JP4262663B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of preventing illegal actions such as replacement of a storage element (ROM), alteration of a storage element, replacement of a memory module and the like.

  A gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine has a built-in microcomputer (CPU), and controls lottery, winning, payout, and production by a program. This type of gaming machine receives an operation from the player, performs an internal lottery and a prize determination according to the lottery result, and controls a game medium payout control according to the prize, and receives a command from the main board. And a sub-board for notifying the result of the internal lottery and performing various effects.

  The main board program is important to directly control the game. The entire main board is sealed so as not to be tampered with. The sub board program controls the display device such as the liquid crystal display device, the speaker, and the display lamp to notify the player of the winning etc., and further controls the weight of the winning rate. There is a gaming machine (for example, assist time (AT): the table itself teaches the user with some action during a certain game). Specifically, as described above, an instruction for obtaining a ball is displayed on the liquid crystal display device so that the player can easily obtain the ball if the player operates according to the instruction.

  In this way, the main board and the sub board realize the lottery, winning, payout, and production control by the program. The program for each board performs important control related to the game.

  A storage element such as a ROM for storing a CPU and a program (hereinafter referred to as a memory or a semiconductor memory) is often mounted on a single board. However, in recent gaming machines, images and sounds are generated due to diversification of effects. In particular, a large number of memories are used in the sub-board. As a method for easily handling these large-capacity memories, the size of the memory package is reduced to DIP → SOP → SSOP, and a board (hereinafter referred to as “multiple memories”) is mounted in order to incorporate these into the board by a simple method. ROM modules or memory modules have been used (DIP: Dual In-line Package: a popular package system with external input / output pins arranged on both long sides of a flat rectangular package. SOP: Small Outline Package: Surface mounting package method, equivalent to DIP flat type SSOP: Shrink Small Out-Line Package: Package with reduced SOP lead pitch)

  There are some that try to get a ball out illegally by modifying the program that controls the CPU of the gaming machine. A ROM whose program has been tampered with in an advantageous manner is illegally attached to the main board or sub board. For example, the ROM of the sub-board is illegally replaced, and for example, the AT function is tampered with in an advantageous manner.

  Pachislot machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines are regulated by law, so the program for each board needs to be pre-qualified and approved by the relevant agencies, and is not allowed to be altered without permission. . The program mounted on each board, specifically, the content of the ROM is determined at the time of application to the related organizations, and the content of the ROM of the same type of gaming machine is always required to be the same.

  However, the ROM may be exchanged using illegal means and the contents of the program may be changed. The damage caused by such fraudulent acts is squeezing up the hall management and becoming a social problem.

  In order to prevent unauthorized replacement of the ROM, the ROM and the ROM module substrate are sealed by using a forgery prevention seal that breaks or leaves characters when peeled off. However, such a sealing method has a certain effect in terms of prevention of counterfeiting, but the substrate becomes dirty (leaves a trace on the substrate), so that a process such as cleaning is required when the substrate is recycled, which hinders recycling. ing. Therefore, a sealing means that has both effective fraud prevention and easy recyclability is required.

  An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent illegal acts such as ROM replacement and ROM tampering and that can be easily recycled. .

  The present invention provides a gaming machine including a memory module including a substrate and a memory element mounted on the substrate, and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module, on the memory element of the memory module or the memory A display member that is pasted across both the element and the substrate and displays information on a gaming machine to which the program or data stored in the storage element is to be applied; and the memory module that is provided on the processing unit side A connector for performing a general connection, a protrusion provided on a side surface of the connector or in the vicinity of the connector, and the memory module to which the display member is attached to the connector so as to be substantially perpendicular to the processing unit. After being attached so as to cover both the storage element and the display member of the memory module and the protrusion in the attached state A shrinkable tube-like or bag-like shrink-sealing material, and both the storage element and the display member are sealed to the memory module by the shrink-sealing material, and the memory module is coupled to the connector. Sealed.

  An opening may be provided at an end of the shrink-sealing material, and the protrusion may be fitted into the opening.

  The protrusions are, for example, rod-shaped, inverted L-shaped, T-shaped, or cross-shaped.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine including a memory module including a substrate and a memory element mounted on the substrate, and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module, on the memory element or the memory of the memory module. A display member that is pasted across both the element and the substrate and displays information on a gaming machine to which the program or data stored in the storage element is to be applied; and the memory module that is provided on the processing unit side A connector for performing a general connection, a plurality of substantially parallel gaps provided in the vicinity of the memory module attached to the connector, or at least one gap substantially parallel to an end of the processing unit, The memory module with the display member attached thereto is attached to the connector so as to be substantially parallel to the processing section. Both the memory element of the joule and the display member, the region of the processing unit sandwiched between the plurality of gaps of the processing unit, or the region of the processing unit sandwiched between at least one end of the processing unit A tube-shaped or bag-shaped shrink-sealed material that is shrunk after being covered through the gap so as to cover the memory element, and seals both the storage element and the display member to the memory module by the shrink-sealed material. The memory module is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine comprising a substrate, a memory module including a storage element mounted on the substrate, and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module, on the storage element of the memory module or the A display member that is pasted across both the storage element and the substrate and displays information on a gaming machine to which the program or data stored in the storage element is to be applied; and the memory module provided on the processing unit side A connector for performing electrical connection, a protruding region of the processing unit provided at a position of the memory module attached to the connector, and the memory module to which the display member is attached are abbreviated as the processing unit. In a state of being attached to the connector so as to be parallel, both the storage element and the display member of the memory module, A tube-shaped or bag-shaped shrink-sealed material that is shrunk after being covered so as to cover the exit region, and both the storage element and the display member are sealed to the memory module by the shrink-sealed material, The memory module is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector.

  Protruding portions provided in the vicinity of the memory module attached to the connector or in the connector may be provided, and the shrink-sealing material may be contracted after being covered so as to cover the protruding portions.

An opening may be provided in the shrink-sealing material, and the protrusion may be fitted into the opening.
The protrusions are, for example, rod-shaped, inverted L-shaped, T-shaped, or cross-shaped.

  Furthermore, you may make it provide the specific display containing the information for managing a gaming machine or the information of a manufacturer over the perimeter of the said shrink-sealing material.

  Or you may make it provide the IC tag which memorize | stored beforehand the specific information containing the information for managing a game machine, or the information of a manufacturer in the said shrink-sealing material.

  A portion of the shrink-sealing material may be provided with a transparent and non-shrinkable portion, and the shrink-sealing material may be covered so that the portion is at least one of the storage element and the display member.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a gaming machine comprising a memory module including a substrate and a storage element mounted on the substrate, and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module.
A display member for displaying information of a gaming machine to which a program or data stored in the storage element is to be applied is provided on the storage element or across both the storage element and the substrate,
Protrusions are provided on the side surface of the connector provided on the processing unit side for electrical connection with the memory module, or inverted L-shaped, T-shaped or cross-shaped projecting portions are provided in the vicinity of the connector. Provided,
The memory module to which the display member is attached is attached to the connector,
Prepare a transparent or translucent tube-like or bag-like shrink-sealing material that shrinks when heated,
Covering the memory module with the shrink-sealed material so as to cover both the memory element and the display member, and the protrusion,
The shrink seal material is heated to shrink the shrink seal material to seal both the memory element and the display member, and the memory module is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector.

An opening is provided in the shrink seal material,
When the memory module is covered with the shrink-sealing material so as to cover both the memory element and the display member, and the protrusion, the protrusion may be fitted into the opening.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a gaming machine comprising a memory module including a substrate and a storage element mounted on the substrate, and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module.
A display member for displaying information of a gaming machine to which a program or data stored in the storage element is to be applied is provided on the storage element or across both the storage element and the substrate,
A plurality of gaps substantially parallel to each other are provided in the vicinity of the memory module in a state of being attached to a connector for electrical connection provided on the processing part side, or at least one substantially parallel to the end of the processing part Providing two gaps and attaching the memory module to which the display member is attached to the connector;
Prepare a transparent or translucent tube-like or bag-like shrink-sealing material that shrinks when heated,
Both the storage element and the display member, the region of the processing unit sandwiched between the plurality of gaps of the processing unit or the region of the processing unit sandwiched between at least one end of the processing unit and the gap Covering the area of the memory module and the processing unit with the shrink-sealing material through the gap so as to cover,
The shrink seal material is heated to shrink the shrink seal material to seal both the memory element and the display member, and the memory module is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a gaming machine comprising a memory module including a substrate and a storage element mounted on the substrate, and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module.
A display member for displaying information of a gaming machine to which a program or data stored in the storage element is to be applied is provided on the storage element or across both the storage element and the substrate,
Providing a protruding region of the processing unit at the position of the memory module in a state of being attached to a connector for electrical connection provided on the processing unit side,
The memory module to which the display member is attached is attached to the connector,
Prepare a transparent or translucent tube-like or bag-like shrink-sealing material that shrinks when heated,
Covering the area of the memory module and the processing unit with the shrink seal material so as to cover both the storage element and the display member, and the protruding region of the processing unit,
The shrink seal material is heated to shrink the shrink seal material to seal both the memory element and the display member, and the memory module is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector.

  According to the present invention, the shrink sealing material is shrunk to seal both the memory element of the memory module and the display member provided on the memory element or across both the memory element and the substrate of the memory module, and the memory module. Is sealed in a state where it is coupled to the connector of the processing unit, so that illegal actions such as ROM replacement, ROM tampering, and memory module replacement can be prevented. In addition, since a seal that does not leave a mark even when peeled off can be used as the display member, cleaning is not required during recycling, and ease of recycling can be realized.

Embodiment 1 of the Invention
A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (also called a slot machine or a spinning cylinder gaming machine).
A player who wants to enjoy a game with the slot machine 10 first borrows a medal as a game medium from a medal lending machine (not shown) or the like, and inserts a medal directly into the medal insertion slot 100 of the medal insertion device. The medal slot 100 is provided at a substantially central height in front of the slot machine 10.

  The slot machine 10 has a square box-shaped housing 11. A square window-like display window 12 facing the player side is formed at the center and upper part of the casing 11. A symbol display window 13 through which the symbols 61 of the three rotary reels 40 can be seen is formed at the center of the display window 12 at the center. The bet switch 16 is a switch located below the rotary reel 40, and reduces the number of stored medals that are continuously inserted into the medal insertion slot 100 and stored to replace the medal insertion. The settlement switch 17 is a switch located obliquely below the rotating reel, and pays out the stored inserted medal. The start switch 30 is a lever positioned obliquely below the rotary reel 40 and starts driving the reel unit 60 on condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted. The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60. The reel unit 60 is composed of three rotating reels 40. Each rotary reel 40 includes a rotary drum made of synthetic resin and a tape-like reel tape 42 attached around the rotary drum. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols 61 are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape 42. Reference numeral 62 denotes a liquid crystal display unit for performing various effects.

  Inside the slot machine 10, a control device for controlling the overall operation of the slot machine 10 is incorporated as will be described later. The control device is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. The CPU (processing unit) is operated by reading a program stored in a ROM (storage unit) in response to the player's operation. Specifically, the CPU (processing unit) is operated by the start switch 30 and the stop switch 50. Based on this, the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 40 are controlled, and the display of lamps, speakers, and the like are controlled. Temporary data necessary for the CPU to operate is RAM (generally RAM is a volatile memory, and data is lost in principle when the power is turned off. A backup power supply may be prepared, and in this case, data is not lost even if the power is turned off. The CPU performs a predetermined operation in accordance with a program recorded in the ROM, records temporary data necessary for processing in the RAM, and reads out and refers to the recorded data as necessary.

  The start switch 30 is a lever that is positioned obliquely below the rotary reel 40 as described above. The start switch 30 can be obtained on the condition that a game medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted or according to a winning determination. "Replay)" is to start driving the reel unit 60 on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game.

  The stop switch 50 is for stopping the driving of the reel unit 60 as described above. Specifically, the stop switch 50 includes three switches corresponding to each rotary reel 40, and one stop switch 50 is disposed below each rotary reel 40. The operation of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 40 is set to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 40.

  When the start switch 30 is operated on the condition that the medal is inserted or the bet switch 16 is inserted, or on the condition that a predetermined time elapses from the previous game at the time of the “replay”, the reel unit 60 is driven, and the three The rotary reel 40 starts to rotate. Thereafter, when one of the stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped. When all three stop switches 50 are operated, the rotation of the three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, if a predetermined symbol 61 on the effective pay line of the display window 13 stops, it is determined that the winning is made, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out through a hopper unit (not shown). In addition, you may credit instead of paying out medals.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical schematic structure of the slot machine 10. In this figure, the display about the power supply system is omitted. The slot machine 10 includes a main substrate 1 and a sub-substrate 2 that operates in response to commands from the main substrate 1 as main processing devices. At least the main substrate 1 is accommodated inside the case so that it cannot be contacted from the outside, and a sealing process is performed so that traces remain when the substrates are removed.

  The main board 1 is for performing an internal lottery in response to a player's operation, and processing such as reel rotation / stop and medal payout. The main board 1 includes a CPU that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM that is a storage unit that stores the program, and a RAM that temporarily stores processing results and the like.

  The sub-board 2 is for receiving a command signal from the main board 1 and notifying the result of the internal lottery and performing various effects. The sub-board 2 includes a CPU that performs a control operation according to a preset program corresponding to the command signal, a ROM that is a storage unit that stores the program, and a RAM that temporarily stores processing results and the like. The flow of commands is only one from the main board 1 to the sub board 2, and conversely, no command or the like is issued from the sub board 2 to the main board 1. The sub-board 2 includes a memory module 3 on which a semiconductor memory (storage element) such as a ROM is mounted. The main board 1 may be provided with a memory module.

  The main board 1 includes a start switch 30, a stop switch 50, a reel drive unit 70, a reel position detection circuit 71, a hopper drive unit 80, a hopper 81, and a medal detection unit 82 for counting the number of medals paid out from the hopper 81. Is connected. A peripheral board (local board) such as a control board 200 of the liquid crystal display device 62, a speaker 201, and an LED board 202 is connected to the sub board 2.

  FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a state in which the memory module 3 according to the embodiment of the invention is mounted on the sub-board (processing unit) 2.

  The memory module 3 is affixed to the substrate 3b of the memory module, one or more semiconductor memories (ROM) 3a mounted thereon, and the semiconductor memory 3a or across both the semiconductor memory 3a and the substrate 3b. A model name sticker for displaying a model name of a gaming machine to which the memory is applied (a model to be applied is determined for each program and data stored in the ROM), a display member 4 which is a so-called ROM seal, and at least a semiconductor A heat shrinkable tube (shrink seal material) 5 provided so as to cover the memory 3a and the display member 4 and a connector 6 on the memory module 3 side for electrically connecting the memory module 3 to the sub-board 2 are provided. .

  The sub-board 2 is provided with a connector 2a for electrical connection with the memory module 3. The connector 2 a is coupled with the connector 6 of the memory module 3. A rod-like protrusion 2a-1 is provided on the side surface of the connector 2a. The memory module 3 to which the display member 4 is attached is attached to the connector 2a so as to be perpendicular to the sub board 2. In this state, the heat-shrinkable tube (shrink-sealing material) 5 is covered so as to cover both the semiconductor memory 3a and the display member 4 of the memory module 3 and the protrusion 2a-1, and is then shrunk. In the example of FIG. 3, the protrusions 2a-1 are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the connector 2a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown by the dotted lines in FIG. You may make it provide. Further, the number may be determined as appropriate. For example, the number may be 1 to 4 as shown in FIG.

  An opening 5-1 is provided at the end (edge on the connector 2a side) of the shrink-sealing material 5, and the protrusion 2a-1 is fitted into the opening 5-1. When the shrink-sealing material 5 shrinks, it comes into close contact with the substrate 3b, the semiconductor memory 3a, the display member 4, the connector 6 and the connector 2a, and seals both the semiconductor memory 3a and the display member 4 to the memory module 3. At the same time, since the projecting portion 2a-1 is contracted in the state of being fitted in the opening portion 5-1, the memory module 3 is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector 2a. Once sealed, the display member 4 can be peeled off, the semiconductor memory 3a can be replaced, and the memory module 3 can be removed from the sub-board (processing unit) 2 without being cut or destroyed. Disappear.

  The memory module 3 in FIG. 3 has a structure in which a semiconductor memory 3 a to which a display member 4 (so-called ROM seal) is stuck is sealed with a shrink-sealing material 5. The sealing method for preventing forgery by the shrink-sealing material 5 has a feature that the memory module 3 is not soiled. Unlike the conventional seal for sealing, the display member 4 as a seal is easily peeled off and does not leave any traces. A unique display including a control number or a manufacturer's logo is provided over the entire circumference of the heat-shrinkable tube 5 ("special print" displayed over the entire circumference of the heat-shrinkable tube 5 in FIG. 4 corresponds to the unique display). Such a heat-shrinkable tube 5 with a unique display is special and is generally difficult to obtain.

  Although the semiconductor memory 3a and the display member 4 are sealed by the heat shrinkable tube 5, according to the memory module 3 of FIG. 3, the heat shrinkable tube 5 is covered so as to cover at least the semiconductor memory 3a and the display member 4, and the heat shrinkage is performed. Since the tube 5 is put on the protrusion 2a-1, the semiconductor memory 3a cannot be replaced unless the tube 5 is destroyed, and the memory module 3 cannot be replaced. For this reason, it is impossible to reuse the heat-shrinkable tube 5, and the heat-shrinkable tube 5 is special and difficult to obtain as described above. If it does, since there will be no sealing by the heat contraction tube 5, or damage will be observed in the projection part 2a-1 vicinity, the said fraudulent act can be discovered easily by visual confirmation. If a commercially available heat-shrinkable tube is used, it does not have a specific indication including a control number or a manufacturer's logo, so that the illegal act can be easily detected by visual confirmation. Since the management number and the like are displayed over the entire circumference of the tube, no matter where the tube 5 is cut in order to replace the ROM, the repair becomes impossible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a transparent and non-shrinkable portion 5 a may be provided in a part of the heat shrinkable tube 5, and the portion 5 a may be positioned on the semiconductor memory 3 a and the display member 4. By providing the portion 5a with high visibility as described above, it is possible to easily visually check whether the semiconductor memory 3a and the display member 4 are regular, whether they are applied to the correct model, or the like through the portion 5a. Not only is it transparent, but the portion 5a does not shrink, so that the image of the semiconductor memory 3a can be clearly seen without distortion.

  Instead of the unique display or together with the unique display, an RFID (also referred to as an IC tag) in which unique information including a management number or manufacturer information is stored in advance in the tube 5 may be provided. If the RFID is not writable and special information is recorded, the same effects as the unique display can be obtained.

  An RFID (IC tag) is a responder including an integrated circuit (including a storage unit), a wireless circuit, and an antenna. As a corresponding interrogator, there is a reading / writing device (hereinafter referred to as “RFID reader / writer”) for reading information from or writing information to an RFID (IC tag). This includes a control unit, a radio circuit, and an antenna. As a method for non-contact communication by RFID, electromagnetic coupling type / electromagnetic induction type that uses mutual induction of coils by 13.56 MHz AC magnetic field, and microwave that transmits / receives by 2.45 GHz microwave There is a type.

  RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a type of electronic tag that has electronic information inside and identifies an object by communicating with a reader using radio waves. In general, an RFID includes an antenna, a wireless circuit, a control circuit for storing and reading information, and a memory for storing information. Various names are used for RFID, such as mobile object identification devices, remote IDs, IC tags, ID tags, RF tags, wireless tags, electronic tags, and transponders. I will call it.

Next, a method for manufacturing the memory module according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
(1) A display member (ROM seal) 4 is prepared. Use seals that can be easily peeled off (break or leave no characters). Thereby, the washing process at the time of recycling can be eased.
(2) A shrink seal material 5 is prepared. The shrink-sealing material 5 uses a material (heat-shrinkable tube or the like) that shrinks by heat or the like, and the material is transparent and has special characters printed on its surface. This facilitates counterfeiting and visual confirmation.
(3) In order to seal the memory module 3 in a state where it is coupled to the board-to-board connector 2a of the sub-board (processing section) 2, the shrink-sealing material 5 is provided with a sealing tab hole (opening) 5-1, The to-board connector 2a is provided with a sealing tab (protrusion) 2a-1.
(4) The display member 4 is attached to the semiconductor memory 3a (reference A). As shown in FIG. 3, the display member 4 is preferably pasted across both the semiconductor memory 3a and the substrate 3b.
(5) The memory module 3 is brought close to the sub-board (processing unit) 2 from the vertical direction, and the connector 6 of the memory module 3 is coupled to the connector 2a of the sub-board (processing unit) 2 (reference numeral B).
(6) Cover the memory module 3 with a shrink-sealing material (with a heat-shrinkable tube and a sealing tab hole 5-1) 5 with special printing (reference C). At this time, the heat-shrinkable tube 5 covers at least the semiconductor memory 3 a and the display member 4, and the sealing tab (projection) 2 a-1 enters the sealing tab hole (opening) 5-1 of the shrink-sealing material 5. Like that.
(7) The heat-shrinkable tube 5 is shrunk with hot air using a dryer DRYER or the like, and the memory module 3 is hermetically sealed, and the memory module 3 is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector 2a (symbol D).

  According to the procedure of FIG. 4, the memory module 3 to which the display member (ROM seal) 4 is attached can be sealed in a state where it is connected to the board-to-board connector 2a of the sub-board (processing unit) 2, and an illegal ROM Both (semiconductor memory) 3a replacement and unauthorized memory module 3 replacement can be prevented together.

  FIG. 5 is a right side view of the memory module 3 of FIG. 3 attached to the sub-board (processing unit) 2. Since the heat-shrinkable tube 5 is shrunk by heating (trying to reduce the surface area), as a result, the heat-shrinkable tube 5 approaches the shape of the semiconductor memory 3a and the like and tries to adhere to them. Therefore, the shrink-sealed material 5 after shrinkage cannot be easily removed. In particular, the sealing tab (protrusion) 2a-1 is the sealing tab hole (opening) of the shrink-sealing material 5 at the position indicated by the symbol X in FIG. Since it is inserted in 5-1, the shrink-sealed material 5 does not come off the connector 2a. Since the cross-sectional area of the end (upper end in FIG. 5) of the shrink-sealing material 5 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the inside (including the semiconductor memory 3a and the display member 4) covered with the shrink-sealing material 5, the memory is passed through the opening at the end. The module cannot be pulled out, and the semiconductor memory 3a cannot be removed and pulled out.

  Regarding the inspection of the memory module manufactured as described above, when determining forgery, first, the presence or absence of the heat shrinkable tube 5 is confirmed. If it is not covered with the heat-shrinkable tube 5, it is determined that there has been some misconduct. Even if it is sealed with a tube, if there is no special print, it is determined that there was fraud. Further, even when the tube 5 is present, if the portion X in FIG.

  In the example of FIGS. 3 to 5, the protrusion 2 a-1 is provided on the side surface of the connector 2 a, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), an inverted L-shaped protrusion 2b may be provided on the sub-substrate (processing section) 2, and the same effect as the example of FIGS. Play. Further, the shape is not limited to the inverted L shape, and for example, a T shape (reference numeral 2b ′ in FIGS. 6C and 6D) or a cross shape (reference numeral 2b ″ in FIGS. 6E and 6F). There may be.

  Moreover, in the example of FIG. 3 thru | or FIG. 5, although the opening part 5-1 was provided in the edge of the shrink-sealing member 5, this invention is not limited to this. Even if the opening is not provided, if the projecting portion 2a-1 or 2b is covered and contracted by the shrink seal member 5, the shrink seal member 5 approaches the shape of the projecting portion 2a-1 or 2b as shown in FIG. Even if the shrink seal member 5 is to be pulled out, it is caught at that portion, so that the same effect as the example of FIGS.

Embodiment 2 of the Invention
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the memory module 3 is vertically mounted on the sub-board (processing unit) 2. However, in the second embodiment, the memory module 3 is parallel to the sub-board (processing unit) 2. Is to be placed.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing how to attach the memory module according to the second embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. As can be seen from these figures, a plurality of gaps S parallel to each other are provided around the substrate 3b of the memory module 3 that will be present in the vicinity of the connector 2a when the memory module 3 is attached to the connector 2a. The gap S is elongated and is a so-called slit (slit). The gap S is provided along the left and right side surfaces (the side surface where the connector 6 is not provided) of the substrate 3b. The tubular shrink-sealing material 5 is passed through the plurality of gaps S to cover both the storage element 3a and the display member 4 of the memory module 3 and the region of the sub-board (processing unit) 2 sandwiched between the plurality of gaps S. In this state, the shrink-sealing material 5 is shrunk.

  Since the shrink-sealing material 5 is shrunk by heating (an attempt is made to reduce the surface area), as a result, it approaches the shape of the semiconductor memory 3a and the like and tries to adhere to them. Therefore, the shrink-sealed material 5 after shrinkage cannot be easily removed, but a stepped portion as indicated by a symbol Y in FIG. The cross-sectional area of the shrink-sealing material 5 changes before and after the portion indicated by the symbol Y, and the internal cross-sectional area covered with the shrink-sealing material 5 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the end surface of the shrink-sealing material 5. Since the stepped portion with the symbol Y is provided at both ends of the shrink-sealing material 5, the shrink-sealing material 5 cannot be pulled out in either direction. In order to provide the stepped portion indicated by the symbol X, it is preferable that the semiconductor memory 3a has a certain thickness.

  8 and 9, the memory module 3 to which the display member 4 is affixed can be sealed in a state where it is connected to the connector 2a of the sub-board (processing unit) 2, and an unauthorized ROM (semiconductor memory) 3a can be sealed. Both the replacement of the memory module and the unauthorized replacement of the memory module 3 can be prevented together.

  Even when the memory module is vertically mounted on the processing unit as shown in FIG. 3, if the entire memory module is covered with the shrink-sealing material 5 by providing the gap S, the same effects as in FIGS. Play.

  As shown in FIG. 10, one gap S is provided along the connector 6 of the memory module 3, and another gap S is provided along the upper end where the connector 6 is not provided. May be sealed together. Even if it does in this way, there exists an effect similar to FIG.8 and FIG.9.

  If the memory module 3 is attached to the periphery (edge) of the sub-substrate (processing unit) 2 as shown in FIG. 11, only one gap S is required, and the same effects as in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 12, instead of providing the gap S, a protruding region B that fits the state in which the memory module 3 is attached to the connector 2a may be provided in the sub-board (processing unit) 2. If the protruding region B is made to have the same size as that of the memory module 3, the shrink-sealed material 5 used for sealing may be the same size as that shown in FIG. If the memory module 3 and the protruding region B are sealed together with the shrink-sealing material 5, the same effects as in FIGS. 8 and 9 can be obtained.

  Although FIG. 8 to FIG. 12 do not show protrusions or openings for the shrink-sealing material 5, they may be provided as shown in FIG. FIG. 13A shows an example in which a protrusion 2 a-1 is provided on the side surface of the connector 2 a and this is fitted into the opening 5-1 of the shrink-sealing material 5. FIG. 13B shows an example in which a projection 2 b is provided on the sub-board (processing unit) 2 and this is fitted into the opening 5-1 of the shrink-sealing material 5. If it is the circumference | surroundings of the memory module 3, the position which provides the projection part 2b is arbitrary. Further, the projection 2b (or the projection 2a-1) may be simply covered with the shrink-sealing material 5 without using the opening as shown in FIG. According to the examples of FIGS. 13A to 13C, the same operational effects as those of the projection according to Embodiment 1 or the combination of this and the opening can be obtained.

  In the above description, the example in which the memory module is mounted on the sub board has been described. However, the memory module may be provided on the main board, and such a configuration is also included in the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention described in the claims, and these are also included in the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

It is a front view of a gaming machine (slot machine). It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the memory module which concerns on Embodiment 1 of invention. It is explanatory drawing of the manufacturing process of the memory module which concerns on Embodiment 1 of invention. It is a right view which shows the attachment state of the memory module which concerns on Embodiment 1 of invention. The front view which shows the attachment state of the other memory module which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention (the figure (a)), the right view (the figure (b)), The figure which shows the example of a projection part (the figure (c) ) To (f)). FIG. 7 is a front view (a diagram (a)) and a right side view (a diagram (b)) showing a mounting state of another memory module according to the first embodiment of the invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the memory module which concerns on Embodiment 2 of invention. It is AA arrow sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the other memory module which concerns on Embodiment 2 of invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the other memory module which concerns on Embodiment 2 of invention. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of the other memory module which concerns on Embodiment 2 of invention. It is a perspective view (part) which shows the attachment state of the other memory module which concerns on Embodiment 2 of invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Main board 2 Sub board (Processing part)
2a Memory module connector 2a-1 Protrusion provided on side of connector 2b Protrusion provided on sub-board 3 Memory module 3a Memory element (semiconductor memory, ROM)
3b Memory module board 4 Model name display member (seal)
5 Heat shrinkable tube (shrink seal material)
5-1 Opening 6 Connector 10 Slot machine 11 Housing 12 Display window 13 Symbol display window 16 Bet switch 17 Checkout switch 30 Start switch 40 Rotating reel 42 Reel tape 50 Stop switch 60 Reel unit 61 Symbol 62 Liquid crystal display 70 Reel drive Unit 71 reel position detection circuit 80 hopper drive unit 81 hopper 82 medal detection unit 100 medal insertion port 200 liquid crystal control board 201 speaker 202 LED substrate 304 medal payout port 311 medal receiving unit (lower plate)

Claims (10)

In a gaming machine comprising: a memory module including a substrate and a memory element mounted on the substrate; and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module, the memory element on the memory module or the memory element and the substrate And a display member for displaying information of a gaming machine to which the program or data stored in the storage element is applied, and provided on the processing unit side to make electrical connection with the memory module A connector for mounting, a protrusion provided on a side surface of the connector or in the vicinity of the connector, and the memory module to which the display member is attached attached to the connector so as to be substantially perpendicular to the processing unit. And contracted after being covered so as to cover both the storage element and the display member of the memory module and the protrusion. And a cube-like or bag-like shrink sealing material, thereby sealing both the storage element and the display member by the contraction sealing material in the memory module, and seal the memory module while coupled to the connector,
An opening is provided at an end of the shrink-sealing material, and the projection is fitted into the opening .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion is a rod-shaped, inverted L-shaped, T-shaped, or cross-shaped member.   In a gaming machine comprising: a memory module including a substrate and a memory element mounted on the substrate; and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module, the memory element on the memory module or the memory element and the substrate And a display member for displaying information of a gaming machine to which the program or data stored in the storage element is applied, and provided on the processing unit side to make electrical connection with the memory module And a plurality of gaps provided in the vicinity of the memory module attached to the connector, or at least one gap substantially parallel to the end of the processing unit, and the display member The memory module is attached to the connector so as to be substantially parallel to the processing unit. Both the storage element and the display member, the region of the processing unit sandwiched between the plurality of gaps of the processing unit or the end of the processing unit and the region of the processing unit sandwiched between at least one gap. A tube-shaped or bag-shaped shrink-sealed material that has been shrunk after being covered through the gap so as to cover, and both the storage element and the display member are sealed to the memory module by the shrink-sealed material, and A gaming machine, wherein a memory module is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector.   In a gaming machine comprising a substrate, a memory module including a memory element mounted on the substrate, and a processing unit that detachably mounts the memory module, the memory element on the memory module or the memory element and the memory module A display member that is pasted across both substrates and displays information on a gaming machine to which the program or data stored in the storage element is to be applied, and an electrical connection with the memory module provided on the processing unit side A connector for performing, a projecting region of the processing unit provided at a position of the memory module attached to the connector, and the memory module to which the display member is attached substantially parallel to the processing unit In the state attached to the connector, both the storage element and the display member of the memory module, and the protruding region A tube-shaped or bag-shaped shrink-sealed material that is shrunk after being covered so as to cover the memory module, and seals both the storage element and the display member to the memory module by the shrink-sealed material. A gaming machine, wherein the game machine is sealed in a state of being coupled to the connector.   A protrusion provided on the connector in the vicinity of the memory module attached to the connector or the connector, and the shrink-sealing material is contracted after being covered so as to cover the protrusion. Item 5. The game machine according to item 4 or claim 4.   The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein an opening is provided in the shrink-sealing material, and the protrusion is fitted into the opening.   The gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the protrusion is a rod-shaped, inverted L-shaped, T-shaped or cross-shaped member.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a unique display including information for managing the gaming machine or information of a manufacturer is provided all around the shrink-sealed material.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein an IC tag storing in advance unique information including information for managing a gaming machine or manufacturer information is provided on the shrink-sealing material. .   A portion of the shrink-sealed material is provided with a transparent and non-shrinkable portion, and the shrink-sealed material is covered so that the portion is at least one of the memory element and the display member. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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