JP3832881B2 - Issuing device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an issuing device for issuing a game information medium (for example, an IC card) stored in the device body through authentication of the game information medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, an IC card that can store and rewrite various types of information such as monetary data, game data (game ball number data and game coin number data), and the like has been converted to the IC card within the range of the monetary amount data stored. Based on the data or based on the game data stored in advance in the IC card, the game (the prize ball number data, the prize coin data, that is, the game data) acquired as a result of the game is reflected in the IC card. A game system has been proposed in which game data of an IC card is updated.
In such a gaming system, when a player wants to purchase a new IC card, the player can receive a new IC card by inserting a predetermined amount into the card issuing machine.
In this card issuing machine, usually, in response to the input of an amount more than the issue unit price, authentication processing for ensuring the security of the IC card, and initial information required for the subsequent game to the IC card A writing process is performed, and after these procedures, an IC card is issued to the player.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, as described above, if the IC card authentication process or the initial information writing process is performed after the amount has been inserted, it takes time to issue the IC card, and the player has to wait for the IC card purchase. It was a result.
Therefore, in order to solve such a situation, the waiting time is shortened by performing the authentication process and the initial information writing process to the IC card in advance before issuing the card, and issuing the money immediately when the money is input. There are suggestions to try.
However, the IC card includes date information in the initial information from the security aspect, and the number of balls acquired on that day is limited to the day of the store and is settled on that day. If this is done, the date information of the previous day will be written on the first IC card issued the next day, so that the first one cannot be used and is wasted. I did it.
Moreover, this IC card has a higher price per card than a magnetic card or the like, and if the IC card cannot be used, an economic loss will increase.
[0004]
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an issuing device that can issue a game information medium (for example, an IC card) promptly and without wasting one piece.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  To achieve the above object, the issuing device of the present invention is a issuing device for issuing a game information medium stored in the device main body.The game information medium includes first authentication means for performing first authentication as to whether or not the device main body is legitimate based on information received from the device main body.Mounting command means for commanding mounting of the game information medium at a predetermined position;After installationWhether the gaming information medium is legitimate based on the information received from the gaming information mediumSecondAuthenticateSecondAuthentication means;After mutual authentication by the first authentication and the second authenticationWrite initial information to the game information mediumOnlyAnd issuance preparation means for making them wait,ConcernedThe input valuable value recognition means for recognizing the valuable value input to the main body of the apparatus, and when the valuable value is equal to or greater than the predetermined valuable value, the time information is written to the game information medium in which the initial information is already written in the standby state. Issuing means for issuing the game information medium.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the principle of the issuing apparatus according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, the issuing device of the present invention is an issuing device for issuing a game information medium 1B stored in the device main body 1A, and a mounting command means 1C for instructing mounting of the game information medium 1B at a predetermined position; The apparatus body 1A authenticates whether the game information medium 1B is legitimate based on the information received from the attached game information medium 1B, and the game information medium 1B by the authentication. Is determined to be legitimate, issuance preparation means 1E for writing and waiting for initial information to the game information medium 1B, and input value recognition means 1F for recognizing the value input to the apparatus main body 1A. When the valuable value is greater than or equal to a predetermined valuable value, the time information is written into the gaming information medium in which the initial information is already written during the standby, and the gaming information medium 1 And issuing means 1G to issue was to comprise a.
[0007]
According to the above issuing device, the authentication of the game information medium 1B and the writing of initial information other than the time information are completed in advance before the valuable value is input. Just write and issue. Therefore, it is possible to issue the game information medium 1B promptly with almost no waiting for the operator who is issued. Further, since the time information is the same as when it is issued, the date does not change, and the game information medium 1B can be issued without wasting one piece.
[0008]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a data communication system between a game store and a card company in a communication system to which the present invention is applied. In the figure, the management analysis device 71 and the management device 72 installed in the amusement store 70 are similarly connected to the ATM switch 73 installed in the store by an optical fiber transmission line 70a. Includes an ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) communication network that transmits and receives information via the ATM exchange 73, including other various devices installed in the store (FIG. 3). It is.
[0009]
The management analysis device 71 and the management device 72 are connected to a card company 74 outside the store via a telephone line 70b via an ATM exchange 73. For example, a broadband ISDN digital line is used for the telephone line 70b. The card company 74 is connected not only to the game store 70 but also to other game stores 75 via an ATM switch via a telephone line 70b, and a plurality of game stores 70, 75, etc. are networked by ATM communication.
[0010]
The above-mentioned ATM communication is a communication method that has been introduced and spread as a basic technology of broadband ISDN, and has the advantages of both packet switching that allows efficient use of line bandwidth and circuit switching that enables high-speed switching (time division multiplexing). The information to be sent is digitized and divided into short fixed-length blocks (cells), and a header indicating a destination or the like is attached to the head of the information to send it out sequentially. In the above-mentioned ATM exchange 73, cells are sorted at high speed with reference to the headers of the cells that have been sent out, and delivered to their respective destinations. In this ATM communication, the information handling unit is fixed length and protocol processing in the network is simplified, so high-speed and broadband communication such as 155 Mbps is possible, and all media such as voice, data, and images are exchanged as the same type of cell. It can be transferred.
[0011]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data communication system in the game store. The entire amusement store 70 is also networked by ATM communication as described above, and the ATM exchange 73 includes a prize POS (point of sales) 76 and an optical relay in addition to the management analysis device 71 and the management device 72 described above. Each device 90 is connected by an optical fiber transmission line 70a.
[0012]
The optical repeater 90 is provided with two optical repeaters 91 and 92 at a position corresponding to the second level with respect to the optical repeater 90 at a position where optical communication is possible. The entire area can be covered by optical communication. The optical repeater 90 can transmit to the optical repeater 91, the optical repeater 91 can transmit to the optical repeater 92, and the optical repeater 92 can transmit to the optical repeater 90. That is, the information is transmitted in one direction from the optical repeater 90 → the optical repeater 91 → the optical repeater 92 → the optical repeater 90. As described above, by using the token ring, transmission control between the optical repeaters 90, 91, and 92 can be performed, and an opportunity to transmit data within a certain period is guaranteed, so that reliable data transmission is performed. It will be.
[0013]
In the optical repeater 91, each gaming machine 82 provided in the island facility 80 at a position where it is possible to transmit and receive each other by optical communication below the optical repeater 91, and a large amount of money adding machine provided on one end side of the island facility 80 87 is disposed, and in one optical repeater 92, the renewing device 85 and the card issuing device 1 are disposed at a position below which transmission and reception are possible in the same manner.
[0014]
The above optical communication is, for example, optical communication using infrared rays. The infrared transmission / reception is performed by optical transmission / reception units 90a, 91a, and 92a provided on the lower ends of the optical repeaters 90, 91, and 92, and the card issuing machine 1. This is performed via the optical transceivers 1a, 85a, 87a, 82a,.
[0015]
In such a configuration, when the gaming machine 82 of the island facility 80 and the large-scale money adding machine 87 transmit information to the management device 72, the information is the optical repeater 91 → the optical repeater 92 → the optical repeater 90 → When it is sent in the order of the ATM switch 73 and conversely received from the management device 72, the information is sent in the order of the ATM switch 73 → the optical repeater 90 → the optical repeater 91.
[0016]
When the card issuing machine 1 and the updating machine 85 transmit information to the management device 72, the information is sent in the order of the optical repeater 92 → the optical repeater 90 → the ATM switch 73, and conversely from the management device 72. When receiving the information, the information is sent in the order of the ATM switch 73 → the optical repeater 90 → the optical repeater 91 → the optical repeater 92.
[0017]
Each of the above-mentioned devices in the game store 70 can be accessed from each other via the ATM switch 73, and can also be accessed to the card company 74 outside the game store 70 using the telephone line 70b.
[0018]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the entire communication system to which the present invention is applied. In this communication system, high-speed and wide-band communication is possible by using optical ATM communication in the amusement store 70. For example, an optical fiber transmission line 70a is connected between the ATM switch 73 and the management device 72 or the optical repeater 90. 155 Mbps of high-volume information can be communicated via the network, and 100 Mbps of information can be communicated between the ATM switch 73 and the management analyzer 71 and the prize POS 76 via the optical fiber transmission line 70a. Become. Furthermore, between the optical repeater 90 and the optical repeater 91 and the optical repeater 92 at the position corresponding to the second layer, an information amount of 16 Mbps is obtained by the optical signal, and the optical repeaters 91 and 92 and the card issuer 1 Similarly, an information amount of 1 Mbps can be communicated with each lower-layer apparatus such as 1 by an optical signal.
[0019]
In the communication system constructed in this way, between the card company 74 and the game store 70, and between the devices in the game store 70, various types of information associated with the use of a game card as described later and games at the gaming machines 82. Information and the like can be transmitted and received in real time at high speed, and information transmission between devices is closely performed.
[0020]
In the communication system shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the card company 74 issues a game card (for example, an IC card) C (FIG. 9) as an example of the game information medium 1B to the game store 70. The operator of the card company 74 delivers the game card C to the game store 70 and loads it into the card tank of the card issuing machine 1 provided in the game store 70. In the memory portion of the game card C delivered by the card company 74, as will be described later, various programs describing the control processing procedure of the game card C, the card number of the game card C, a security code, a temporary card issuing machine An identification number or the like is stored in advance.
[0021]
The card issuing machine 1 installed in the gaming store 70 is for issuing a gaming card C to a player who does not have the gaming card C, and the card issuing machine is for the player to purchase the gaming card C. Insert a predetermined amount into 1 and perform final confirmation operation for issuanceWasAt this time, the card issuing machine 1 takes out one game card C from the card tank, and issues it to the player after passing through a predetermined procedure. Details of the card issuing machine 1 will be described later.
[0022]
The large amount adding machine 87 is for adding a desired amount to the game card C purchased by the player. When the player inserts the game card C into the large amount adding machine 87, the player inserts it. The amount selected within the amount range is added to the game card C, and the game card C is returned to the player.
[0023]
The gaming machine 82 is a pachinko machine using a pachinko ball as a game medium, a pachislot machine using a medal as a game medium, or the like, and is stored in the game card C when the player attaches the game card C to the game machine 82. The player is allowed to play a predetermined game based on the game medium obtained by reading the valuable value and converting it within the range of the valuable value, and the game medium obtained as a result of the game is the number of balls It is stored in the game card C. Here, the valuable value is, for example, a ball lending amount or a storage amount, and the ball lending amount is an amount that is added to the game card C using the above-described large amount adding machine 87 and is not converted into a game medium. The amount of stored balls refers to a value obtained by converting a desired amount of game media from the number of balls held. The game card C stores and displays these ball lending amounts, stored ball amounts, and the number of balls held.
[0024]
Each of the gaming machines 82 is provided with an inter-bank amount adding machine 86 (FIG. 3) between adjacent gaming machines, and the player attaches a gaming card C to the inter-table amount adding machine 86. By doing so, a desired amount can be added to the game card C, and the amount can be easily added on the spot without going to the large amount addition machine 87 during the game. Note that the currency that can be used by the inter-bed amount adding machine 86 is limited to the thousand yen bill due to the installation space and the like.
[0025]
The prize POS 76 is arranged at the counter of the game store 70 and converts the game medium into cash or a prize based on the number of possession balls stored in the game card C, or converts it into a stored amount at a predetermined exchange rate. The operation to perform is performed according to the player's wishes.
[0026]
The renewing machine 85 is used for exchanging a gaming card C that has passed a predetermined expiration date (for example, one year) with a new gaming card in order to use the gaming card C without any trouble. When a desired game card C is inserted, it is determined that the game card C is genuine and a new game card C is automatically issued. Thereby, the trouble which generate | occur | produces by deterioration of the function of the game card C can be prevented, and the high safety | security of the game card C can be maintained.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 2, the management device 72 includes a computer, a display, a keyboard, a printer, a large-capacity storage device, and the like, and manages and monitors each of the above devices in the game store 70. For example, necessary data is collected from a large number of gaming machines 82, and data in various gaming states is organized to manage and monitor the operating state of each gaming machine 82.
[0028]
This management device 72 receives the identification numbers of the card issuing machine 1, the large-sized money adding machine 87, the gaming machine 82..., The prize POS 76, and the updating machine 85 from the card company 74 via the telephone line 70b. The security code of C is received, and this information is transmitted as initial data to the card issuing machine 1 via the optical repeater 90, the optical repeater 91, and the optical repeater 92. Further, the identification number of the device, the security code of the game card C, etc. are transmitted as initial data to other devices other than the card issuing machine 1.
In this case, of the initial data transmitted to the card issuing machine 1, two identification numbers, that is, a temporary identification number and a true identification number are set as the identification number of the card issuing machine that is the identification number of itself. ing.
[0029]
The card issuing machine 1 issues the game card C through the following processing with a single game card C taken out from the card tank. That is, first, the temporary identification number of the card issuing machine 1 sent from the management device 72 and stored therein is sent to the game card C. The game card C collates the temporary identification number sent to the temporary identification number stored in advance in the game card C, and if they match, the card issuing machine 1 authenticates that it is valid. Sends his security code to the card issuing machine 1. The card issuing machine 1 collates the security code sent to the security code of the game card C sent from the management device 72 and stores it, and if they match, it is authenticated that the game card C is legitimate. To do.
In the card issuing machine 1, after performing mutual authentication with such a game card C, the identification number of each device is written in the game card C. At that time, the true identification number is overwritten on the temporary identification number of the card issuing machine 1 that has been written in advance on the game card C at the time of delivery.
The issuance processing procedure of the game card C by the above mutual authentication will be described later in detail.
[0030]
Thereafter, when the player places the game card C in the communication system (game system) in the large-value-added machine 87, the game machine 82, or other devices, the game card C has an identification number or a game card. The security code of C is stored, and each device stores its own identification number and the security code of the game card C as initial data. Therefore, even between the game card C and each device thereof, Mutual authentication is performed using the information, and transmission / reception is performed between the game card C and each device after the mutual authentication.
[0031]
The management analysis device 71 is composed of a computer, a display, a keyboard, a printer, a large-capacity storage device, etc., similar to the management device 72, and operates based on data collected from the management device 72, gaming machines 82, etc. Processing for determining information, game information, prize exchange information, etc. is executed, and screen display and printing of the information is performed.
[0032]
Next, the configuration of a card issuing machine as an example of the issuing device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0033]
5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the front operation panel of the card issuing machine 1, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the front side internal configuration of the card issuing machine 1, and FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the outline of the back side internal configuration of the card issuing machine 1. It is. The card issuing machine 1 houses main devices, which will be described later, inside a stand box type housing 100, and a front operation panel 101 is pivotally mounted on one side edge of the front surface of the housing 100 so as to be opened and closed. .
[0034]
The front operation panel 101 has an overall curved shape in the forward direction, and is configured to be easily operated by a player (user) standing and operating in front of the front operation panel 101.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 5, the front operation panel 101 has a CRT display screen 104 at a position corresponding to the height of the eyes of the player in the upper center, and a speaker 105 on the left side. The CRT display screen 104 and the speaker 105 constitute a guidance unit 103, which performs guidance when issuing the game card C to the player.
[0036]
On the right side of the CRT display screen 104, an operation comprising an issue switch 107 for the player to finally confirm and request the issue of the game card C, and a cancel switch 108 for canceling the issue of the game card C. A switch unit 106 is arranged. These issuance switch 107 and cancel switch 108 are touch type sensors that are turned on by touching the touch plate. Also, an issue switch lamp 22 and a cancel switch 23 are provided for confirmation so that when the player touches the touch plate, the surroundings of the switches 107 and 108 emit light brightly. The ON state can be confirmed by lighting the cancel switch lamp 23.
[0037]
A bill insertion slot 109 for inserting a bill at the center of the front operation panel 101 is provided below the operation switch unit 106, and a coin insertion slot 110 is provided on the left side of the bill insertion slot 109 below the CRT display screen 104. In addition, a return lever 111 and a card issuing slot 112 are arranged in this order from the coin slot 110 toward the lower left. The card issuing slot 112 is arranged at a height corresponding to the chest or waist of the player so that the issued gaming card C can be easily taken.
[0038]
A bill return port 113, a coin return port 114, and a receipt issue port 115 are arranged in this order from the right side at the lower part of the front operation panel 101. When the player rotates the return lever 111, the inserted coin is paid out to the coin return port 114. Also, when the player turns on the cancel switch 108, the amount corresponding to the total amount of banknotes and coins inserted so far is paid out to the banknote return slot 113 and the coin return slot 114 and returned to the player. It is supposed to be. A receipt R issued at the same time as the game card C is printed out by the printer 21 from the receipt issuing port 115 and comes out.
[0039]
On the left side edge of the front operation panel 101, a locking device 116 for locking the front operation panel 101 to the housing 100 side and locking is provided. In addition, a lens-type illumination unit 102 is provided on the upper end side of the front operation panel 101 so that illumination light from the fluorescent lamp 118 provided therein is effectively irradiated. Furthermore, a human body detection sensor 35 is provided at the center of the lower end of the front operation panel 1 so that a person standing in front of the card issuing machine 1 can be detected in order to receive a game card C.
[0040]
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the inside of the housing 100 is divided into two parts by a partition wall on the front side and the back side, and various devices are accommodated in the respective spaces. Various devices are also provided on the back side of the front operation panel 101.
The printer 21 is disposed on the lower end surface 150 on the front left side inside the housing 100, and the printer 21 prints on the receipt R as described above and discharges the receipt R from the receipt issuing port 115. The print contents will be described later.
[0041]
A card issuing unit 29 is placed and fixed on the upper end side of the printer 21. The card issuing unit 29 issues a game card C in response to a command from a main controller 1M (FIG. 7) described later, and stores a card tank (not shown) that stores the game card C delivered from the card company 74. Omitted), a card R / W control device 291 that reads data from and writes data to one game card C taken out of the card tank, and a game from the card tank to the card R / W control device 291 A conveyance path (not shown) for conveying the card C, a card discharge port 292 for guiding the issued gaming card C to the card issuing port 112, and a gaming card C determined to be defective in the card R / W control device 291 It consists of a defective collection box (not shown) for collecting and storing.
[0042]
On the other hand, a banknote device 24 is arranged on the front right side inside the housing 100. The banknote device 24 includes a recovery tank 241 for recovering and storing 5,000 yen bills and 10,000 yen banknotes, and a recovery tank 242 for recovering and storing 1000 yen banknotes. Among the banknotes inserted into the banknote insertion slot 109 and entering the banknote device 24 through the guide passage 244, the 5,000 yen banknote and the 10,000 yen banknote are stored in the upper collection tank 241 and the thousand yen banknote is collected in the lower part. It is stored in the tank 242. Since the thousand yen bill is used for change, the collection tank 242 also functions as a change supply tank. The change thousand yen bill is provided with a guide passage 243 provided in the collection tank 242 so as to open. Through the bill return port 113 and returned to the player. A banknote control device 25 (FIG. 8) is housed inside the banknote device 24, and the banknote control device 25 controls the operation of the entire banknote device 24 in response to a command from the main control device 1M.
[0043]
In addition, a small input device 28 is suspended from a partition wall in the middle of the front side inside the housing 100. The small input device 28 is a data terminal dedicated to the card issuing machine 1 and is connected to the main control device 1M with a connection cord (not shown) so that an operator can take it out from the inside of the housing 100 and use it. It has become. The small input device 28 is provided with an input key and a 16-digit LCD display. For example, when the “sales” key assigned to the input key is pressed, the sales total of the card issuing machine 1 is displayed on the LCD display. By using this small input device 28, it is possible to easily manage the sales aggregation and change input in the card issuing machine 1, and it can also be used as an error monitor.
[0044]
Further, an error release switch 38 (FIG. 8) and a mode switch 40 (FIG. 8) are provided at the back of the center of the front side inside the housing 100 and above the small input device 28. The error cancel switch 38 is a switch for canceling the error when the operator takes a countermeasure after the occurrence of an abnormality. The mode switch 40 is introduced when the card issuing machine 1 is introduced into the amusement store 70, for example. This is a switch for confirming the operation of each terminal device such as the printer 21 and the card R / W control device 291 during the test. These switches 38 and 40 are also provided inside the rear surface side of the housing 100 so that the operator can use them from the rear surface side.
[0045]
The image display control device 20 is arranged on the back side of the front operation panel 101 and in the upper part of the center row. Upon receiving a command from the main control device 1M, the screen display on the CRT display screen 104 and the speaker 105 are used. Controls audio output. In addition, a coin device 26 that collects and stores coins that have entered from the coin insertion slot 110 and dispenses fishing coins is disposed at the lower part of the center row. The fishing coins are paid out from the coin return port 114 via a guide passage 261 opened on the lower end side of the coin device 26. A coin control device 27 (FIG. 8) is accommodated in the coin device 26, and the coin control device 27 controls the operation of the entire coin device 26 in response to a command from the main control device 1M.
[0046]
The image display control device 20 and the coin device 26 provided on the rear surface side of the front operation panel 101 are arranged so as to fit in the gap formed in the front central row inside the housing 100 when the front operation panel 101 is closed. It is.
[0047]
An operation panel door switch 36 is provided at the lower front of the casing 100. The operation panel door switch 36 is turned on when the front operation panel 101 is closed so that it can be monitored that the front operation panel 101 is illegally opened. It is.
[0048]
When the rear door (not shown) of the housing 100 is opened, several devices are accommodated and arranged as schematically shown in FIG. That is, a power supply device (power supply circuit) 31 that supplies power to the card issuing machine 1 is provided on the left side of the back surface, and a main controller 1M that controls the operation of the entire card issuing machine 1 is provided on the right side of the back surface. A communication control device 41 that performs communication control with other devices such as the management device 72 is provided.
[0049]
The communication control device 41 transmits / receives information to / from other devices via an optical transmission / reception unit 1a provided protruding from the upper end portion of the casing 100.
An issuer number switch 39 is provided in the vicinity of the communication control device 41. The issuing machine number switch 39 is of a dip switch type, for example, and is used to make the management device 72 recognize the address of the card issuing machine 1.
[0050]
In addition, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 32 is provided at the bottom of the back surface, and the power supply circuit 31 supplies a commercial 100-volt power supply via the uninterruptible power supply 32 by turning on the power switch 311. After receiving and converting to a predetermined DC voltage, the DC voltage is supplied to each part of the card issuing machine 1. When the commercial power supply fails, the uninterruptible power supply 32 operates alone, supplies power to each part of the card issuing machine 1 as necessary, and shuts down when the power is turned off.
[0051]
In addition, a back side door switch 37 is provided at the upper part of the back side, and this back side door switch 37 is turned on when the back side door is closed so that it can be monitored that the back side door is illegally opened. .
[0052]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a control mechanism that controls the operation of the card issuing machine. In the figure, the control mechanism for controlling the operation of the card issuing machine 1 is composed of the main control device 1M as a main part and the card R / W control device 291 and other various devices as peripheral terminals.
[0053]
The main controller 1M is configured with a CPU 2 as a center. The CPU 2 and other parts are connected to each other via a system bus 11 including a data bus, an address bus, and a control bus. The necessary information is transferred to each other.
[0054]
When the power is turned on or reset, the CPU 2 appropriately reads out the program from the ROM 8 storing the predetermined program and reads out information necessary for control from the work RAM 4 to perform predetermined initialization processing. Then, it receives a reference clock signal from the clock 9 and an interrupt signal from the interrupt controller 6 and sequentially executes a predetermined program based on the input timings of these control signals. Write and read information.
[0055]
As described above, the uninterruptible power supply 32 is connected to the main controller 1M. When the power switch 311 is turned on, a predetermined voltage (for example, 5V, 12V, 24V) is supplied from the uninterruptible power supply 32 via the power supply circuit 31. ) Is applied to the CPU 2 and the like.
[0056]
When a power failure occurs, the uninterruptible power supply 32 operates and temporarily supplies power, and the uninterruptible power supply 32 outputs an interrupt signal to the CPU 2, and the CPU 2 stores various data to be stored based on the interrupt signal. Is backed up to the work RAM 4 for backup. The work RAM 4 is a memory that can always store data upon receiving a backup power supply. Normally, the power supply from the power supply circuit 31 is used as a backup power supply via the power supply switching circuit 3, but when the power supply is turned off or a power failure occurs. The power supply switching circuit 3 receives a control signal from the CPU 2 and switches to a battery provided exclusively for the work RAM 4 to use the battery as a backup power source.
[0057]
A PIO (parallel input / output port) 15 is connected to the system bus 11, and the following devices are connected to the PIO 15.
That is, the image display control device 20 is connected to the PIO 15 via the image display interface 12, and the image display control device 20 operates the CRT display screen 104 and the speaker 105 in response to an instruction from the CPU 2, and causes the player to play a game. Guidance and notification for card C issuance.
[0058]
In addition, a printer 21 is connected to the PIO 15, and the printer 21 receives a command from the CPU 2 and performs predetermined printing.
Furthermore, an issue switch lamp 22 and a cancel switch lamp 23 are connected to the PIO 15 via a driver 13, and these lamps 22 and 23 blink in response to a command from the CPU 2.
[0059]
Moreover, the banknote apparatus 24 is connected to PIO15 via the banknote control apparatus 25, the banknote apparatus 24 operate | moves in response to the instruction | command from CPU2 via the banknote control apparatus 25, and the information from the banknote apparatus 24 is sent to CPU2. To tell. Similarly, a coin device 26 is connected to the PIO 15 via a coin control device 27, and the coin device 26 operates in response to a command from the CPU 2 via the coin control device 27, and receives information from the coin device 26. It tells CPU2.
[0060]
A small input device 28 is connected to the system bus 11 via an SIO (serial input / output port) 16 and an RS-422 receiver driver 14, and information can be transmitted and received between the small input device 28 and the CPU 2. It is like that.
Further, an L board 17 is connected to the system bus 11. The L board 17 functions as a communication interface together with the L board 293 provided on the card R / W control device 291 side. The CPU 2 and the card R / W control device 291 pass through the L boards 17 and 293. And they send and receive information to each other.
The card R / W control device 291 is built in the card issuing unit 29 as described above, is controlled in response to an instruction from the CPU 2, and is applied to the game card C attached to the card R / W control device 291. Write information, read game card C information, and the like. Information is transmitted from the card R / W control device 291 to the CPU 2.
[0061]
A PIO (parallel input / output port) 18 is connected to the system bus 11, and the following sensors and switches are connected to the PIO 18. That is, the touch plate type issue sensor 33 and the cancel sensor 34 adopted for the issue switch 107 and the cancel switch 108 are connected to the PIO 18 via the touch circuit 19, and each of the issue switch 107 and the cancel switch 108 is turned on. A detection signal when the sensors 33 and 34 detect is sent to the CPU 2 via the touch circuit 19 and the PIO 18.
[0062]
Further, an operation panel door switch 36 and a back side door switch 37 are connected to the PIO 18, and an ON signal when these switches 36 and 37 are turned on is sent to the CPU 2 via the PIO 18, as described above. The open / closed state of the front operation panel 101 and the back side door switch 37 can be monitored. Further, an error release switch 38, an issuer number switch 39 and a mode switch 40 are connected to the PIO 18, and an ON signal when these switches 38, 39 and 40 are turned on is sent to the CPU 2 via the PIO 18. In response to the ON signal, error cancellation, address setting to the management device 72, and operation check of each terminal device are performed.
[0063]
A communication control device 41 is further connected to the system bus 11. The communication control device 41 transfers information to and from the CPU 2 via the system bus 11 and controls communication performed by the optical transmission / reception unit 1a.
The optical transmission / reception unit 1a is arranged at the top of the card issuing machine 1 as described above, and performs infrared communication for data transfer with the optical repeater 92. The optical transmission / reception unit 1a and the optical transmission unit And an optical receiver for receiving.
The communication control device 41 includes, for example, a communication interface circuit, a communication driver / receiver, a communication controller, a memory, a microprocessor, a clock circuit, a memory, and a dual port RAM (bidirectional memory), and transmits to the optical transmission / reception unit 1a. The stored information from the external device such as the management device 72 is temporarily stored in the memory, and the stored information is read and written in the dual port RAM, or the information written by the CPU 2 in the dual port RAM is read and stored in the memory. By storing, that is, by enabling writing of information from both the card issuing machine 1 and the external device via the dual port RAM, information transfer can be performed without being restricted by communication (optical transmission) timing. It can be done smoothly.
[0064]
The real-time clock (RTC) 10 is used for time display of the small input device 28.
[0065]
In this embodiment, the game card C is taken out from the card tank, mounted on the card R / W control device 291, and issued after a predetermined procedure such as exchange of information with the CPU 2. Therefore, the configuration of the game card C and the card R / W control device 291 and the operation when the game card C is mounted on the card R / W control device 291 will be described below with reference to FIG.
[0066]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game card and the card R / W control device. In the figure, a game card C is constructed as an IC card having a CPU 213 and ROM 214, RAM 215, and EEPROM 216 built-in and having data storage and data processing functions, and is formed integrally in a thin plastic card, for example. Therefore, data security is extremely high. In addition, as the game card C, an optical card that is similarly sufficiently protected for security may be used instead of an IC card. In that case, a necessary part such as a card R / W control device corresponding to the optical card is used.
[0067]
The ROM 214 stores various programs describing predetermined control processing procedures.
[0068]
The nonvolatile and rewritable EEPROM 216 can retain data even when the power supply is cut off. The EEPROM 216 stores the security code of the game card C, the rented amount of the ball, the amount of stored balls, the number of balls held, Various information that needs to be stored, such as identification numbers (for example, identification numbers of the card issuing machine 1, the large-sized money adding machine 87, the gaming machine 82..., The prize POS 76, and the updating machine 85) are stored.
[0069]
When the game card C operates alone, the CPU 213 receives the reference clock signal from the clock 206 via the clock switching circuit 207, and stores the predetermined clock stored in the ROM 214 based on the input timing of the reference clock signal. Run the program. During the execution, information is written to and read from the RAM 215 and the EEPROM 216 as needed.
[0070]
When the CPU 213 detects an on signal when the player turns on the key switch 217, the CPU 213 displays predetermined information on an LCD (liquid crystal display) 212 via the LCD driver 211. For example, when the first on signal is detected from the key switch 217, the ball lending amount (remaining balance) is displayed, the number of balls held is displayed by the next on signal, and the stored ball amount is displayed by the next on signal. The display content is changed every time an ON signal is detected.
The LCD 212 is a small and long liquid crystal display, and is of a monochrome type capable of displaying necessary information (for example, the lent amount of balls, the number of balls held, the amount of stored balls, etc.) in one line using a plurality of numbers and symbols. Is used. A color type liquid crystal display may be used.
[0071]
The solar battery 209 receives external sunlight and room light, generates DC power, and supplies power necessary for the game card C to operate alone, to the LCD 212 that requires a higher control voltage. In particular, the voltage is boosted once by the booster circuit 210 and then supplied via the LCD driver 211.
[0072]
When the game card C is transported from the card tank and attached to the card R / W control device 291, the transmission / reception planar coil 201 of the game card C is connected to the card R / W control device 291 by electromagnetic coupling using electromagnetic waves. In addition to transmitting and receiving signals, the power supply from the card R / W control device 291 is received, and a current based on the electromagnetic waves is output to the clock extraction circuit 202, the DC circuit 203, and the demodulation circuit 205.
The clock extraction circuit 202 extracts a reference clock signal from a signal included in electromagnetic waves from the card R / W control device 291 captured via the transmission / reception planar coil 201, and operates a clock switching circuit to operate the CPU 213 with the reference clock signal. 207 causes the clock signal to be switched.
[0073]
Further, the direct current circuit 203 takes out electromagnetic energy to be supplied power to the game card C from the electromagnetic wave from the card R / W control device 291 captured via the transmission / reception planar coil 201 and converts it into direct current, This is supplied to the transmission circuit 204. The power switching circuit 208 switches power supply to the game card C to the DC circuit 203 or the solar battery 209. The game card C is mounted on the card R / W control device 291 and the transmission / reception planar coils 296 and 201 are electromagnetically coupled. The DC power from the DC circuit 203 is supplied to the CPU 213 and the like, while the DC power from the solar cell 209 is supplied to the CPU 213 and the like when operating alone without being attached to the card R / W control device 291. Supply. The transmission circuit 204 consumes the DC power supplied from the DC circuit 203 based on the output signal of the CPU 213, thereby indirectly transmitting the signal from the game card C to the card R / W control device 291 side.
The demodulation circuit 205 performs a process of extracting necessary data by demodulating a signal included in the electromagnetic wave from the card R / W control device 291 captured via the transmission / reception planar coil 201, and outputs the extracted data to the CPU 213.
[0074]
The card R / W control device 291 includes a CPU 294, a modulation circuit 295, a reception circuit 297, a transmission / reception planar coil 296, and an L board 293. The CPU 294 performs data processing necessary for reading data from the game card C and writing data to the game card C, and controls the operation of the card R / W control device 291.
[0075]
The modulation circuit 295 sends a modulation signal in which a control signal and data are superimposed on the power supply signal to the transmission / reception planar coil 296 based on the output signal of the CPU 294. That is, the supply of power as the operating power of the game card C, the transmission of control signals such as a reference clock signal, and the transmission of data are amplified by a built-in power amplifier (not shown).
[0076]
The transmission / reception planar coil 296 is driven based on the output of the modulation circuit 295, and transmits operating power, control signals and data of the game card C to the transmission / reception planar coil 201 on the game card C side by electromagnetic coupling.
The reception circuit 297 changes the output of the modulation circuit 295 supplied to the transmission / reception planar coil 296, that is, between the transmission / reception planar coil 296 and the transmission / reception planar coil 201 that are electromagnetically coupled, Since the electromagnetic wave changes according to the data to be transmitted by the circuit 204, by monitoring how the output voltage waveform of the modulation circuit 295 changes correspondingly, the data from the game card C is indirectly changed. Detect corresponding signal changes. The detection of this signal change corresponds to receiving data from the game card C.
The attached L board 293 supplies power to the card R / W control device 291 and transfers data to and from the CPU 294.
[0077]
In the configuration composed of the game card C and the card R / W control device 291 described above, when data is transferred from the main control device 1M toward the game card C, the main control device 1M first has an L board on the main control device 1M side. The data is written in a dual port RAM (not shown) in the circuit 17. Since the data is transferred between the L boards 293 on the card R / W control device 291 side and written to the dual port RAM (not shown) in the L board 293, the CPU 294 of the card R / W control device 291 stores the data. Read and output to the game card C side via the modulation circuit 295 and the transmission / reception planar coil 296.
[0078]
Conversely, when data is transferred from the game card C to the main control device 1M, the CPU 213 first outputs the data indirectly to the card R / W control device 291 via the transmission circuit 204 and the transmission / reception planar coil 201. In the card R / W control device 291, the receiving circuit 297 detects a signal change corresponding to the data as corresponding to the data from the game card C and sends it to the CPU 294. When the CPU 294 writes the data to the dual port RAM in the L board 293, the data is transferred between the L boards 17 on the main controller 1M side and written to the dual port RAM in the L board 17, and the main controller 1M. Reads the data.
[0079]
The transmission / reception planar coils 296 and 201 are electromagnetically coupled, and the gaming card C can transmit / receive information to / from the card R / W control device 291 in a contactless manner, so that the card R / W Since it is not damaged by contact with the control device 291 and malfunction due to static electricity can be prevented, the reliability of the game card C can be improved.
[0080]
When the game card C is inserted into the card R / W control device 291, information is transmitted and received between the game card C and the main control device 1 M under the above configuration. First, mutual authentication is performed to recognize the legitimacy of the other party. Next, this mutual authentication will be described with reference to FIG.
[0081]
At this stage, that is, before the game card C is issued from the card issuing machine 1, as described above, the game card C has its own security code and card number, and the control processing procedure of the game card C. The various programs described, the temporary identification number of the card issuing machine 1 and the like are written in advance at the time of delivery by the card company 74.
On one main control device 1M, the identification number of each device including the identification number (temporary identification number and true identification number) of the card issuing machine 1, the security code of the game card C, etc. are initially received from the management device 72. It is written as data.
[0082]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of mutual authentication performed between the game card and the main controller of the card issuing machine. When the game card C is attached to the card R / W control device 291, a notice of the attachment is sent to the main control device 1M. At that time, the main controller 1M sends a temporary identification number of the card issuing machine 1 to the game card C as shown in the figure, and requests to send the security code of the game card C at the same time. Send a command.
[0083]
In the game card C, the preliminarily stored temporary identification number of the card issuing machine 1 is collated (checked) with the identification number sent from the main control unit 1M. This time, in response to the received request command, its own security code is transmitted to the main controller 1M.
[0084]
The main control device 1M collates the security code of the game card C stored in advance with the security code sent from the game card C, and authenticates that the opponent's game card C is valid when they match. After completing the mutual authentication, the next information is transmitted to the game card C.
That is, when the gaming card C is inserted into the card R / W control device 291 of the card issuing machine 1, first, mutual authentication is performed to mutually authenticate the other party's legitimacy, and after this mutual authentication, the gaming card C and its The next transmission / reception with each device is performed.
[0085]
As described above, in this embodiment, the gaming card C authenticates the card issuing machine 1, and the card issuing machine 1 authenticates the gaming card C and mutually authenticates the other party before sending and receiving information to and from the gaming card C. I do. This mutual authentication can be performed simply because the information is sent and received only between the card issuing machine 1 and the game card C and the information received from the other party can be collated. Therefore, the security of the system can be maintained at a high level in combination with the high security of the game card C, and the reliability of the card issuing machine 1 can be improved.
[0086]
In addition, since there is no third party device such as the management device 72 in the mutual authentication, information can be sent and received quickly, and a player using this card issuing machine 1 can also play the game card C. Can be issued promptly.
[0087]
Next, the control contents in both cases when the game card C is mounted on the card issuing machine 1 will be described.
[0088]
The control contents executed by the game card C will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12.
FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure in the game card. In the figure, the game card C first determines in step S1 whether or not there is a power supply signal (electromagnetic wave supply). The power supply signal is supplied wirelessly from the card R / W control device 291 when the gaming card C is mounted on the card R / W control device 291 of the card issuing machine 1.
[0089]
When it is determined in step S1 that there is a power supply signal, the game card C is attached to the card R / W 21. In this case, first, processing for receiving information from the card R / W control device 291 is performed. Is performed (step S2), and then processing for confirming the identification number from the card issuing machine 1 is performed (step S3). This is to confirm whether or not the identification number of the card issuing machine 1 is genuine.
In step S4, it is determined whether or not the identification number is OK. If the identification number is not OK, the process returns to step S1 and the process is repeated. If the identification number is OK, the card issuing machine 1 requests a security code. Is determined (step S5). If there is a request for the security code, the security code is transmitted to the card issuing machine 1, and the process returns to step S1. Thereby, mutual authentication is performed between the game card C and the card issuing machine 1.
[0090]
When the mutual authentication is completed, the determination result in step S5 is NO. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S6, where it is determined whether there is an information write request from the card issuing machine 1, and if there is a write request, the information is written. Perform (step S9) and return to step S1. As a result, information from the card issuing machine 1 is written into the game card C.
[0091]
At this time, the information written in the game card C includes the identification numbers of the respective devices (identification numbers of the card issuing machine 1, the large-scale money adding machine 87, the gaming machine 82..., The prize POS 76, the updating machine 85, etc.), as described above. The security code of the game card C, the lent amount of the ball, the stored amount of the sphere, and the description data of the number of balls (all are “0” at this time). The identification number of the card issuing machine 1 transmitted from the card issuing machine 1 is a true identification number, and the temporary identification number of the card issuing machine 1 previously written in the game card C is overwritten at this time and the true identification number is written. Number.
[0092]
If there is no write request in step S6, the process proceeds to step S7, where it is determined whether or not there is a read request for information stored in the game card C, and if there is a read request, processing for transmitting the requested information is performed. Perform (step S10), and return to step S1. Thereby, the correspondence information in the game card C requested to be read from the card issuing machine 1 is transmitted to the card issuing machine 1.
[0093]
On the other hand, when there is no power supply signal in step S1, it is a case where the game card C operates alone. First, it is determined whether or not the key switch 217 is turned on (step S13), and the key switch 217 is turned on. If not, the process waits in step S13, and if it is on, the number of times of the on signal is counted up (step S14). If the count value becomes maximum, the count value is cleared (steps S15 and S16). Otherwise, according to the count value, if it is “0”, the lending amount (remaining amount) is displayed on the LCD 212, if it is “1”, the number of possessed balls is displayed, if it is “2”, the stored ball The amount of money is displayed. If it is “3”, the balance status corresponding to the game result of the player today is displayed, and if it is “4”, the expiration date of the game card C is displayed. To change the display contents in accordance with the ON signal of the key switch 217 (step S17~S26).
[0094]
Next, the control contents executed by the main controller 1M of the card issuing machine 1 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.
FIG. 13, FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the main process in the main controller of the card issuing machine. This main process is started at the same time when the card issuing machine 1 is turned on.
[0095]
When the main process starts, first, input / output ports such as CPU2, PIO15, PIO18, and SIO16 are initialized in step S31. Next, in step S32, variables such as data and flags are initialized, peripheral devices are initialized, and The work areas such as the work RAM 4 and the RAM 7 and the dual port RAM of the L board 17 are initialized.
[0096]
Subsequently, in step S33, the card R / W control device 291 is initialized, and then in step S34, it is determined whether or not a network line test packet has been received. This is to determine whether or not a line test packet has been received from the management device 72 managing the network. If no line test packet has been received, the process proceeds to step S41 and interval processing is executed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S34 and waits until a line test packet is received.
[0097]
Note that the interval processing in step S41, step S42 described later, and the like performs investigation of warning errors and processing thereof, reception processing from the small input device 28, processing at the time of power failure detection, and the like. Will be described later. Here, the warning error refers to an error that allows a subsequent issuing operation such as a lack of coin change to continue, and the warning error is eliminated by replenishment of change or the like.
When a line test packet is received in step S34, the process proceeds to step S35 to perform line test processing. This is to return an OK ACK from the card issuing machine 1 to the management device 72 when the line is connected.
[0098]
Next, it is determined whether or not initial data has been received from the management device 72 in step S36. As described above, the initial data includes the identification numbers of the card issuing machine 1, the large-scale money adding machine 87, the gaming machine 82, the prize POS 76, and the updating machine 85, the security code of the gaming card C, time information, and the like. . The identification number of the card issuing machine 1 includes a temporary identification number and a true identification number at this point. If the initial data has not been received, the process proceeds to step S42 to execute interval processing, and then returns to step S36 to wait until initial data is received. When the initial data is received, the process proceeds to step S37 to perform initial data processing, and the received initial data is written in the memory (RAM 7) of the card issuing machine 1. This initial data is initially transferred from the card issuing machine 1 to the authenticated gaming card C in the card data early writing process (step S1070 in FIG. 33) and the card data late writing process (step S411 in FIG. 44) described later. It is written as a value (game related information).
As described above, the initial data is transmitted from the management device 72 side and stored in the memory of the card issuing machine 1. That is, since the data to be written in the game card C is transmitted from the management device 72 side, the reliability of data important in the subsequent game system can be sufficiently ensured.
[0099]
Next, operation data is set and transmitted to the management device 72 in step S38. In this case, the operation data of the card issuing machine 1 is written in the dual port RAM of the communication control device 41, and is transmitted to the management device 72 by infrared communication via the optical transmission / reception unit 1a. For example, the operation data is generated by each processing described later and indicates an “issuing machine state” indicating the state of the card issuing machine 1, the number of issued gaming cards C, the number of defective cards, the number of banknotes and coins deposited, the withdrawal The number of sheets, the number of change coins, and the like.
As described above, since the operation data in the card issuing machine 1 is transmitted to the management apparatus 72 as needed, the management apparatus 72 can grasp the operation status of the card issuing machine 1 in real time and is appropriate for management. You can take action immediately.
[0100]
Next, in step S39, it is determined whether or not a store opening packet instructing the store opening has been received. If the store opening packet has not been received, the process proceeds to step S43 to execute interval processing, and then returns to step S39 to wait until the store opening packet is received. When the store opening packet is received, the process proceeds to step S40 to perform a store opening process, and then proceeds to step S44. With this store opening process, the card issuing machine 1 enters the store opening state.
[0101]
By the way, in this embodiment, as will be described in detail later, when the game card C is issued, the next game card C is transported from the card tank and the card R / W control is performed even if there is no person who performs the next issue operation. An issue preparation process is employed in which the game card C is put on the device 291 and the game card C is kept in the attached state. Therefore, when the card issuing machine 1 is opened, the gaming card C is already installed.
In step S44, a card data read command is written to the L transmission area (the dual port RAM of the L board 17), and the card is read in order to read the data of the game card C already installed when the store is opened as described above. Commands the R / W control device 291. After performing this command, the process proceeds to the next step S45. Note that the data written to the game card C at this point is an initial value other than time information (hereinafter referred to as “main initial value”), as will be described later.
[0102]
In step S45, it is determined whether or not the read ACK flag is on. The read ACK flag is used when the attached game card C notifies the main control device 1M that the card data read command from the main control device 1M has been normally received via the card R / W control device 291. These are set (turned on) in an L reception interrupt process (steps S185 and S193 in FIG. 26) to be described later. If the read ACK flag is on, the process proceeds to step S50.
[0103]
In step S50, the read ACK flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to the next step S51.
In step S51, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred. If no error has occurred, the process proceeds to step S52.
[0104]
In step S52, it is determined whether or not the read response flag is on. When the card R / W control device 291 reads the data of the game card C in response to the card data read command from the main control device 1M and sends it to the main control device 1M, this read response flag is an L reception index which will be described later. Is set in the loading process (steps S200 and S206 in FIG. 27).
[0105]
If the read response flag is not on, the process returns to step S51, and steps S51 and S52 are executed again to stand by. When the read response flag is turned on in step S52, the process proceeds to step S53.
[0106]
In step S53, the data (main initial value) read from the game card C and sent is checked. This check process is a check on whether there is no extra data, no shortage of data, or correct data.
[0107]
After completion of the check process in step S53, it is determined in step S54 whether or not there is an error in the data check. If there is no error, that is, if the data check result is normal, the process proceeds to step S48.
[0108]
On the other hand, when an error occurs in step S51 or when an error, that is, the result of the data check is abnormal in step S54, an error flag is set in step S55, and then the issuance preparation process in step S47 is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48.
[0109]
If the read ACK flag is not on in step S45, that is, if the game card C has not normally received the card data read command via the card R / W control device 291, 1 is set as the waiting time in step S46. If the read ACK flag is not turned on after 1 second has elapsed, the error flag is set in step S55 as in the above case, and then the issue preparation process in step S47 After that, the process proceeds to step S48.
[0110]
In the issuance preparation process in step S47, in response to the fact that the error flag is set (turned on) in step S55, the game card C is collected and the next game card C is transported and mounted as will be described in detail later. Then, authentication and writing of the main initial value are performed on the attached game card C.
[0111]
As described above, when the card issuing machine 1 is started up and opened, it is confirmed whether or not the already installed gaming card C has normally received the card data read command from the main controller 1M. Since the main initial value written in the game card C is normal, it is confirmed that the security of the game card C that has been installed the previous day and has passed the time has been increased. It can be surely secured.
[0112]
At that time, if the gaming card C does not normally receive the card data read command or there is an abnormality in the main initial value, the gaming card C is collected and immediately inserted, authenticated, and Since the main initial value is written, when a player who wants to receive the game card C stands in front of the card issuing machine 1, the normal game card C is in a standby state. Therefore, even if there is an abnormality in the game card C at the time of start-up, the game card C can be issued promptly to the player.
[0113]
In step S48, the reject flag is cleared, and in step S49, the reject counter is cleared.
[0114]
Subsequently, in step S56, a status (for example, the “issuer state” and various flags described above) generated in each process described later is checked. If the status is neither closed nor a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal, and the process proceeds to step S57 to execute human body detection processing. Here, the fatal error refers to an inoperable error in which, for example, a trouble occurs in the card R / W control device 291 and a subsequent issuing operation cannot be performed.
[0115]
The human body detection process in step S57 is a process performed when the human body detection sensor 35 detects a person who is going to issue the game card C, and a person who wants to receive the game card C issues money. Further, each process until the issue switch flag is turned on by pressing the issue switch 107 is performed. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS.
[0116]
In the next step S58, the status generated during the execution of the human body detection process is checked. As a result, when it is determined that the human body detection process is normally executed and no fatal error has occurred, the process proceeds to step S59. Execute card issue processing.
In this card issuance process, in response to the issuance switch flag being turned on, the time information is further written into the game card C that has already been installed and the main initial value has been written, and the game card C Is issued, and a receipt R is issued. If there is a change at that time, a series of processing for paying the change is performed. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS.
When the card issuance process in step S59 is completed, the process returns to the issuance preparation process in step S47. In this issuance preparation process, the next game card C is transported from the card tank and loaded into the card R / W control device 291, and authentication and main initial value writing are performed on the loaded game card C. In preparation for issuance of the human body, and then the human body detection process in step S57 is executed.
In this way, the game card C is continuously issued by repeatedly executing the issuance preparation process, the human body detection process, and the card issuance process.
[0117]
On the other hand, if the status is closed or a fatal error in step S56, or if the status is fatal error in step S58, the process proceeds to step S60.
[0118]
In step S60, it is determined whether or not the status is closed. If the store is not closed, the status is a fatal error, and the process proceeds to step S62 to perform error processing. In this error processing, an error occurrence packet is transmitted to the management apparatus 72, and then the process returns to step S34 to wait for reception of a line test packet from the management apparatus 72. After the error in the card issuing machine 1 is canceled, this line test packet is sent from the management device 72 to the card issuing machine 1.
On the other hand, if the status is closed in step S60, the closing process is performed in step S61. As a result, the card issuing machine 1 is closed, and then the main process is terminated.
[0119]
Next, an interrupt processing routine executed by interrupting the main processing routine will be described with reference to FIGS. This interrupt process includes a power failure interrupt process, a 16 ms timer interrupt process, a 100 ms timer interrupt process, a coin apparatus interrupt process, a bill apparatus interrupt process, a small input device reception interrupt process, an optical reception interrupt process, and Each process of the L reception interrupt process.
[0120]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a power failure interruption process. When a power failure is detected, the power failure interrupt process starts regardless of the main process. When a power failure is detected, a power failure notification flag is first set in step S65. This power failure notification flag is used in interval processing (FIG. 50).
[0121]
In step S66, the status of the card issuing machine 1 is checked based on the status, and the status is “cancelled”, “card issuance”, “card is being written”, “money being inserted”, “money being paid out”. ”, The current power interruption processing is terminated and returned. That is, when the card issuing machine 1 is in the operation state of “cancel”, “card issuance”, “card writing”, “money being inserted”, and “money being paid out”, the uninterruptible power supply The backup by 32 is entered, and the power is kept until the operation state is finished.
On the other hand, if the status is not one of the above operating states, the data is backed up in the work RAM 4 in step S67 and the current state is stored, and the uninterruptible power supply 32 is forcibly turned off in the next step S68. This power failure interruption process is terminated.
[0122]
17 and 18 are flowcharts of the 16 ms timer interrupt process. This timer interrupt process is executed by timer interruption every 16 ms with respect to the main process routine. In this interrupt process, first, in step S71, data for display processing of the image display control device 20 is stored in the RAM 7. Read and edit commands (modes) described in the assigned display area. Each mode occurs in each subroutine of human body detection processing and card issuance processing.
[0123]
Then, it is determined whether or not the display area has a “normal operation mode” that permits the insertion of money while waiting for a customer (step S72). If there is a “normal operation mode”, a display of mode 01 is displayed. Mode number and corresponding data are sent to the image display control device 20 (step S81). The image display control device 20 receives the information via the image display interface 12 and outputs a corresponding image and sound as will be described later. On the other hand, if there is no “ordinary operation mode” in step S72, the process proceeds to the next step S73, where it is determined whether or not there is an “operation explanation mode” for explaining the card issuing procedure. The mode number of mode 02 and the corresponding data are sent to the image display control device 20 (step S82).
[0124]
Similarly, if there is a “money insertion promotion mode” for prompting the insertion of money, mode 03 and corresponding data are transmitted (steps S74 and S83), and if there is a “cancel mode” for canceling card issuance, 04 and the corresponding data are transmitted (steps S75 and S84), and if there is a “card writing mode” for writing the initial value such as the identification number of each device to the game card C, the mode 05 and the corresponding data are transmitted. (Steps S76 and S85) Further, if there is a “card writing completion mode” when the writing is completed, the mode 07 and the corresponding data are transmitted (Steps S77 and S86).
[0125]
When the transmission process to the image display control device 20 based on step S71 is completed, a transmission process to the small input device 28 is performed in step S78. Next, by performing the event counter process in step S79, a time of a multiple of 16 ms used in other processes is created. Subsequently, in step S80, the banknote device 24 and the coin device 26 are controlled. Further, a predetermined blinking process is instructed to the issue switch lamp 22 and the cancel switch lamp 23 in step S87, and a timer counter increment process for counting the blinking time and lighting time of the lamps 22 and 23 is performed in step S88. Thereafter, the 16 ms timer interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main process routine.
[0126]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the 100 ms timer interrupt process. This timer interrupt process is executed with a timer interrupt every 100 ms with respect to the main process routine. In this interrupt process, error processing is first performed in step S91. In this error processing, the presence or absence of an error or the state of a sensor is monitored, a flag is set, or a monitor lamp is turned on.
[0127]
In the next step S92, it is determined whether or not the human body detection sensor 35 is turned on. If it is turned on, the human body detection flag is set in step S93. Otherwise, the human body detection flag is cleared in step S104. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S94.
[0128]
In step S94, it is determined whether time counting is permitted. This time count is permitted by receiving initial data from the management device 72. If the time count is permitted, the process proceeds to the next step S95, where it is counted with a 100 ms counter, and then it is determined whether 1 second has elapsed in step S96. If 1 second has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S97, where the current time is counted. Further, in step S98, it is determined whether or not 10 seconds has elapsed, and if 10 seconds have elapsed, operation data is transmitted in step S99. A request flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S100. If 10 seconds as a fixed time have not elapsed in step S98, step S99 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S100. In step S100, the 100 ms counter is reset. That is, when the scheduled time is reached, the 100 ms counter is reset and the process proceeds to the next step S101.
[0129]
In addition, when the time count is not permitted in step S94 and when one second has not elapsed in step S96, the process proceeds to step S101.
In step S101, an event counter process is performed to create a time of 100 ms multiple used in other processes, and then in step S102, it is determined whether or not the operation data transmission request flag is on. If the operation data transmission request flag is on, communication control device transmission processing is performed in step S103.
[0130]
In this communication control device transmission process, operation data is written in the dual port RAM of the communication control device 41, and is transmitted to the management device 72 as scheduled data every 10 seconds by infrared communication via the optical transceiver 1a. is there. At this time, the operation data transmission request flag is turned off. As described above, the operation data includes the “issuing machine state” indicating the state of the card issuing machine 1, the number of issued gaming cards C, the number of defective cards, the number of banknotes and coins received, the number of withdrawals, the change coins The number of sheets.
[0131]
After the communication control device transmission processing in step S103 or when the operation data transmission flag is not on in step S102, the 100 ms timer interruption processing is terminated as it is, and the processing returns to the main processing routine.
[0132]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the coin device interrupt process. This coin device interruption process is executed by interrupting the main process routine when coins are inserted and when one coin is dispensed.
[0133]
In this coin apparatus interrupt process, first, in step S110, it is determined what the interrupt factor is. If the interrupt factor is at the time of coin insertion, the detection signal is identified for each type of coin in step S111. The data is stored in the buffer (a predetermined area of the RAM 7). Subsequently, in step S112, a coin acceptance prohibition signal is sent to the coin device 26, the coin device interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main processing routine.
[0134]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S110 that the interruption factor is at the end of the payout of one coin, the process proceeds to step S113, and after setting the payout completion notification flag, the coin apparatus interruption process is terminated and the process returns to the main process routine.
[0135]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of banknote device interrupt processing. This banknote device interruption process is executed by interrupting the main processing routine at the time of banknote insertion, at the end of banknote payout number transfer, and at the time of banknote payout number transfer error.
[0136]
In this banknote device interrupt process, first, in step S120, it is determined what the interrupt factor is, and if the interrupt factor is a banknote insertion, the detection signal is identified and buffered for each banknote type in step S121. In step S122, the banknote acceptance prohibition signal is sent to the banknote device 24, the banknote device interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main processing routine.
[0137]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S120 that the interrupt factor is at the end of the bill payout number transfer and at the time of the bill payout number transfer error, the process proceeds to step S123 to determine whether it is at the end of the bill payout number transfer. If the bill payout number transfer ends, the transfer end notification flag is set in step S124. Otherwise, the interrupt factor is a bill payout number transfer error, so an error flag is set in step S125. After the flag set is completed, the banknote device interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main process routine.
[0138]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the small-sized input device reception interrupt process. This small input device reception interrupt process is a process performed by the main controller 1M receiving data from the small input device 28 via the RS-422 receiver driver 14 and the SIO 16, and interrupting the main processing routine. Executed.
[0139]
In this interrupt process, first, in step S130, whether or not the reception buffer (a predetermined area of the RAM 7) is in a FULL state is determined based on the point value of the buffer pointer. If it is not FULL, the SIO 16 is determined in the next step S131. Is received and written to the reception buffer, and in step S132, the point value by the buffer pointer is incremented, and the process proceeds to step S133. On the other hand, when the reception buffer is FULL in step S130, step S131 and step S132 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S133.
[0140]
In step S133, the reception data flag is set, the small input device interrupt process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process routine.
[0141]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the optical reception interrupt process. In this optical reception interrupt process, when the management device 72 sends data to the optical transmission / reception unit 1a of the card issuing machine 1, the communication control device 41 writes the data in the dual port RAM. This processing is performed by reading the data, and is executed by interrupting the main processing routine.
[0142]
In this interrupt process, first, an interrupt code is analyzed in step S140. This analyzes whether the interrupt code is a packet, status, or command as shown in the following steps. The packet is data from the management device 72, and the status and command are data from the communication control device 41.
[0143]
In step S141, it is determined whether or not it is a packet code from the analysis result of the interrupt code. If it is a packet code, the process proceeds to step S142 to perform reception status reading processing. This is to confirm the reliability of the data received from the management device 72. For example, the received data is CRC-checked by the communication control device 41 and “OK” or “NG” data is written in the internal dual port RAM, so that the check data is confirmed.
[0144]
Next, in step S143, the received packet is read and the information of the packet is stored in the memory, and the process proceeds to the next step S144. The received packet is, for example, a store opening packet, an initial data packet, a store closing packet, an operation stop request packet, an operation resumption request packet, an operation data ACK packet, or the like from the management device 72.
[0145]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S141 that the interrupt code is not a packet, the process branches to step S145 to determine whether the request is a status read request from the communication control device 41. The branching to step S145 corresponds to the case where the interrupt code is a status or a command, and these status and command are data from the communication control device 41.
If it is a status read request, in the next step S146, the received status is read, the status information is analyzed, and the process corresponding to the received status is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S144.
[0146]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S145 that the request is not a status read request, the process proceeds to step S147 to determine whether the request is a command read request from the communication control device 41. If it is a command read request, in the next step S148, the received command is read, the information of the command is analyzed, and the process corresponding to the received command is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S144. If it is determined in step S147 that the request is not a command read request, the interrupt code is not a packet, status, or command. In such a case, an error has occurred and the status is set as a communication error in step S149. The process proceeds to step S144.
[0147]
In step S144, a processing confirmation code is written in the optical transmission area (dual port RAM of the communication control device 41) to inform the management device 41 that the packet has been received, and the communication control device 41 passes through the optical transmission / reception unit 1a. To the management device 72. Thereafter, the optical reception interrupt process is terminated and the process returns to the main process routine.
[0148]
24, 25, 26, and 27 are flowcharts of the L reception interrupt process, and FIGS. 25 to 27 show a packet reception process subroutine during the L reception interrupt process. This L reception interrupt process is a process performed by the main control device 1M reading data from the card R / W control device 291 written in the dual port RAM of the L board 17, and is executed by interrupting the main processing routine. Is done.
[0149]
In this interrupt process, first, in step S160, data in the dual port RAM of the L board 17 is read.
Next, in step S161, it is determined whether or not the initialization process of the card R / W control device 291 has been completed. This determination is made based on whether or not the card R / W control device 291 has requested initialization. If the initialization process is not completed, the initialization process of the card R / W control device 291 is executed in step S162, and the process proceeds to step S163. When the initialization process is finished, step S162 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S163.
[0150]
In step S163, it is determined whether or not there is R / W status information from the card R / W control device 291. If there is R / W status information, status reception processing is executed and its operation is monitored (step S163). After that, a packet reception process based on reception of packet data from the card R / W control device 291 is performed (step S165).
If there is no R / W state information in step S163, step S164 is skipped and the packet reception process in step S165 is entered directly.
[0151]
In the packet reception process of FIGS. 25 to 27, first, in step S170, it is determined whether or not there is packet data. If there is no packet data, the L reception interrupt process is terminated as it is. When there is packet data, the packet data is analyzed (step S171), and it is determined whether or not the packet is a line test ACK (step S172). This line test ACK indicates to the main controller 1M that the card R / W controller 291 has normally received the line test packet when the line test packet is sent from the main controller 1M to the card R / W controller 291. Information for confirmation to be notified. If the packet is a line test ACK, a line test ACK reception process is performed, and a flag corresponding to the line test ACK reception is set for use in other processes (step S177). If the packet is not a line test ACK, it is determined whether it is a store opening ACK (step S173).
[0152]
Thereafter, similarly, if the store is OPEN, a store ACK reception process is performed (step S178), and if it is not the store ACK, it is determined whether the store is ACK (step S174). If it is a closed ACK, a closed ACK reception process is performed (step S179), and if it is not a closed ACK, it is determined whether or not it is a power failure recovery ACK (step S175). If it is a power failure recovery ACK, a power failure recovery ACK reception process is performed (step S180), and if it is not a power failure recovery ACK, it is determined whether it is a power failure evacuation ACK (step S176).
[0153]
If the received packet is a power failure saving ACK, a power failure saving ACK reception process is performed (step S181), and if it is not a power failure saving ACK, it is determined whether or not it is a store opening preparation ACK (step S182). If it is a store opening preparation ACK, a store opening preparation ACK reception process is performed (step S190), and if it is not a store opening preparation ACK, it is determined whether it is EJECT ACK (step S183). Here, EJECTACK is an ACK in response to an instruction to remove the head portion of the game card C from the card issuing slot 112.
[0154]
If the received packet is EJECTACK, EJECTACK reception processing is performed (step S191), and if it is not EJECTACK, it is determined whether or not it is a card data write ACK (step S184). If it is card data write ACK, write ACK reception processing is performed (step S192), and if it is not card data write ACK, it is determined whether or not it is card data read ACK (step S185).
[0155]
If it is a card data read ACK, a read ACK reception process is performed (step S193), and if it is not a card data read ACK, it is determined whether it is an EJECT response (step S186). Here, the EJECT response is a response from the card R / W control device 291 for indicating that the player has pulled out the game card C and has issued the game card C. If it is an EJECT response, an EJECT response reception process is performed to set a card issuance completion flag (step S194), and if it is not an EJECT response, it is determined whether or not the card IN (game card C is mounted) ( Step S187). If it is a card IN, a card IN reception process is performed and a card insertion flag is set (step S195), and if it is not a card IN, it is determined whether or not it is an error packet (a state where an error such as a card jam has occurred) Step S188).
[0156]
If the received packet is an error packet, error packet reception processing is performed (step S196). If the received packet is not an error packet, the R / W status (current status report of the card R / W control device 291: for example, the data of the game card C It is determined whether or not the game card C is being read or not (step S189). If it is the R / W status, R / W status reception processing is performed (step S197), and if it is not the R / W status, it is determined whether or not it is a reject ACK (step S198). Here, the reject ACK is an ACK for the card collection command. If it is a reject ACK, a reject ACK is received and a reject ACK flag is set (step S204), and if it is not a reject ACK, it is determined whether or not it is a reject response (step S199). Here, the reject response is a response from the card R / W control device 291 notifying completion of card collection.
[0157]
If the received packet is a reject response, a reject response reception process is performed and a reject response flag is set (step S205). If the received packet is not a reject response, it is determined whether or not it is a card data read response (data read from the game card C). It discriminate | determines (step S200). If it is a card data read response, a card data read response reception process is performed (step S206). In this card data read response reception process, the information received via the dual port RAM of the L board 17 is written into its own memory for use in other processes.
[0158]
If the received packet is not a card data read response, it is determined whether or not it is a card data write response (write completion response to the game card C) (step S201). If it is a card data write response, a card data write response reception process is performed and a response reception flag is set (step S207). If it is not a card data write response, it is determined whether or not an ID is received (step S202). Here, the ID reception means that when the gaming card C side authenticates whether the card issuing machine 1 is valid based on the temporary identification number and authenticates it as valid, this time, Since the game card C notifies the card issuing machine 1 of the security code and the card number in order to determine its legitimacy, it means receiving the security code and the card number.
[0159]
If it is ID reception, ID reception processing is performed (step S208). In this ID reception process, an ID reception flag is set, and a security code and a card number are received from the game card C and written in its own memory to be used for authentication processing on the card issuing machine 1 side. If the ID is not received, it is determined again whether there is packet data (step S203). If there is no packet data, the L reception interrupt process is terminated. If there is packet data, the process returns to step S171. .
[0160]
In addition, in said step S177-step S181, step S190-step S197, and step S204-step S208, after performing each process, the discrimination | determination process of step S203 is performed.
[0161]
Next, returning to the main processing routine of FIG. 13, FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the issuance preparation processing subroutine in step S47, the human body detection processing subroutine in step S57, the card issuance processing subroutine in step S59, step S41, etc. The interval processing subroutine in FIG.
[0162]
First, the issue preparation processing subroutine will be described. As described above, the issuance preparation process subroutine is a process that is continuously performed after the game card C is issued. The game card C in the card tank is transported to the card R / W control device 291 and mounted. Mutual authentication and main initial value writing are performed. When the next person who is issued the game card C stands in front of the card issuing machine 1 by this issuance preparation process, the game card C to be issued is already in the mounted state, and between the game card C This means that the mutual authentication and the writing of the main initial value to the game card C have been completed.
[0163]
28 to 33 are flowcharts showing an issue preparation processing subroutine. In this issuance preparation processing subroutine, first, in step S1001, the operation status (issuing machine state) is set to “card writing in progress”, and the process proceeds to the next step S1002.
In step S1002, it is determined whether or not there is an error flag. If there is no error flag, the process proceeds to the next step S1010. The error flag in this case is set in step S55 of FIG. 14, and when the card issuing machine 1 is opened, the reading of the game card C that has been installed is not normally performed. It is a flag set to.
In step S1010, an ID check process described later in detail is performed. In this ID check processing, card conveyance and mutual authentication are performed, and processing is performed until an authentication result OK, an authentication result NG, or a fatal error is detected as a status.
[0164]
In the next step S1011, the status is checked. If the status is a fatal error, the process proceeds to step S1023.
On the other hand, if the status is not a fatal error in step S1011, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal, and the process proceeds to the next step S1012 to determine whether or not the authentication result is OK. If the authentication result is OK, a card data first half write process (FIG. 33), which will be described later in detail, is executed to write the main initial value to the game card C, and then the process proceeds to step S1023. The details of the card data first half writing process will be described later.
In step S1023, it is determined whether or not there is an error flag. If there is no error flag, the issuance preparation processing subroutine is terminated as it is. The error flag in this case is a flag that is set when the main initial value is not normally written to the game card C.
If the authentication result is not OK in step S1012, that is, if the authentication result is NG, the process proceeds to the next step S1013.
[0165]
In step S1013, a process for writing a defective card command in the optical transmission area (dual port RAM of the communication control device 41) and transmitting a defective card occurrence packet to the management device 72 is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S1014.
As described above, when the mutual authentication is not normally performed, the information on the occurrence of the abnormality is transmitted to the management device 72. Therefore, the management device 72 can grasp the occurrence status of the defective card at any time, At the amusement store 70, it is possible to appropriately deal with the abnormality such as contacting the card company 74.
[0166]
In step S1014, a reject command is written in the L transmission area (the dual port RAM of the L board 17) to instruct card recovery to the card R / W control device 291 and the process proceeds to the next step S1015. By writing a command to the dual port RAM of the L board 17, the command is transmitted to the card R / W control device 291 via the L board 17 and the L board 29.
[0167]
In step S1015, it is determined whether or not the reject ACK flag is on. The reject ACK flag is set in step S204 of the L reception interrupt process described above, and the main control device indicates that the card R / W control device 291 has normally received the reject command from the main control device 1M. It is set when 1M is notified.
[0168]
If the reject ACK flag is not on, it is determined in step S1016 whether or not 1 second as a standby time has elapsed. If the reject ACK flag is not on even after 1 second has elapsed, the card R / W control device 291 In step S1017, a fatal error is set on the assumption that the transmission to is bad, and then the process returns to step S1010.
[0169]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1015 that the reject ACK flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1018 to clear the reject ACK flag, and in the next step S1019, it is determined whether an error has occurred. If an error has occurred, a fatal error is set in step S1017 described above, and then the process returns to step S1010.
[0170]
If no error has occurred in step S1019, the process advances to step S1020 to determine whether or not the reject response flag is on. This reject response flag is set in step S205 of the L reception interrupt processing described above, and the card R / W control device 291 performs card collection in response to a reject command from the main control device 1M. It is set when it has returned to the main control device 1M that it has completed normally.
[0171]
If the reject response flag is not on, the process returns to step S1019 and waits. On the other hand, if the reject response flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1021, clears the reject response flag, and returns to step S1010, which will be described later. As such, the next game card C is instructed to be transported and mounted.
[0172]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1002 that there is an error flag (error when reading the main initial value from the game card C), and in step S1023, an error flag (when the main initial value is written to the game card C) is determined. If it is determined that there is an error), the process proceeds to step S1024. In step S1024, the error flag is cleared, and then the process proceeds to step S1013.
[0173]
As described above, when the attached gaming card C is not valid, when the main initial value of the gaming card C when the card issuing machine 1 is started up is not normal, and when the main initial value is written to the gaming card C normally. When it is not possible, the game card C is collected, the game card C that is waiting next is mounted, the authentication and the main initial value are written, and the issuance preparation process is completed. If an operator who receives a card is issued in front of the card issuing machine 1, the normal gaming card C is already on standby and issues the gaming card C immediately. Can do.
[0174]
Next, the ID check process in step S1010 in the above issue preparation process will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the ID check process. In this ID check processing, the game card C is transported and mutually authenticated, and processing is performed until an authentication result OK, an authentication result NG, or a fatal error is detected as a status.
First, in step S1030, the status is checked. If the status is a fatal error, the ID check process is terminated as it is. If the status is not a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal and the process proceeds to the next step S1031.
[0175]
In step S1031, a card transfer command is written in the L transmission area (the dual port RAM of the L board 17), and a command is given to the card R / W control device 291 to take out and attach the game card C from the card tank. The process proceeds to S1032.
[0176]
In step S1032, it is determined whether or not the card attachment flag is on. This card attachment flag is set in step S195 of the L reception interrupt process described above, and the card R / W control device 291 conveys and attaches the gaming card C in response to a card conveyance command from the main control device 1M. Is set when the main controller 1M is informed that it has been completed normally.
[0177]
If the card attachment flag is not on, it is determined in step S1033 whether or not 10 seconds as the standby time has elapsed. If the card attachment flag is not on even after 10 seconds, the card R / W control device 291 is determined. In step S1034, a fatal error is set and the process proceeds to the next step S1035.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1032 that the card mounting flag is on, the process skips steps S1033 and S1034 and directly proceeds to step S1035.
[0178]
In step S1035, an ID request command and a temporary identification number of the card issuing machine 1 are written in the L transmission area (the dual port RAM of the L board 17) and transmitted to the card R / W control device 291. Proceed to the next Step S1036.
In step S1036, ID check reception waiting processing is performed. This ID check reception waiting process is performed when the game card C side authenticates whether or not the card issuing machine 1 is legitimate based on the temporary identification number and authenticates the legitimate one. Is a process for checking the receipt of the security code and the card number because the game card C sends the security code and the card number to the card issuing machine 1 in order to determine its legitimacy.
[0179]
This ID check reception waiting process will be described with reference to FIG. 31. First, in step S1050, the status is checked. If the status is a fatal error, the ID check process is terminated as it is, and if the status is not a fatal error. The process proceeds to the next step S1051 because it is normal.
[0180]
In step S1051, it is determined whether or not the ID reception flag is on. When the card issuing machine 1 authenticates that the card issuing machine 1 is valid on the side of the game card C, this ID reception flag indicates that the game card C has a security code and a card number in order to determine its validity. Since it is sent to the issuing machine 1, it is a flag that is set when the security code and the card number are taken in by the L reception interrupt process (step S208 in FIG. 27).
[0181]
If it is determined in step S1051 that the ID reception flag is on, the ID reception flag is cleared, the ID check reception waiting process is terminated, and the process returns to the ID check process.
On the other hand, if the ID reception flag is not on, interval processing is performed in step S1052, and it is determined in step S1053 whether or not 1 second as a standby time has elapsed, and if 1 second has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1050. Step S1290 and the subsequent steps are repeated, and if the ID reception flag is not on even after 1 second has elapsed, the retry request flag is set and the ID check reception waiting process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the ID check process.
[0182]
Returning to the ID check process in FIG. 30, when the ID check reception waiting process in step S1036 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S1037.
In step S1037, the status is checked. If the status is a fatal error, the ID check processing is terminated as it is. If the status is not a fatal error, it is assumed that the status is normal and the process proceeds to the next step S1038.
[0183]
In step S1038, it is determined whether or not the retry request flag is on. When the retry request flag is not on, the game card C side has authenticated the card issuing machine 1 as valid. In this case, the card number and the security code received from the game card C are read in step S1039, and then the step In step S1040, a security code authentication process is performed, and the ID check process ends. Here, the security code authentication process is a process in which the card issuing machine 1 authenticates whether or not the game card C is legitimate based on the security code received from the game card C.
[0184]
This security code authentication process will be described with reference to FIG. 32. First, in step S1060, the first character of the security code is read. Next, in step S1061, the authentication result OK is set. In the next step S1062, the security code character string is terminated. It is determined whether or not it has been reached. If the end of the security code character string has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S1063, where the character currently read is a character that is recognized in advance by the card issuing machine 1 (from the management device 72 to the card issuing machine 1 as initial data). Check if it matches the security code sent to you. If the authentication check is normal, the next character is read in the next step S1064, the process returns to step S1062, and steps S1062, S1063, and S1064 are repeatedly executed. If there is an abnormality in the authentication check in step S1063, the process proceeds to step S1065, the authentication result NG is set and the security code authentication process is terminated, and then the ID check process is also terminated as it is.
[0185]
When the end of the character string is reached in step S1062, the authentication check is normal over all characters (for example, 8 bytes). At this time, the security code authentication process is terminated with the authentication result OK set, Thereafter, the ID check process is also terminated.
[0186]
Returning to the ID check process of FIG. 30, when the retry request flag is on in step S1038, the gaming card C side has authenticated the card issuing machine 1 as invalid, and in this case, the retry request flag is set in step S1041. The authentication result NG is set in the next step S1042, and then this ID check process is terminated.
[0187]
Next, the card data first half writing process in step S1022 in the above-described issue preparation process will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the card data first half writing process. In this card data previous period writing process, first, in step S1070, a card data write command for instructing writing to the game card C is written in the L transmission area (dual port RAM of the L board 17), "Number", "true identification number of card issuing machine 1", "identification number of large-scale money adding machine 87", "identification number of gaming machine 82", "identification number of premium POS 176", "final hole name" and " The “last hole identification number” is written as the main initial value. By this processing, these main initial values are written into the game card C.
[0188]
This writing to the game card C is performed in response to the fact that the authentication result in step S1012 of FIG. 29 is OK. In other words, the game card C is written and issued with the main initial value necessary for the subsequent gaming system only for those that have been determined to be valid after mutual authentication has been completed, and are written to the game card C that is not valid. Therefore, it is possible to prevent important information such as the main initial value from being inadvertently leaked.
[0189]
In the next step S1071, it is determined whether or not there is a response reception flag that is set in response to the card data write response (write completion response to the game card C).
[0190]
When the response reception flag is present, the main initial value is normally written to the game card C. In this case, the response reception flag is cleared in step S1075, and the status is checked in the next step S1076. If the status is normal, the card data previous period writing process is terminated as it is.
[0191]
If the status is a fatal error in step S1076, the error flag is set in the next step S1074, and then the card data first half writing process is terminated.
[0192]
On the other hand, when there is no response reception flag in step S1071, interval processing is performed in step S1072, and then in step S1073, it is determined whether or not 1 second as a standby time has elapsed. Returning to S1071, step S1071 and subsequent steps are repeatedly executed. If there is no response reception flag even after one second has elapsed, it is determined that there is an abnormality in writing the main initial value to the game card C, and an error flag is set in step S1074. Then, the card data first half writing process is finished as it is.
[0193]
In this way, in the above issuance preparation process, when the next person who issues the game card C performs an operation, the game card C to be issued is already in the mounted state, The mutual authentication and writing of the main initial value to the game card C is completed. When an amount of money is input by an operator receiving the issue, the time information is simply written and issued as will be described later. Therefore, when the game card C is issued, the game card C can be issued promptly with almost no waiting.
In addition, the time information is written in the game card C immediately before the card issuance, and is the same as when it is issued. Therefore, the date does not change and one game card C is wasted. Can be issued without
Furthermore, since the game card C has a built-in processor, the price per card is higher than that of a magnetic card or the like. However, since the high-priced game card C is not wasted, it is economical. The effect is also high.
[0194]
Next, returning to the main processing routine (FIGS. 13 to 15), the human body detection processing subroutine in step S57 will be described.
As described above, the human body detection processing subroutine detects a customer standing in front of the card issuing machine 1, and performs each process from when the customer inserts money and presses the issuing switch 107. When the issuance switch 107 is pressed, the process proceeds to the next card issuance processing subroutine.
The operation of the card issuing machine 1 based on this human body detection processing subroutine is roughly as follows.
[0195]
That is, the card issuing machine 1 first executes a normal operation (a state in which money is allowed and waits for a customer), and when a human body is detected, the normal operation is explained from the normal operation (the guidance unit 103 uses the gaming system). The system shifts to a state in which system guidance for schematically explaining and guiding the gaming procedure is performed, and waits for the insertion of money. If money is inserted during this explanation operation, the operation shifts to money insertion operation, and the accepted amount of money is displayed on the CRT display screen 104. When the amount of money reaches the “issue unit price” or more, money insertion is prohibited and issued. Wait for the switch 107 to turn on. The “issue unit price” is the purchase price of one gaming card C, and is set to, for example, 1,000 yen.
[0196]
When the issuing switch 107 is turned on, the card issuing machine 1 shifts to a card issuing operation based on the card issuing process subroutine.
When the cancel switch 108 or the return lever 111 is turned on instead of the issue switch 107, the amount that has been inserted so far is returned and the normal operation is resumed.
In addition, if there is money insertion during normal operation, it will shift directly to money insertion operation. Moreover, even if there is human body detection, if the customer leaves in a state where no coin is inserted and the human body detection is turned off, the normal operation is resumed.
[0197]
34 to 40 are flowcharts showing the human body detection processing subroutine. In this human body detection processing subroutine, first, the status is checked in step S220 of FIG. 34, and if the status is closed or a fatal error, the human body detection processing is terminated as it is. If the status is neither closed nor a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal, and the process proceeds to step S221 to execute human body detection waiting processing.
[0198]
The human body detection waiting process in step S221 detects a human body and gives the customer the above system guidance as will be described in detail later, and detects that the status is an issue switch flag on, a cancel switch flag on, a store closing or a fatal error. Perform the process up to.
[0199]
In the next step S222, money insertion prohibition processing is performed and money insertion is prohibited until a series of processing ends.
Subsequently, a status check is performed again in step S223. This status check is a check of the status that occurred during the execution of the human body detection waiting process in step S221. When the status is one of the issue switch flag ON, the store closing, and a fatal error, this human body detection processing subroutine is executed. finish.
[0200]
On the other hand, if the status of the cancel switch flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S224, and details are executed as described below, and a refund process for canceling is performed to clear the cancel switch flag. After the cancel switch flag is cleared, the process returns to step S220.
[0201]
Next, the human body detection waiting process in step S221 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing human body detection waiting processing. In this human body detection waiting process, a human body is detected, system guidance is given to the customer, and processing is performed until it is detected that the status is an issue switch flag ON, a cancel switch flag ON, a store closing or a fatal error.
[0202]
First, in step S230 and step S231, data in the RAM 7 is initialized. That is, the card number and the security code are cleared in step S230, and the amount to be inserted is set to 0 in the next step S231. Subsequently, a status check is performed in step S232. If the status is neither a store closing nor a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal and the process proceeds to the next step S233.
[0203]
In step S233, a detection waiting process, which will be described later in detail, is executed, and the human body detection is waited for while continuing the normal operation in a state in which the insertion of money is permitted, and the status is money insertion, human body detection flag is present, closed, or deadly Process until it is detected that the error is a static error. After this detection waiting process, the process proceeds to the next step S234.
[0204]
In step S234, the status is checked again. This status check is a check of the status that occurred during the execution of the detection waiting process in step S233, and when the status is neither money input, closing, or a fatal error, and when the status has a human body detection flag, The process proceeds to step S235.
In step S235, an operation explanation process described later in detail is executed. In this operation explanation process, while the system guidance is performed, the process is performed until it is detected that the status is money inserted, the human body detection flag is off (no human body is detected), the store is closed, or a fatal error is detected. When this operation explanation process ends, the process returns to step S232 described above.
[0205]
On the other hand, if the status is any of coin insertion, closing, and fatal error in step S234, the process branches to step S236 to check the status again. If the status is money insertion, In S237, the operation status (issuing machine state) is set to “Money insertion”.
Subsequently, in step S238, a money insertion process, which will be described later in detail, is executed to perform a process corresponding to the money insertion. In this money insertion process, processing is performed until it is detected that the status is an issue switch flag ON, a cancel switch flag ON or a fatal error. Return to.
[0206]
If the status is closed or a fatal error is determined in step S236, step S237 and step S238 are skipped, and the human body detection waiting process is terminated and the process returns to the human body detection process.
[0207]
Next, the detection waiting process in step S233, the operation explanation process in step S235, and the money insertion process in step S238 in the human body detection waiting process (FIG. 35) will be described in order.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the detection wait process. This detection waiting process waits for the detection of the human body while continuing normal operation in the state where the insertion of money is permitted, and until the status is detected that there is money insertion, the human body detection flag is present, the store is closed, or a fatal error is detected. Process.
[0208]
First, in step S240, the operation status is set to “normally operating”, and the process proceeds to the next step S241.
In step S241, the normal operation mode is written in the display area of the RAM 7, and a process for displaying a normal moving image indicating that the customer is waiting on the CRT display screen 104 is performed.
Subsequently, in step S242, a lamp blinking pattern indicating the normal operation is written in the RAM 7 to perform processing for blinking the lamp, and in step S243, the money insertion prohibition flag is cleared.
[0209]
Next, in step S244, the status is checked. If the status is normal without closing or a fatal error, it is determined in step S245 whether or not money has been inserted. If it is determined that it is not, an interval process is performed in step S246, and then it is determined whether or not a human body detection flag is present in step S247.
If it is determined in step S247 that there is no human body detection flag, that is, no human body is detected, the process returns to step S244, and step S244 and subsequent steps are repeatedly executed.
On the other hand, when the status is closed or a fatal error is determined at step S244, when it is determined at step S245 that money is inserted, and when it is determined at step S247 that a human body detection flag is present, this detection waiting process is terminated.
[0210]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the operation explanation processing. In this operation explanation process, while the system guidance is performed, the process is performed until it is detected that the status is money inserted, the human body detection flag is off (no human body is detected), the store is closed, or a fatal error is detected.
[0211]
First, in step S250, the status is checked, and when the status is normal rather than a fatal error, the operation status is set to “under explanation operation” in step S251, and the process proceeds to the next step S252.
In step S 252, processing for displaying an operation explanation mode and writing in the display area of the RAM 7, and an explanation movie for performing system guidance on the CRT display screen 104 is performed.
[0212]
Next, in step S253, the status is checked. If the status is normal without closing or a fatal error, it is determined in step S254 whether or not money has been inserted. If it is determined that it is not, an interval process is performed in step S255, and then it is determined whether or not a human body detection flag is present in step S256.
If it is determined in step S256 that the human body detection flag is present, that is, that a human body is detected, the process returns to step S253, and step S253 and subsequent steps are repeatedly executed.
[0213]
On the other hand, when the status is closed or a fatal error is determined at step S253, when it is determined at step S254 that money is inserted, and when it is determined at step S256 that there is no human body detection flag, the operation explanation process is terminated.
[0214]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing money insertion processing. This money insertion process is a process executed in response to money insertion, and performs a process until it is detected that the status is an issue switch flag on, a cancel switch flag on, or a fatal error.
[0215]
First, in step S260, a lamp blinking pattern indicating that money is inserted (money being inserted) is written in the RAM 7 and processing for lamp blinking is performed.
Next, the status is checked in step S261, and when the status is not any of the issue switch flag ON, the cancel switch flag ON, or a fatal error, the change amount is calculated in the next step S262.
Subsequently, in step S263, the amount input mode is written in the display area of the RAM 7, and the input amount and the change amount obtained in step S262 are written to perform processing for display.
[0216]
In the next step S264, it is determined whether or not the input amount is “issue unit price” or more, and if it is “issue unit price” or more, it is determined whether or not the money input prohibition flag is turned on in step S265. If the money insertion prohibition flag has not been turned on, the money insertion prohibition flag is set in step S266, and then the process proceeds to step S267.
On the other hand, when the input amount has not reached the “issue unit price” in step S264, and also when the money input prohibition flag is already turned on in step S265, the process proceeds to step S267.
[0217]
In step S267, cancel switch processing is performed. This cancel switch process will be described with reference to FIG. 39. First, the status is checked in step S270, and if the status is not a fatal error, the interval process is performed in the next step S271.
Subsequently, in step S272, it is determined whether or not the cancel switch 108 is on. If the cancel switch 108 is on, the process branches to step S279, the cancel switch flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S276.
[0218]
If the cancel switch 108 is not on, it is determined in step S273 whether or not the input amount has reached the “issue price”. If it has reached the “issue price”, whether or not the issue switch 107 is on in step S274. Is determined. If the issue switch 107 is on, the issue switch flag is set in the next step S275, and the process proceeds to step S276.
[0219]
When the input amount has not reached the “issue price” in step S273, and also when the issue switch 107 is not turned on in step S274, the process proceeds to step S276.
[0220]
In step S276, it is determined whether or not money is added. If there is no money added, whether or not the issue switch flag is turned on in the next steps S277 and S278, and whether or not the cancel switch flag is turned on. If no flag is turned on, the process returns to step S270, and step S270 and subsequent steps are repeatedly executed.
[0221]
On the other hand, when the status is a fatal error at step S270, when money is added at step S276, when the issue switch flag is turned on at step S277, or when the cancel switch flag is turned on at step S278, respectively. The cancel switch process is terminated, and the process returns to the money insertion process shown in FIG. 38 to execute step S261 and subsequent steps.
[0222]
Returning to FIG. 38, when the status is any one of the issue switch flag ON, the cancel switch flag ON, and a fatal error in step S261, the money insertion process is ended.
[0223]
Next, the investment amount withdrawal processing subroutine in step S224 of the human body detection processing (FIG. 34) will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the input money amount refund process. As described above, this inserted amount refund process is a refund process associated with cancellation. First, in step S290, the operation status is set to “cancelled”, and the process proceeds to the next step S291.
In step S291, a cancel mode is written in the display area of the RAM 7, and processing for display is performed. Subsequently, in step S292, a lamp blinking pattern indicating the return of money is written in the RAM 7 to perform a process for blinking the lamp.
Further, in step S293, payout of money is started, and the process proceeds to the next step S294.
[0224]
In step S294, the status is checked, and if the status is not a fatal error, an interval process is performed in the next step S295, and then in step S296, it is determined whether or not the payout of money has been completed. If the payout of money is not completed, the process returns to the above step S294 repeatedly to wait until the payout is completed, and when the payout is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S297.
[0225]
In step S297, the cancel switch flag is cleared, and in next step S298, a waiting time for receiving a change is secured by performing a change receipt time waiting process, which will be described in detail later, and then the button lamp is switched in step S299. The display pattern is switched, and then the investment amount withdrawal process is terminated.
[0226]
Next, returning to the main processing routine (FIGS. 13 to 15), the card issuing processing subroutine in step S47 will be described.
In response to the issue switch flag being turned on as described above, the card issuance processing subroutine further applies time to the game card C that has already been installed and the authentication and main initial value writing have been completed. The information is written, and thereafter, the game card C is issued and the receipt R is issued. If there is a change at that time, a series of processing for paying the change is performed.
[0227]
The operation of the card issuing machine 1 based on the card issuing process subroutine is roughly as follows.
In other words, when the amount of money more than the issue unit price is input and the issue switch 107 is turned on, the card issuing machine 1 applies to the gaming card C that has already been installed and the authentication process and main initial value writing have been completed. Further, the time information is written, and a series of card issuing operations for issuing the game card C in which all the initial values including the main initial value and the time information are written are performed. When the card issuing operation is completed, the receipt R is received from the printer 21. Is output.
After the receipt R is output, if there is a change, a change payout operation for paying out the change amount of money from the coin device 26 or the banknote device 24 is performed, and then the routine proceeds to a normal operation. Also, when there is no change, the change payout operation is not performed, and the routine immediately shifts to the normal operation.
[0228]
In this way, a specific process for issuing a card is started only when the player who receives the card is issued an amount equal to or higher than the issue unit price and presses the issue switch 107. That is, after the money is inserted, the game card C is not automatically issued, but is issued based on the player's clear statement of will. Even after the amount has been entered, if it is no longer desired to issue a card, it can be canceled as described above. In this respect, the card issuing machine 1 is configured as an easy-to-understand device that stands on the player's side, and can prevent unnecessary troubles that tend to occur when issuing a card.
[0229]
41 to 49 are flowcharts showing a card issuing process subroutine. In this card issuance processing subroutine, first, in step S310 in FIG. 41, the card writing mode and writing are written in the display area of the RAM 7, and the insertion amount and change amount are written to perform processing for display.
In step S311, a lamp blinking pattern indicating card issuance is written in the RAM 7 and processing for lamp blinking is performed.
Thereafter, a card writing process is performed in step S312. In this card writing process, as will be described in detail later, the game card C is issued after writing time information.
[0230]
Then, the process proceeds to the next step S313 to check the status. If the status is normal rather than a fatal error, the receipt R is issued in the next step S314, and the process proceeds to step S315. If the status is a fatal error, step S314 is skipped and the receipt R is not issued, and the process proceeds to step S315.
[0231]
In this receipt R, as shown in FIG. 54, an issuance game hall (hall) name, date of issuance date, expiration date, and a rough and clear explanation about a game procedure in the game system are described. In addition, certain items are described so that they can be used as receipts.
Thus, since the receipt R which printed the game procedure in the said game system is also issued when the game card C is issued, even the first player can easily grasp the entire game system, You can enter the game smoothly.
Furthermore, since the receipt R can also be used as a receipt, the customer is freed from the trouble of requiring the amusement store to separately issue a receipt, and the amusement store can also save time and effort for issuing the receipt. This is convenient for both parties.
[0232]
In step S315, a change calculation process, which will be described in detail later, is performed to calculate the change, and the number of change refunds for each currency is set, and the process proceeds to the next step S316.
In step S316, a change dispensing start process, which will be described in detail later, is performed to dispense coins and bills as change, and the process proceeds to the next step S317.
[0233]
In step S317, the status is checked, and if the status is a fatal error, the card issuing process is terminated as it is.
If the status is not a fatal error, an interval process is performed in the next step S318, and then it is determined in step S319 whether or not the change has been paid out. If the change has not been paid out, the process returns to step S317 and waits until the payout is completed, and when the payout is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S320.
[0234]
In step S320, the issuance switch flag is cleared, and in next step S321, a waiting time for change receiving time, which will be described later in detail, is performed to secure a waiting time for the customer to receive change, and then this card issuance processing is terminated.
[0235]
Next, the card writing process in step S312 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the card writing process. In this card writing process, first, in step S330, the operation status is set to “card writing in progress”.
In step S331, the status is checked. If the status is a fatal error, the card writing process is terminated as it is. If the status is not a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal, and the process proceeds to the next step S332.
[0236]
In step S332, card data late writing processing (FIGS. 44 and 45), which will be described in detail later, is executed, and processing such as writing time information to the game card C and setting a reject flag in the status is performed. After this card data late writing process, the process proceeds to the next step S333.
[0237]
In step S333, it is determined whether or not the reject flag is on. If the reject flag is not on, there is an abnormality in writing the time information to the game card C, which corresponds to the case where the game card C is collected. Therefore, the process branches to step S339 to execute the above-described issue preparation process (FIGS. 28 to 33), and the game card C is loaded and authenticated, and the main initial value is written. And after execution of this step S339, it returns to said step S331 and performs step S331 and step S332, and newly writes time information.
[0238]
As described above, when there is an abnormality in the writing of time information, the game card C that is already mounted is collected, and the next game card C is immediately mounted, authenticated, main initial value is written, and time information is written. Since such an abnormal situation is dealt with promptly, it is possible to issue a card smoothly without causing the player who has inserted the money into the card issuing machine 1 to wait so much.
[0239]
If the reject flag is on, this corresponds to the case where the writing to the game card C has been completed normally. In this case, the reject flag is cleared in the next step S334, and then the card discharge described in detail later in step S335. Processing (FIG. 46) is performed, and processing for discharging and issuing the game card C is performed.
The reject flag is turned on not only when the writing to the game card C is normally completed, but also when the writing error of the time information exceeds the allowable limit. (Step S425), in this case, it becomes an error set (Step S426), and is collected thereafter.
[0240]
Then, the status is checked in the next step S336, and if the status is a fatal error, the card writing process is terminated as it is. If the status is not a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal, and the process proceeds to the next step S337.
[0241]
In step S337, processing for writing the issuance information of the game card C in the light transmission area (dual port RAM of the communication control device 41) and transmitting it to the management device 72 is performed, and the process proceeds to the next step S338.
[0242]
In step S338, post-processing of the card issuing machine 1, such as clearing the work RAM 4, is performed, and then the card writing processing is terminated.
[0243]
Next, details of the card data late writing process in step S332 of the card writing process (FIG. 43) will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. FIG.
44 and 45 are flowcharts showing the card data late writing process. In this card data late writing process, processing such as writing time information to the game card C and setting a reject flag in the status is performed.
[0244]
First, in step S410, the issuance date of the game card C, that is, the date of use and the expiration date converted from the issuance date (for example, the date after one year) are set. In the next step S411, the L transmission area (L A card data write command for instructing writing to the game card C is written into the dual-port RAM of the board 17, and “use date” and “expiration date” are written into the L transmission area (the dual-port RAM of the L board 17). Is written as time information. A main initial value is written in the game card C first, and all initial values (game-related information) are written in the main initial value and current time information.
[0245]
In the next step S412, it is determined whether or not there is a response reception flag that is set in response to the card data write response (write completion response to the game card C).
[0246]
When the response reception flag is present, the time information is normally written to the game card C. In this case, the response reception flag is cleared in step S417, and the status is checked in the next step S418. If the status is normal, the reject flag is set in step S424, and the card data late writing process is terminated as it is.
[0247]
If the status is a fatal error in step S418, an error is set in the next step S419, and the process proceeds to step S420.
[0248]
On the other hand, when there is no response reception flag in step S412, interval processing is performed in step S413. Subsequently, in step S414, it is determined whether or not 1 second as a standby time has elapsed. Returning to S412, step S412 and the subsequent steps are repeatedly executed. If there is no response reception flag even after 1 second has elapsed, “1” is added to the reject counter, and then the count value at the reject counter is “3” in step S416. It is determined whether or not.
[0249]
When the count value at the reject counter does not exceed “3”, the process proceeds to step S420.
If the count value in the reject counter exceeds “3” in step S416, it is a case where an abnormal writing of time information has occurred on the four gaming cards C exceeding the allowable limit. In step S425, a reject flag is set. Subsequently, in step S426, an error is set, and the card data late writing process is terminated as it is.
[0250]
In step S420, in response to the fact that the time information is not normally written to the game card C, a reject command is written to the L transmission area (the dual port RAM of the L board 17), and the card R / W control device Command 291 to collect cards. In this case, since the reject flag is not on, the process proceeds to the issuance preparation process in step S339. Subsequently, the next waiting game card C is mounted, and authentication, main initial value, and writing of time information are performed. Will be executed.
[0251]
In the next step S421, it is determined whether or not the reject ACK flag is on. This reject ACK flag is set when the card R / W control device 291 notifies the main control device 1M that it has normally received the reject command from the main control device 1M.
[0252]
If the reject ACK flag is not on, it is determined whether or not 1 second as a standby time has elapsed in step S422. If the reject ACK flag is not on even after 1 second has elapsed, the card R / W control device 291 In step S423, the card data late writing process is terminated.
[0253]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S421 that the reject ACK flag is on, the process proceeds to step S427 to clear the reject ACK flag, and in the next step S428, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred. If an error has occurred, the error is set in step S423, and the card data late writing process is terminated as it is.
[0254]
If no error has occurred in step S428, the process proceeds to step S429, and it is determined whether or not the reject response flag is on. The reject response flag is set when the card R / W control device 291 collects a card in response to a reject command from the main control device 1M and responds to the main control device 1M that it has been normally completed. Is.
If the reject response flag is not on, the process returns to step S428 and waits. On the other hand, if the reject response flag is on, the process proceeds to step S430 to clear the reject response flag, and then the card data late writing process is terminated. To do.
[0255]
Next, details of the card ejection process in step S332 of the card writing process (FIG. 43) will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the card ejection process. This card discharge process is a process for discharging and issuing the game card C. First, in step S440, the status is checked, and if the status is a fatal error, the card discharge process is terminated as it is, and the status is a fatal error. Otherwise, it is normal and the process proceeds to the next step S441.
[0256]
In step S441, the operation status is set to “card ejecting”, and the process proceeds to the next step S442.
In step S442, the writing completion mode and writing, and the input amount and change amount are written in the display area of the RAM 7, and processing for display is performed. Subsequently, in step S443, an EJECT command is written in the L transmission area (dual port RAM of the L board 17) to instruct to eject the game card C, and the process proceeds to the next step S444.
[0257]
In step S444, the status is checked again. If the status is a fatal error, the card ejection processing is terminated as it is. If the status is not a fatal error, it is assumed that the status is normal and the process proceeds to the next step S445.
[0258]
In step S445, it is determined whether there is a card issue completion flag. This card issuance completion flag is set in step S194 (FIG. 26) of the L reception interrupt process, and the card R / W control device 291 ejects the card in response to the EJECT command from the main control device 1M. This is set when the player notifies the main control device 1M that the game card C has been normally issued by pulling out the game card C.
[0259]
If it is determined in step S445 that there is no card issuance completion flag, interval processing is performed in step S446, and then the process returns to step S444 to execute step S444 and subsequent steps to wait for the card issuance completion flag to be turned on.
[0260]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S445 that the card issuance completion flag is present, the game card C is normally issued. In this case, the card issuance completion flag is cleared in step S447, and the number of issued cards is determined in step S448. Is incremented, and then the card ejection process is terminated. The number of issued cards is transmitted to the management device 72 in the above step S340.
[0261]
Next, the change calculation processing subroutine of step S315 in the card issuing process (FIG. 41) will be described.
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing change calculation processing. This change calculation process is a process of setting change according to currency when the amount of money inserted at the time of card issuance is “issue unit price” or more. First, in step S450, the status is checked. The change calculation process is terminated. If the status is not a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal, and the process proceeds to the next step S451.
[0262]
In step S451, the change amount is calculated, and in the next step S452, the change amount is calculated when the change amount is refunded with a 500 yen coin. In step S453, the change amount is changed to 500 yen. Determine whether there are more.
If the amount of change paid out with 500 yen coins is larger than the number of coins inserted into 500 yen coins, the number of coins inserted into 500 yen coins is set as the number of coins changed with 500 yen coins in step S454, and the process proceeds to the next step S455. On the other hand, when the amount of change paid out with 500 yen coins is less than the number of coins inserted into 500 yen coins, the amount of change paid out with 500 coins determined in step S452 can be refunded as it is, skipping step S454 and proceeding directly to step S455. .
[0263]
In step S455, the remaining change amount is calculated when the change is first paid out with a 500 yen coin for the number of payouts set in step S452 or S454.
[0264]
In the next step S456, a change amount is calculated when the remaining change amount is refunded with a 1000 yen bill. In step S457, it is determined whether or not the change amount in 1000 bills is larger than the 1000 yen bill insertion number. To do.
If the change amount of 1000 yen bills is larger than the 1000 yen bill insertion number, the 1000 yen bill insertion number is changed to the change number of 1000 yen bills in step S458, and the process proceeds to the next step S459. On the other hand, when the change amount of 1000 yen bills is smaller than the 1000 yen bill insertion number, the change amount of 1000 change bills obtained in step S456 can be refunded as it is, skipping step S458 and proceeding directly to step S459. .
[0265]
In step S459, the remaining change amount is calculated when the change obtained in step S455 is paid out with a 1000-yen banknote for the number of payouts set in step S456 or S458.
[0266]
In the next step S460, the change amount is calculated when the remaining change amount is refunded with 100 yen coins. Further, in step S461, the change amount is set for each currency, and the change calculation process is finished as it is.
[0267]
As described above, when the change is paid back, the change is made with the number of inserted coins being limited, so that the shortage of change coins and change bills can be prevented. In addition, since the number of refunds increases when 100 yen coins are refunded, the priority of the refund is 500 yen coins, 1000 yen banknotes, and 100 yen coins in this order, so that it is not necessary to have many reserves for change. .
[0268]
Next, the change payout start processing subroutine of step S316 in the card issuing process (FIG. 41) will be described.
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a change dispensing start process. This change payout start process is a process of paying out based on the number of payouts by money set in the change calculation process described above. First, in step S470, the status is checked, and if the status is a fatal error, the change is changed as it is. The payout start process is terminated. If the status is not a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal, and the process proceeds to the next step S471.
[0269]
In step S471, it is determined whether or not the payout number is “0”. If it is not “0”, the payout number in coins is read in step S472, and in the next step S473, the coin device 26 is read for each type of coin. A coin cylinder to be paid out is designated from among the change supply cylinders provided, the payout from the change supply cylinder is started, and the process proceeds to the next step S474.
[0270]
In step S474, the number of payouts in banknotes is read. Subsequently, in step S475, the banknote payout process is started, and then the change payout start process is ended. The change payout start process is also terminated when the number of payouts becomes “0” in step S471.
[0271]
Next, the change receipt time waiting process subroutine of step S321 in the card issuing process (FIG. 42) will be described.
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the change receipt time waiting process. This change receipt time waiting process is a process for monitoring the change receipt time (here, 10 seconds) upon card issuance. First, in step S480, the event timer 10 seconds is started.
[0272]
In the next step S481, the status is checked, and if the status is a fatal error, the process proceeds to step S484, where the 10 seconds of the event timer is stopped, and the change receipt time waiting process is ended as it is. If the status is not a fatal error, it is determined that the card issuing machine 1 is normal, and the process proceeds to the next step S482.
[0273]
In step S482, it is determined whether or not the time measurement for 10 seconds started earlier has timed up. If the time has not expired, it is determined in step S483 whether or not the human body detection flag is on, that is, the customer receives change. Determine if you have left. When the human body detection flag is on and the customer has not left, the process returns to step S481 and step S481 and subsequent steps are repeatedly executed. On the other hand, when the human body detection flag is not turned on and the customer has received change and left, the event timer 10 seconds is stopped in step S484, and the change receipt time waiting process is ended as it is.
[0274]
Next, the interval process executed in steps S41, S42, S43 and other steps S246, S255, S271, S295, S318, S1052, S413, S446 in the main process routine (FIG. 13) will be described.
[0275]
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the interval process. This interval process is a process for investigating a warning error, receiving from the small input device 28, processing at the time of detecting a power failure, etc. First, a warning error is investigated and processed in step S490. That is, the occurrence of a warning error in each terminal device such as the card R / W control device 291, the coin device 26, and the bill device 27 is monitored, and processing such as changing the status is performed when a warning error occurs.
[0276]
In the next step S491, a reception process when data is received from the small input device 28 is performed. Subsequently, in a step S492, a money insertion state monitoring process for monitoring the number of coins inserted and dispensed for each type is performed.
[0277]
Then, in the next step S493, it is determined whether or not the power failure notification flag set in step S65 of the power failure interruption process (FIG. 16) is on.
If the power failure notification flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S497, where reading processing when the push button switch is turned on is performed, and then this interval processing is ended. That is, if the error release switch 38 or the mode switch 40 is pressed, a predetermined process corresponding to that is performed, and then the interval process is terminated.
[0278]
On the other hand, if the power failure notification flag is on, the status is checked in step S494, and the status is “cancelled”, “card issuance”, “card writing”, “money being inserted”, “money being paid out”. ”, The push button switch reading process in step S497 is performed, and then this interval process is terminated. That is, when the card issuing machine 1 is in the operation state of “cancel”, “card issuance”, “card writing”, “money being inserted”, and “money being paid out”, the uninterruptible power supply 32, the power supply is maintained until the operation state ends, and if the error release switch 38 or the mode switch 40 is pressed at that time, the predetermined processing corresponding to that is performed, and then the interval processing is ended. To do.
[0279]
If the status is not any of the above operating states in step S494, the data is backed up to the work RAM 4 in step S495 and the state at that time is stored, and then the uninterruptible power supply 32 is forced in step S496. Turns off and ends this interval process. At this time, not only the interval process but also the main process routine and all other processes are completed.
[0280]
Next, the contents of control processing performed by the image display control device 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 51, 52, and 53. FIG.
51 and 52 are flowcharts showing image control processing performed by the image display control device, and FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an audio data number and an example of the announcement when the image display control device performs voice guidance. .
[0281]
The image display control device 20 receives the information transmitted from the main control device 1M via the image display interface 12, controls the operation of the CRT display screen 104 and the speaker 105 according to the information, and provides screen display guidance and voice guidance. I do. That is, the main control apparatus 1M transmits various mode numbers and corresponding data to the image display control apparatus 20 in the 16 ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. 17, and the image display control apparatus 20 receives these data. Then execute the following steps.
[0282]
First, after the initialization process is performed in step S500, it is determined whether or not the mode 01 is received in step S501. When the mode 01 is received, a normal moving image display process is performed in step S510. A screen indicating that the customer is waiting is displayed on the CRT display screen 104.
When mode 01 is not received in step S501, or after the display process is performed in step S510, the process proceeds to step S502 to determine whether or not mode 02 is received.
[0283]
When the mode 02 is received, the explanation moving image is displayed in step S511, and the guidance unit 103 provides system guidance for schematically explaining and guiding the gaming procedure in the gaming system. It also outputs audio that matches the system guidance. As shown in the operation explanation voice in FIG. 53, the voice output at this time starts from “Welcome to the AIC system”, for example. Prepared and output sequentially.
When mode 02 is not received in step S502, or after display processing and audio output are performed in step S511, the process proceeds to step S503 to determine whether or not mode 03 is received.
[0284]
When the mode 03 is received, it is a case where an amount has been inserted. In this case, it is determined in step S512 whether or not the amount has reached the “issue unit price”. If the input amount has reached the “issue unit price”, in step S 513, an issue switch promotion moving image display process for urging the user to press the issue switch 107 is performed to display the promotion movie on the CRT display screen 104, and step S 514. Then, an audio output corresponding to the promotion video, for example, “Please come in.” “Please press the switch” is output as shown in the switch promotion audio in FIG.
[0285]
On the other hand, if the input amount has not reached the “issue unit price”, in step S516, the amount insertion promotion video for prompting the input of the amount is displayed, and the promotion video is displayed on the CRT display screen 104. In step S517, As shown in the voice input promotion voice in FIG. 53, for example, a voice message “Welcome.” Is output in accordance with the promotion video.
When mode 03 is not received in step S503, or after each display processing and audio output is performed in steps S513, S514, S516, and S517, the process proceeds to step S504 and whether or not mode 04 is received. Make a decision.
[0286]
When the mode 04 is received, the cancel switch 108 is pressed. In this case, a cancel video indicating the cancel is displayed, and an audio corresponding to the cancel video is output, for example, the cancel of FIG. As shown in the voice, it outputs the voice "Please take money".
[0287]
When mode 04 is not received in step S504, or after display processing and audio output are performed in step S515, the process proceeds to step S505 to determine whether or not mode 05 is received.
[0288]
When the mode 05 is received, a card written video indicating that the game card C is being written is displayed, and an audio output corresponding to the card written video is output, for example, the writing shown in FIG. As shown in the middle voice, output the voice "Please wait for a while".
[0289]
When mode 05 is not received in step S505, or after display processing and audio output are performed in step S518, the process proceeds to step S506 to determine whether or not mode 07 is received.
[0290]
When the mode 07 is received, a card writing completion moving image display process indicating that the writing to the game card C is completed is performed, and it is determined whether or not there is a change in the next step S520. If there is, the card is discharged and the change is discharged in step S521. Therefore, as shown in the output of the sound corresponding to it, for example, as shown in the change discharge sound of FIG. 53, “Please take the card.” “Please take the money.” Outputs the voice “Thank you.”
On the other hand, if there is no change in step S520, the voice output corresponding to the card ejection in step S522, for example, “Please take the card.” “Thank you.” Output audio. Then, when mode 07 is not received in step S506, or after audio output is performed in step S521 or step S522, the process returns to step S501 and the control processing after step S501 is repeatedly executed.
[0291]
As described above, in this embodiment, the game card C authentication and the writing of the initial value (main initial value) other than the time information are completed in advance before the operator inputs the money, and after the money is inserted. Since only the time information is written and issued, it is possible to issue the game card C promptly with almost no waiting for the operator who is issued.
[0292]
In addition, the time information is written in the game card C immediately before the card issuance, and is the same as when it is issued. Therefore, the date does not change and one game card C is wasted. Can be issued without
[0293]
Furthermore, since the game card C has a built-in processor or the like, the price per card is higher than that of a magnetic card or the like. However, since the high-priced game card C is not wasted, it is economical. The effect is also high.
[0294]
Further, when the game card C is in a standby state with the card R / W control device 291 mounted, the game card C at that time is in a position close to the card discharge port 292, so that the game card is used using a piano wire or the like. In this embodiment, the time information is not written in the waiting game card C, and such a game card C is extracted and used. Is not accepted by the gaming system. For this reason, the configuration of writing time information when issuing a card functions effectively from the viewpoint of the security of the game card C, and the security of the game card C can be maintained at a high level.
[0295]
Further, when the card issuing machine 1 is started up and opened, it is confirmed whether or not the main initial value written in the already installed gaming card C is normal. Therefore, even the gaming card C whose time has passed can be surely secured.
[0296]
At this time, if there is an abnormality in the main initial value, the next game card C is immediately collected and authenticated, and the main initial value is written. When standing, the normal game card C is in a waiting state. Therefore, even if there is an abnormality in the game card C at the time of start-up, the game card C can be issued promptly to the player.
[0297]
In addition, when there is an abnormality in the writing of time information, the game card C that has already been mounted is collected, and the next game card C is immediately mounted, authenticated, main initial value written, and time information written. Therefore, even if an abnormality occurs in the writing of time information, it can be dealt with promptly, and the card can be issued smoothly without causing the player who has entered the card issuer 1 to wait so much.
[0298]
In the above-mentioned card issuing machine 1, since the issue switch 107 is pushed after the amount is inserted, the game card C is issued based on the player's clear intention expression. When the card issuance is no longer desired, it can be canceled. In this respect, the card issuing machine 1 is configured as an easy-to-understand and understandable device standing on the player side.
On the other hand, if an amount greater than the issue unit price is input, the time information may be automatically written and issued without pressing the issue switch 107. By doing in this way, the structure of the card issuing machine 1 can be made simpler.
[0299]
In the above description, the card issuing machine 1 issues the card after mutual authentication with the gaming card C. However, only the card issuing machine 1 side does not perform the mutual authentication. When the authenticity of C is determined and it is determined (authenticated) that the gaming card C is valid, the card may be issued. In this way, automatic card issuance can be performed with a simpler configuration.
[0300]
Further, in the above description, among the initial values to be written to the game card C, the main initial value (initial value other than the time information) is written in the card data early write process, and the time information is written in the card data late write process. However, data arbitrarily selected from the initial values may be written in the card data early write process, and other initial values may be written in the card data late write process.
[0301]
In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the initial value is written separately in the first and second periods when the card is issued, the write data after the money is inserted can be reduced, and the card can be issued quickly in a short time. .
[0302]
Also, if the game card C is in a standby state with the card R / W control device 291 mounted, as described above, the game card C at that time is located close to the card discharge port 292. It is conceivable that the game card C may be pulled out using the card, but when the card is issued, the initial value is written separately in the first half and the second half so that the waiting game card C All the initial values required in this gaming system are not written, and even if such a gaming card C is extracted and used, the gaming system does not accept it. Therefore, it functions effectively from the viewpoint of the security of the game card C, and the security of the game card C can be maintained at a high level.
[0303]
Next, a case where the above mutual authentication is performed under encryption as a second embodiment of the card issuing machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0304]
In the case of the second embodiment, the game card C delivered by the card company 74 and issued from the card issuing machine 1 contains the above-mentioned data, that is, its own security code, card number, and this game card C. An encryption program and encryption information (encryption key) are written in advance in addition to the various programs describing the control processing procedure in FIG.
[0305]
On one card issuing machine 1, the initial data described above, that is, the identification number of each device including the identification number (temporary identification number and true identification number) of the card issuing machine 1, the security code of the game card C, etc. In addition, an encryption program and encryption information (encryption key) are transmitted from the management device 72 and written.
In addition to the initial data described above, that is, the identification number of the device, the security code of the game card C, etc., each device other than the card issuing machine 1 further has an encryption program and encryption information (encryption key). It is transmitted from the management device 72 and written. These pieces of information are sent from the card company 74 to the management device 72.
[0306]
FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram when the mutual authentication in FIG. 10 is performed based on the encryption process and the decryption process. First, main controller 1M encrypts and transmits a temporary identification number of card issuing machine 1 and a request command for a security code of gaming card C to a gaming card C using a predetermined algorithm based on the encryption information.
[0307]
In the gaming card C, the received information (temporary identification number and request command) is decrypted and analyzed by a predetermined algorithm based on the encrypted information, and the temporary identification number of the card issuing machine 1 stored in advance is decrypted. The counterpart card issuing machine 1 authenticates that it is valid when they match, and encrypts its own security code with a predetermined algorithm based on the encryption information in response to the request command. Transmit to main controller 1M.
[0308]
Main controller 1M decrypts the received information (security code) with a predetermined algorithm based on the encrypted information, analyzes it, and collates the security code of game card C stored in advance with the decrypted security code. When the two match, the opponent gaming card C is authenticated as valid, and after the mutual authentication is completed, the next information is transmitted to the gaming card C.
[0309]
In the encryption process and the decryption process in FIG. 55, for example, when an exclusive OR operation is used as a predetermined algorithm, when transmitting, the exclusive OR of the transmission information and the encryption information (encryption key) is calculated. The encryption information is created and transmitted by the request, and when the encryption information is received, the original transmission information is obtained by obtaining and decrypting the exclusive OR of the encryption information and the encryption information. When an exclusive OR operation is used as an algorithm, encryption and decryption can be performed with a simple configuration, but a higher-level algorithm may be used according to the degree of safety or reliability required.
[0310]
As described above, in the second embodiment, since mutual authentication is performed based on encryption, forgery of the gaming card C and falsification of written data are almost impossible, and the reliability as the card issuing machine 1 is further increased. Can be improved.
[0311]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the issuing device of the present invention, the authentication of the gaming information medium and the writing of the initial information other than the time information are completed in advance before the valuable value is input, Since only the information is written and issued, when the game information medium is issued, it can be issued promptly with almost no waiting for the operator who is issued.
[0312]
In addition, the time information is written in the game information medium immediately before the game information medium issuance, and is the same as at the time of issuance, so that the date does not change, and no game information medium is used. Can be issued without wasting.
[0313]
Furthermore, since the game information medium has a built-in processor etc., the price per card is higher than that of a magnetic card, etc., but it is economical because no expensive game information medium is wasted. The effect is also high.
[0314]
  Also, if the game information medium is put on standby with the game information medium attached, the game information medium at that time is located close to the card outlet, so that a situation may occur in which the game information medium is extracted using a piano wire or the like. However, in the present invention, time information is not written in the waiting game information medium, and even if such a game information medium is extracted and used, the game system does not accept it. For this reason, it functions effectively also from the viewpoint of the security of the game information medium, and the security of the game information medium can be maintained at a high level.
  Furthermore, since the game information medium authenticates the apparatus main body, the apparatus main body authenticates the game information medium, authenticates each other, and sends and receives information to and from the game information medium. Both sides can authenticate the other party securely, and the high security of the game information medium can be combined with the high security of the system and the reliability of the issuing device can be improved. .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a principle block diagram of an issuing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a data communication system between a game store and a card company in a communication system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data communication system in an amusement shop.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a communication system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a front operation panel of the card issuing machine.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of a card issuing machine.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an internal configuration on the back side of the card issuing machine.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a control mechanism that controls the operation of the card issuing machine.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game card and a card R / W control device.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of mutual authentication performed between the game card and the main controller of the card issuing machine.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in a game card.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in a game card.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main processing in the main controller of the card issuing machine.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main processing in the main controller of the card issuing machine.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main processing in the main controller of the card issuing machine.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a power failure interrupt process.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of 16 ms timer interrupt processing;
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of 16 ms timer interrupt processing.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a 100 ms timer interrupt process.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a coin device interrupt process.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart of banknote device interrupt processing.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a small input device interrupt process;
FIG. 23 is a flowchart of an optical reception interrupt process.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart of an L reception interrupt process.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart of an L reception interrupt process.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of an L reception interrupt process.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart of L reception interrupt processing;
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an issue preparation process subroutine.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an issue preparation processing subroutine.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an issue preparation process subroutine.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an issue preparation processing subroutine.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an issue preparation process subroutine.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an issue preparation process subroutine.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a human body detection processing subroutine.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a human body detection processing subroutine.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a human body detection processing subroutine.
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a human body detection processing subroutine.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a human body detection processing subroutine.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a human body detection processing subroutine.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a human body detection processing subroutine.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart of a card issuance processing subroutine during main processing.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a card issuing process subroutine.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a card issuance processing subroutine.
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a card issuance processing subroutine.
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a card issuance processing subroutine.
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a card issuance processing subroutine.
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a card issuance processing subroutine.
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a card issuance processing subroutine.
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a card issuance processing subroutine.
FIG. 50 is a flowchart of an interval processing subroutine during main processing.
FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of image control processing performed by the image display control apparatus.
FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of image control processing performed by the image display control apparatus.
FIG. 53 is a diagram illustrating an example of announcement when the both-image display control apparatus performs voice guidance.
FIG. 54 is a diagram showing an example of a receipt.
55 is an explanatory diagram when the mutual authentication of FIG. 10 is performed based on encryption.
[Explanation of symbols]
1A Issuing device body
1B game information media
1C Wear command means
1D authentication means
1E Issuance preparation means
1F Input value recognition means
1G issuing means
1 Card issuing machine
1a, 82a, 85a, 87a, 90a, 91a, 92a Optical transceiver
1M Main controller
2 CPU
3 Power supply switching circuit
4 Work RAM
5 Timer
6 Interrupt controller
7 RAM
8 ROM
9 clocks
10 Real time clock
11 System bus
12 Image display interface
13 Drivers
14 RS-422 receiver / driver
15, 18 PIO
16 SIO
17 L board
19 Touch circuit
20 Image display control device
21 Printer
22 Issuing switch lamp (check lamp)
23 Cancel switch (check lamp)
24 Banknote device
25 bill control device
26 coin machine
27 Coin control device
28 Small input device
31 Power supply circuit
32 Uninterruptible power supply
33 Issued sensor
34 Cancel sensor
35 Human Body Detection Sensor
36 Control panel door switch
37 Back side door switch
38 Error release switch
39 Issuing machine number switch
40 Mode switch
41 Communication control device
70,75 amusement store
70a Optical fiber transmission line
70b Telephone line
71 Management analysis equipment
72 Management device
73 ATM switch
74 Card company
76 Premium POS
80 island facilities
82 gaming machines
83 Decorative lamp
85 renewal machine
86 unit price adder
87 Large-scale money adding machine
90, 91, 92 Optical repeater
100 cases
101 Front operation panel
102 Illumination part
103 Guidance Department
104 CRT display screen
105 Speaker
106 Operation switch section
107 Issue switch
108 Cancel switch
109 bill insertion slot
110 Coin slot
111 Return lever
112 Card issuing slot
113 banknote return slot
114 coin return
115 Receipt issuer
121 Speaker
122 CRT display screen
201 Transmission / reception planar coil of game card
202 Clock extraction circuit
203 DC circuit
204 Transmitter circuit
205 demodulation circuit 205
206 clocks
207 Clock switching circuit
208 Power switching circuit
209 Solar cell
211 driver
212 LCD
213 CPU
214 ROM
215 RAM
216 EEPROM
217 Key switch
241,242 Recovery tank
243,261 Guide passage
291 Card R / W control device
293 L board
294 CPU
295 modulation circuit
Transmission / reception planar coil of 296 card R / W controller
297 Receiver circuit
C game card
R receipt

Claims (1)

In the issuing device that issues the game information medium stored in the device body,
The game information medium includes first authentication means for performing first authentication as to whether or not the device main body is valid based on information received from the device main body,
The device body is
Mounting command means for commanding mounting of the game information medium at a predetermined position ;
A second authentication means for performing a second authentication of whether the gaming information medium is valid based on the information received from the game information medium after mounting,
And issuing preparation means to perform write only and waiting to write the initial information to the game information medium on passing through the mutual authentication by the first authentication and the second authentication,
Recognizing turned negotiable value recognition means valuable resource is put into the apparatus main body,
Issuing means for writing time information to the gaming information medium in which the initial information has already been written in the standby state and issuing the gaming information medium when the valuable value is greater than or equal to a predetermined valuable value;
An issuing device comprising:

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