as described above.
It is characterized by having. Abnormality display pattern remaining balance display
And can be displayed on the same display unit. Therefore, a new table
Without adding an indicator, employees can use the
The occurrence of an abnormality in the aircraft,
Section, and the display is clear,
The display contents can be identified even from a distant position.

In the present invention, the abnormal display pattern
The display element is turned on in response to the balance
The display element in the state is turned on and off alternately
Lights according to the abnormal display pattern that switches to
An abnormal display pattern for blinking the display element in the state,
An abnormal display pattern that flashes all of the multiple display elements
Flashing of the same element and
Are alternately blinking, it is easy to grasp the abnormality.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a table ball lending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 (a) is a front view of a display unit of the tama ball lending machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2 (b) is a front view of a state where the display unit indicates that the balance is 500 yen.

FIG. 3 shows a blinking display section of the tama ball lending machine shown in FIG.
It is a front view of the state which shows abnormality occurrence.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a display operation of the betting machine in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1: Lending machine between tables 4: Display unit 9: Balance calculation unit 11: Display control unit 12: Status signal generation unit LED1 to 10: LED (display element)

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] Claims 1. A lending machine for lending between adjacent game machines, wherein the balance in the lending machine for lending is calculated based on the inserted amount or the lending operation of the gaming balls. a balance calculation unit, a display unit in which a plurality of display elements to be switched are tandem arranged on the display surface side, respectively one of the display states of on and off, the plurality of display elements
A display element corresponding to the balance calculated by the balance calculation means.
And the remaining display elements are turned off.
Controls the display unit to display the balance.
Whether the operating part is in a normal or abnormal state for each of the operating parts
To determine that any part is in an abnormal state.
A predetermined status signal corresponding to that part
State signal generating means, wherein the state signal generating means comprises:
Display element turned on and turned off corresponding to the balance
Alternately switch on and off the display element
Lights according to the abnormal display pattern to be replaced and the remaining balance
An abnormal display pattern for blinking the display element in the state,
An abnormal display pattern for blinking all of the plurality of display elements
To the abnormal part corresponding to the status signal.
Abnormality mode control for controlling the display unit to display according to
A table ball lending machine comprising knowledge control means .