JP5123411B2 - Gaming machine electronic element management system, gaming machine electronic element, gaming machine, information processing apparatus, and gaming machine electronic element management method and recycling method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a management system for gaming machine electronic elements, a gaming machine electronic element, a gaming machine, an information processing apparatus, and a gaming machine electronic element management method and recycling method.

  Conventionally, a technique for recycling a gaming machine CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a gaming machine ROM (Read Only Memory) is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). A gaming machine ROM such as a pachinko or pachislot machine stores control data for controlling the gaming machine. A management label is attached to the ROM for gaming machines in order to prevent forgery of the ROM. In order to mount the gaming machine ROM on the gaming machine, it is necessary for the approval organization such as the Secure Electronic Communication Technology Association to approve the use of the gaming machine ROM with the management label attached thereto.

  Conventionally, when a gaming machine ROM is reused, a gaming machine parts maker collects the gaming machine ROM, and passes the collected gaming machine ROM to a gaming machine ROM manufacturer. Then, the manufacturer of the gaming machine ROM peels the management label from the collected gaming machine ROM and erases the control data stored in the collected gaming machine ROM. Further, a gaming machine ROM manufacturer writes new control data in the collected gaming machine ROM, and returns the gaming machine ROM in which the new control data is written back to the gaming machine component manufacturer. If the gaming machine ROM collected by the gaming machine parts manufacturer includes a defective gaming machine ROM, the manufacturer of the gaming machine ROM will play a game in which new control data is written. Machine ROM and defective gaming machine ROM are returned to the gaming machine parts manufacturer.

  Thus, when reusing the gaming machine ROM, the gaming machine ROM manufacturer receives the gaming machine ROM from the owner of the gaming machine ROM (that is, the gaming machine parts manufacturer), and stores the control data. The same gaming machine ROM after rewriting is returned to the owner of the gaming machine ROM. In addition, there may be cases where an individual, group or company other than the gaming machine ROM manufacturing company performs the work performed by the gaming machine ROM manufacturing company.

JP 2003-195967 A

  As described above, the manufacturer of the gaming machine ROM only rewrites the control data of the gaming machine ROM delivered from the parts manufacturer of the gaming machine ROM. For this reason, a manufacturer of gaming machine ROMs has not been able to accurately manage the usage history including the number of times the gaming machine ROMs are reused.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a management system for gaming machine electronic elements, an gaming machine electronic element, a gaming machine, an information processing apparatus, and a gaming machine that can manage a use history of the gaming machine electronic elements to be reused. It is to provide a management method and a recycling method for electronic devices.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine electronic element management method includes a visual inspection device that preliminarily stamps on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element and information regarding the use start time of the gaming machine electronic element. And determining whether or not the gaming machine electronic element is reusable based on the information on the usage limit period of the gaming electronic element, and if the gaming machine electronic element is reusable, The apparatus imprints information regarding the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element. According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage the usage history of the reusable gaming machine electronic elements.

  Preferably, when the number of times of use of the electronic device for gaming machines reaches the maximum number of times of use of the electronic device for gaming machines, the marking device is further provided on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machines for the gaming machine. Information on the maximum number of times the electronic element can be used is stamped. According to this configuration, it is possible to strictly manage the number of times of use of the reusable electronic device for gaming machines.

  Preferably, the information relating to the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element is stamped at a position on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element where a management label is attached. According to such a configuration, the information regarding the usage history of the electronic device for gaming machines is stamped at a position that cannot be seen from the outside, so that the suspicion that the electronic device for gaming machines is an unauthorized electronic device for gaming machines can be avoided. Can do.

  Preferably, the information regarding the use start time of the gaming machine electronic element and the information regarding the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element are stamped on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element by a laser. According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage the usage period and usage history of the reusable gaming machine electronic element in a state where the usage period and usage history cannot be corrected.

  Preferably, the information regarding the use limit number of times of the electronic device for gaming machines is stamped on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machines by a laser. According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage the number of times of use of the reused electronic device for gaming machines in a state where it cannot be corrected.

  Preferably, the information relating to the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element is information indicating a model of a gaming machine using the gaming machine electronic element and information indicating the number of times the gaming machine electronic element is used. According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage information on the model of a gaming machine using the electronic device for gaming machines and the number of times the electronic device for gaming machines is used.

  Preferably, the appearance inspection apparatus further allows the electronic device for gaming machine to be reused when information on the use limit number of the electronic device for gaming machine is stamped on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machine Judge that it is not. According to this configuration, it is possible to strictly manage the number of times of use of the reusable electronic device for gaming machines.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the management system for gaming machine electronic elements includes information relating to the use start time of the gaming machine electronic elements preliminarily stamped on the surface of the gaming machine electronic elements and the gaming machine electronic elements. A first determining means for determining whether or not the gaming machine electronic element is reusable based on the information on the use limit period; and when the gaming machine electronic element is reusable, A first marking means for marking information on a usage history of the gaming machine electronic element on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element; According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage the usage history of the reusable gaming machine electronic elements.

  Preferably, when the number of pieces of information related to the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element reaches the usage limit number of the gaming machine electronic element, the gaming machine electronic element is used on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element. Second marking means for marking information on the limit number of times is provided. According to this configuration, it is possible to strictly manage the number of times of use of the reusable electronic device for gaming machines.

  Preferably, the information relating to the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element is stamped at a position on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element where a management label is attached. According to such a configuration, since the information regarding the usage history of the electronic device for gaming machines is stamped at an invisible position, the suspicion that the electronic device for gaming machines is an unauthorized electronic device for gaming machines can be avoided. it can.

  Preferably, the information regarding the use start time of the gaming machine electronic element and the information regarding the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element are stamped on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element by a laser. According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage the usage period and usage history of the reusable gaming machine electronic element in a state where the usage period and usage history cannot be corrected.

  Preferably, the information regarding the use limit number of times of the electronic device for gaming machines is stamped on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machines by a laser. According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage the number of times of use of the reused electronic device for gaming machines in a state where it cannot be corrected.

  Preferably, the information relating to the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element is information indicating a model of a gaming machine using the gaming machine electronic element and information indicating the number of times the gaming machine electronic element is used. According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage information on the model of a gaming machine using the electronic device for gaming machines and the number of times the electronic device for gaming machines is used.

  Preferably, the gaming machine electronic element management system is configured such that when the information regarding the use limit number of the gaming machine electronic element is stamped on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element, the gaming machine electronic element is restored. Second determining means for determining that the data cannot be used is provided. According to this configuration, it is possible to strictly manage the number of times of use of the reusable electronic device for gaming machines.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine electronic device imprints a first surface area for imprinting information on the use start time of the gaming machine electronic device and information on the use history of the gaming machine electronic device. The second surface area is provided at a position where the management label is affixed. According to this configuration, it is possible to assist in managing the usage history of the reusable gaming machine electronic element in terms of the gaming machine electronic element. In addition, since the information regarding the use history of the gaming machine electronic element is stamped at a position where it cannot be seen from the outside, it is possible to avoid the suspicion that the gaming machine electronic element is an unauthorized gaming machine electronic element.

  Preferably, the electronic device for gaming machines further has a third surface region for imprinting information on the use limit number of times of the electronic device for gaming machines. According to this configuration, it is possible to assist in managing the number of times of use of the reusable gaming machine electronic element in terms of the gaming machine electronic element.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine includes the electronic device for gaming machine according to claim 15 or 16. According to this configuration, it is possible to assist in managing the usage history of the reusable gaming machine electronic element in terms of the gaming machine electronic element.

  In order to achieve the above object, the information processing apparatus includes: first acquisition means for acquiring information described on a certificate attached to a gaming machine and an identifier of the gaming machine from a manufacturer of the gaming machine; and the gaming machine Second acquisition means for acquiring information regarding the use start time of the gaming machine electronic element attached to the game machine and the model name of the gaming machine from the manufacturer of the gaming machine electronic element, the gaming machine electronic element, and the game Based on the relationship with the machine, the information described on the certificate obtained by the first acquisition means and the identifier of the gaming machine, and the use start of the electronic device for gaming machine acquired by the second acquisition means And a creation unit for creating a database by associating information on the time and the model name of the gaming machine. According to this structure, the information regarding the use start time of the electronic device for gaming machines currently used can be managed for every gaming machine.

  Preferably, the second acquisition means further includes information indicating a usage limit period of the gaming machine electronic element, information indicating the number of times the gaming machine electronic element is reused, and a usage limit of the gaming machine electronic element. Information indicating the presence or absence of a symbol indicating the number of times is obtained from the manufacturer of the electronic device for gaming machines, and the creating means is information indicating a use limit period of the electronic device for gaming machines, reuse of the electronic device for gaming machines Information indicating the number of times and information indicating the presence or absence of a symbol indicating the maximum number of times the electronic device for gaming machine is used are associated with the created database. According to this configuration, it is possible to manage the number of times and the period of use of the electronic device for gaming machine being used for each gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the recycling method for gaming machine electronic elements, is information on the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic elements printed on the surface of the gaming machine electronic elements included in the collected gaming machines? A first step of determining whether or not the gaming machine electronic element is discarded when information on the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic element is imprinted on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element; The game based on the step 2 and information on the use start time of the gaming machine electronic element preliminarily stamped on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element and information on the usage limit period of the gaming machine electronic element. A third step of determining whether or not the electronic device for a machine is reusable; and if the electronic device for a gaming machine is reusable, the gaming machine is placed on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machine Use of electronic devices And a fourth step of marking information on. According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage the use history and the use period of the reusable gaming machine electronic elements.

  Preferably, in the recycling method of the gaming machine electronic element, when the usage count of the gaming machine electronic element reaches the usage limit count of the gaming machine electronic element, the gaming machine electronic element is disposed on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element. It further includes a fifth step of imprinting information relating to the usage limit number of electronic devices for gaming machines. According to this configuration, it is possible to strictly manage the number of times of use of the reusable electronic device for gaming machines.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the usage log | history of the electronic element for game machines recycled can be managed.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of a substrate box. It is a perspective view of other game machines concerning this embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of a main controller. It is a sequence diagram which shows the resale business model of ROM for game machines. It is a schematic block diagram of the management system used in the manufacturing company of ROM for game machines. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance of ROM for game machines. (B) is a figure which shows an example of the right side surface of ROM for game machines. (C) is a figure which shows an example of the stamp state of a management symbol. (D) is a figure which shows the 1st modification of the stamping state of a management symbol. (E) is a figure which shows the 2nd modification of the stamp state of a management symbol. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the database stored in information processing apparatus. (B) is a figure which shows an example of the database linked | related with the database of FIG. 9 (A). It is a sequence diagram which shows the management method of ROM for game machines. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing apparatus used by a component manufacturer. (B) is a diagram showing an example of a database managed by a component manufacturer. (C) is a figure which shows the modification of the database managed by components manufacturer.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is, for example, a pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, a game board 5 is provided in the center of the pachinko machine 1. A liquid crystal display device 6 is attached to the center of the game board 5.

  The lower plate unit 7 is fixed to the lowermost portion of the base plate body (not shown) in front view with a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 4. The lower tray unit 7 includes a lower tray 10, a ball release lever 11, and a game ball launching handle 12 on the front side.

  The game ball launching handle 12 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 10. In response to the operation of the game ball launch handle 12 by the player, the game ball launcher 14 drives the game ball into the game area of the game board 5. The game ball launching device 14 includes, for example, a game ball launching handle 12 and a launching device 12A (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output unit 16 is provided at two locations on the left and right of the upper part of the front frame set 4 in front view, and outputs sound from speakers provided in the front frame set 4 or at the rear position. This is an output port for output.

  The glass frame part 9 is provided with the window part 18 formed in the upper side of the top plate unit 8, as shown in FIG. That is, a window portion 18 having a substantially vertically long oval shape is formed at the center of the glass frame portion 9. The window portion 18 is covered with a glass plate 19 having a substantially vertically long elliptical shape. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 9 includes various kinds of illumination parts (a first illumination part 20, a second illumination part 21, and a third illumination part 22) around the window part 18. ing. These illumination parts play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game.

  In addition, a small window 24 made of a transparent resin is provided at a lower right corner of the periphery of the window 18 so that a part of the surface of the inner frame 3 and the surface of the game board 5 can be visually recognized. Since the small window 24 has a planar shape, the stamp attached to the lower right corner of the game board 5 can be suitably read from the small window 24 by a machine. The certificate is issued by the Japan Pachislot and Pachinko Machine Association, and the manufacturer's name and date of manufacture are indicated by symbols. Pachinko machines without stamps cannot be placed in the hall.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 51, a payout control device 58, a launch control device 84, a sub control device 65, a display control device 72, a power supply device 50, and the like.

  The main control device 51 of the pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 52 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 52 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing a control program stored in the ROM 53 and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 53 storing various control programs executed by the CPU 52 and fixed value data. A random access memory (RAM) 54, and various circuits (not shown) such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit.

  The RAM 54 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 50 even after the pachinko machine 1 is powered off. The RAM 54 includes a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  An input / output port 55 is connected to a CPU 52 having a ROM 53 and a RAM 54 via a bus line 56 composed of an address bus and a data bus. To the input / output port 55, a payout control device 58, a firing control device 84, and a sub control device 65 are connected. Further, the CPU 52, the input / output port 55 and the bus line 56 are mounted on the main control board 57.

  The payout control device 58 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout motor 83. The CPU 59, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 60 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 59, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 61 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  Similar to the RAM 54 of the main controller 51 described above, the RAM 61 of the payout controller 58 is configured such that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 50 even after the pachinko machine 1 is turned off to hold (backup) data. ing. The RAM 61 includes a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data. An input / output port 62 is connected to a CPU 59 having a ROM 60 and a RAM 61 via a bus line 64 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 51, the firing control device 84, and the payout motor 83 are connected to the input / output port 62. The CPU 59, the input / output port 62, and the bus line 64 are mounted on the control board 63.

  The launch control device 84 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 12A. The launch device 12A is allowed to drive when predetermined conditions are met.

  The sub control device 65 includes a CPU 66, a ROM 67, a RAM 68, a bus line 71 and an input / output port 69. For example, the CPU 66 controls voice and lamp display and control of the display control device 72 in accordance with instructions from the main control board 57 in the main control device 51. The CPU 66 includes a ROM 67 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 66, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 68 that is used as a work memory or the like. An input / output port 69 is connected to the CPU 66 via a bus line 71 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 69 is connected to the input / output port 55 of the main control device 51, the input / output port 73 of the display control device 72, the first illumination unit 20, the second illumination unit 21, the third illumination unit 22, and the like. ing. The CPU 66, ROM 67, RAM 68, bus line 71 and input / output port 69 are mounted on the sub-control board 70.

  The display control device 72 includes a CPU 74, a ROM (program ROM) 75, a work RAM 76, a video RAM 79, a character ROM 80, an image controller 78, an input port 73, an output port 81, and bus lines 77 and 82. It has. The output of the sub control device 65 is connected to the input of the input port 73, and the CPU 74, ROM 75, work RAM 76 and image controller 78 are connected to the input port 73. An output port 81 is connected to the image controller 78 via a bus line 82, and the liquid crystal display device 6 is connected to the output of the output port 81.

  The CPU 74 of the display control device 72 controls decorative symbol display on the liquid crystal display device 6 based on various commands transmitted by editing various commands from the main control device 51 by the sub-control device 65. The ROM 75 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 74 and fixed value data. The work RAM 76 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 74 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 79 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6, and the display content of the liquid crystal display device 6 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 79. The character ROM 80 is a memory for storing character data such as decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6. The image controller 78 adjusts the timings of the CPU 74, the video RAM 79, and the output port 81 to assist the reading and writing of data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 79 from the character ROM 80 at a predetermined timing to display a liquid crystal display. It is displayed on the device 6.

  The power supply device 50 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 51, the payout control device 58, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the substrate box.

  The main control board 57 of the main control device 51 is accommodated in a board box 30 made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 30 includes a box base 31 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover 32 that covers an opening of the box base 31. The box base 31 and the box cover 32 are connected by a sealing unit 33 so as not to be opened by a caulking pin or the like provided therein, and the substrate box 30 is thereby sealed. Similarly, the sub control board 70 of the sub control apparatus 65, the control board 63 of the payout control apparatus 58, the launch control apparatus 84, and the power supply apparatus 50 are respectively housed in a board box 30 made of a transparent resin material or the like. Yes.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, another example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a slot machine 100. A gaming panel 103 is provided on the front door 102 of the slot machine 100.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 103, there is provided a start lever 107 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 106L, 106M, and 106R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously). The start lever 107 is a lever that is pushed by the hand when the player starts the game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 107 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 106L, 106M, and 106R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 107, button-like stop switches 108 to 110 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 106L, 106M, and 106R are provided. The stop switches 108, 109, and 110 are respectively disposed directly below the display windows 104L, 104M, and 104R corresponding to the reels 106L, 106M, and 106R to be stopped. On the lower right side of the display windows 104L, 104M, 104R, there is provided a medal slot 111 for inserting medals.

  Below the display windows 104L, 104M, and 104R of the gaming panel 103, a remaining number display section 126 that displays the number of medals that are activated and stored in the credit mode, and a special gaming state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus are displayed. In this case, for example, a game number display unit 127 for displaying the number of remaining games and the acquired number display unit 128 for displaying the number of acquired medals are provided. These display units 126 to 128 are constituted by 7-segment displays, but it is naturally possible to replace them with a liquid crystal display or the like.

  On the upper part of the front door 102, there are an upper lamp 131 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that make various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state Speaker 132 and an auxiliary display unit 133 that provides various information to the player are provided. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 133 is configured by a liquid crystal display with the intention of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect, but other display units such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good. A display control device (not shown) for driving the upper lamp 131, the speaker 132, and the auxiliary display unit 133 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 133.

  A main controller 140 shown in FIG. 5 is attached to the inside of the casing 101 of the slot machine 100. The main control device 140 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of planning is provided, and the main board is accommodated in a board box 160 made of a transparent resin material or the like.

  FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the main controller 140. The main control device 140 has a pair of front and back case bodies 141 and 142, and a main board 143 is accommodated so as to be sandwiched between the case bodies 141 and 142. Each case body 141, 142 has a substantially horizontally long rectangular shape so as to match the main substrate 143, and is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material such as polycarbonate resin. For this reason, the CPU and ROM mounted on the main board 143 can be viewed from the case bodies 141 and 142. In the following description, the front case body 141 is also referred to as a front case body, and the back case body 142 is also referred to as a back case body. The front case body 141 and the back case body 142 constitute a board box.

A sealing unit 170 is provided on one side of the case bodies 141 and 142, and the front case body 141 and the back case body 142 are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit 170 having caulking pins and the like built therein. As a result, the case bodies 141 and 142 are sealed, and the main board 143 is not easily taken out.

  On the main substrate 143, a wiring pattern (not shown) is provided, and various electronic components including an IC chip 150 such as a CPU and a ROM, an input / output connector 151, an inspection connector 152, and the like are mounted. In particular, IC chip 150 employs a vertical element such as a so-called ZIP (Zigzag In-line Package) type structure or SIP (Single In-line Package) structure that is mounted with the chip standing on the substrate surface. On the side of the chip, identification information such as the manufacturer and product number, unique information, and the like are printed. The main substrate 143 is fixed to the front case body 141 by screws 154 through a plurality of small holes provided at the corners.

  FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing a resale business model of the gaming machine ROM.

  The gaming machine ROM is a ROM mounted on the pachinko machine 1 or the slot machine 100 described above, and is used for the main board and the sub board (that is, sound control, lamp control, image control, payout control, reel control, etc.). Board), a control program mounted on a power supply board, etc., and a ROM for storing various programs and data such as fixed value data or character data.

  First, the gaming machine ROM manufacturing company 201 delivers a new gaming machine ROM to the parts manufacturer 202 (step S1). The parts manufacturer 202 manufactures a unit incorporating a new gaming machine ROM, and delivers the manufactured unit to the gaming machine manufacturer 203 (step S2). Here, the unit is the main control device 51 of the pachinko machine 1, the sub control device 65, the payout control device 58, the display control device 72, the main control device 140 of the slot machine 100, or the like.

  The gaming machine maker 203 manufactures the pachinko machine 1 or the slot machine 100 using the delivered unit, and delivers the manufactured pachinko machine 1 or the slot machine 100 to the hall 204 (step S3). Next, in the recycling process, the recycler 205 collects pachinko machines or slot machines that are no longer needed (step S4). The recycler 205 disassembles the collected pachinko machine or slot machine, collects each unit and the gaming machine ROM included in each unit, and delivers each unit and the gaming machine ROM included in each unit to the parts manufacturer 202. (Step S5). At this time, since the gaming machine ROM on which information (for example, dot mark 354) related to the use limit number described later is imprinted cannot be reused, the recycler 205 uses the gaming machine ROM on which information on the use limit number is stamped. Discard. As described above, since each unit is accommodated in the board box 30 or 160 made of a transparent resin material, the recycler 205 stores the ROM for the gaming machine on which information on the limit of use is imprinted on the board box. Visible from above. Therefore, the recycler 205 can discard only the gaming machine ROM on which the information on the usage limit number is imprinted, but does not disassemble the board box including the gaming machine ROM on which the information on the usage limit number is imprinted. It can also be discarded.

  In addition, disassembling the substrate box 30 or 160 sealed with caulking pins or the like is a very troublesome work because the resin part of the substrate box must be broken or cut, but information on the number of times of use is limited. Since the gaming machine ROM marked with can be visually recognized from the board box, workability is improved.

  The recycler 205 uses an appearance inspection apparatus having a blob detection unit, which will be described later, to detect whether or not information related to the use limit number is stamped on the ROM for gaming machines, and uses the appearance inspection apparatus. The gaming machine ROM on which the information regarding the maximum number of times of use is stamped may be discarded.

  The gaming machine ROM manufacturing company 201 purchases the gaming machine ROM collected from the parts manufacturer 202 (step S6). Then, the gaming machine ROM manufacturing company 201 stamps history information and the like on the collected gaming machine ROM, writes a new control program, and then recycles the collected gaming machine ROM to the parts manufacturer 202. Sell (step S7).

  The parts manufacturer 202 manufactures a unit in which the resold gaming machine ROM is incorporated, and delivers the manufactured unit to the gaming machine manufacturer 203 (step S8). The gaming machine maker 203 manufactures the pachinko machine 1 or the slot machine 100 using the delivered unit, and delivers the manufactured pachinko machine 1 or the slot machine 100 to the hall 204 (step S9). Thereafter, steps S4 to S9 are repeated.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram of a management system used in the gaming machine ROM manufacturing company 201. FIG. 8A illustrates an example of an appearance of a gaming machine ROM. FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of the right side surface of the gaming machine ROM.

  In FIG. 7, the management system 301 used in the gaming machine ROM manufacturing company 201 is a system that manages the usage history including the number of times and the usage period of the reused ROM for the gaming machine. It is used before reselling ROMs for gaming machines. The management system 301 includes an appearance inspection device 311, a data writing device 312, a marking device 313, and an information processing device 314. The appearance inspection device 311 inspects the appearance of the gaming machine ROM 350 (see FIG. 8A) as an electronic device for gaming machines. The gaming machine ROM 350 is a flash ROM, for example, and is a nonvolatile ROM capable of rewriting data.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, a logo mark 351, a model number 352, a country of manufacture 353, a dot mark 354, and a lot number 355 are described on the front surface of the gaming machine ROM 350. The logo mark 351, the model number 352, the country of manufacture 353, and the lot number 355 are laser-marked on the surface of the gaming machine ROM 2 by a stamping device (not shown) when the gaming machine ROM 2 is manufactured. A dot mark 354 indicates the limit of the number of times of use. For example, when the limit on the number of times that the gaming machine ROM 350 can be used is five times, that is, when the limit on the number of reuse is four, the dot mark 354 is used at the time of the fourth reuse. In order to indicate that the number of times is reached, the stamp is printed by the stamping device 313. In this case, the dot mark 354 is not described until the third reuse. The dot mark 354 is not limited to a black circle, but may be a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like.

  A management label affixing frame 356 in FIG. 8A indicates a position where a management label attached from a gaming machine manufacturer or a parts manufacturer of a gaming machine is pasted. Then, management symbols such as “A”, “S”, “O”, and “K” are stamped in the management label pasting frame 356 by the stamping device 313. Since the management symbol is stamped in the management label pasting frame 356, the management symbol is hidden by pasting the management label. These management symbols are given in advance for each model of the gaming machine, and represent a history of the used model and a history of the number of times of use. For example, in the example of FIG. 8A, the management symbols “A”, “S”, “O”, “K” indicate that the gaming machine ROM 350 has been reused four times in the past, and management is performed. This indicates that the gaming machine ROM 350 is reused in the gaming machines of the models given the symbols “A”, “S”, “O”, and “K”.

  Note that at least one of the dot mark 354 and the management symbol may be stamped on the right side of the gaming machine ROM 350 as shown in FIG. 8B, for example, or instead of the right side, the gaming machine ROM 350 Any one of the upper surface, the lower surface, and the left side surface may be stamped. In this case, the management label may be affixed to the side of the gaming machine ROM 350 where the management symbol is stamped in order to hide the management symbol. The management label may be a seal seal that straddles the gaming machine ROM 350 to the side of the gaming machine ROM 350 and the substrate and leaves a trace of the label when peeled off.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8C, the management symbol may separately represent the history of the used model and the history of the number of times of use. Further, the history of the used model and the history of the number of times of use may be separately displayed on the side surface (that is, any one of the upper surface, the lower surface, the left side surface, and the right side surface) of the gaming machine ROM 350.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, the stamping device 313 stamps all the management symbols in the management label pasting frame 356 in advance, and circles, triangles, A mark such as a square or a cross may be stamped. In this case, when the first-use gaming machine ROM 350 is reused, the marking device 313 pre-marks all the management symbols in the management label sticking frame 356, and the marking device 313 is used again for the first time. A mark such as a circle, triangle, square, or cross is stamped on the control symbol indicating the model. When the gaming machine ROM 350 is reused for the second and subsequent times, the marking device 313 stamps only a mark such as a circle, a triangle, a square, or a cross on the management symbol indicating the model of the gaming machine that is actually used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, the stamping device 313 stamps in advance a management symbol indicating the type of gaming machine and a management symbol indicating the number of times of use in the management label affixing frame 356, and a game that is actually used. A mark such as a circle, a triangle, a square, or a cross may be stamped on the control symbol indicating the model of the machine and the control symbol indicating the number of times of actual use.

  The reason why the management symbol is stamped in the management label pasting frame 356 is to avoid the suspicion that the gaming machine ROM 350 is an illegal ROM. In other words, every time the gaming machine ROM 350 is resold, the stamped content on the gaming machine ROM 350 is different from the stamped content at the time of application for the management label due to an increase in the number of management symbols. If it is written in the position, it will promote suspicion of fraud. When using the gaming machine ROM 350 of the present embodiment, the user of the gaming machine ROM 350 needs to obtain in advance an approval from the approval organization that the management symbol is stamped in the management label sticking frame 356. . For this reason, a management symbol is imprinted in the management label affixing frame 356, and a management label is affixed on the 356 so that a different symbol from the time of application cannot be confirmed from the outside. The suspicion that it is an unauthorized electronic device for gaming machines can be avoided. In addition, a person who forges the gaming machine ROM 350 may forge the gaming machine ROM 350 without noticing that there is a management code under the management label. It is also possible to easily find a counterfeit ROM.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the appearance inspection apparatus 311 includes an imaging unit 321, a blob detection unit 322, a pattern matching unit 323, and a storage unit 324. The blob detection unit 322 functions as a first determination unit, and the pattern matching unit 323 functions as a second determination unit. The photographing unit 321 photographs the appearance of the gaming machine ROM 350. The blob detection unit 322 binarizes the photographed image of the appearance of the gaming machine ROM 350 and counts the white pixel clusters. The blob detection unit 322 is used to identify the presence or absence of the dot mark 354 and to count the number of management symbols imprinted indicating the number of times the gaming machine ROM 350 is actually used. The pattern matching unit 323 reads the lot number 355 stamped on the surface of the gaming machine ROM 350 by comparing the lot number 355 included in the photographed image of the gaming machine ROM 350 with characters registered in advance. The storage unit 324 stores information on a usage limit period (for example, four years from the manufacturing time of the gaming machine ROM 350) corresponding to the lot number 355 of the gaming machine ROM 350. The appearance inspection device 311 determines whether or not the gaming machine ROM 350 is reusable based on the information on the use limit period stored in the storage unit 324 and the lot number 355 read by the pattern matching unit 323. To do. When the use limit period corresponding to the lot number 355 has already passed, the appearance inspection apparatus 311 determines that the gaming machine ROM 350 is not reusable. On the other hand, when the use limit period corresponding to the lot number 355 has not elapsed, the appearance inspection apparatus 311 determines that the gaming machine ROM 350 can be reused.

  The data writing device 312 is a so-called ROM writer, which erases various programs and data such as control programs, fixed value data or character data stored in the ROM 350 for gaming machines, and new programs and new data. Is used when writing to the ROM 2 for gaming machines.

  The marking device 313 functions as a first marking unit and a second marking unit, and includes a laser light emitting unit 331 that stamps the dot mark 354 and the management symbol on the surface or side surface of the gaming machine ROM 350. The dot mark 354, lot number 355, and management symbol need to be stamped on the surface or side of the gaming machine ROM 350 with a laser beam. Because the dot mark 354, the lot number 355, and the management symbol are used to determine the number of times and the usage period of the ROM 350 for gaming machines and may be counterfeited, it is necessary to be stamped so that they cannot be corrected. is there. That is, it is for strictly managing the number of times and the period of use of the reusable gaming machine ROM 350. Therefore, paint or ink may be used for marking the dot mark 354, lot number 355, and management symbol, but since it is difficult to correct the marking with the laser beam, the marking with the laser beam is the best.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the gaming machine ROM 350 has a first surface area 362 for imprinting information (ie, lot number 355) regarding the use start time of the gaming machine ROM 350 with a laser beam. , A second surface area 363 (that is, a management label sticking frame 356) for imprinting information (that is, a management symbol) related to the history of use of the gaming machine ROM 350 by the laser beam, and a usage limit of the gaming machine ROM 350 by the laser beam. And a third surface region 361 for imprinting information on the number of times (that is, dot mark 354). At least one of the second surface region 363 and the third surface region 361 may be provided on the side surface of the gaming machine ROM 350.

  The information processing apparatus 314 is a computer, for example, and includes a database 341. FIG. 9A shows an example of the database 341.

  In the database 341 of FIG. 9 (A), the model name of the gaming machine, the management symbol, the contents of the management label, the month of manufacture of the gaming machine ROM 2, the figure number of the gaming machine ROM 350, and the lot number are associated with each other. . In this manner, the database 341 manages each game machine model that uses the gaming machine ROM 350 by attaching a management symbol to each gaming machine model. The manufacturing month of the gaming machine ROM 350 may be the manufacturing date of the gaming machine ROM 350.

  The information processing device 314 may associate the database 342 in FIG. 9B with the database 341 in FIG. 9A and store it in a hard disk or the like. In the database 342 in FIG. 9B, the lot number, the use limit period, the number of times of reuse, and the presence or absence of dot marks are associated. Note that the information processing apparatus 314 may create the database 342 in FIG. 9B manually input by the user. Further, the information processing device 314 acquires a lot number from the pattern matching unit 323, acquires information on the number of times of use and presence / absence of dot marks from the blob detection unit 321 of the appearance inspection device 311, and uses the limit based on the lot number 355. The database 342 in FIG. 9B may be created by calculating the period. By associating the database 342 in FIG. 9B with the database 341 in FIG. 9A, the information processing device 314 uses the number of times and the usage period of the gaming machine ROM 350 used for each model of gaming machine. Can be managed.

  FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing a management method of the gaming machine ROM 350.

  First, the blob detector 322 of the appearance inspection apparatus 311 identifies the presence or absence of the dot mark 354 (step S11). When the dot mark 354 is detected, the number of uses has already reached the use limit number, so the ROM 350 for gaming machine is discarded. In this case, the appearance inspection apparatus 311 may discard the gaming machine ROM 350. On the other hand, when the dot mark 354 is not detected, the gaming machine ROM 350 can be reused, and therefore the following process is performed on the gaming machine ROM 350.

  As described above, when the dot mark 354 is stamped on the collected gaming machine ROM 350, the recycler 205 discards the gaming machine ROM 350 on which the dot mark 354 is stamped. Therefore, in the management system 301 used in the gaming machine ROM manufacturing company 201, the dot mark 354 is basically not detected, but the gaming machine ROM 350 on which the dot mark 354 is stamped is erroneously detected. Assuming that it has been collected, a dot mark 354 detection process is executed to improve quality control. Note that the step S11 may be omitted.

  Next, the pattern matching unit 323 of the appearance inspection apparatus 311 reads the lot number 355 of the ROM 350 for gaming machines, and based on the read lot number 355 and the information on the usage limit period stored in the storage unit 324, the gaming machine It is determined whether or not the use ROM 350 is reusable (step S12). If the use limit period corresponding to the lot number 355 has already passed, the gaming machine ROM 350 is not reusable, so the appearance inspection device 311 discards the gaming machine ROM 350. On the other hand, when the use limit period corresponding to the lot number 355 has not elapsed, the gaming machine ROM 350 can be reused, and therefore the next process is executed on the gaming machine ROM 350. Thus, in steps S11 and S12, the appearance inspection apparatus 311 selects the reusable gaming machine ROM 350.

  Next, the management label affixed to the gaming machine ROM 350 is removed, and the data writing device 312 erases the program and data stored in the gaming machine ROM 350 (step S13). The management label may be peeled off by a person or by a dedicated device.

  Thereafter, the blob detection unit 322 of the appearance inspection apparatus 311 counts the number of management symbols stamped indicating the number of times the gaming machine ROM 350 is actually used, and confirms the number of times the gaming machine ROM 350 is used (step S14). Here, in the case of FIGS. 8A to 8C, the number of stamps of the management symbol indicating the number of times that the gaming machine ROM 350 is actually used is the number of stamps of the management symbol indicating the history of the model used. On the other hand, in the case of FIGS. 8D and 8E, the number of stamps of the management symbol indicating the number of times the ROM 350 for gaming machines is actually used is the number of histories of the used models with the round marks. The information on the confirmed number of times of use is sent to the stamping device 313 and set.

  Next, the data writing device 312 writes a new program or data in the gaming machine ROM 350 (step S15). The marking device 313 stamps the management symbol corresponding to the model in which the gaming machine ROM 350 is mounted on the gaming machine ROM 350 (step S16). At the same time, if the information on the number of uses confirmed in step S14 reaches the use limit number, the marking device 313 marks the dot mark 354 in the gaming machine ROM 350 (step S16). Thereafter, the information processing device 314 updates the databases 341 and 342 (step S17).

  FIG. 11A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing apparatus used by the component manufacturer 202. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of a database managed by the component manufacturer 202. FIG. 11C is a diagram showing a modification of the database managed by the component manufacturer 202.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the component manufacturer 202 includes an information processing apparatus (that is, a computer) 400. The information processing apparatus 400 includes a CPU 401 that performs overall control of the apparatus, a ROM 402 that stores a control program for the information processing apparatus 400, a RAM 403 that functions as a working area, a hard disk drive (HDD that stores various data and databases 410 or 411). 404) and an interface 405 for connecting to a network. The CPU 401 functions as a first acquisition unit, a second acquisition unit, and a creation unit.

  First, the CPU 401 acquires from the gaming machine manufacturer 203 the manufacturer name and gaming machine date of manufacture described on the certificate, and the gaming machine serial number (identifier). The manufacturer name and the date of manufacture of the gaming machine described on the certificate and the serial number (identifier) of the gaming machine are associated with each other. Further, the CPU 401 may acquire these pieces of information as electronic data from the gaming machine maker 203, or once obtains these pieces of information from the gaming machine maker 203 as paper data, and manually inputs these pieces of information as electronic data. You may get it.

  Further, the CPU 401 acquires the database 341 in FIG. 9A from the manufacturing company 201. The CPU 401 may acquire the database 341 from the manufacturing company 201 as electronic data, or once acquire the information in the database 341 from the manufacturing company 201 as paper data, and acquire the information in the database 341 as electronic data by manual input. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 401 acquires from the manufacturer 201 the information on the certificate stamp obtained from the gaming machine manufacturer 203 and the serial number of the gaming machine based on the relationship between the gaming machine ROM 350 and the gaming machine on which the gaming machine ROM 350 is mounted. A database 410 shown in FIG. 11B is created in association with a part of the database 341. In the database 410, information (manufacturer name and date of manufacture of the gaming machine) described on the certificate, the serial number of the gaming machine, the management symbol, and the lot number are associated with each other. As a result, the information processing apparatus 400 can manage the lot number of the gaming machine ROM 350 used for each gaming machine. Note that the CPU 401 may create a database by associating the certificate information acquired from the gaming machine manufacturer 203 and the serial number of the gaming machine with the entire database 341 acquired from the manufacturing company 201.

  Further, the CPU 401 acquires the database 342 of FIG. 9B from the manufacturing company 201, associates the database 342 with the database 410 shown in FIG. 11B, and creates the database 411 shown in FIG. Also good. The CPU 401 may acquire the database 342 as electronic data from the manufacturing company 201, or once acquire information in the database 342 from the manufacturing company 201 as paper data, and acquire information in the database 342 as electronic data by manual input. Also good. In the database 411, the information (manufacturer name and date of manufacture of the gaming machine), the serial number of the gaming machine, the control symbol, the lot number, the usage limit period, the number of reuses, and the presence or absence of dot marks Associated. As a result, the information processing apparatus 400 can manage the number of times and the period of use of the gaming machine ROM 350 being used for each gaming machine.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the appearance inspection device 311 has information on the use start time of the gaming machine ROM 350 preliminarily stamped on the surface or side surface of the gaming machine ROM 350 and the gaming machine ROM 350. It is determined whether or not the gaming machine ROM 350 is reusable based on the information on the usage limit period. When the gaming machine ROM 350 is reusable, the marking device 313 stamps information (management symbol) on the usage history of the gaming machine ROM 350 on the surface or side of the gaming machine ROM 350. Therefore, the usage history and usage period of the reusable gaming machine ROM 350 can be managed.

  Further, when the number of pieces of information related to the usage history of the gaming machine ROM 350 reaches the usage limit number of the gaming machine ROM 350, the marking device 313 uses the gaming machine ROM 350 usage limit on the surface or side of the gaming machine ROM 350. Imprint information about the number of times. Therefore, the number of times of use of the reusable gaming machine ROM 350 can be strictly managed. The number of times of use of the gaming machine ROM 350 is the same as the number of information relating to the usage history of the gaming machine ROM 350.

  In this embodiment, the gaming machine ROM 350 is used as the gaming machine electronic element, but the gaming machine electronic element includes a gaming machine microcomputer, a gaming machine CPU, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 and the slot machine 100 are given as examples of the gaming machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to these. For example, the game machine may be a game machine installed in a game center or a casino. In this case, the electronic device for gaming machines is a ROM, a microcomputer, a CPU, or the like included in a game machine installed in a game center or the like. It goes without saying that slot machines that play pachinko balls are also included in the gaming machines.

  It should be noted that the gaming machine manufacturer of this embodiment may directly apply the embodiment implemented by the parts manufacturer or the gaming machine ROM manufacturer.

301 Management System 311 Appearance Inspection Device 312 Data Writing Device 313 Sealing Device 314 Information Processing Device 321 Imaging Unit 322 Blob Detection Unit 323 Pattern Matching Unit 324 Storage Unit 331 Laser Light Emitting Unit 341, 342 Database 350 ROM for Game Machine

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The gaming machine is based on the information regarding the start time of use of the electronic device for gaming machine and the information on the usage limit period of the electronic device for gaming machine, which are pre-marked on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machine by the appearance inspection device. Determine whether the electronic device is reusable,
When the electronic device for gaming machine is reusable, the marking device stamps information on the usage history of the electronic device for gaming machine on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machine. Management method for electronic devices.   When the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic element reaches the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic element, the marking device further includes the gaming machine electronic element on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element. 2. The management method for electronic devices for gaming machines according to claim 1, wherein information on the number of times of use is stamped.   3. The gaming machine electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the information regarding the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element is stamped at a position on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element where a management label is attached. Device management method.   The information regarding the use start time of the electronic device for gaming machines and the information regarding the usage history of the electronic device for gaming machines are stamped on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machines by a laser. The management method of the electronic element for game machines of any one of these.   The method for managing electronic devices for gaming machines according to claim 2, wherein the information on the use limit number of the electronic devices for gaming machines is stamped on the surface of the electronic devices for gaming machines by a laser.   The information relating to the use history of the gaming machine electronic element is information indicating a model of a gaming machine using the gaming machine electronic element and information indicating a use frequency of the gaming machine electronic element. Item 6. A method for managing electronic devices for gaming machines according to any one of Items 1 to 5.   The appearance inspection apparatus further determines that the electronic device for gaming machine is not reusable when information on the use limit number of the electronic device for gaming machine is stamped on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machine. The management method of the electronic element for game machines of Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine electronic element is re-established based on the information regarding the use start time of the gaming machine electronic element preliminarily stamped on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element and the information on the usage limit period of the gaming machine electronic element. First determination means for determining whether or not the service is available;
When the gaming machine electronic element is reusable, the gaming machine electronic element comprises first marking means for marking information on the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element. Management system for electronic devices for gaming machines.   When the number of pieces of information related to the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element reaches the usage limit number of the gaming machine electronic element, the gaming machine electronic element surface is related to the usage limit number of the gaming machine electronic element. 9. The electronic device management system for gaming machines according to claim 8, further comprising second marking means for marking information.   10. The gaming machine electronic device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the information relating to the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element is stamped at a position where a management label is affixed on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element. Device management system.   11. The information regarding the use start time of the gaming machine electronic element and the information regarding the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element are stamped on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element by a laser. The management system of the electronic device for game machines of any one of these.   10. The management system for gaming machine electronic elements according to claim 9, wherein the information on the use limit number of the gaming machine electronic elements is stamped on a surface of the gaming machine electronic elements by a laser.   The information relating to the use history of the gaming machine electronic element is information indicating a model of a gaming machine using the gaming machine electronic element and information indicating a use frequency of the gaming machine electronic element. Item 13. A management system for electronic devices for gaming machines according to any one of Items 8 to 12.   Second information means for determining that the electronic device for gaming machine is not reusable when the information on the use limit number of the electronic device for gaming machine is stamped on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machine. The management system for electronic devices for gaming machines according to claim 9. A first surface area for imprinting information on the use start time of the electronic device for gaming machines;
A second surface area for imprinting information on the usage history of the electronic device for gaming machines,
The electronic device for gaming machines, wherein the second surface area is provided at a position where a management label is attached.   16. The electronic device for gaming machines according to claim 15, further comprising a third surface area for imprinting information relating to the use limit number of times for electronic devices for gaming machines.   A gaming machine comprising the electronic device for gaming machine according to claim 15 or 16. First acquisition means for acquiring information described on a certificate affixed to a gaming machine and an identifier of the gaming machine from a manufacturer of the gaming machine;
Second acquisition means for acquiring information on a start time of use of the electronic device for gaming machine attached to the gaming machine and a model name of the gaming machine from a manufacturer of the electronic device for gaming machine;
Based on the relationship between the gaming machine electronic element and the gaming machine, the information obtained by the first acquisition unit and the identifier of the gaming machine acquired by the first acquisition unit, and the second acquisition unit An information processing apparatus comprising: a creation unit that creates a database by associating information relating to a use start time of the electronic device for gaming machines and a model name of the gaming machine. The second acquisition means further indicates information indicating a usage limit period of the gaming machine electronic element, information indicating a reuse count of the gaming machine electronic element, and a usage limit count of the gaming machine electronic element. Obtaining information indicating the presence or absence of a symbol from the manufacturer of the electronic device for gaming machines,
The creation means includes information indicating a use limit period of the gaming machine electronic element, information indicating the number of times the gaming machine electronic element is reused, and presence / absence of a symbol indicating the use limit number of the gaming machine electronic element. The information processing apparatus according to claim 18, wherein information to be shown is associated with the created database. A first step of determining whether or not information regarding the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic element is imprinted on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element included in the collected gaming machine;
A second step of discarding the gaming machine electronic element when information on the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic element is imprinted on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element;
Based on the information on the start time of use of the electronic device for gaming machine preliminarily stamped on the surface of the electronic device for gaming machine and the information on the usage limit period of the electronic device for gaming machine, A third step of determining whether it can be reused;
If the gaming machine electronic element is reusable, a fourth step of imprinting information on the usage history of the gaming machine electronic element on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element;
A method for recycling an electronic device for gaming machines, comprising: When the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic element reaches the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic element, information on the number of times of use of the gaming machine electronic element is imprinted on the surface of the gaming machine electronic element. 21. The method for recycling an electronic device for gaming machines according to claim 20, further comprising a fifth step.

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