JP4912838B2 - Game media lending device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a first gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “CR machine”) that dispenses gaming media from the gaming machine in response to a gaming media rental instruction or a second gaming machine that is not involved in gaming media lending processing. (Hereinafter referred to as “cash machine”), and a game medium lending device for lending a game medium in response to a game medium lending operation by a player. The present invention also relates to a game medium lending device that can efficiently and appropriately deal with any case of a cash machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines installed in game stores are often provided with a game medium lending device called a pedestal machine for lending game media such as pachinko balls or medals.

  Here, among the above gaming machines, (1) when a gaming machine lends a game medium on a pedestal machine, the rented instruction is received from the pedestal machine and provided inside the gaming machine. There is a so-called CR machine that pays out game media through the game media dispensing mechanism, and (2) a so-called cash machine that accepts the game media paid out from the intermediary machine and accepts it in the tray without any involvement in the game media lending operation. To do. For this reason, in the amusement store, each CR machine is provided with a cradle machine corresponding to the CR machine, and each cash machine is provided with a cradle machine corresponding to the cash machine.

  By the way, when viewed from a game store, if the CR machine compatible cash machine and the cash machine compatible cash machine are completely different, the type of gaming machine has been changed from a CR machine to a cash machine. In some cases, it is necessary to replace the inter-machine, which is not efficient.

  For this reason, the prior art which can be made into a CR machine corresponding | compatible type or a cash machine corresponding | compatible type is proposed by changing a unit only by sharing a pedestal machine main body. For example, in Patent Document 1, when the gaming machine is a cash machine, a unit having a game medium throwing unit is attached to the intermediary machine, and the game medium is transferred from the unit to the cash machine tray via the nozzle. If the game machine is a CR machine, a unit that has a communication function with the CR machine is attached to the inter-machine, and a game medium throw signal is transmitted from this unit to the CR machine. A gaming medium lending device having a specification for dispensing gaming media from inside a CR machine is disclosed.

JP 2000-325643 A

  However, according to this Patent Document 1, there is still a problem that it is not possible to smoothly cope with a change in the installation mode of the gaming machine because the work of unit replacement by a specialist contractor still occurs.

  For this reason, it is conceivable that the interfacing machine is fixedly provided with a connection interface with the CR machine and can be adapted to either a cash machine compatible type or a CR machine compatible type by switching.

  However, in this case, even if the intermediary machine is connected to the CR machine, it can function as a cash machine compatible type by switching the switch, so it is originally compatible with the CR machine due to a switch setting error, etc. There is a risk that a place that should be operated as a mold may be mistakenly operated as a cash machine compatible type. In addition, gaming machines and inter-machines installed in amusement stores are required to be strict in nature, and even though the inter-machine is connected to a CR machine, it is compatible with cash machines by switching the switch. Should not be allowed to be misleading for players to be operated as

  For this reason, it is an extremely important issue how to realize an intermediary machine that can respond efficiently and appropriately regardless of whether the attached gaming machine is a CR machine or a cash machine. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems (problems), and a game that can efficiently and appropriately deal with any game machine installed side by side, whether it is a CR machine or a cash machine. An object is to provide a medium lending device.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a first gaming machine that throws out a gaming medium from the inside of the gaming machine in response to a gaming medium rental instruction or a second gaming machine that is not involved in the gaming medium lending process. A game medium lending device that is attached to any one and performs a game medium lending process in response to a game medium lending operation by a player, and determines whether or not the first game machine is in a connected state When the state determination means and the connection state determination means determine that the first gaming machine is in the connected state, the gaming medium corresponding to the first gaming machine is lent and the connection state determination is performed. Control means for controlling to perform a lending process of game media corresponding to the second gaming machine when the means determines that the first gaming machine is not connected to the first gaming machine. .

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, when the control means determines that the connection state determination means is in a connected state with the first gaming machine when a game medium lending operation by a player is accepted. Is characterized in that the game machine lending instruction is controlled to the first gaming machine.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, when the control means accepts a game medium lending operation by a player, the connection state determination means determines that the control means is not connected to the first gaming machine. In this case, the game medium is controlled to be thrown out directly to the second gaming machine.

  In addition, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the connection state determination means is configured such that when a predetermined non-connecting connector is attached to a communication connecting connector portion with the first gaming machine, It is determined that the game machine is not connected to the first gaming machine, and when the non-connecting connector is not attached, it is determined that the game machine is connected to the first gaming machine.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, a main body portion that functions by self-power feeding, and a first function that is insulated from the main body portion and receives power supply from the first gaming machine via the communication connection connector portion. An interface portion for a gaming machine, wherein the connection state determining means includes a connection confirmation connector attached to a connection confirmation connector portion provided in the main body portion, and a non-connection state connected to the connection confirmation connector. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector part through a turn-on continuity test between the connector and the first gaming machine interface part.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, when the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector part, the non-connecting connector is in the vicinity of the communication connecting connector part and the first gaming machine. It has a shape of pressing a connection detection switch arranged at a position where it is not pressed depending on the communication connection connector, and the connection state determining means is attached to the non-connecting connector when the connection detection switch is pressed. When the connection detection switch is not pressed, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is not attached.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the connection state determination means is in a conduction state of a frame signal line that is energized when the frame portion of the communication connection connector portion and the frame portion of the non-connection connector are joined. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector part.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, a main body portion that functions by self-power feeding, and a first function that is insulated from the main body portion and receives power supply from the first gaming machine via the communication connection connector portion. And the connection state determination means is operable when the first gaming machine interface unit is operable in response to power supply from a predetermined power supply device excluding the first gaming machine. Is characterized in that it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the connection state determination means includes a connection confirmation connector provided in the main body, a connection confirmation connector attached to the connection confirmation connector, and the connection confirmation connector. Power is supplied to the first gaming machine interface unit through the non-connecting connector connected to the non-connecting connector and the communication connecting connector unit to which the non-connecting connector is joined, and from the connection checking connector unit When the first gaming machine interface unit is operable in response to the power supply, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit. .

  Also, in the present invention according to the above-mentioned invention, the connection state determination means may be provided from an island controller provided for the group of game medium lending devices or a banknote discriminator attached to the game medium lending device. When the first gaming machine interface unit is operable in response to power supply, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the main body portion supplies power from the main body portion to a predetermined external device via a power supply line, and the power supply line is connected to the predetermined external device. Branching to a first power supply line for supplying power and a second power supply line for supplying power to another device other than the predetermined external device, the connection state The judging means includes a power connector provided at an end of the second power supply line, a power connector attached to the power connector, the non-connecting connector connected to the power connector, Power is supplied to the first gaming machine interface unit through the communication connection connector unit to which the non-connecting connector is joined, and the first game is responded to the power supply from the power connector unit. Machine interface If the scan unit is operational, the non-connecting connector is characterized in that it determined to be equipped to the communication connector unit.

  Further, in the present invention according to the above-mentioned invention, the non-connecting connector is provided with a signal line that outputs the signal input to the non-connecting connector as it is, and the connection state determining means is configured to supply the predetermined power supply. When power is supplied from the apparatus to the first gaming machine interface unit, a signal is output from the communication connection connector unit to the non-connecting connector, and the output signal is directly output from the non-connecting connector. If input, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the connection connector is connected to a circuit that outputs a response signal from the connection connector in response to a signal input to the connection connector. The means outputs a signal from the communication connection connector portion to the non-connecting connector when power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device to the first gaming machine interface portion, and Accordingly, if the response signal is input from the non-connecting connector, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, the non-connecting connector is connected to a circuit that outputs a signal from the non-connecting connector when power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device, and the connection state determination When the power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device to the first gaming machine interface unit, if a signal is input from the non-connecting connector, the means is connected to the communication connecting connector unit. It is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached.

  In addition, according to the present invention, in the above invention, the connection state determination means is configured such that the predetermined connection connector is attached to a connector portion for communication connection with the first gaming machine. It is determined that the game machine is connected to the first game machine, and when the connection connector is not attached, it is determined that the game machine is not connected to the first game machine.

  According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not it is connected to the first gaming machine that throws out the gaming medium from the inside of the gaming machine in response to the gaming medium rental instruction, and the first gaming machine is connected to the first gaming machine. If it is determined that the game machine is rented out, the game medium corresponding to the first gaming machine is lent out. If it is determined that the game machine is not connected to the first gaming machine, the second game machine is supported. Since the game media lending process is controlled, it is possible to efficiently and appropriately cope with the case where the game machine provided is either the first game machine or the second game machine. In particular, it is not necessary to change the gaming medium lending device even when the first gaming machine is replaced with the second gaming machine, and it is connected to the first gaming machine. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the lending process corresponding to the second gaming machine is performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a game medium lending operation by a player is accepted, if it is determined that the player is connected to the first game machine, the game medium lending to the first game machine is performed. Since it is configured to give an instruction, when it is attached to the first gaming machine that throws out the gaming medium, like a so-called CR machine, the gaming medium is only connected to the first gaming machine. A dispensing instruction can be issued.

  Further, according to the present invention, when it is determined that the game machine lending operation by the player is not connected to the first game machine, the game medium is sent to the second game machine. The game medium can be thrown directly to the tray of the second gaming machine or the like when it is provided in the second gaming machine such as a so-called cash machine.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a predetermined non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion with the first gaming machine, it is determined that the first gaming machine is not connected. However, when the non-connecting connector is not attached, it is determined that the first gaming machine is connected to the first gaming machine, so that the non-connecting connector is connected to the first gaming machine. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the operation corresponding to the second gaming machine is to be performed.

  In addition, according to the present invention, a connection confirmation connector attached to a connection confirmation connector provided in a main body functioning by self-power feeding, a non-connecting connector connected to the connection confirmation connector, and the main body No connection to the communication connection connector part through a turn-on continuity test between the first game machine interface part that is insulated from the communication connection connector part and functions by receiving power supply from the first game machine via the communication connection connector part Since it is configured to determine whether or not the connector is attached, the fact that the non-connecting connector is actually attached can be accurately detected through the folded continuity test.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion, the communication connecting connector with the first gaming machine is provided in the vicinity of the communication connecting connector portion. Has a shape to press the connection detection switch located at the position where it is not pressed, and when the connection detection switch is pressed, it is determined that the connector for non-connection is attached and the connection detection switch is not pressed Since it is determined that the non-connecting connector is not attached to the connector, it is possible to accurately and efficiently detect whether or not the non-connecting connector exists using the shape of the non-connecting connector. .

  Further, according to the present invention, based on the conduction state of the frame signal line that is energized when the frame portion of the communication connection connector portion and the frame portion of the non-connection connector are joined, the communication connection connector portion Since it is configured to determine whether or not the non-connecting connector is attached, it is possible to accurately detect whether or not the non-connecting connector exists using the frame portion of the connector.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the first gaming machine interface unit is operable in response to power supply from a predetermined power supply device excluding the first gaming machine, the communication connection connector unit Since it is configured to determine that the non-connecting connector is attached, the presence of the non-connecting connector can be efficiently detected using the characteristics of the first gaming machine interface unit that is not supplied with power from the main unit. Can do.

  Further, according to the present invention, a connection confirmation connector provided on the main body, a connection confirmation connector mounted on the connection confirmation connector, a non-connector connected to the connection confirmation connector, The first gaming machine interface is supplied in response to the power supply from the connection confirmation connector section by supplying power to the first gaming machine interface section via the communication connection connector sections to which the connection connectors are joined. When the unit is operable, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit. Therefore, power is supplied from the main unit without depending on other devices. The presence of the non-connecting connector can be detected efficiently using the characteristics of the first gaming machine interface unit that is not performed.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the first game in response to the power supply from the island controller arranged for the group of game medium lending devices or the bill validator attached to the game medium lending device. When the machine interface unit is operable, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit, so that the main body without changing the configuration of the game medium lending device The presence of the non-connecting connector can be efficiently detected using the characteristics of the first gaming machine interface unit that is not supplied with power from the unit.

  Further, according to the present invention, a power connector provided at the end of the second power supply line, a power connector attached to the power connector, and a non-connection connected to the power connector Power is supplied to the first gaming machine interface unit via the connector and the communication connecting connector unit to which the non-connecting connector is joined, and the first gaming machine is responsive to the power supply from the power connector unit. When the communication interface unit is operable, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit, so that the game medium lending device and its peripheral devices (island controller and bill identification) The presence of the connector for non-connection is efficiently detected using the characteristics of the interface section for the first gaming machine that is not supplied with power from the main body without changing the configuration of the device). Door can be.

  Further, according to the present invention, when power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device to the first gaming machine interface unit, a signal is output from the communication connection connector unit to the non-connection connector, and the output signal Is input from the non-connecting connector as it is, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion, so that the operation status of the first gaming machine interface portion is determined. By detecting with a simple configuration, it is possible to efficiently detect the presence of the connector for non-connection.

  Further, according to the present invention, when power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device to the first gaming machine interface unit, a signal is output from the communication connection connector unit to the non-connection connector, and the output signal If the response signal is input from the non-connecting connector according to the above, the first gaming machine interface unit is configured to determine that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect the presence of the non-connecting connector.

  According to the present invention, when power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device to the first gaming machine interface unit, if a signal is input from the non-connecting connector, the communication connecting connector unit is Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect the operation state of the first gaming machine interface unit, and thereby accurately detect the presence of the non-connecting connector. .

  Further, according to the present invention, when a predetermined connection connector is attached to the connector portion for communication connection with the first gaming machine, it is determined that the connection with the first gaming machine is established. Since it is determined that the connection connector is not connected to the first gaming machine when the connection connector is not attached, the existence of the original connection connector with the first gaming machine is accurately and efficiently determined. It can be detected well.

  Exemplary embodiments of a game medium lending device according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, a case where a medal lending machine is adopted as the game medium lending device and a pachislot machine is adopted as the gaming machine is shown.

  First, the medal lending machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the medal lending machine 10 according to the first embodiment as viewed from the back side showing a situation in which a connection cable with a CR machine is connected. The medal lending machine 10 shown in the figure is an apparatus that lends medals to be used for pachislot games with a plurality of pachislot machines arranged in a game store.

  Here, the pachislot machine is communicably connected to the medal lending machine 10, and when receiving a medal throwing signal from the medal lending machine 10, the CR machine 30, and the medal lending machine 10 And a cash machine that is not connected to the medal lending process. That is, in the case of the CR machine 30, the medals for lending are also thrown out from inside the apparatus in the same manner as the winning medals paid out when the small role or bonus is established, and in the case of the cash machine, the medal lending process The medal for lending thrown out from the medal lending machine 10 without being involved in any of the above is accepted into the tray through the nozzle.

  For this reason, the medal lending machine 10 according to the first embodiment can cope with the case where the pachislot machine is either the CR machine 30 or the cash machine, and the CR machine 30 arranged on the amusement island is used as the cash machine. Even if the placement is changed, it is not necessary to update the medal lending machine 10.

  In particular, in the medal lending machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a cash machine setting member 40 to be described later is mounted on the CR machine connecting connector portion 18, and therefore the medal lending machine 10 is not connected to the CR machine 30. Only when the operation corresponding to the cash machine is performed, the situation where the operation corresponding to the cash machine is performed while the medal lending machine 10 is connected to the CR machine 30 is prevented. The reason for preventing such a situation is that a situation where the medal lending machine 10 is erroneously operated due to an erroneous operation of the store clerk causes not only a game store but also a player's mistake.

  As shown in FIG. 1, when the medal lending machine 10 is installed in the CR machine 30, the cable 21 is connected to the end of the cable 21 with respect to the CR machine connection connector 18 provided on the back of the medal lending machine 10. While the provided connector portion 20 is joined, a connector portion (not shown) located at the other end of the cable 21 is joined to the CR machine 30.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the medal lending machine 10 and the CR machine 30 illustrated in FIG. 1 are connected via the cable 21. As shown in the figure, the medal lending machine 10 includes a control unit in which a main body control unit 11 and a CR machine I / F unit 12 are connected via a signal line 14. Power is supplied to the main body control unit 11 from the power supply unit 15 inside the medal lending machine 10, but the main body control unit 11 and the CR machine I / F unit 12 are separated via an insulating layer 13. The power of the power supply unit 15 is not supplied to the CR machine I / F unit 12. The CR machine I / F unit 12 functions by receiving power supply from the CR machine 30 via the cable 21.

  The medal lending machine 10 is provided with a CR machine connection connector 18 shown in FIG. 1 via a joint 16, and is connected to the end of the cable 21 with respect to the CR machine connection connector 18. The provided connector part 20 is joined. When such cable connection is made, an AC power supply line, a ground (GND) line, and a signal line are formed between the medal lending machine 10 and the CR machine 30, and the driving of the CR machine I / F unit 12 and the medal lending signal are formed. Various control signals including can be exchanged.

  The main body control unit 11 is a control unit that performs overall control of the medal lending machine 10, and specifically performs medal lending processing control, bill processing control, card processing control, display control, operation input control, and the like. Regarding the medal lending process control, when the pachislot machine is the CR machine 30, the medal lending signal is controlled to be sent to the CR machine 30 via the signal line in the cable 21.

  The CR machine I / F unit 12 is an interface unit that controls data exchange with the CR machine 30 and functions by receiving power supply from the CR machine 30 via the cable 21 as described above. The CR machine I / F unit 12 includes a signal conversion circuit 12a, an AC / DC conversion circuit 12b, and the like.

  The signal conversion circuit 12 a converts the signal received from the main body control unit 11 via the signal line 14 into a signal suitable for the CR machine 30 and sends it to each signal line on the cable 21. The signal received from the machine 30 is sent to the main body control unit 11 through the signal line 14. The AC / DC conversion circuit 12b converts the AC power input through the AC power supply line of the cable 21 into DC power and supplies the DC power to the signal conversion circuit 12a.

  The insulating layer 13 is for isolating the CR machine I / F unit 12 from the internal circuit of the medal lending machine 10, and due to the presence of the insulating layer 13, the power of the power supply unit 15 is supplied to the CR machine I / F. It is not supplied to the section 12. The power supply unit 15 is a power supply for supplying power to each internal circuit of the medal lending machine 10, but as described above, the power of the power supply unit 15 is supplied to the CR machine I / F unit 12. Absent.

  The joint unit 16 is a coupling unit for coupling the CR machine connection connector unit 18 to the medal lending machine 10, and the CR machine connection connector unit 18 is a cable 21 for communication connection with the CR machine 30. It is an edge part which joins the connector part 20 provided in the edge part. However, as will be described in detail later, in the first embodiment, only the connector 20 is not joined to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18, and a cash machine setting member is attached to support the cash machine. Sometimes.

  Next, the case where the medal lending machine 10 is installed in the cash machine will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view seen from the back side showing a situation where the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the medal lending machine 10 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, when the medal lending machine 10 is installed in the cash machine, the cash machine setting is not performed by joining the connector part 20 provided at the end of the cable 21 to the CR machine connector 18. The member 40 is attached.

  Such a cash machine setting member 40 not only serves to prevent the connector portion 20 originally provided at the end of the cable 21 to be connected to the CR machine 30 from being joined, but also supports the CR machine with respect to the medal lending machine 10. It also has an active role of operating as a cash machine.

  Specifically, the cash machine setting member 40 is not joined only to the CR machine connecting connector part 18 as in the connector part 20, but is provided at the lower part of the CR machine connecting connector part 18. It is also joined to the recognition connector portion 19. Then, when the medal lending machine 10 is energized through a predetermined signal line of the recognition connector part 19, the recognition connector part 19 to the cash machine setting member 40 to the CR machine connection connector part 18 to the cash machine setting member 40. Conductor is conducted in the order of the recognition connector part 19, and the medal lending machine 10 is surely recognized that the cash machine setting member 40 is mounted on the CR machine connection connector part 18.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state where the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the medal lending machine 10 illustrated in FIG. 1. As shown in the figure, in the cash machine setting member 40, each signal line is interconnected between the two connector parts 41 and 42. The cash machine setting member 40 is recognized by the CR machine connection connector part 18 and the recognition. When mounted on the connector 19 for a machine, the cash machine setting member detector 17 in the medal lending machine 10-the connector 19 for recognition-the connector 42-the connector 41-the CR machine connector 18-the signal to the joint 16 At least two paths are formed.

  Further, since the two signal paths are connected inside the CR machine I / F unit 12, as a result, the cash machine setting member detection unit 17 to the recognition connector unit 19 to the connector unit 42 to the connector unit 41 to 41 are used. The path from the CR machine connection connector part 18 to the joint part 16 to the CR machine connection connector part 18 to the connector part 41 to the connector part 42 to the recognition connector part 19 to the cash machine setting member detection part 17 is formed. .

  Therefore, even if the original connector part 20 is not joined to the CR machine connection connector part 18 of the medal lending machine 10 and power is not supplied to the CR machine I / F part 12, the cash machine If the loop current is detected by the setting member detection unit 17, it is possible to detect whether or not the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18.

  Therefore, when the cash machine setting member detection unit 17 detects the presence of the cash machine setting member 40, the main body control unit 11 determines that the attached pachislot machine is a cash machine and supports the cash machine. The medal lending process, specifically, the control of paying out the medal to the tray of the pachislot machine through the nozzle is performed.

  Thus, the cash machine setting member detection unit 17 provided in the medal lending machine 10 detects whether or not the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18 based on whether or not the loop current is formed. And the process which notifies the detection result to the main body control part 11 is performed.

  Next, the internal configuration of the medal lending machine 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the medal lending machine 10 according to the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, the medal lending machine 10 includes a display unit 10a, an operation unit 10b, a card processing unit 10c, a medal throwing unit 10d, a bill processing unit 10e, a main body control unit 11, and a CR machine I / F unit. 12, cash machine setting member detection unit 17, power supply unit 15 and the like.

  The display unit 10a is various lamps arranged on the front surface of the medal lending machine 10, and the operation unit 10b is a button for receiving a medal lending operation. The card processing unit 10c is a processing unit that performs processing related to a prepaid card, reads a card ID recorded in the prepaid card, confirms a card balance via a terminal controller (T / C) (not shown), Carry out transport processing. The card processing unit 10c is a processing unit that is necessary when the attached pachislot machine is mainly the CR machine 30. Therefore, when the attached pachislot machine is a cash machine, the card processing unit 10c starts from the medal lending machine 10. It can be detachably formed so that it can be removed.

  The medal throwing unit 10d is a processing unit that throws out medals to a tray of a pachislot machine via a nozzle (not shown), and the banknote processing unit 10e is a processing unit that controls denomination and storage of inserted banknotes. is there. Since the medal throwing unit 10d and the banknote processing unit 10e are processing units that are necessary when the attached pachislot machine is mainly a cash machine, the medal lending is performed when the attached pachislot machine is a CR machine. It can be formed so as to be removable from the machine 10.

  As described above, the main body control unit 11 is a control unit that performs overall control of the medal lending machine 10, and specifically, medal lending processing control, bill processing control, card processing control, display control, and operation input control. Etc. The CR machine I / F unit 12 is an interface unit that controls data exchange with the CR machine 30 and functions by receiving power supply from the CR machine 30 via the cable 21 as described above.

  The cash machine setting member detection unit 17 detects whether or not the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18 based on the presence or absence of loop current formation, and sends the detection result to the main body control unit 11. It is a processing unit to notify. The power source unit 15 is a power source that supplies power to each unit other than the CR machine I / F unit 12.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 and the recognition connector portion 19 provided on the back surface of the medal lending machine 10, the cash machine setting is performed. The member detection unit 17 confirms the formation state of the loop current, detects the fact that the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18 and notifies the main body control unit 11 of the result, and the main body control unit 11, in such a case, since it is determined that the connection with the CR machine 30 is not made and the medal lending process control corresponding to the cash machine is performed, the control unit 30 is connected to the CR machine 30. It is possible to prevent an error such as an operation corresponding to a cash machine.

  By the way, in above-mentioned Example 1, although the case where it was detected whether the cash machine setting member 40 was mounted | worn with the CR machine connection connector part 18 by the loop current detection by the cash machine setting member detection part 17 was shown, It is also possible to detect the mounting state of the cash machine setting member 40 using another folded continuity test. Therefore, in the second embodiment, a case where the mounting state of the cash machine setting member 40 is detected by the circulation detection of the transmission signal for loop confirmation by the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B is shown.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a cash machine setting member is attached to the medal lending machine illustrated in FIG. 1. As shown in the figure, also in the second embodiment, the cash machine setting member 40 is connected to the signal lines between the two connector portions 41 and 42, and the cash machine setting member 40 is connected to the CR machine. When mounted on the connector part 18 for recognition and the connector part 19 for recognition, as in the first embodiment, the cash machine setting member detection part 17B in the medal lending machine 10 -the connector part 19 for recognition -the connector part 42 -the connector part 41 -CR At least two signal paths from the machine connecting connector section 18 to the joint section 16 are formed.

  Also, since the two signal paths are connected in the CR machine I / F unit 12 as in the first embodiment, as a result, the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B to the recognition connector unit 19 to Connector part 42 ~ Connector part 41 ~ CR machine connection connector part 18 ~ Joint part 16 ~ CR machine connection connector part 18 ~ Connector part 41 ~ Connector part 42 ~ Recognition connector part 19 ~ Cash machine setting member detection part 17B A path will be formed.

  Here, the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B according to the second embodiment transmits a digital signal for loop confirmation (for example, a bit composed of two values “0” or “1” or a bit string thereof), Whether or not a loop line is formed by the attachment of the cash machine setting member 40 is determined based on whether or not there is a response to the response, and is provided in the main body control unit 11 of the medal lending machine 10.

  Further, the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B transmits a bit string of a predetermined length in which the bit configuration of each bit is determined in advance as transmission data for loop confirmation, and this response is obtained when a response to the transmission data is obtained. If the received data obtained as a response matches the original transmission data, and the two match, it is determined that the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the CR machine connection connector section 18, while both Are not matched, it is determined that the cash machine setting member 40 is not attached to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18.

  As described above, in addition to determining whether or not there is a response to the transmission data in the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B, it is illegal to match the transmission data and the reception data other than the cash machine setting member 40. When a device is attached to the recognition connector unit 19, it is possible to prevent a response by the unauthorized device from being mistaken for a response by a valid cash machine setting member 40, and to be connected to a CR machine (first gaming machine). This is in order to prevent fraud in which an operation corresponding to a cash machine is performed. In this case, a notification for alerting that an unauthorized device is attached to the CR machine connection connector 18 may be further performed.

  Accordingly, when the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B detects the presence of the cash machine setting member 40, the main body control unit 11 determines that the attached pachislot machine is a cash machine and supports the cash machine. The medal lending process, specifically, the control of paying out the medal to the tray of the pachislot machine through the nozzle is performed.

  Next, the processing flow of the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B according to the second embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the cash machine setting member detection unit according to the second embodiment. This process is performed when the medal lending machine 10 is powered on, and is performed at a predetermined time (for example, when the medal lending machine 10 is activated). It goes without saying that this process can be performed for any time, any period, and any number of times other than at the time of activation.

  When the operation condition of such processing is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 7, the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B outputs a bit string of a predetermined length in which the bit configuration of each bit is determined in advance as transmission data for loop confirmation. (Step S701).

  Here, when a response to the transmission data is obtained (Yes in step S702), the cash machine setting member detection unit 17B determines whether the reception data obtained as the response matches the original transmission data. Further, if both are determined to match (Yes at Step S703), it is determined that the cash machine setting member 90 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 (Step S704), and the process is terminated.

  If no response to the transmission data is obtained, or even if a response is obtained, the received data does not match the original transmission data (No in step S702 or No in step S703). The machine setting member detection unit 17B determines that the cash machine setting member 90 is not attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18 (step S705), and ends the process.

  For example, when a response to the transmission data is not obtained, there is a possibility that the medal lending machine 10 may not be connected to another device or may be connected to a CR machine. If a bit string “111” that does not match the transmission data is input as reception data while “010” is output, there is a possibility that an unauthorized device is attached to the recognition connector section 19. . In the second embodiment, the match / mismatch between the transmission data and the reception data is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bit lengths of the transmission data and the reception data are compared. You may do it.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 and the recognition connector portion 19 provided on the back surface of the medal lending machine 10, the cash machine setting is performed. The member detection unit 17B detects the fact that the cash machine setting member 40 is attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18 by confirming the circulation of the transmission data for loop confirmation, and in this case, the connection with the CR machine 30 is detected. Since the main body control unit 11 performs the medal lending process control corresponding to the cash machine, it is connected to the CR machine 30 as in the first embodiment. Therefore, it is possible to prevent mistakes that would cause cash machine operations.

  By the way, in above-mentioned Example 1 and 2, whether the cash machine setting member 40 is mounted | worn with the connector part 18 for CR machine connection by the folding | turning conduction | electrical_connection test by the cash machine setting member detection part 17 or the cash machine setting member detection part 17B. Although the case where it detects is shown, the mounting | wearing state of the cash machine setting member 40 can also be detected using another means. Therefore, in the third embodiment, a case where the mounting state of the cash machine setting member 40 is detected using the cash machine setting member detection switch 51 provided in the vicinity of the CR machine connecting connector portion 18 will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view seen from the back side showing a situation where the cash machine setting member 50 is attached to the medal lending machine 10 according to the third embodiment. As shown in the figure, the cash machine setting member 50 has a so-called L-shape having a protrusion at the lower portion thereof, and when the cash machine setting member 50 is attached to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18. In addition, the cash machine setting member detection switch 51 provided at the lower part of the CR machine connection connector portion 18 is pressed by the protrusion. In addition, it is not necessary to provide the medal lending machine 10 according to the third embodiment corresponding to the recognition connector unit 19 shown in the first embodiment.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the cash machine setting member 50 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18, the cash is set by the protrusion provided at the lower portion of the cash machine setting member 50. When the machine setting member detection switch 51 is pressed and the state of the cash machine setting member detection switch 51 is detected, the main body control unit 11 can determine that the medal lending process corresponding to the cash machine should be performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-2, when the connector part 20 provided at the end of the cable 21 for connecting with the CR machine 30 is joined to the CR machine connecting connector part 18. The cash machine setting member detection switch 51 is not depressed because the connector portion 20 is not provided with a protrusion. For this reason, the main body control part 11 which detected the state of this cash machine setting member detection switch 51 can determine that the medal lending process corresponding to the CR machine 30 should be performed.

  FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram illustrating the internal configuration of the medal lending machine 10 according to the third embodiment. In addition, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol to the site | part which exhibits the function similar to what was shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the medal lending machine 10 according to the third embodiment is provided with a cash machine setting member detection switch 51 instead of the cash machine setting member detection unit 17 shown in FIG. This cash machine setting member detection switch 51 is disposed below the CR machine connector 18 and at a position where the cash machine setting member 50 having an L shape is pressed by the protrusion when the cash machine setting member 50 is mounted. Has been.

  When the cash machine setting member detection switch 51 detects pressing, the result is notified to the main body control unit 11, and the main body control unit 11 has the cash machine setting member 50 attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18. Thus, when a medal lending operation is accepted by functioning as a cash machine, the medal can be directly controlled to be thrown into the tray of the cash machine via the medal throwing unit 10d.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the cash machine setting member detection switch 51 is provided at the lower part of the CR machine connection connector portion 18 of the medal lending machine 10, and the cash machine setting member 50 having an L-shape is provided. When the cash machine setting member detection switch 51 is pressed by the protrusion of the cash machine setting member 50 when the CR machine connection connector unit 18 is mounted, the main body control unit 11 is connected to the CR machine connection connector unit 18. Since it is determined that the cash machine setting member 50 is mounted, it is possible to ensure that the medal lending process corresponding to the cash machine is performed on the condition that the cash machine setting member 50 is not connected to the CR machine 30.

  In addition, in the present Example 3, although the case where the cash machine setting member 50 which has L shape was used was shown, this invention is not limited to this, A cash machine setting to the position which is not pressed down by the connector part 20 is shown. The member detection switch 51 is provided, and the cash machine setting member 50 having a shape for pressing the cash machine setting member detection switch 51 when the cash machine setting member 50 is attached to the CR machine connector 18 is adopted. It ’s fine.

  Next, in the fourth embodiment, the medal lending machine 80 alone supplies power to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member, and the cash is determined based on the operation status of the CR machine I / F unit 12. The case where it is detected whether or not the machine setting member is attached to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18 will be described. FIG. 11 shows a state in which the cash machine setting member 90 is mounted on the medal lending machine 80 that supplies power to the CR machine I / F unit 12 with the medal lending machine 80 alone via the cash machine setting member according to the fourth embodiment. FIG.

  As shown in the figure, the medal lending machine 80 has a power supply unit 82 for supplying the power of the power supply unit 15 to the I / F unit 12 for the CR machine via the cash machine setting member 90. A cash machine setting member detection unit 81 that detects whether or not the cash machine setting member 90 is attached based on the operation status of the service I / F unit 12 is provided in the main body control unit 11. In addition, a power supply connector portion 83 is provided below the CR machine connection connector portion 18 of the medal lending machine 80.

  On the other hand, in the cash machine setting member 90, a connector part for joining with the CR machine connecting connector part 18 and a connector part for joining with the power supply connector part 83 are connected by a power supply line. A signal line loop line is provided in the signal line portion of the connector portion for joining to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18.

  For this reason, when this cash machine setting member 90 is attached to the CR machine connection connector 18 and the power supply connector 83 of the medal lending machine 80, the power supply 82 to the power supply connector 83 to the cash machine. Power is supplied to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the setting member 90 to the CR machine connection connector unit 18.

  Originally, this CR machine I / F unit 12 is not supplied with power from the power supply unit 15 but functions with power supply from the CR machine, but by using such a cash machine setting member 90, It will be in a state where it can function.

  Here, when a signal is transmitted from the signal conversion circuit 12a onto the signal line, a signal reply is received from another signal line by the signal line loop line provided in the connector part of the cash machine setting member 90. If received, the cash machine setting member detection unit 81 can determine that the cash machine setting member 90 is attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18.

  FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the medal lending machine 80 that supplies power to the CR machine I / F unit 12 by itself using the cash machine setting member 90 according to the fourth embodiment. . As shown in FIG. 5, when this case is compared with FIG. 5, here, a power supply unit 82 for supplying power to the CR machine I / F unit 12 with the medal lending machine 80 alone is provided via the cash machine setting member 90. Is different. Also, a cash machine setting member detection unit 81 that functions by software processing is provided inside the main body control unit 11, and the cash machine setting member detection unit 81 performs a signal check using a signal line and a signal line loop line to perform cash. Another difference is that it is possible to detect whether or not the machine setting member 90 is attached to the CR machine connector 18.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment, the medal lending machine 80 alone supplies power to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member 90 and then the CR machine I / F unit 12 If a signal is output to the cash machine setting member 90 and the output signal is directly input from the cash machine setting member 90, the cash machine setting member 90 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18. Since it comprised so that it might determine, it can ensure that the medal | lending process corresponding to a cash machine is performed on condition that it is not a connection state with CR machine 30. FIG.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms other than the embodiments described above. Therefore, another embodiment included in the present invention will be described below.

(1) Technique 1 for detecting the operation status of the CR machine I / F unit 12
In Example 4 described above, it is detected whether the CR machine I / F unit 12 is operable by performing a signal check using a signal line loop line provided in the connector unit of the cash machine setting member 90. Although the embodiment to be described has been described, the operation status of the CR machine I / F unit 12, that is, the mounting state of the cash machine setting member can also be detected using other means.

  For example, in the present invention, a CR machine I / F unit 12 outputs a signal to the cash machine setting member 110 and determines whether or not a response signal is input according to the output signal. Twelve operating conditions may be detected. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the cash machine setting member 110 is attached to the medal lending machine 80 that supplies power to the CR machine I / F unit 12 with the medal lending machine 80 alone via the cash machine setting member.

  The medal lending machine 80 shown in FIG. 13 is the same as the configuration according to the fourth embodiment (see FIG. 11), and the cash machine setting member 110 also has a connector part for joining with the CR machine connecting connector part 18. And it is the same as that of the cash machine setting member 90 which concerns on Example 4 in the point which employ | adopted the structure connected with the connector part for joining with the connector part 83 for electric power supply with the electric power supply line.

  The cash machine setting member 90 is different from the cash machine setting member 110 in that the cash machine setting member 90 is provided with a signal line loop line for outputting the signal input to the cash machine setting member 90 as it is. On the other hand, the cash machine setting member 110 is provided with a control circuit 111 that outputs a response signal in accordance with a signal input to the cash machine setting member 110.

  Here, a control sequence between the signal conversion circuit 12a, the control circuit 111, and the cash machine setting member detection unit 81 relating to the mounting state detection process of the cash machine setting member 110 will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a control sequence between the signal conversion circuit 12a, the control circuit 111, and the cash machine setting member detection unit 81 regarding the mounting state detection process of the cash machine setting member 110.

  When the above-described cash machine setting member 110 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 and the power supply connector portion 83 of the medal lending machine 80, as shown in FIG. 14, the power supply portion 82 to the power supply connector portion. The power is supplied to the CR machine I / F part 12 (signal conversion circuit 12a) via the 83-cash machine setting member 110-CR machine connection connector part 18 (step S101A), and the power supply part 82-power Electric power is supplied to the control circuit 111 via the supply connector portion 83 (step S101B).

  The signal conversion circuit 12a receiving the power supply in this way outputs a signal to the control circuit 111 in the cash machine setting member 110 to make a response request (step S102). On the other hand, the control circuit 111 that has received this response request responds by outputting a response signal corresponding to the signal input from the signal conversion circuit 12a (step S103).

  And the signal conversion circuit 12a which received this response performs the notification to the effect that the response from the cash machine setting member 110 was detected to the cash machine setting member detection part 81 (step S104), and the cash machine setting which received this notification The member detection unit 81 determines that the cash machine setting member 90 is attached to the CR machine connection connector 18 (step S105).

  Thus, if a signal is output from the CR machine I / F unit 12 to the cash machine setting member 110 and a response signal is input from the cash machine setting member 110 according to the output signal, the CR machine connection By determining that the cash machine setting member 110 is attached to the connector unit 18, the medal lending process corresponding to the cash machine is performed on the condition that the CR machine 30 is not connected as in the case of the fourth embodiment. You can secure what you do.

(2) Method 2 for detecting the operation status of the CR machine I / F unit 12
In the present invention, the operation status of the CR machine I / F unit 12 may be detected based on whether or not a signal is input from the cash machine setting member 110. In this case, since it becomes the same structure as the structure of the medal lending machine 80 and the cash machine setting member 110 shown in FIG. 13, description is abbreviate | omitted and only a different operation | movement is demonstrated.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a control sequence between the signal conversion circuit 12a, the control circuit 111, and the cash machine setting member detection unit 81 regarding the mounting state detection process of the cash machine setting member 110. When the above-described cash machine setting member 110 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 and the power supply connector portion 83 of the medal lending machine 80, as shown in FIG. 15, the power supply portion 82 to the power supply connector portion. The power is supplied to the CR machine I / F part 12 (signal conversion circuit 12a) via the 83-cash machine setting member 110-CR machine connection connector part 18 (step S201A), and the power supply part 82-power Electric power is supplied to the control circuit 111 via the supply connector portion 83 (step S201B).

  The control circuit 111 that has received power supply in this way outputs a signal indicating that the cash machine setting member 110 is mounted to the signal conversion circuit 12a in the CR machine I / F 12 to notify the mounting. It performs (step S202).

  On the other hand, the signal conversion circuit 12a that has received this attachment notification transfers the attachment notification from the cash machine setting member 110 to the cash machine setting member detection unit 81 as an attachment completion notification (step S203), and has accepted this attachment completion notification. The cash machine setting member detection unit 81 determines that the cash machine setting member 110 is attached to the CR machine connection connector unit 18 (step S204).

  As described above, when a signal is input from the cash machine setting member 110, it is determined that the cash machine setting member 110 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18, thereby the fourth embodiment. Similarly, it is possible to guarantee that the medal lending process corresponding to the cash machine is performed on the condition that it is not connected to the CR machine 30.

(3) Power supply form 1 to the CR machine I / F unit 12
In the fourth embodiment described above, the medal lending machine 80 alone supplies power to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to supply power to the CR machine I / F unit 12 from a predetermined power supply device other than the CR machine 30 via the cash machine setting member.

  For example, in the present invention, when the CR machine I / F unit is operable in response to power supply from the island controller 121 arranged for the group of medal lending machines 80, the CR machine connection connector You may make it determine with the cash machine setting member 130 being mounted | worn with respect to the part 18. FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the cash machine setting member 130 is mounted on the medal lending machine 80 in which power is supplied from the island controller 121 to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member 130. .

  As shown in the figure, if power is supplied from the island controller 121 to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member 130, like the medal lending machine 80 according to the fourth embodiment, There is no need to provide the power supply connector 83 and the power supply 82 (refer to FIG. 11).

  On the other hand, the cash machine setting member 130 is a “cable” in which a connector part for joining with the CR machine connecting connector part 18 and a connector part at one end part joined with the power supply connector part 123 of the island controller 121. The connector portion for joining to the connector portion at the other end is connected by a power supply line, and the signal line loop is connected to the signal line portion of the connector portion for joining to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18. A line is provided.

  For this reason, when this cash machine setting member 130 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 of the medal lending machine 80, the power supply connector portion 123 of the island controller 121 to the cash machine setting member 130 to the CR machine connection. Power is supplied to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the connector unit 18.

  As described above, after the power is supplied from the island controller 121 arranged at the island end 120 to the CR machine I / F unit 12, the cash machine setting member detection unit 81 is set to cash as in the fourth embodiment. Whether or not the cash machine setting member 130 is attached to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18 is also detected by performing a signal check using a signal line loop line provided in the connector portion of the machine setting member 130. Can do.

(4) Power supply form 2 to the CR machine I / F unit 12
In the present invention, when the CR machine I / F unit is operable in response to the power supply from the external banknote discriminator 140 provided in the medal lending machine 80, the CR machine connection connector part 18 On the other hand, you may make it determine with the cash machine setting member 130 being mounted | worn. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the cash machine setting member 150 is mounted on the medal lending machine 80 in which power is supplied from the external bill validator 140 to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member 150. It is.

  As shown in the figure, if power is supplied from the external banknote discriminator 140 to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member 150, the medal lending machine 80 according to the fourth embodiment is used. In addition, it is not necessary to provide the power supply connector 83 and the power supply 82 (see FIG. 11).

  On the other hand, in the cash machine setting member 150, a connector part for joining with the CR machine connection connector part 18 and a connector part for joining with the power supply connector part 142 of the external bill validator 140 are power supply lines. The signal line loop line is provided in the signal line part of the connector part for connecting with the CR machine connecting connector part 18.

  For this reason, when this cash machine setting member 150 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 of the medal lending machine 80, the power supply connector portion 142 of the external bill validator 140 to the cash machine setting member 150 to the CR machine. Electric power is supplied to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the connection connector unit 18.

  As described above, after the power is supplied from the external banknote discriminator 140 provided to the medal lending machine 80 to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member 150, similarly to the fourth embodiment. The cash machine setting member 150 is mounted on the CR machine connection connector portion 18 by performing a signal check using the signal line loop line provided in the connector portion of the cash machine setting member 150. It can be detected in the same manner whether or not it is performed.

(5) Power supply form 3 to the CR machine I / F unit 12
In the present invention, a branch harness is provided in the power supply line from the medal lending machine 80 to the external banknote discriminator 140, and the power that is not connected to the external banknote discriminator 140 among the power supply lines branched by the branch harness. You may make it supply electric power to the I / F part 12 for CR machines via the cash machine setting member 170 from the power supply connector part 160 provided in the edge part of the supply line. FIG. 18 shows a state in which the cash machine setting member 170 is attached to the medal lending machine 80 in which power is supplied from the power supply line branched by the branch harness to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member. FIG.

  As shown in the figure, if power is supplied from the power supply line branched by the branch harness to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member 170, the medal lending according to the fourth embodiment is provided. It is not necessary to provide the power supply connector 83 and the power supply 82 (refer to FIG. 11) as in the machine 80.

  On the other hand, the cash machine setting member 170 is joined to the connector part for joining the CR machine connecting connector part 18 and the power supply connector part 160 provided at the end of the power supply line branched by the branch harness. Are connected to each other by a power supply line, and a signal line loop line is provided in a signal line portion of the connector part for joining to the CR machine connecting connector part 18.

  For this reason, when this cash machine setting member 170 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 of the medal lending machine 80, the branch harness to the power supply connector portion 160 to the cash machine setting member 170 to the CR machine connection connector. Power is supplied to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the unit 18.

  Thus, after power is supplied from the power supply line branched by the branch harness to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member 170, the cash machine setting is performed in the same manner as in the fourth embodiment. Whether or not the cash machine setting member 170 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 by the signal detection using the signal line loop line provided in the connector portion of the cash machine setting member 170 by the member detection unit 81. Moreover, it can be similarly detected.

  Here, although an example of supplying power from the power supply source to the CR machine I / F unit 12 via the cash machine setting member has been described as a power supply form to the CR machine I / F unit 12. However, it is not always necessary to supply power via the cash machine setting member, and power may be directly supplied from the power supply source to the CR machine I / F unit 12.

(6) Others In the present invention, it may be detected whether or not the cash machine setting member 70 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 by using the ground connection of the frame. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a state in which the cash machine setting member 70 is attached to the medal lending machine 60 that uses the ground connection of the frame.

  As shown in the figure, the medal lending machine 60 has a cash machine setting member for detecting whether or not the cash machine setting member 70 is attached to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18 by using the ground connection of the frame. A detector 61 is provided, and a frame signal line is connected from the cash machine setting member detector 61 to the frame portion of the CR machine connector 18. Further, a ground terminal 62 is provided below the CR machine connection connector portion 18 of the medal lending machine 60.

  On the other hand, the cash machine setting member 70 has a shape for connecting a ground to the frame of the connector portion. When the cash machine setting member 70 is attached to the CR machine connecting connector portion 18, the cash machine setting member detection is performed. Since the path from the frame portion of the connector portion 18 for the CR machine connection to the frame portion of the cash machine setting member 70 to the ground terminal 62 is formed in the main body control unit 11, the cash machine is connected to the CR machine connection connector portion 18. It can be easily determined whether or not the setting member 70 is attached.

  FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the medal lending machine 60 that uses the ground connection of the frame. As shown in FIG. 5, when this case is compared with FIG. 5, here, cash is detected whether the cash machine setting member 70 is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 using the ground connection of the frame. It can be seen that only the point where the machine setting member detector 61 is provided is different.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the cash machine setting member is attached to the CR machine connection connector portion 18 of the medal lending machine has been shown to perform the medal lending process corresponding to the cash machine. It is also possible to perform a CR-compliant medal lending process by detecting the connection to the.

  For example, the CR machine connector part detection switch is provided in the lower part of the CR machine connection connector part 18 by changing the above-mentioned third embodiment, and the CR machine connector part detection switch is not pressed down on the cash machine setting member. If the CR machine connector part detection switch is depressed only by 20, it is possible to detect whether or not the CR machine connector part detection switch is connected to the CR machine.

  For this reason, the main body control unit 11 is configured to perform the CR-compliant medal lending process only when it is determined that it is connected to the CR machine, and to perform the cash machine-compatible medal lending process in other cases. It becomes possible. Similarly, the operation state of the CR machine I / F unit 12 described in the fourth embodiment is detected, or the ground connection of the connector frame described in the fifth embodiment is used to establish a connection state with the CR machine. It can also be detected whether or not there is.

  In this embodiment, a case where a medal lending machine is used is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is applied to various game medium lending devices such as a ball lending machine that lends pachinko balls. be able to.

  The game medium lending device according to the present invention is useful for efficiently and appropriately dealing with a game machine provided side by side, regardless of whether it is a CR machine or a cash machine.

It is the perspective view seen from the back side showing the situation where the cable for connection with the CR machine is connected to the medal lending machine according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state by which the medal rental machine shown in FIG. 1 and CR machine were connected via the cable. It is the perspective view seen from the back side showing the situation where a cash machine setting member is attached to a medal lender according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state by which the cash machine setting member was mounted | worn with the medal lending machine shown in FIG. It is a functional block diagram showing an internal configuration of a medal lending machine according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state by which the cash machine setting member was mounted | worn with the medal lending machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the cash machine setting member detection part which concerns on the present Example 2. FIG. It is the perspective view seen from the back side showing the situation where a cash machine setting member is attached to a medal lending machine according to the third embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which mounted | wore the CR machine connection connector part with the cash machine setting member which concerns on the present Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which mounted | wore the CR machine connection connector part with the connector part provided in the edge part of the cable. It is a functional block diagram which shows the internal structure of the medal lending machine based on the present Example 3. It is a figure which shows the state by which a cash machine setting member is mounted | worn with the medal lending machine which supplies electric power to I / F part for CR machines by the medal lending machine single-piece | unit via the cash machine setting member which concerns on the present Example 4. FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the internal structure of the medal lending machine which supplies electric power to the I / F part for CR machines by the medal lending machine alone through the cash machine setting member according to the fourth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state by which a cash machine setting member is mounted | worn with the medal lending machine which supplies electric power to I / F part for CR machines by a medal lending machine single-piece | unit via a cash machine setting member. It is a figure which shows the control sequence between the signal conversion circuit regarding the mounting state detection process of a cash machine setting member, a control circuit, and a cash machine setting member detection part. It is a figure which shows the control sequence between the signal conversion circuit regarding the mounting state detection process of a cash machine setting member, a control circuit, and a cash machine setting member detection part. It is a figure which shows the state by which a cash machine setting member is mounted | worn with the medal lending machine in which electric power is supplied to I / F part for CR machines via a cash machine setting member from an island controller. It is a figure which shows the state by which a cash machine setting member is mounted | worn with the medal lending machine in which electric power is supplied to the I / F part for CR machines via a cash machine setting member from an external banknote identification machine. It is a figure which shows the state by which a cash machine setting member is mounted | worn with the medal lending machine in which electric power is supplied to the I / F part for CR machines from the power supply line branched by the branch harness via the cash machine setting member. It is a figure which shows the state by which a cash machine setting member is mounted | worn with the medal lending machine using the earth connection of a flame | frame. It is a functional block diagram which shows the internal structure of the medal rental machine using the earth connection of a flame | frame.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Medal lending machine 10a Display part 10b Operation part 10c Card processing part 10d Medal throwing part 10e Bill processing part 11 Main body control part 12 CR machine I / F part 12a Signal conversion circuit 12b AC / DC conversion circuit 13 Insulating layer 14 Signal Line 15 Power supply part 16 Joint part 17 Cash machine setting member detection part 17B Cash machine setting member detection part 18 CR machine connection connector part 19 Recognition connector part 20 Connector part 21 Cable 30 CR machine 40 Cash machine setting member 41, 42 Connector 50 cash machine setting member 51 cash machine setting member detection switch 60 medal lending machine 61 cash machine setting member detection unit 62 ground terminal 70 cash machine setting member 80 medal lending machine 81 cash machine setting member detection unit 82 power supply unit 83 power supply Connector part 90 cash machine setting member 110 cash machine setting member 11 control circuit 121 Island controller 122 control unit 123 power supply connector 130 cash machine setting member 140 external bill validator 141 controller 142 power supply connector 150 cash machine setting member 160 power supply connector 170 cash machine setting member

Claims (15)

Lending game media by a player, either attached to either the first gaming machine that throws out gaming media from inside the gaming machine in response to a gaming media rental instruction or the second gaming machine that does not participate in gaming media lending processing A game medium lending device that performs a game medium lending process in response to an operation,
Connection state determination means for determining whether or not the first game machine is in a connection state;
When it is determined by the connection state determination means that the first gaming machine is in a connected state, a gaming medium corresponding to the first gaming machine is lent, and the connection state determination means performs the first A game medium lending apparatus comprising: control means for controlling to lend out a game medium corresponding to the second gaming machine when it is determined that the game machine is in a disconnected state.   When the control means determines that the connection state determination means is in a connected state with the first gaming machine when a game medium lending operation by a player is received, the control means 2. The game medium lending device according to claim 1, wherein the game medium lending apparatus is controlled to issue a game medium lending instruction.   When the control means determines that the connection state determination means is not connected to the first gaming machine when the game medium lending operation by the player is received, the second gaming machine The game medium lending device according to claim 1, wherein the game medium is controlled to be directly thrown out to the player.   The connection state determination means is in a non-connected state with the first gaming machine when a predetermined non-connecting connector is attached to a communication connection connector part with the first gaming machine. 4. The game medium renting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game medium lending device determines that the first game machine is connected when the non-connecting connector is not attached. A main body portion that functions by self-power feeding, and a first gaming machine interface portion that is insulated from the main body portion and functions by receiving power supply from the first gaming machine via the communication connection connector portion;
The connection state determination means includes a connection confirmation connector attached to a connection confirmation connector provided in the main body, a non-connection connector connected to the connection confirmation connector, and the first gaming machine interface. The game medium lending device according to claim 4, wherein it is determined whether or not the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector part through a turn-back continuity test between the parts. When the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion, the non-connecting connector is in the vicinity of the communication connecting connector portion and is not pressed by the communication connecting connector with the first gaming machine. It has a shape to press the arranged connection detection switch,
The connection state determination means determines that the non-connecting connector is attached when the connection detection switch is pressed, and attaches the non-connecting connector when the connection detection switch is not pressed. The game medium lending device according to claim 4, wherein it is determined that the game media is not present.   The connection state determination means is configured to connect the communication connection connector unit to the communication connection connector unit based on a conduction state of a frame signal line that is energized when the frame unit of the communication connection connector unit and the frame unit of the non-connection connector are joined. 5. The game medium lending device according to claim 4, wherein it is determined whether or not the non-connecting connector is attached. A main body portion that functions by self-power feeding, and a first gaming machine interface portion that is insulated from the main body portion and functions by receiving power supply from the first gaming machine via the communication connection connector portion;
When the first gaming machine interface unit is operable in response to power supply from a predetermined power supply device excluding the first gaming machine, the connection state determination means is connected to the communication connection connector unit. 5. The game medium renting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached.   The connection state determination means includes a connection confirmation connector provided in the main body, a connection confirmation connector mounted on the connection confirmation connector, the non-connector connected to the connection confirmation connector, Power is supplied to the first gaming machine interface unit through the communication connection connector unit to which the non-connecting connector is joined, and in response to power supply from the connection confirmation connector unit, the first 9. The game medium lending device according to claim 8, wherein when the gaming machine interface unit is operable, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit. .   The connection state determination means responds to power supply from an island controller arranged for the group of game medium lending devices or a bill validator attached to the game medium lending device. 9. The game medium lending device according to claim 8, wherein when the machine interface unit is operable, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit. The main body part supplies power from the main body part to a predetermined external device via a power supply line,
The power supply line includes a first power supply line for supplying power to the predetermined external device, and a second power supply line for supplying power to a device other than the predetermined external device. Branching into
The connection state determination means includes a power connector provided at an end of the second power supply line, a power connector attached to the power connector, and the non-connection connected to the power connector. Power is supplied to the first gaming machine interface unit through the connector for communication and the communication connector unit to which the non-connecting connector is joined, and in response to the power supply from the power connector unit. 9. The game medium according to claim 8, wherein when the interface unit for one gaming machine is operable, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector unit. Lending equipment. The non-connecting connector is provided with a signal line that directly outputs the signal input to the non-connecting connector,
The connection state determination unit outputs a signal from the communication connection connector unit to the non-connecting connector when power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device to the first gaming machine interface unit. 12. The method according to claim 8, wherein if the output signal is inputted as it is from the non-connecting connector, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion. The game medium lending device according to any one of the above. A circuit that outputs a response signal from the non-connecting connector according to a signal input to the non-connecting connector is connected to the non-connecting connector,
The connection state determination unit outputs a signal from the communication connection connector unit to the non-connecting connector when power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device to the first gaming machine interface unit. When the response signal is input from the non-connecting connector according to the output signal, it is determined that the non-connecting connector is attached to the communication connecting connector portion. Item 12. A game medium lending device according to any one of Items 8 to 11. A circuit that outputs a signal from the non-connecting connector when power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device is connected to the non-connecting connector,
When the power is supplied from the predetermined power supply device to the first gaming machine interface unit and the signal is input from the non-connecting connector, the connection state determining means It determines with the said connector for non-connecting having been mounted | worn with respect to the part, The game media rental apparatus as described in any one of Claims 8-11 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The connection state determination means determines that the connection state with the first gaming machine is in a connected state when a predetermined connection connector is attached to the connector part for communication connection with the first gaming machine. 4. The game medium renting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the connection connector is not attached, it is determined that the connection with the first gaming machine is not connected.

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