JP3765011B2 - Gaming machine with IC tag for monitoring - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention includes a monitoring IC tag.Game machineWith regard to detailsOpening the opening / closing door of the big prize opening and the top cover of the board boxEquipped with a monitoring IC tag for monitoringGame machineAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventional, PlayAmong pachinko machines among the machines, fraudulent acts in which a player unfairly acquires a game ball are constantly being followed, and various preventive measures are being taken. In particular, in order to prevent unauthorized modification of the control board that controls the gaming machine, for example, replacement with an unauthorized ROM, various measures have been applied to the board box that houses the control board. For example, a sealing seal is provided on the substrate box, or a sealing screw that rotates only in the caulking direction to close the substrate box so that the control board is not touched makes it difficult to open the substrate box (for example, , See Patent Document 1). Furthermore, there is also a device that detects opening / closing of a storage box using a movable contact, stores the detection signal, and notifies it by a light emitting diode (for example, see Patent Document 2). In addition, by attaching an IC tag to the surface of the substrate box, in response to a transmission request from the ID reader, the identification information stored therein is transmitted from the IC tag to the ID reader, and the identification information is confirmed. In some cases, it is determined whether the control board has been replaced for each board box (for example, see Patent Document 3).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
          JP-A-10-2161141
[Patent Document 2]
          JP 9-34365 A
[Patent Document 3]
          JP 2000-288218 A
[0004]
  However, in the case of using a seal seal, it is difficult to determine whether the substrate box has been opened or closed if an elaborate forged seal seal is applied after the substrate box is opened and the replacement to the illegal ROM is completed. was. Further, in the case of using a sealing screw, there is a case where a special tool is used to forcibly turn the sealing screw in the opening direction to open the substrate box and replace the illegal ROM. Further, in the case of detecting the opening / closing of the substrate box using a movable contact, since the substrate box is usually formed of a transparent resin, it is visually observed that the movable contact for detecting the opening / closing of the storage box is used. As can be seen from the above, there is a problem in that the opening and closing of the substrate box cannot be detected because the movable contact is prevented from moving by inserting a piano wire or the like through the gap in the substrate storage box. Furthermore, in the above prior art, there is a problem that whether or not the board box is opened or closed cannot be determined without looking at the control board. Such fraudulent activities are often performed at night. Checking and checking hundreds of gaming machines every morning was cumbersome.
[0005]
  Therefore, the present applicant has proposed a monitoring system, a gaming machine and a device management system for monitoring the state of the gaming machine in Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-232193. In this application, there is a reader / writer unit (IC tag monitoring device) that attaches a monitoring IC tag to a substrate box of a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, and an open / close door of a special prize opening, and communicates with these monitoring IC tags. Depending on whether or not the reflected wave including the ID code of the monitoring IC tag stored in the IC tag monitoring device in advance is returned from the IC tag, the ringing wave is transmitted to the timely monitoring IC tag. Monitoring the opening and closing of members. And the monitoring result is alert | reported with the management machine. In addition, the grand prize opening is normally closed, and when this grand prize opening is opened and the game machine enters, the player can acquire a large number of game balls. There is an injustice to open and win a game ball. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the opening of the open / close door of the special winning opening.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in the invention of Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-232193, when the member to be monitored is exchanged or inspected, the board box or the prize winning opening is opened, and communication between the monitoring IC tag and the monitoring antenna is performed. Can not be. However, since this release is not done illegally, if it is informed by the management machine each time, the handling of the staff is complicated, or in order to leave a record, useless memory in the management machine or pachinko machine There is a problem of consumption.
[0007]
  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, andOpening the opening / closing door of the big prize opening and the top cover of the board boxEquipped with a monitoring IC tag for monitoringGame machineIf you do not needA gaming machine capable of stopping transmission of a monitoring call wave, not storing monitoring information, or not outputting monitoring information to the outside is realized.The purpose is that.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is provided.Game machineThen, it is provided for itselfOpen at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the top lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring to monitorGame machineBecausein frontIC tag for monitoring andIdentification information provided on the authentication member to distinguish it from other IC tagsAn IC tag monitoring device that communicates with an authentication IC tag, the monitoring IC tag includes identification information storage means for storing identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags, and the IC tag monitoring device includes: Registration information storage means for storing registration information, which is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and monitoring call wave transmission means for transmitting a monitoring call wave for calling the monitoring IC tag A reflected reflected wave receiving means for receiving the reflected reflected wave sent back from the monitored IC tag, a monitored call wave transmission control means for controlling the transmission of the monitored call wave, and the monitored call wave Monitoring determining means for determining that the monitoring reflected wave receiving means does not receive the monitoring reflected wave within a predetermined time after the transmitting means transmits the monitoring calling wave to the monitoring IC tag. And said An authentication call wave transmitting means for transmitting an authentication call wave for calling an authentication IC tag, an authentication reflected wave receiving means for receiving an authentication reflected wave returned from the authentication IC tag, and the authentication reflected wave When receiving means receives the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means,Game machineAuthentication determination means for making the authentication state, andGame machineAnd monitoring control means for stopping transmission of the monitoring call wave by the monitoring call wave transmission control means.
[0009]
  Of this configurationGame machineThenGame machineThe IC tag monitoring device ofProvided on at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the upper lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring andProvided on the authentication memberCommunication with the authentication IC tag is performed, and the identification information storage means of the monitoring IC tag stores identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags. Also, the registration information storage means of the IC tag monitoring device stores registration information that is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and the monitoring calling wave transmission means calls the monitoring IC tag. The monitoring ringing wave is transmitted, the monitoring reflected wave receiving unit receives the monitoring reflected wave returned from the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring ringing wave transmission control unit controls the transmission of the monitoring ringing wave. The monitoring judgment means is abnormal if the monitoring reflected wave receiving means does not receive the monitoring reflected wave within a predetermined time after the monitoring calling wave transmitting means transmits the monitoring calling wave to the monitoring IC tag. The authentication call wave transmitting means transmits an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag, and the authentication reflected wave receiving means receives the authentication reflected wave returned from the authentication IC tag, The authentication determination means is the authentication reflected wave receiving means. When receiving the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the information storage means,Game machineAnd the monitoring control means uses the authentication judgment means.Game machineIs set to the authenticated state, the monitoring call wave transmission control means stops the transmission of the monitoring call wave.
[0010]
  Further, the invention according to claim 2Game machineThen, it is provided for itselfOpen at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the top lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring to monitorGame machineBecausein frontIC tag for monitoring andIdentification information provided on the authentication member to distinguish it from other IC tagsAn IC tag monitoring device that communicates with an authentication IC tag, the monitoring IC tag includes identification information storage means for storing identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags, and the IC tag monitoring device includes: Registration information storage means for storing registration information, which is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and monitoring call wave transmission means for transmitting a monitoring call wave for calling the monitoring IC tag A monitoring reflected wave receiving means for receiving the monitoring reflected wave returned from the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring call wave transmitting means transmitting the monitoring call wave to the monitoring IC tag. When the reflected reflected wave for monitoring is not received by the reflected wave receiving means for monitoring within a predetermined time, the monitoring determining means for determining that there is an abnormality, and monitoring information that is information relating to the determination result by the monitored determining means are stored Monitoring information storage means, authentication call wave transmitting means for transmitting an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag, and authentication reflected wave reception for receiving an authentication reflected wave returned from the authentication IC tag And when the authentication reflected wave reception means receives the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means,Game machineAuthentication determination means for making the authentication state, andGame machineStorage control means for controlling the monitoring information not to be stored in the monitoring information storage means when is in an authenticated state.
[0011]
  Of this configurationGame machineThenGame machineThe IC tag monitoring device ofProvided on at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the upper lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring andProvided on the authentication memberCommunication with the authentication IC tag is performed, and the identification information storage means of the monitoring IC tag stores identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags. Also, the registration information storage means of the IC tag monitoring device stores registration information that is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and the monitoring calling wave transmission means calls the monitoring IC tag. The monitoring call wave is transmitted, the reflected reflected wave receiving means receives the reflected reflected wave for monitoring returned from the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring judgment means is monitored by the monitoring call wave transmitting means by the monitoring IC tag. When the reflected reflected wave for monitoring is not received by the reflected reflected wave for monitoring within a predetermined time after transmitting the call wave for monitoring, it is determined as abnormal, and the monitoring information storage means is information regarding the result of determination by the monitored determining means The authentication call wave transmitting means transmits an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag, and the authentication reflected wave receiving means is a reflected wave for authentication returned from the authentication IC tag. The authentication judgment means If the authentication reflected wave receiving means has received the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means,Game machineThe storage control unit controls the monitoring information not to be stored in the monitoring information storage unit when the authentication determination unit shifts to the authentication state.
[0012]
  Further, the invention according to claim 3Game machineThen, it is provided for itselfOpen at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the top lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring to monitorGame machineBecausein frontIC tag for monitoring andIdentification information provided on the authentication member to distinguish it from other IC tagsAn IC tag monitoring device that communicates with an authentication IC tag, the monitoring IC tag includes identification information storage means for storing identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags, and the IC tag monitoring device includes: Registration information storage means for storing registration information, which is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and monitoring call wave transmission means for transmitting a monitoring call wave for calling the monitoring IC tag A monitoring reflected wave receiving means for receiving the monitoring reflected wave returned from the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring call wave transmitting means transmitting the monitoring call wave to the monitoring IC tag. Information regarding the determination result when the monitoring reflected wave is not received by the monitoring reflected wave receiving means within a predetermined time, and when the monitoring determination means determines that the abnormality is detected so Monitoring information output means for outputting monitoring information to the outside, authentication call wave transmitting means for transmitting an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag, and an authentication reflected wave returned from the authentication IC tag. The authentication reflected wave receiving means for receiving and the authentication reflected wave receiving means receive the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means. If received, theGame machineAuthentication determination means for making the authentication state, andGame machineOutput control means for controlling the monitoring information output means so that the monitoring information is not output to the outside by the monitoring information output means.
[0013]
  Of this configurationGame machineThenGame machineThe IC tag monitoring device ofProvided on at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the upper lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring andProvided on the authentication memberCommunication with the authentication IC tag is performed, and the identification information storage means of the monitoring IC tag stores identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags. Also, the registration information storage means of the IC tag monitoring device stores registration information that is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and the monitoring calling wave transmission means calls the monitoring IC tag. The monitoring call wave is transmitted, the reflected reflected wave receiving means receives the reflected reflected wave for monitoring returned from the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring judgment means is monitored by the monitoring call wave transmitting means by the monitoring IC tag. When the monitoring reflected wave receiving means does not receive the monitoring reflected wave within a predetermined time after transmitting the call ringing wave, it is determined to be abnormal, and the monitoring information output means is determined to be abnormal by the monitoring determining means Monitoring information, which is information relating to the determination result, is output to the outside, the authentication calling wave transmitting means transmits an authentication calling wave for calling the authentication IC tag, and the authentication reflected wave receiving means is connected to the authentication IC. Reflected wave for authentication returned from tag Received authentication judgment unit, when the authentication reflected wave receiving means has received the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means,Game machineAnd the output control means uses the authentication judgment means.Game machineIs switched to the authentication state, the monitoring information output means controls so as not to output the monitoring information to the outside.
[0014]
  Further, the invention according to claim 4 is provided.Game machineThen, the claim2 orIn addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of 3, the monitoring information includes theOpenThe history data includes at least one of the date, time, determination result, and position specifying code for specifying the position where the monitoring IC tag is provided.
[0015]
  Of this configurationGame machineThen, the claim2 orIn addition to the operation of the invention according to any one of 3, the monitoring information is:Said openingThe history data including at least one of the date, time, determination result, and position specifying code for specifying the position where the monitoring IC tag is provided is used.
[0016]
  Further, the invention according to claim 5 is provided.Game machineThen, claims 1 to4In addition to the configuration of the invention described in any one of the above, the registration information is stored in association with each of the position identification code and the code indicating the authentication IC tag, and the IC tag monitoring device performs the monitoring A transmission timing for transmitting the monitoring call wave to the IC tag, the identification information stored in the monitoring IC tag, a transmission timing for transmitting the authentication call wave to the authentication IC tag, and the authentication It includes at least one of the identification information stored in the IC tag.
[0017]
  Of this configurationGame machineThen, claims 1 to4In addition to the operation of the invention described in any one of the above, the registration information is stored in correspondence with each position identification code and the code indicating the authentication IC tag, and the IC tag monitoring device uses the monitoring IC tag for monitoring. Among the transmission timing for transmitting the call wave, the identification information stored in the monitoring IC tag, the transmission timing for transmitting the authentication call wave to the authentication IC tag, and the identification information stored in the authentication IC tag At least one of the following.
[0018]
  Further, the invention according to claim 6 is provided.Game machineThen, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5,The IC tag monitoring device includes an RF circuit as the monitoring call wave transmitting means and a reflected wave receiving means for monitoring, and the monitoring call wave that is disposed in the vicinity of the monitoring IC tag and is transmitted from the RF circuit. To the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring IC tag A monitoring antenna that receives the reflected reflected wave for monitoring and inputs it to the RF circuit, and the monitoring ringing wave transmission control means controls transmission of the monitoring ringing wave from the RF circuit, The monitoring judgment means is abnormal if the monitoring reflected wave is not received within a predetermined time after the monitoring calling wave is transmitted to the monitoring IC tag using the RF circuit and the monitoring antenna. JudgeIt is the structure characterized by this.
[0019]
  Of this configurationGame machineThen, in addition to the action of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5,The monitoring call wave transmission control means controls the transmission of the monitoring call wave from the RF circuit, and the monitoring judgment means transmits the monitoring call wave to the monitoring IC tag using the RF circuit and the monitoring antenna. If the reflected wave for monitoring is not received within a specified time fromThe
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in the following order with reference to the drawings.
1. Overview of system configuration
2.Game machineDescription
3. Management terminal device description
4). Explanation of data related to monitoring by IC tag monitoring device
5). Explanation of monitoring operation in IC tag monitoring device <Operation example 1>
6). Description of monitoring operation in IC tag monitoring device <Operation example 2>
7. Explanation of monitoring operation in IC tag monitoring device <Operation example 3>
8). Comparison between the embodiment and the claims
9. Effects of the embodiment
10. Description of modification
[0021]
1. Overview of system configuration
  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a monitoring system according to the present embodiment. In the monitoring system of this embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 which is a kind of gaming machine is “Game machineThe reader / writer unit (hereinafter referred to as “R / W unit”) 30 attached to the pachinko machine 1 functions as an “IC tag monitoring device”. An R / W unit 30 is attached to the pachinko machine 1, and a management terminal device 100 is installed on each of the gaming machine installation islands 200 in which a plurality of pachinko machines 1 in the amusement hall are installed in two rows back to back. ing. Further, the R / W unit 30 attached to the pachinko machine 1 is configured to be connected to the management terminal device 100 via the in-store network 150. Further, the management terminal device 100 is connected to a hall computer 300 that manages the entire game arcade, and the hall computer 300 collectively manages the management terminal devices 100.
[0022]
  Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a monitoring IC tag 86 attached to the lower right side as viewed from the front of the inner surface of the upper lid portion 80a of the board box 80 (see FIG. 3) on which a board for controlling the pachinko machine 1 is provided. The monitoring IC tag 186 is affixed to the open / close door 16a of the large winning opening 16 (see FIG. 2) for paying a large number of game balls by winning the game balls (see FIG. 8). . Then, the R / W unit 30 transmits a monitoring ringing wave to the monitoring IC tags 86 and 186 via the antenna, and the board box 80 and the winning prize opening 16 provided with the monitoring IC tags 86 and 186 are provided. Opening / closing is monitored, that is, the upper lid 80a and the opening / closing door 16a are monitored for abnormalities. Further, when an abnormality occurs or the abnormality is recovered as a result of monitoring, the information is stored as monitoring information in the R / W unit 30 and transmitted to the management terminal device 100. Therefore, the management terminal device 100 is configured to notify the monitoring information, and an attendant can respond to the monitoring information in the game hall. In addition, the management terminal device 100 can browse the history of monitoring information.
[0023]
  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when replacing or inspecting parts of the board box 80 or the big prize opening 16 which are monitored members, even if the board box 80 or the big prize opening 16 is opened, it is abnormal. Should not be informed or left on record. Therefore, in the present invention, an authentication determination unit that puts the pachinko machine 1 in the authentication state is provided, and when the pachinko machine 1 is in the authentication state, notification and recording are not performed. Three operation examples of <Operation Example 1>, <Operation Example 2>, and <Operation Example 3> are given as examples of such operations. In <Operation Example 1>, the monitoring is stopped by stopping the transmission of the monitoring ringing wave to the monitoring IC tag so that the notification and the recording are not performed. In <Operation Example 2>, monitoring information is not stored. In <Operation Example 3>, the monitoring information is not output to the outside (management terminal device 100).
[0024]
  Note that the upper lid portion 80a of the substrate box 80 shown in FIG. 7 and the open / close door 16a of the special winning opening 16 shown in FIG.Say in the claim"OpenAnd the open / close door 16a of the special winning opening 16 corresponds to the “position where the monitoring IC tag is provided”. In the monitoring system of the present invention,Opening at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the upper lid of the board boxIn order to monitor the monitoring IC tag, a monitoring IC tag is installed at one or a plurality of positions of the monitored member, and the R / W unit 30 transmits a monitoring calling wave to each monitoring IC tag. The movement of the monitoring member is monitored. In the present embodiment, the monitoring IC tag is installed only at one position with respect to one monitored member. For example, in the case of the substrate box 80, the inner right side of the upper lid portion 80a is viewed from the front. The monitored member may be monitored by installing a monitoring IC tag not only below but also at the upper left of the front view and installing the monitoring IC tags at a plurality of positions with respect to one monitored member. .
[0025]
2.Game machineDescription
  Next, the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the state in which the front frame 111 and the main body frame 110 of the pachinko machine 1 are opened as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes a machine frame 112 fixed to the gaming machine installation island 200, a main body frame 110 that surrounds and fixes the main body 113, and a front frame 111 that protects the game board 2. It is configured. When a key 121 (see FIG. 9) is inserted into the key hole 120 provided at the front right end of the main body frame 110 and the key 121 is rotated to the left, the front frame 111 is opened forward, and the key 121 is rotated to the right. The main body frame 110 opens to the front. Further, an authentication antenna 128 for communicating with an authentication IC tag 126 (see FIG. 9) embedded in the key 121 is provided in the vicinity of the keyhole 120 and on the back surface of the main body frame 110.
[0026]
  A main body 113 is fitted inside the main body frame 110 of the pachinko machine 1, and a substantially square game board 2 is provided in the upper half of the front surface of the main body 113. The game board 2 includes a guide A substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by the rails 3 is provided, and the front frame 111 holds a transparent glass plate 111 a and covers the game board 2. Below the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1, an upper plate 5 for supplying game balls to a launcher (not shown) and receiving a prize ball is provided, and a prize ball is received immediately below the upper plate 5. A lower plate 6 is provided, a firing handle 7 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6, and a speaker 48 is provided between the upper plate 5 and the lower plate 6. In addition, a special winning opening 16 is provided at the bottom of the game area 4. In the game area 4, a large winning opening 16 for receiving a game ball is provided at the lower center. Normally, the big winning opening 16 is configured such that a game ball cannot be won in a state where the open / close door 16a (see FIG. 8) is closed, and the open / close door 16a is opened only when the big win state is reached. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 16, the player can acquire a large number of game balls. In addition to the above, the game area 4 is provided with various winning holes, electric lamps, windmills, obstacle nails, symbol display devices, and the like.
[0027]
  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, a board box 80 that houses a main control board 41 that controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1 is provided on the lower left rear surface of the pachinko machine 1. However, a power supply board 42 is placed in the upper right side of the sound board 43 and a payout control board 45 is placed in a transparent resin box below the power board 42. Further, above the board box 80, a center cover 90 that protects the back surface of the game board and covers various wirings is disposed, and the R / W unit 30 is installed outside the center cover 90. The power of the R / W unit 30 is supplied not from the power supply board 42 but from the power supply device (not shown) of the gaming machine installation island 200.
[0028]
  Next, the electrical configuration of main components of the pachinko machine 1 and the R / W unit 30 attached to the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 and the R / W unit 30 attached to the pachinko machine 1.
[0029]
  The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a main control board 41, a power supply board 42, a sound board 43, a symbol display board 44, a payout control board 45, an electrical decoration board 46, a relay board 47, and a launch board 66. The main control board 41 is provided with a CPU 51 for performing various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 for storing flags, counter values, data, programs, and the like, a control program, various initial value data, and a symbol display device (illustrated). The CPU 51, RAM 52, and ROM 53, which are connected to a ROM 53 that stores display content data and the like on the outside, are integrally molded as one LSI 50. The CPU 51 is connected to an I / O interface 54. The I / O interface 54 has an output port 55 for delivering data to the R / W unit 30, a sound board 43, a symbol display board 44, a payout control. A substrate 45, an electrical decoration substrate 46, a relay substrate 47, and a launch substrate 66 are connected. The main control board 41, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, the electrical decoration board 46, the relay board 47, and the launch board 66 are connected to the power supply board 42 and are supplied with power. Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a monitoring IC tag 86 and a monitoring IC tag 186 are attached to the board box 80 and the special winning opening 16 which are the respective monitoring members.
[0030]
  The R / W unit 30 is provided with a CPU 31 that controls the R / W unit 30. The CPU 31 temporarily stores a RAM 33 that temporarily stores flags, data, and the like, a control program, and various initial value data. Are connected to the ROM 34 and the EEPROM 32 for storing registration information 321 (see FIG. 12). Further, an I / O interface 38 is connected to the CPU 31, and an output of the communication circuit 37 connected to the in-store network 150 for connecting to the management terminal device 100 and the output of the main control board 41 of the pachinko machine 1 is connected to the I / O interface 38. The input port 36 connected to the port 55 is connected. Further, the CPU 31 transmits a monitoring calling wave to the monitoring IC tag 86 and the monitoring IC tag 186 and receives a reflected wave for monitoring, or for authentication provided in the key 121 inserted into the keyhole 120. An RF circuit 35 for transmitting an authentication calling wave to the IC tag 126 and receiving an authentication reflected wave is connected. Further, a monitoring antenna 68, a monitoring antenna 168 and an authentication antenna 128 are connected to the RF circuit 35. The monitoring antenna 68 communicates with the monitoring IC tag 86, the monitoring antenna 168 communicates with the monitoring IC tag 186, and the authentication antenna 128 communicates with the authentication IC tag 126. Note that the monitoring antenna 68, the monitoring antenna 168, and the authentication antenna 128 are installed in the pachinko machine 1.
[0031]
  Next, the structure of the monitoring IC tag 86 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a plan view of the monitoring IC tag 86. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical circuit configuration of the monitoring IC tag 86. As shown in FIG. 6, the monitoring IC tag 86 is equipped with an RF circuit 86a, an antenna 86b, and an EEPROM 86c that emit a reflected wave for monitoring in response to a monitoring calling wave from the R / W unit 30. . Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the monitoring IC tag 86 is provided with an antenna 86b and an IC chip 86d on a thin flexible printed circuit board, and an RF circuit 86a and an EEPROM 86c are integrated with the IC chip 86d. Configured. Furthermore, an ID code, which is identification information for identifying the monitoring IC tag 86 from other monitoring IC tags, is stored in the overwriting erasure prohibited area in the EEPROM 86c.
[0032]
  When a monitoring ringing wave is sent from the R / W unit 30 via the monitoring antenna 68, the antenna 86b receives this, and this monitoring ringing wave includes a carrier wave component. Received and rectified by the RF circuit 86a to obtain a DC voltage. Therefore, the monitoring IC tag 86 can transmit data whenever necessary without using a battery or an external power source. For data transmission, the ID code is read from the EEPROM 86c, placed on the reflected reflected wave, and transmitted from the RF circuit 86a toward the monitored antenna 68.
[0033]
  The monitoring IC tag 86 and the monitoring IC tag 186 have the same structure. The monitoring IC tag 186 also includes an RF circuit, an antenna, and an EEPROM, and the antenna and IC chip are mounted on a thin flexible printed board. Are provided, and an RF circuit and an EEPROM are integrally formed on the IC chip. In the EEPROM, an ID code that is identification information for identifying the monitoring IC tag 186 from other monitoring IC tags is stored in the overwriting erasure prohibited area.
[0034]
  Next, in order to monitor the board box 80 with reference to FIG. 7, the monitoring IC tag 86 and the monitoring antenna 68 provided in the board box 80 will be described. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the substrate box 80. In this embodiment, the position specifying code indicating the attachment position of the monitoring IC tag 86 attached to the board box 80 which is a member to be monitored is “BOX”.
[0035]
  As shown in FIG. 7, the substrate box 80 is composed of a transparent resin-made substantially rectangular upper cover part 80a in plan view and a transparent resin-made substantially rectangular lower cover part 80c in plan view. A main control board 41 that controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1 is disposed on the lower lid portion 80c facing the upper lid portion 80a. A small and rectangular monitoring IC tag 86 (see FIG. 5) is adhered to the back side of the upper lid 80a with an adhesive or the like. A cutout is provided in the lower right end portion of the main control board 41, and a coiled monitoring antenna 68 for performing RF transmission / reception with the monitoring IC tag 86 and electromagnetic waves is formed in the lower lid portion 80c at the cutout position. The monitoring antenna 68 is connected to the R / W unit 30 by a coaxial cable.
[0036]
  In the present embodiment, the monitoring IC tag 86 and the monitoring antenna 68 communicate in the 13.56 MHz short wave band. Since communication at this frequency is not easily affected by noise, it is suitable for the installation environment of the pachinko machine 1. The distance between the monitoring antenna 68 and the monitoring IC tag 86 is arranged to be about 3 mm when the upper lid portion 80a and the lower lid portion 80c are assembled. RF transmission / reception is possible between these distances, and the monitoring IC tag 86 can respond to a call from the R / W unit 30 via the monitoring antenna 68. The monitoring antenna 68 and the monitoring IC tag 86 are connected to each other. Communication is disabled when the distance exceeds about 5 mm. This communicable distance can be adjusted by the number of turns of the coil of the monitoring antenna 68 and the reactance value. By setting the communicable distance in this way, it is possible to detect even a slight opening of the upper lid portion 80a, and it is adjusted so that communication is not disabled by slight fluctuations due to vibration or the like. . In addition, as described above, communication in this frequency band is not easily affected by noise, but in order to prevent any malfunction due to the influence of noise from other electromagnetic wave members, the monitoring IC tag 86 or the monitoring tag is used. The antenna 68 is arranged at the lower right end portion of the main control board 41 which is a position away from the prize payout device using the solenoid and the firing motor.
[0037]
  Next, referring to FIG. 8, the installation of the monitoring IC tag 186 on the attacker member 160 provided with the large winning opening 16 which is a kind of variable winning device that opens and closes the opening / closing door 16 a when a predetermined condition is established. explain. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the attacker member 160 in a state where the open / close door 16a is opened. In this embodiment, the position specifying code indicating the attachment position of the monitoring IC tag 186 attached to the open / close door 16a of the big prize opening 16 which is a monitored member is “DAI”.
[0038]
  As shown in FIG. 8, the above-described monitoring IC tag 186 (see FIG. 5) is attached to the surface of the opening / closing door 16a of the attacker member 160, and a decorative seal or the like is further provided so as to cover the monitoring IC tag 186. It is affixed and hidden from the player. A loop-shaped monitoring antenna 168 is provided around the prize winning opening 16 which is the opening 16b of the attacker member 160 so as to surround the monitoring IC tag 186. The monitoring antenna 168 is connected to the R / R by a coaxial cable. It is connected to the W unit 30.
[0039]
  This monitoring IC tag 186 has directivity in the transmission / reception direction and can transmit / receive only when it is positioned in parallel with the monitoring antenna 168. In the closed state of the big prize opening 16, the open / close door 16a closes the opening 16b of the big prize opening 16, and the monitoring IC tag 186 and the monitoring antenna 168 are located on substantially the same plane, so that transmission / reception is possible. The monitoring reflected wave is returned from the monitoring IC tag 186 in response to the monitoring calling wave from the R / W unit 30 via the monitoring antenna 168. On the other hand, when the open / close door 16a is opened as shown in FIG. 8, the monitoring IC tag 186 and the monitoring antenna 168 are not parallel and exceed the critical angle for communication. Therefore, the monitoring IC tag 186 is an R / W unit. It becomes impossible to answer the call from 30.
[0040]
  Further, communication between the monitoring antenna 168 and the monitoring IC tag 186 is also performed in the 13.56 MHz short wave band, and communication in this frequency band is not easily affected by noise, but other members using electromagnetic waves. In order to prevent any malfunction caused by the noise from the door, the big opening opening solenoid 70 for controlling the operation of the door 16a is disposed at the left back of the attacker member 160 away from the monitoring IC tag 186 and the monitoring antenna 168. Has been.
[0041]
  Next, the structure of the key 121 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a plan view of the key 121. As shown in FIG. 9, in the key 121, an authentication IC tag 126 is embedded inside the cover of the grip portion 122. The key 121 is used to open and close the front frame 111 and the main body frame 110 of the pachinko machine 1. The key 121 corresponds to an “authentication member”. By embedding the authentication IC tag 126 in the key 121 and sharing the authentication member that puts the pachinko machine 1 into an authenticated state and the keys that open and close the front frame 111 and the main body frame 110 of the pachinko machine 1, There is no need to separately manage the key of the pachinko machine 1 and the authentication member.
[0042]
  The authentication IC tag 126 is formed in a thin cylindrical shape (stick shape) so as to be embedded in the cover of the grip portion 122. The electrical circuit configuration is the same as the monitoring IC tag 86 and the monitoring IC tag 186, and the authentication IC tag 126 is also equipped with an RF circuit, an antenna, and an EEPROM. An antenna and an IC chip are provided in the cylinder, and an RF circuit and an EEPROM are integrally formed on the IC chip. In the EEPROM, an ID code, which is identification information for identifying the monitoring IC tag 126 from other IC tags, is stored in the overwriting erasure prohibited area. A plurality of keys 121 may exist. However, when there are a plurality of keys 121, the ID code of the authentication IC tag 126 embedded in each key 121 is different for each authentication IC tag 126.
[0043]
3. Management terminal device description
  Next, the configuration of the management terminal device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a front view of the management terminal device 100. The management terminal device 100 is attached to one end of the gaming machine installation island 200 and is connected to the R / W unit 30 provided in each pachinko machine 1 via the in-store network 150. When the R / W unit 30 monitors the monitoring IC tag provided in the pachinko machine 1 and detects an error, the error information is transmitted from the R / W unit 30 to the management terminal device 100. The management terminal device 100 notifies an error.
[0044]
  As shown in FIG. 10, the management terminal device 100 includes a warning lamp 109 at the top. In addition, a display screen 101 is provided on the front, and a monitoring button 103, a monitoring history button 104, a setting history button 105, a setting button 106, and a stop button 102 are provided on the right side of the display screen 101 from the top. An input key 107 and an arrow key 108 are provided.
[0045]
  The screen displayed on the display screen 101 can be switched by pressing the monitor button 103, the monitor history button 104, the setting history button 105, and the setting button 106. When the monitoring button 103 is pressed, a monitoring mode screen is displayed. When the monitoring history button 104 is pressed, a monitoring history mode screen is displayed. When the setting history button 105 is pressed, a setting history mode screen is displayed. When pressed, a setting mode screen is displayed. Note that a monitor mode screen is displayed at the time of startup.
[0046]
  In the monitoring mode screen, the unauthorized opening of the board box 80 and the special winning opening 16 is detected in any of the pachinko machines 1 connected to the management terminal device 100, and unauthorized opening data is transmitted from the R / W unit 30. In this case, the machine number of the pachinko machine 1, such as “104th stage grand prize winning opening 16 unauthorized open !! 11:40:22”, fraud content and fraud occurrence time are displayed. If no fraud has occurred, “currently operating normally” is displayed. When a plurality of frauds occur simultaneously, their notification screens are switched every predetermined time, for example, every 5 seconds, and repeatedly displayed. In addition, when unauthorized release data is transmitted from the R / W unit 30 of the pachinko machine 1, the warning lamp 109 is lit to alert the game staff, and the stop button 102 It can be turned off by pressing. The input key 107 and the arrow key 108 are used when operating the screen displayed on the display screen 101.
[0047]
  On the setting mode screen, registration information for the monitoring IC tag 86 and the monitoring IC tag 186 and authentication registration information for the authentication IC tag 126 can be set. Further, on the monitoring history mode screen, monitoring information that is a result of monitoring the board box 80 and the special winning opening 16 by the R / W unit 30 provided in each pachinko machine 1 is displayed as monitoring history information in time series. In the setting history mode screen, setting information regarding the monitoring IC tag 86, the monitoring IC tag 186, and the authentication IC tag 126 performed using the setting mode screen is displayed as setting history information in time series. .
[0048]
  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the monitoring mode screen is displayed, three frauds of error 1, error 2, and error 3 occur, and a screen showing the content of error 2 is displayed. Error 2 is that the illegal winning opening 16 is open at 11:40:22 on the 104th level.
[0049]
  Next, the electrical configuration of the management terminal device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the management terminal device 100. As shown in FIG. 11, the management terminal device 100 is provided with a CPU 98 that performs various calculations. The CPU 98 temporarily stores a RAM 113 that temporarily stores flags, data, and the like, a control program, various initial value data, and the like. , ROM 114 storing monitoring information, setting history information, registration information, registration information for authentication, and the like, and an I / O interface 99 are connected.
[0050]
  The I / O interface 99 includes a warning lamp 109, a display screen 101, a monitoring button 103, a monitoring history button 104, a setting history button 105, a setting button 106, a stop button 102, an input key 107, and an arrow key 108. ing. Further, the I / O interface 99 is connected to the in-store network 150 via the communication circuit 117.
[0051]
4). Explanation of data related to monitoring by IC tag monitoring device
  Next, referring to FIG. 12 to FIG. 15, the data structure used in the monitoring process in which the R / W unit 30 monitors the monitoring IC tag 86 and the monitoring IC tag 186 attached to the pachinko machine 1. explain. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of registration information 321 stored in the registration information storage area of the EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of the monitoring process use data 331 stored in the monitoring process use data storage area of the RAM 33 of the R / W unit 30. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of authentication registration information 322 stored in the authentication registration information storage area of the EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of the monitoring information 323 stored in the monitoring information storage area of the EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30.
[0052]
  First, the registration information 321 stored in the registration information storage area of the EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30 will be described with reference to FIG. In the registration information 321, information for monitoring the board box 80 and the special winning opening 16 is registered. In the registration information 321, one registration data is registered for each monitored position, and as shown in FIG. 12, a data number column 321 a, a position specifying code column 321 b, and an ID code column 321 c are provided.
[0053]
  In the data number column 321a, data numbers of registered data are assigned in order from “1”. In the position specifying code column 321b, a position specifying code for specifying which position of the monitored member of the pachinko machine 1 is to be monitored is registered with alphanumeric characters. Since only one registration data is registered per monitored position of one monitored member, the same position specifying code is not stored in different registered data. The ID code stored in the monitoring IC tag attached to the monitored position is registered in the ID code column 321c.
[0054]
  In the example shown in FIG. 12, “BOX” is registered in the position identification code column 321b of the registered data whose data number column 321a is “1”, and “1557001H” is registered in the ID code column 321c. The position specifying code “BOX” indicates the board box 80. Further, “DAI” is registered in the position specifying code column 321b of the registered data whose data number column 321a is “2”, and “0011N221” is registered in the ID code column 321c. The position specifying code “DAI” indicates the special winning opening 16.
[0055]
  Next, the monitoring process use data 331 stored in the monitoring process use data storage area of the RAM 33 of the R / W unit 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The monitoring process use data 331 stores a counter used when monitoring the board box 80 and the special winning opening 16. As shown in FIG. 13, the monitoring process usage data 331 includes a data number column 331a and a disappearance flag column 331b. The data number column 331a of the monitoring process use data 331 corresponds to the data number stored in the data number column 321a of the registration information 321. That is, when monitoring a monitored member whose data number column 321a of the registration information 321 is “1”, the disappearance flag whose data number column 331a of the monitoring process use data 331 is “1” is used.
[0056]
  In the data number column 331a, data numbers are assigned in order from “1”. In the erasure flag column 331b, when a monitoring call wave is not returned when a monitoring ringing wave is transmitted to the monitoring IC tag attached to the monitored position, an “erasure error” is displayed. ”Is set and the“ ON ”state is set. In a state where no erasure error has occurred, “0” is set in the “OFF” state. In the example shown in FIG. 13, “0” is set in the erasure flag column 331b of the registered data whose data number column 331a is “1”. “0” is set in the erasure flag column 331b of the registered data whose data number column 331a is “2”.
[0057]
  Next, the authentication registration information 322 stored in the authentication registration information storage area of the EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30 will be described with reference to FIG. In the authentication registration information 322, an ID code which is identification information for identifying the authentication IC tag 126 is registered. By using the key 121 in which the authentication IC tag 126 storing the ID code registered here is used, the pachinko machine 1 can be put into an authentication state. As shown in FIG. 14, the registration information for authentication 322 includes an ID code 1 field, an ID code 2 field, an ID code 3 field, an ID code 4 field, an ID code 5 field, an ID code 6 field, an ID code 7 field, Eight columns of ID code column 8 are provided. In the ID code 1 column to the ID code 8 column, an ID code stored in the authentication IC tag 126 embedded in the key 121 is stored. In the amusement hall, for example, there may be a plurality of keys 121 corresponding to the number of store clerk, so eight columns of ID code 1 column to ID code 8 column are provided. That is, in this embodiment, eight keys 121 can be registered.
[0058]
  In the example shown in FIG. 14, “16174098” is registered in the ID code 1 column, “FT176495” is registered in the I and ID code 2 columns, and “00083082” is registered in the ID code 3 column. They are not registered in the code 5 column, ID code 6 column, ID code 7 column, and ID code 8 column.
[0059]
  Next, the monitoring information 323 stored in the monitoring information storage area of the EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The monitoring information 323 additionally stores monitoring data when an abnormality has occurred or the abnormality has been recovered as a result of monitoring the board box 80 and the special winning opening 16. As shown in FIG. 15, the monitoring information 323 is provided with a date field 323a, a time field 323b, a position specifying code field 323c, and a content field 323d. The date when the monitoring data is created is set in the date column 323a, and the time when the monitoring data is created is set in the time column 323b. When an abnormality occurs, it is the occurrence date and time, and when the abnormality is recovered, it becomes the recovery date and time. The position identification code field 323c is set with a position identification code indicating the position where the monitoring IC tag where the abnormality has occurred is installed, and the contents field 323d is a code indicating whether the abnormality has occurred or has been recovered. “1” indicates that an erasure error has occurred for which the reflected wave for monitoring has not been returned within a predetermined time, and “2” indicates that the erasure error has been recovered.
[0060]
  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the first monitoring data includes “2002.10.16” in the date column 323a, “20:30:15” in the time column 323b, “DAI” in the position identification code column 323c, and a content column. Since “1” is set in 323d, a disappearance error occurred in the monitoring IC tag 186 installed on the open / close door 16a of the big prize opening 16 at 20:30:15 on October 16, 2002. It is shown that. In the second monitoring data, “2002.10.16” is set in the date column 323a, “20:31:19” is set in the time column 323b, “DAI” is set in the position identification code column 323c, and “2” is set in the content column 323d. Therefore, it is shown that the disappearance error that occurred in the monitoring IC tag 186 installed on the open / close door 16a of the big prize opening 16 was recovered at 20:31:19 on October 16, 2002. ing. In the third monitoring data, “2002.10.22” is set in the date column 323a, “3:15:24” is set in the time column 323b, “BOX” is set in the position specifying code column 323c, and “1” is set in the content column 323d. Therefore, it is indicated that an erasure error occurred in the monitoring IC tag 86 installed in the board box 80 at 3:15:24 on October 22, 2002. In the fourth monitoring data, “2002.0.22” is set in the date column 323a, “3:18:40” is set in the time column 323b, “BOX” is set in the position specifying code column 323c, and “2” is set in the content column 323d. Therefore, it is shown that the disappearance error that occurred in the monitoring IC tag 86 installed in the board box 80 at 3:18:40 on October 22, 2002 was recovered. In the fifth monitoring data, “2002.26” is set in the date column 323a, “2:40:54” is set in the time column 323b, “BOX” is set in the position specifying code column 323c, and “1” is set in the content column 323d. Therefore, it is shown that an erasure error has occurred in the monitoring IC tag 86 installed in the board box 80 at 2:40:54 on October 26, 2002. In the sixth monitoring data, “2002.0.26” is set in the date column 323a, “2:45:18” is set in the time column 323b, “BOX” is set in the position specifying code column 323c, and “2” is set in the content column 323d. Therefore, it is shown that the disappearance error that occurred in the monitoring IC tag 86 installed in the board box 80 at 2:45:18 on October 26, 2002 has been recovered.
[0061]
5). Explanation of monitoring operation in IC tag monitoring device <Operation example 1>
  Next, <Operation Example 1> of the monitoring operation in the IC tag monitoring device will be specifically described with reference to a flowchart. In <Operation Example 1>, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the authentication state, the R / W unit 30 stops transmitting the monitoring call wave. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of main processing performed in the R / W unit 30. The R / W unit 30 performs monitoring processing of the monitoring IC tag in the main processing. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 1> performed in the main process performed by the R / W unit 30.
[0062]
  First, the main process will be described with reference to FIG. In this main process, a monitoring call wave is transmitted from the monitoring antenna, a monitoring process for monitoring the monitoring IC tag installed on the monitored member is performed, and an authentication calling wave is transmitted from the authentication antenna. Then, an authentication process is performed to determine whether or not the pachinko machine 1 is in the authentication state. This main process is started after the R / W unit 30 is turned on and the startup process is completed, and is continued while the R / W unit 30 is powered on. Since the R / W unit 30 is not supplied with power from the power supply board of the pachinko machine 1, even if the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off at night, the power is not cut off and the process is not interrupted. Can continue to monitor.
[0063]
  First, an initial value “0” is set in the data number counter n (S1). This data number counter n is a counter for counting the data number of the registration information 321 shown in FIG. 12, and monitors the monitored position indicated by the position specifying code registered in the data counter nth registration data. Is done. Next, “1” is added to the data number counter n (S2), and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the data number counter n is larger than “2” which is the data number of the registration information 321 (S3). If the value of the data number counter n is not larger than “2” (S3: NO), the position specifying code stored in the position specifying code column 321b of the registration data of the nth registration information 321 is “DAI”. (S4). The position identification code “DAI” indicates the opening / closing door 16a of the grand prize winning opening 16, and the opening / closing door 16a is opened when the pachinko machine 1 is in a big hit. There is no need to monitor the opening of 16a. Therefore, when the position specifying code is “DAI” (S4: YES), it is confirmed whether or not the pachinko machine 1 is a big hit (S5), and if it is a big hit (S5: YES). Return to S2 without doing anything. Whether or not the jackpot is being hit is determined based on the jackpot flag. This jackpot flag is turned OFF / ON by receiving a signal from the main control board 41. If it is not a big hit (S5: NO), the monitored position where the position specifying code is “DAI”, that is, the open / close door 16a of the big winning opening 16 is monitored (S6). If the nth position specifying code is not “DAI” (S4: NO), the monitoring is always performed, so that the process proceeds to S6, and the position stored in the registration data of the nth registration information 321 is monitored. Process. After the monitoring process is completed, the process returns to S2.
[0064]
  Subsequently, “1” is added to the data number counter n (S2). If the value of the data number counter n is larger than “2” (S3: YES), the authentication calling wave is transmitted from the authentication antenna 128 (S7). Next, it is confirmed whether or not an authentication reflected wave is returned from the authentication IC tag 126 within a predetermined time (S8). Here, the predetermined time is, for example, 10 milliseconds. When the authentication reflected wave is not returned (S8: NO), it means that the key 121 in which the authentication IC tag 126 is embedded is not inserted into the keyhole 120, so that “0” is set in the authentication flag. “OFF” is set (S11), and the process returns to S1. If there is a return of the authentication reflected wave (S8: YES), it is checked whether or not the ID code included in the authentication reflected wave is registered in the authentication registration information 322 in advance (S9). Here, the ID code included in the reflected wave for authentication is compared with the ID code stored in the authentication registration information 322 one by one to confirm whether they match. If there is no matching ID code, the ID code is not registered in advance (S9: NO), and therefore, the key 121 that is not the regular key 121 is inserted into the key hole 120. ”Is set,“ OFF ”is set and the authentication state is rejected (S11), and the process is terminated.
[0065]
  If there is a matching ID code, the ID code is pre-registered (S9: YES). Therefore, “1” is set to the authentication flag and “ON” is set as the authentication state (S10). Return to S1. By repeatedly performing the above processing, monitoring processing and authentication processing are continuously performed.
[0066]
  Next, the monitoring process (FIG. 16: S8) performed in the main process will be described with reference to FIG. 17 using a flowchart. In this monitoring process, the monitored position indicated by the position identification code stored in the position identification code column 321b of the registration data 321 of the registration information 321 which is the value of the data number counter n updated during the main process is monitored. The opening of the board box 80 and the special prize opening 16 is monitored by transmitting a monitoring ringing wave from the monitoring antenna.
[0067]
  First, “1” is set in the authentication flag, and it is confirmed whether or not it is “ON” (S20). If it is “ON” (S20: YES), monitoring is not performed, and the process is terminated. When it is not “ON” (S20: NO), the monitoring antenna provided for monitoring the position indicated by the position specifying code stored in the nth position specifying code column 321b is used for monitoring. A ringing wave is transmitted (S21). This monitoring antenna is the monitoring antenna 168 when the position specifying code is “DAI”, and is the monitoring antenna 68 when the position specifying code is “BOX”. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the return of the reflected wave for monitoring is within a predetermined time from the monitoring IC tag (S22). In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is, for example, 10 milliseconds.
[0068]
  If the monitoring reflected wave is not returned within the predetermined time (S22: NO), the monitoring IC tag is in a position where it cannot communicate with the monitoring antenna, that is, the member on which the monitoring IC tag is installed is illegal. It is considered open. Therefore, first, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set to “ON” in the nth disappearance flag column 331b of the monitoring process use data 331 (S23). If “1” is set to “ON” in the nth disappearance flag column 331b (S23: YES), this unauthorized release has already been detected, and the monitoring data is stored in the monitoring information. In order not to create the monitoring data again, the process ends without doing anything. When “1” is set in the n-th disappearance flag column 331b and is not “ON” (S23: NO), since this unauthorized release is detected for the first time in this monitoring, the monitoring process usage data “ON” is set in the nth disappearance flag column 331b of 331 (S24). Then, the monitoring data on the occurrence of the erasure error is additionally stored in the monitoring information 323 (S25), new monitoring data is transmitted to the management terminal device 100 (S26), and the process is terminated.
[0069]
  When the monitoring reflected wave is returned within the predetermined time (S22: YES), the monitoring IC tag provided at the monitored position is normal. Therefore, it is checked whether “1” is set to “ON” in the nth disappearance flag column 331b of the monitoring process use data 331 (S27). When it is “ON” (S27: YES), since it has recovered from the erasure error, “0” is set to “OFF” in the nth erasure flag column 331b (S28), and the erasure error recovery is performed to the monitoring information. The monitoring data is additionally stored (S29), the monitoring data is transmitted to the management terminal device 100 (S30), and the process ends. If it is not “ON” (S27: NO), nothing is done and the process is terminated.
[0070]
6). Description of monitoring operation in IC tag monitoring device <Operation example 2>
  Next, <Operation Example 2> of the monitoring operation in the IC tag monitoring apparatus will be specifically described with reference to a flowchart. In <Operation example 2>, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the authentication state, the R / W unit 30 is prevented from storing monitoring data. The main process is the same process as in <Operation Example 1> (see FIG. 16). FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 2> performed in the main process performed by the R / W unit 30.
[0071]
  First, a monitoring call wave is transmitted from the monitoring antenna provided for monitoring the position indicated by the position specifying code stored in the nth position specifying code column 321b (S51). This monitoring antenna is the monitoring antenna 168 when the position specifying code is “DAI”, and is the monitoring antenna 68 when the position specifying code is “BOX”. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the return of the reflected wave for monitoring is within a predetermined time from the monitoring IC tag (S52). In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is, for example, 10 milliseconds.
[0072]
  If the monitoring reflected wave is not returned within the predetermined time (S52: NO), the monitoring IC tag is in a position where it cannot communicate with the monitoring antenna, that is, the member on which the monitoring IC tag is installed is illegal. It is considered open. Therefore, first, it is checked whether or not “1” is set to “ON” in the disappearance flag stored in the nth disappearance flag column 331b of the monitoring process use data 331 (S53). If the disappearance flag is set to “1” and is “ON” (S53: YES), this unauthorized release has already been detected, and the monitoring data is stored in the monitoring information. The process ends without doing anything because it is not created. If the disappearance flag is set to “1” and is not “ON” (S53: NO), this unauthorized release is detected for the first time in the current monitoring, so the nth of the monitoring process usage data 331 is detected. “ON” is set to the disappearance flag stored in the disappearance flag column 331b (S54). Then, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the authentication flag and is “ON” (S55). If the authentication flag is “ON” (S55: YES), the processing is terminated because the monitoring information is not stored because the authentication state is set. When the authentication flag is not “ON” (S55: NO), since it is not in the authentication state, the monitoring data on the occurrence of the erasure error is additionally stored in the monitoring information (S56), and the monitoring data is transmitted to the management terminal device 100. (S57), and the process ends.
[0073]
  When the monitoring reflected wave is returned within the predetermined time (S52: YES), the monitoring IC tag provided at the monitored position is normal. Therefore, it is confirmed whether or not the nth disappearance flag column 331b “1” of the monitoring process use data 331 is set to “ON” (S58). If it is “ON” (S58: YES), since it has recovered from the erasure error, “0” is set in the nth erasure flag column 331b and “OFF” is set (S59). Then, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the authentication flag and is “ON” (S60). If the authentication flag is “ON” (S60: YES), since the authentication state is established, the monitoring information is not stored and the process is terminated. When the authentication flag is not “ON” (S60: NO), since it is not in the authentication state, the monitoring data for lost error recovery is additionally stored in the monitoring information (S61), and the monitoring data is transmitted to the management terminal device 100. (S62), and the process ends. If it is not “ON” (S58: NO), the process is terminated without doing anything.
[0074]
7. Explanation of monitoring operation in IC tag monitoring device <Operation example 3>
  Next, <Operation Example 3> of the monitoring operation in the IC tag monitoring apparatus will be specifically described with reference to a flowchart. In <Operation Example 3>, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the authentication state, the R / W unit 30 is prevented from transmitting monitoring data to the management terminal device 100. The main process is the same process as in <Operation Example 1> (see FIG. 16). FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 3> performed in the main process performed by the R / W unit 30.
[0075]
  First, a monitoring call wave is transmitted from the monitoring antenna provided for monitoring the position indicated by the position specifying code stored in the nth position specifying code column 321b (S81). This monitoring antenna is the monitoring antenna 168 when the position specifying code is “DAI”, and is the monitoring antenna 68 when the position specifying code is “BOX”. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the reflected wave for monitoring is returned from the monitoring IC tag within a predetermined time (S82). In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is, for example, 10 milliseconds.
[0076]
  If the monitoring reflected wave is not returned within the predetermined time (S82: NO), the monitoring IC tag is in a position where it cannot communicate with the monitoring antenna, that is, the member on which the monitoring IC tag is installed is illegal. It is considered open. Therefore, first, it is checked whether or not “1” is set to “ON” in the disappearance flag stored in the nth disappearance flag column 331b of the monitoring process use data 331 (S83). If the disappearance flag is set to “1” and is “ON” (S83: YES), this unauthorized release has already been detected, and the monitoring data is stored in the monitoring information. The process ends without doing anything because it is not created. If the disappearance flag is set to “1” and is not “ON” (S83: NO), since this unauthorized opening is detected for the first time in this monitoring, the nth of the monitoring process usage data 331 is detected. “ON” is set to the erasure flag stored in the erasure flag column 331b (S84), and monitoring data on occurrence of an erasure error is additionally stored in the monitoring information (S85). Then, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the authentication flag and is “ON” (S86). When the authentication flag is “ON” (S86: YES), since the authentication state is established, the monitoring information is not transmitted to the management terminal device 100, and thus the process is terminated. If the authentication flag is not “ON” (S86: NO), the authentication state is not established, so monitoring data is transmitted to the management terminal device 100 (S87), and the process is terminated.
[0077]
  When the monitoring reflected wave is returned within the predetermined time (S82: YES), the monitoring IC tag provided at the monitored position is normal. Therefore, it is checked whether “1” is set to “ON” in the nth disappearance flag column 331b of the monitoring process use data 331 (S88). If it is “ON” (S88: YES), since it has recovered from the erasure error, “0” is set to “OFF” in the nth erasure flag column 331b (S89), and the erasure error recovery is made to the monitoring information. The monitoring data is additionally stored (S90). Then, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the authentication flag and is “ON” (S91). If the authentication flag is “ON” (S91: YES), since the authentication state is established, the monitoring information is not transmitted to the management terminal device 100, and the process is terminated. When the authentication flag is not “ON” (S91: NO), since it is not in the authentication state, the monitoring data is transmitted to the management terminal device 100 (S92), and the process is terminated. If the nth disappearance flag column 331b is not “ON” (S88: NO), the process is terminated without doing anything.
[0078]
8). Comparison between the embodiment and the claims
  The EEPROM 86c of the monitoring IC tag 86 and the EEPROM of the monitoring IC tag 186 shown in FIG. 6 correspond to the “identification information storage unit” of the monitoring IC tag.
[0079]
  Further, the registration information storage area of the EEPROM 32 (see FIG. 4) of the R / W unit 30 in which the registration information 321 shown in FIG. 12 is stored and the R / W unit in which the registration information for authentication 322 shown in FIG. 14 is stored. The registration information storage area for authentication of 30 EEPROMs 32 corresponds to “registration information storage means”, and the RF circuit 35 and the monitoring antennas 68 and 168 shown in FIG. The RF circuit 35 and the authentication antenna 128 correspond to “authentication call wave transmission means” and “authentication reflected wave reception means”. Also, the process of S22 in the flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 1> shown in FIG. 17, the process of S52 of the flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 2> shown in FIG. 18, or the <Operation Example 3> shown in FIG. The CPU 31 that performs the process of S82 in the flowchart of the monitoring process> functions as a “monitoring determination unit”.
[0080]
  Further, the monitoring information storage area of the EEPROM 32 (see FIG. 4) for storing the monitoring information 323 shown in FIG. 15 corresponds to “monitoring information storage means”, and the CPU 31 executes the processes of S8 and S9 of the main process shown in FIG. Functions as “authentication determination means”.
[0081]
  Further, the CPU 31 that executes the process of S21 in the flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 1> shown in FIG. 17 functions as the “monitoring call wave transmission control unit”, and the CPU 31 that executes the process of S20 “the monitoring control unit” ”.
[0082]
  Further, the CPU 31 that performs the processes of S55 and S60 in the flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 2> illustrated in FIG. 18 functions as a “storage control unit”.
[0083]
  Further, the CPU 31 that performs the processes of S87 and S92 in the flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 3> shown in FIG. 19 functions as “monitoring information output means”, and the CPU 31 that performs the processes of S86 and S91 performs “output control”. Functions as a means.
[0084]
9. Effects of the embodiment
  As described above, in the monitoring system of the above embodiment, the monitoring IC tag 86 and the monitoring IC tag 186 monitor the opening of the board box 80 and the special winning opening 16, and the monitoring information is used as the R / W unit. 30 can be stored. The monitoring information stored in the R / W unit 30 is also transmitted to and stored in the management terminal device 100 installed in the game hall. Also, monitoring information is sent from the management terminal device 100 to the hall computer 300 so that the hall computer 300 can manage the monitoring information of all the pachinko machines 1 in the game hall.
[0085]
  Further, the authentication IC tag 126 is embedded in the key 121, and the pachinko machine 1 enters the authentication state by inserting the regular key 121 into the key hole 120 of the pachinko machine 1. In <Operation Example 1>, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the authentication state, monitoring of the monitoring IC tag is stopped. In <Operation Example 2>, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the authentication state, The monitoring information is not stored, and in <Operation Example 3>, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the authentication state, the monitoring information is not output to the outside.
[0086]
10. Description of modification
  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described in detail above, and various modifications can be made. Below, the modification of embodiment which applies this invention is demonstrated. First, in this embodimentNo playAlthough a pachinko machine that is a kind of machine is given as an example, the apparatus is not limited to a pachinko machine that is a game machine, and can be applied to various game machines such as a pachikon machine and a pachislot machine..
[0087]
  Further, in the above embodiment, the board box 80 and the special winning opening 16 of the pachinko machine 1 are handled as monitored members whose movement is monitored, and the monitoring IC tag is installed in one place, but the movement is monitored. The members are not limited to this, but may be installed on other winning holes, normal symbol starting gates, center cover 90 or various substrates, and the open / closed state thereof may be monitored. Further, the main body frame 110, the front frame 111, or the machine frame 112 may be provided with a monitoring IC tag, and the opening and closing of the front frame 111 and the main body frame 110, and the main body frame 110 and the machine frame 112 may be monitored. Further, the place where the monitoring IC tag is installed does not have to be one place for each member, and may be installed at a plurality of positions. Further, when the device is not the pachinko machine 1, the member whose movement is monitored is not limited to the member of the above-described embodiment, and may be an opening / closing member that is provided in the device and that opens and closes or a component that constitutes the device. In order to monitor the opening / closing of the opening / closing member and the location of the constituent member, one or more monitoring IC tags may be installed on the opening / closing member or the constituent member, and the movement of the member may be monitored.
[0088]
  In the above embodiment, the monitoring call wave is constantly transmitted to the monitoring IC tag. However, the transmission timing of the monitoring call wave is stored in the registration information, and the monitoring call wave is transmitted according to the transmission timing. You may make it do. For example, when a monitoring call wave is transmitted every 5 milliseconds, or when a game is played, a monitoring call wave is transmitted every 5 milliseconds, and when a game is not performed The monitoring call wave may be transmitted every 2 seconds, or the monitoring call wave transmission interval may be set every time. Similarly, the transmission timing of the authentication call wave to the authentication IC tag may be stored in the authentication registration information, and the authentication call wave may be transmitted according to the transmission timing.
[0089]
  In the above embodiment, the management terminal device 100 is operated even at night and monitoring information is constantly transmitted from the R / W unit 30, but the operation mode of the management terminal device 100 is not limited to this, and the nighttime Or on holidays (out of business hours), the power of the management terminal device 100 is turned off, and monitoring information while the management terminal device 100 is not operating is stored in the R / W unit 30 and transmitted after the management terminal device 100 is activated. May be.
[0090]
  In the above embodiment, the ID code of the authentication IC tag 126 that can be stored in the authentication registration information 322 is treated as eight. However, the number is not limited to eight, and the ID code may be more or less. It may be one. In the above embodiment, the authentication IC tag 126 is embedded in the key 121. However, the authentication member provided with the authentication IC tag 126 is not necessarily embedded in the key 121. It may be embedded in ID cards, uniforms, writing instruments, etc., or may be present alone as an authentication member, and the shape is embedded in a card-type plastic plate, ring type, stick type, cloth, etc. But you can.
[0091]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, the invention according to claim 1Game machineThenGame machineThe IC tag monitoring device ofAt least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the upper lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring andProvided on the authentication memberCommunication with the authentication IC tag is performed, and the identification information storage means of the monitoring IC tag can store identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags. Also, the registration information storage means of the IC tag monitoring device stores registration information that is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and the monitoring calling wave transmission means calls the monitoring IC tag. The monitoring ringing wave is transmitted, the monitoring reflected wave receiving unit receives the monitoring reflected wave returned from the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring ringing wave transmission control unit controls the transmission of the monitoring ringing wave. The monitoring judgment means is abnormal if the monitoring reflected wave receiving means does not receive the monitoring reflected wave within a predetermined time after the monitoring calling wave transmitting means transmits the monitoring calling wave to the monitoring IC tag. The authentication call wave transmitting means transmits an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag, and the authentication reflected wave receiving means receives the authentication reflected wave returned from the authentication IC tag, The authentication determination means is the authentication reflected wave receiving means. When receiving the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the information storage means,Game machineAnd the monitoring control means uses the authentication judgment means.Game machineCan be stopped by the monitoring call wave transmission control means. Therefore,Game machineIs in the authenticated state, the monitoring of the monitoring IC tag is stopped by stopping the transmission of the monitoring ringing wave from the IC tag monitoring device, so that unnecessary monitoring is not performed.
[0092]
  Further, the invention according to claim 2Game machineThenGame machineThe IC tag monitoring device ofProvided on at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the upper lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring andAuthentication section Provided in the materialCommunication with the authentication IC tag is performed, and the identification information storage means of the monitoring IC tag can store identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags. Also, the registration information storage means of the IC tag monitoring device stores registration information that is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and the monitoring calling wave transmission means calls the monitoring IC tag. The monitoring call wave is transmitted, the reflected reflected wave receiving means receives the reflected reflected wave for monitoring returned from the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring judgment means is monitored by the monitoring call wave transmitting means by the monitoring IC tag. When the reflected reflected wave for monitoring is not received by the reflected reflected wave for monitoring within a predetermined time after transmitting the call wave for monitoring, it is determined as abnormal, and the monitoring information storage means is information regarding the result of determination by the monitored determining means The authentication call wave transmitting means transmits an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag, and the authentication reflected wave receiving means is a reflected wave for authentication returned from the authentication IC tag. The authentication judgment means If the authentication reflected wave receiving means has received the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means,Game machineThe storage control unit can control not to store the monitoring information in the monitoring information storage unit when the authentication determination unit shifts to the authentication state. Therefore,Game machineIs not authenticated, unnecessary monitoring information is not stored, storage area can be saved, and when monitoring information is browsed, there is no unnecessary monitoring information, so that it is easy to understand.
[0093]
  Further, the invention according to claim 3Game machineThenGame machineThe IC tag monitoring device ofProvided on at least one of the open / close door of the grand prize opening and the upper lid of the board boxIC tag for monitoring andProvided on the authentication memberCommunication with the authentication IC tag is performed, and the identification information storage means of the monitoring IC tag can store identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags. Also, the registration information storage means of the IC tag monitoring device stores registration information that is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag, and the monitoring calling wave transmission means calls the monitoring IC tag. The monitoring call wave is transmitted, the reflected reflected wave receiving means receives the reflected reflected wave for monitoring returned from the monitoring IC tag, and the monitoring judgment means is monitored by the monitoring call wave transmitting means by the monitoring IC tag. When the monitoring reflected wave receiving means does not receive the monitoring reflected wave within a predetermined time after transmitting the call ringing wave, it is determined to be abnormal, and the monitoring information output means is determined to be abnormal by the monitoring determining means Monitoring information, which is information relating to the determination result, is output to the outside, the authentication calling wave transmitting means transmits an authentication calling wave for calling the authentication IC tag, and the authentication reflected wave receiving means is connected to the authentication IC. Reflected wave for authentication returned from tag Received authentication judgment unit, when the authentication reflected wave receiving means has received the authentication reflected wave including the same identification information as the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means,Game machineAnd the output control means uses the authentication judgment means.Game machineCan be controlled so that the monitoring information is not output to the outside by the monitoring information output means. Therefore,Game machineWhen is in the authentication state, it is not output to the outside, so monitoring information has been outputGame machineThere is no unnecessary monitoring information, the storage area can be saved, and it is easy to understand when browsing the monitoring information.
[0094]
  Further, the invention according to claim 4 is provided.Game machineThen, the claim2 orIn addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of 3, the monitoring information isSaid openingHistory data including at least one of the date, time, determination result, and position specifying code for specifying the position where the monitoring IC tag is providedTCan be used.
[0095]
  Further, the invention according to claim 5 is provided.Game machineThen, claims 1 to4In addition to the effect of the invention described in any one of the above, registration information is stored in association with each position identification code and code indicating the authentication IC tag, and the IC tag monitoring device uses the monitoring IC tag for monitoring. Among the transmission timing for transmitting the call wave, the identification information stored in the monitoring IC tag, the transmission timing for transmitting the authentication call wave to the authentication IC tag, and the identification information stored in the authentication IC tag It is possible to include at least one of the following.
[0096]
  Further, the invention according to claim 6 is provided.Game machineThen, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5,The monitoring call wave transmission control means controls the transmission of the monitoring call wave from the RF circuit, and the monitoring judgment means transmits the monitoring call wave to the monitoring IC tag using the RF circuit and the monitoring antenna. Can be determined to be abnormal if the reflected wave for monitoring is not received within a specified time fromit can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a monitoring system according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the state in which the front frame 111 and the main body frame 110 of the pachinko machine 1 are opened as viewed from the front side of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 and an R / W unit 30 attached to the pachinko machine 1;
FIG. 5 is a plan view of a monitoring IC tag 86. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical circuit configuration of the monitoring IC tag 86. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a substrate box 80. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the attacker member 160 in a state where the open / close door 16a is opened.
FIG. 9 is a plan view of the key 121. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a front view of the management terminal device 100. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the management terminal device 100.
12 is a schematic diagram of registration information 321 stored in a registration information storage area of an EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30. FIG.
13 is a schematic diagram of monitoring process use data 331 stored in a monitoring process use data storage area of a RAM 33 of the R / W unit 30. FIG.
14 is a schematic diagram of authentication registration information 322 stored in the authentication registration information storage area of the EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram of monitoring information 323 stored in the monitoring information storage area of the EEPROM 32 of the R / W unit 30;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of main processing performed in the R / W unit 30;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of <Operation Example 1> monitoring processing performed in the main processing performed by the R / W unit 30.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 2> performed in the main process performed in the R / W unit 30.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the monitoring process of <Operation Example 3> performed in the main process performed by the R / W unit 30.
[Explanation of symbols]
  1 Pachinko machine
16 Grand Prize Winners
16a door
30 R / W unit
31 CPU
32 EEPROM
35 RF circuit
68 Monitoring antenna
80 board box
80a Upper lid
86 IC tag for monitoring
121 keys
126 IC tag for authentication
128 Authentication antenna
168 Monitoring antenna
186 IC tag for monitoring
321 registration information

Claims (6)

A gaming machine provided with a monitoring IC tag for monitoring the opening of at least one of an opening / closing door of a grand prize opening provided on the board and an upper lid of a substrate box ,
Before SL provided on the IC tag and authentication member for monitoring, an IC tag monitoring device that communicates with the authentication IC tag storing identification information to be distinguished from the other IC tags,
The monitoring IC tag is:
Comprising identification information storage means for storing identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags,
The IC tag monitoring device
Registration information storage means for storing registration information which is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag;
A monitoring call wave transmitting means for transmitting a monitoring call wave for calling the monitoring IC tag;
A reflected reflected wave receiving means for receiving the reflected reflected wave for monitoring returned from the monitored IC tag;
Monitoring call wave transmission control means for controlling transmission of the monitoring call wave;
If the monitoring reflected wave receiving means does not receive the monitoring reflected wave within a predetermined time after the monitoring calling wave transmitting means transmits the monitoring call wave to the monitoring IC tag, an abnormality is detected. Monitoring judgment means for judging;
An authentication call wave transmitting means for transmitting an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag;
An authentication reflected wave receiving means for receiving an authentication reflected wave returned from the authentication IC tag;
When the authentication reflected wave receiving means receives the authentication reflected wave including the identification information identical to the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means, the gaming machine is authenticated. An authentication determination means for setting a state;
Gaming machine where the gaming machine is characterized in that when the authentication state, and a monitoring control unit that stops the transmission of the monitoring call wave by said monitoring call wave transmission control unit. A gaming machine provided with a monitoring IC tag for monitoring the opening of at least one of an opening / closing door of a grand prize opening provided on the board and an upper lid of a substrate box ,
Before SL provided on the IC tag and authentication member for monitoring, an IC tag monitoring device that communicates with the authentication IC tag storing identification information to be distinguished from the other IC tags,
The monitoring IC tag is:
Comprising identification information storage means for storing identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags,
The IC tag monitoring device
Registration information storage means for storing registration information which is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag;
A monitoring call wave transmitting means for transmitting a monitoring call wave for calling the monitoring IC tag;
A reflected reflected wave receiving means for receiving the reflected reflected wave for monitoring returned from the monitored IC tag;
If the monitoring reflected wave receiving means does not receive the monitoring reflected wave within a predetermined time after the monitoring calling wave transmitting means transmits the monitoring call wave to the monitoring IC tag, an abnormality is detected. Monitoring judgment means for judging;
Monitoring information storage means for storing monitoring information which is information relating to the result of determination by the monitoring determination means;
An authentication call wave transmitting means for transmitting an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag;
An authentication reflected wave receiving means for receiving an authentication reflected wave returned from the authentication IC tag;
When the authentication reflected wave receiving means receives the authentication reflected wave including the identification information identical to the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means, the gaming machine is authenticated. An authentication determination means for setting a state;
Gaming machine where the gaming machine is characterized in that when the authentication state, in which a storage control means for controlling the monitoring information so as not to store the monitoring information storage unit. A gaming machine provided with a monitoring IC tag for monitoring the opening of at least one of an opening / closing door of a grand prize opening provided on the board and an upper lid of a substrate box ,
Before SL provided on the IC tag and authentication member for monitoring, an IC tag monitoring device that communicates with the authentication IC tag storing identification information to be distinguished from the other IC tags,
The monitoring IC tag is:
Comprising identification information storage means for storing identification information for distinguishing from other IC tags,
The IC tag monitoring device
Registration information storage means for storing registration information which is information for monitoring the monitoring IC tag and the authentication IC tag;
A monitoring call wave transmitting means for transmitting a monitoring call wave for calling the monitoring IC tag;
A reflected reflected wave receiving means for receiving the reflected reflected wave for monitoring returned from the monitored IC tag;
If the monitoring reflected wave receiving means does not receive the monitoring reflected wave within a predetermined time after the monitoring calling wave transmitting means transmits the monitoring call wave to the monitoring IC tag, an abnormality is detected. Monitoring judgment means for judging;
Monitoring information output means for outputting monitoring information, which is information relating to the result of the determination, to the outside when the monitoring determination means determines that there is an abnormality;
An authentication call wave transmitting means for transmitting an authentication call wave for calling the authentication IC tag;
An authentication reflected wave receiving means for receiving an authentication reflected wave returned from the authentication IC tag;
When the authentication reflected wave receiving means receives the authentication reflected wave including the identification information identical to the identification information in the registration information stored in the registration information storage means, the gaming machine is authenticated. An authentication determination means for setting a state;
Gaming machine where the gaming machine is characterized in that when the authentication state, and an output control means for controlling so as not to output the monitoring information to the outside by the monitoring information output means. The monitoring information, claims, characterized in that said date opening occurs, time, and history data including at least one of the determination result and the position identification code for identifying the position of the monitoring IC tag is provided Item 4. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 2 and 3. The registration information is stored in correspondence with the position specifying code and the code indicating the authentication IC tag, and the transmission timing at which the IC tag monitoring device transmits the monitoring call wave to the monitoring IC tag. The identification information stored in the monitoring IC tag, the transmission timing for transmitting the authentication calling wave to the authentication IC tag, and the identification information stored in the authentication IC tag. the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises at least one. The IC tag monitoring device includes an RF circuit as the monitoring call wave transmitting means and a reflected wave receiving means for monitoring, and the monitoring call wave that is disposed in the vicinity of the monitoring IC tag and is transmitted from the RF circuit. And a monitoring antenna that receives the monitoring reflected wave from the monitoring IC tag and inputs it to the RF circuit,
The monitoring ringing wave transmission control means controls transmission of the monitoring ringing wave from the RF circuit,
The monitoring judgment means is abnormal if the monitoring reflected wave is not received within a predetermined time after the monitoring calling wave is transmitted to the monitoring IC tag using the RF circuit and the monitoring antenna. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is determined as follows .

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