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【００８３】
上記図６に示すように、丸数字の１で電源管理回路１３４の出力が供給されてから、丸数字の２で示すように１５０ｍｓ経過すると停電信号が低レベル（有効）から高レベル（無効）に変化し、丸数字の３で示すようにこの状態が更に１０ｍｓ継続すると、リセット信号が低レベル（有効）から高レベル（無効）に変化する。
【００８４】
丸数字の４で示すように電源管理回路１３４の出力が１０ｍｓ以下の瞬断の場合には、停電がなかったことにされる。
丸数字の６で示すように、電源管理回路１３４の出力が１０ｍｓ以上ない場合には、停電信号が高レベルから低レベルに変化する。丸数字の７で示すように停電信号が高レベルから低レベルに変化後７０ｍｓ以上電源管理回路１３４の出力の供給がない場合には、リセット信号が高レベルから低レベルに変化する。
【００８５】
リセット信号が低レベルに変化される７０ｍｓの間は、＋１２Ｖと＋５Ｖの電源供給が維持される。
丸数字の８で示すようにリセット信号が低レベルに変化されてから２０時間は、バックアップ電源の供給が維持される。
【００８６】
図７は、電源基板１５の起動と停止タイミング図であって、電源管理回路１３４の出力の停止（停電）が１０ｍｓ以上で、７０ｍｓ未満の間、発生した場合の状態を示す。
電源基板１５の入力電源と、出力電源と、出力信号である電源管理回路１３４の出力、＋２４Ｖ、＋３２Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ、＋５Ｖ、バックアップ電源、リセット信号、停電信号は、図７の状態説明丸数字の１〜丸数字の１１で表２に示す様な状態を示すように、電源基板１５は、諸元や仕様が設定されている。
【００８７】
【表２】

【００８８】
上記図７の丸数字の４で示すように、電源管理回路１３４の出力が停止してから１０ｍｓ経過すると停電信号が高レベルから低レベルに変化する。
電源管理回路１３４の出力が１０ｍｓ以上ない場合には、丸数字の５に示すように、停電処理用の７０ｍｓが強制的に実行され、７０ｍｓの経過時点で、リセット信号が高レベルから低レベルにされる。しかしながら、リセット信号が低レベルになる前に、電源管理回路１３４の出力電源の供給が復帰した場合には、丸数字の６に示すように、リセット信号が低レベルになってから１５０ｍｓの経過後、先ず停電信号が低レベルから高レベルにされ、その１０ｍｓ後にリセット信号が低レベルから高レベルにされる。
【００８９】
図８は、電源基板１５の起動と停止タイミング図であって、一連動作での各制御基板の状態を示す。
電源基板１５の入力電源と、出力電源と、出力信号である電源管理回路１３４の出力、＋２４Ｖ、＋３２Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ、＋５Ｖ、バックアップ電源、リセット信号、停電信号は、図８の状態説明丸数字の１〜丸数字の１２で表３に示す様な状態を示すように、各制御基板である主基板１、賞球制御基板３、図柄制御基板７、音声制御基板９、ランプ制御基板１１、発射制御基板１３は、諸元や仕様が設定されている。
【００９０】
【表３】

【００９１】
図８に示すように、主基板１は、丸数字の４に示すようにリセット信号が無効（高レベル）になってから、３００ｍｓ以上経過してから起動され、他の賞球制御基板３、図柄制御基板７、音声制御基板９、ランプ制御基板１１、発射制御基板１３は、リセット信号が無効になってから３００ｍｓが経過するまでに起動される。
【００９２】
即ち、電源が供給されて起動される場合には、主基板１が他の基板の起動後に起動され、各基板への指令コマンドを送信するように、諸元や仕様が設定されている。
丸数字の６で示すように、電源管理回路１３４の出力の供給がなくなってから１０ｍｓ経過すると停電信号が高レベルから低レベルに変化する。
【００９３】
電源管理回路１３４の出力電源の供給が１０ｍｓ以上ない場合には、丸数字の７に示すように、停電処理用の７０ｍｓが強制的に実行され、７０ｍｓの経過時点で、リセット信号が高レベルから低レベルにされる。以後、丸数字の８に示すように、バックアップ電源が供給されているバックアップ期間になる。
【００９４】
この状態で、電源管理回路１３４の出力が復帰した場合には、丸数字の９に示すように、１５０ｍｓの経過後、丸数字の１０に示すように、先ず停電信号が有効（低レベル）から無効（高レベル）にされ、その１０ｍｓ後にリセット信号が有効（低レベル）から無効（高レベル）にされる。
【００９５】
以上のように、遊技機５は、各部が電源管理回路１３４の出力によって、動作する。尚、電源基板１５に供給されるＡＣ２４Ｖの供給状態が電源管理回路１３４の出力と同様に変化した場合も同様に動作する。
次に、上述したように電源基板１５から供給される電源や信号を入力する主基板１や賞球制御基板３の動作を説明する。
【００９６】
先ず、主基板１の動作を説明する。図９は、主基板１のＭＰＵ７１で実行される電源投入処理ルーチンのフローチャートである。
この電源投入処理ルーチンは、主基板１に供給されるリセット信号の立ち上がり時（低レベル状態から高レベル状態になったとき）にＭＰＵ７１（例えばエルイーテック製ＬＥ２０８０Ａ−ＰＡ）で起動されるものであって、概ねクリア信号の有効、無効の判断及び処理と、電源の投入時の判断及びＲＡＭの初期化と、電源断時の状態への復旧処理とを行う。
【００９７】
この電源投入処理は、リセット信号の立ち上がりによるシステムリセットの発生後、セキュリティチェックを行った後、００００Ｈから処理がスタートすることにより、起動される。
この電源投入処理では、先ず、スタック・ポインタに８０００Ｈを設定し（Ｓ１００）、次いでマスカブル割込みやノンマスカブル割込みなどの設定を行う割込みモードを設定してから（Ｓ１１０）、ＣＰＵ内蔵ＲＡＭ（ＭＰＵ７１が備えるＲＡＭ）のアクセスを許可し（Ｓ１２０）、次にＭＰＵ７１（例えばエルイーテック製ＬＥ２０８０Ａ−ＰＡ内蔵のウオッチドッグタイマ）のウオッチドッグタイマの初期設定を行う（Ｓ１３０）。Ｓ１１０のマスカブル割込みの設定では、ＣＴＣ割込みの設定を行い、２ｍｓ毎にマスカブル割込みが発生するようになる。これにより、後述する所定番地のタイマーＩＮＴ処理が２ｍｓ毎に起動されるようになる。ノンマスカブル割込みの設定では、ＮＭＩ端子１５３に停電信号が入力すると、後述する所定番地の停電検出時処理が起動されるようになる。
【００９８】
ウオッチドッグタイマの設定では、ＷＤＴモードレジスタに所定の値（例えば８７Ｈ）を設定することで、設定したタイムアウト時間内にリスタート出来ない場合に、ユーザーリセットが発生するようにする。このユーザーリセットが発生すると、処理が００００Ｈに移行する。つまり、図９の電源投入処理が起動される。
【００９９】
ウオッチドッグタイマの設定後（Ｓ１３０）、次に主基板１に入力するクリア信号をチェックして（Ｓ１４０）、ＯＦＦ、即ちクリア信号が有効であるならば、ＲＡＭのクリアを望んでいると判断して、ＲＡＭを全てクリアする処理（Ｓ１８０）に移行する。
【０１００】
又、クリア信号のチェック（Ｓ１４０）で、ＯＦＦでないと判断した場合、即ちクリア信号が無効である場合には、次に電源断の発生情報をチェックして（Ｓ１５０）、正常でなければ、即ちＲＡＭに電源断の発生情報が設定されていない場合には、電源投入時と判断して、ＲＡＭを全てクリアする処理（Ｓ１８０）に移行する。
【０１０１】
この電源断の発生情報のチェックで（Ｓ１５０）、正常であると判断された場合には、次にＲＡＭのチェックサムを算出して（Ｓ１６０）、正常であるかチェックし（Ｓ１７０）、正常でなければ、電源断復旧時であるが、ＲＡＭの内容が完全には保護されていなくて、一部が破壊され、電源断時の状態には戻すことが出来ないと判断して、ＲＡＭを全てクリアする処理（Ｓ１８０）に移行する。
【０１０２】
ＲＡＭのチェックサムも正常であれば、電源断時の状態に戻すことが可能であると判断して、後述する電源断時の処理（Ｓ２２０〜Ｓ３００）を実行する。
上記Ｓ１４０〜Ｓ１７０で、ＲＡＭを全てクリアする処理（Ｓ１８０）を行う必要があると判断された場合には、そのクリア処理の実行後、ＲＡＭに初期値を設定し（Ｓ１９０）、次いでＣＰＣを２ｍｓ周期のインターバルタイマとして設定、及び割込みモード２使用のための割込みベクトルアドレスの設定などのＣＰＵ周辺デバイスの初期設定を行って（Ｓ２００）、マスカブル割込みを使用するために割込み許可を設定後（Ｓ２１０）、図９の電源投入処理から、図示しない遊技開始処理に処理を移行する。
【０１０３】
即ち、電源断時点の状態に戻すことが出来ない場合、或いは戻す必要がない場合には、そのままＲＡＭの初期化などの処理だけを行って、完全に初期化された状態から遊技を開始する。
一方、電源断時点の状態に戻す処理を行うことが可能、或いは必要と判断した場合には、先ず電源断時のスタック・ポインタの復帰を行い（Ｓ２２０）、次いで賞球制御基板３への指令状態を電源断時の状態に戻す処理である出力データ及び制御信号のポートを電源断時の状態に戻す処理を行って（Ｓ２３０）、その後、図柄制御基板７と、音声制御基板９と、ランプ制御基板１１とを復旧する電源断復旧時のコマンドを作成して、送信する処理を行う（Ｓ２４０）。
【０１０４】
これにより、主基板１のポートに出力される伝送データは、例えば停電の直前の時点が「０５Ｈ」であった場合には、停電中でバックアップされている時点では、「００Ｈ」になる。又、この時点では、内蔵ＲＡＭにポートに「０５Ｈ」が出力されていたと記憶されている。
【０１０５】
この状態で、再び電源の投入があると、主基板１はポートを「０５Ｈ」にする。
このポートの状態は、賞球制御基板３で参照され、賞球制御基板３による主基板１の停電からの復帰が完了したことの確認に用いられる。
【０１０６】
図９に戻って、次いで、普通電動役物及び第１種特別電動役物を電源断時の状態に戻し（Ｓ２５０）、電源が断されたことを記憶する電源断の発生情報をクリアする（Ｓ２６０）。この電源断の発生情報のクリアで、電源が断されたことに関する情報の記録が削除される。
【０１０７】
電源断の発生情報のクリア以後は、次に既述したＳ２００の処理とほぼ同様のＣＰＵ周辺デバイスの初期設定を行い（Ｓ２７０）、次いで復帰したスタック・ポインタによりＣＰＵのレジスタを復帰後（Ｓ２８０）、電源断時の割込み許可／禁止状態をチェックして（Ｓ２９０）、電源断時に割込み許可状態であった場合には、割込み許可をし（Ｓ３００）、電源断時に割込み禁止状態であった場合には、そのまま、処理を電源断時の番地へ移行する。
【０１０８】
これにより、遊技機５の状態が電源断時の状態に戻され、電源断時の続きの処理を実行する。
以上に説明した図９の電源投入処理により、電源断時の状態に戻すことが可能な場合、又は戻す必要がある場合には、遊技機５の状態が電源が断されたその時の状態にまで戻され、続きを実行し、一方電源断時の状態に戻すことが出来ない場合、又は戻すことが要求されていない場合には、初期化された状態から遊技の実行が開始される。
【０１０９】
次に、図１０に基づいて、電源断処理を説明する。
図１０の電源断処理が起動されると、先ずＣＰＵのレジスタを退避し（Ｓ１６００）、次いで電源断の発生情報が設定されているかを判断して（Ｓ１６１０）、既に設定されていれば、待機ルーチンに移行し、未だ電源断の発生情報が設定されていなければ、次に、以下の処理を順次実行して、待機ルーチンに移行し、電源の供給が断たれるのを待機する。
【０１１０】
即ち、先ずスタック・ポインタを格納し（Ｓ１６２０）、次いで第１種特別電動役物を閉鎖及び、普通電動役物を縮小し（Ｓ１６３０）、次に賞球計数奥側スイッチ及び、賞球計数手前側スイッチを７０ｍｓ間監視し（Ｓ１６４０）、電源断の発生情報を格納し（Ｓ１６５０）、ＲＡＭのチェックサムを算出し、格納し（Ｓ１６６０）、ＣＰＵ内蔵ＲＡＭのアクセス禁止を順次行う（Ｓ１６７０）。
【０１１１】
これにより、電源管理回路１３４の出力が停止（停電）した場合に、停電時点の状態を格納して、保存し、再び電源が供給された場合に、停電時点の状態に戻すことが可能になる。
次に、賞球制御基板３の動作を説明する。
【０１１２】
図１１は、電源投入時に賞球制御基板３によって実行される電源投入時処理ルーチンのフローチャートである。この電源投入時処理ルーチンは、リセット信号の立ち上がり時（低レベル状態から高レベル状態になったとき）にＭＰＵ８３（例えばエルイーテック製ＬＥ２０８０Ａ−ＰＡ）で起動されるものであって、概ねクリア信号の有効、無効の判断及び処理と、電源の投入時の判断及びＲＡＭの初期化と、電源断時の状態への復旧処理とを行う。
【０１１３】
この電源投入処理は、リセット信号の立ち上がりによるシステムリセットの発生後、セキュリティチェックを行った後、００００Ｈから処理がスタートすることにより、起動される。
この電源投入処理では、先ず、スタック・ポインタに８０００Ｈを設定し（Ｓ２０００）、次いでマスカブル割込みやノンマスカブル割込みなどの設定を行う割込みモードを設定してから（Ｓ２０１０）、ＣＰＵ内蔵ＲＡＭ（ＭＰＵ８３が備えるＲＡＭ）のアクセスを許可し（Ｓ２０２０）、次いでＣＴＣを１ｍｓ周期のインターバルタイマとして設定、及び割込みモード２使用のための割込みベクトルアドレスの設定、及びＰＩＯを入力ポートとして設定するなどのＣＰＵ周辺デバイスの初期設定を行う（Ｓ２０３０）。
【０１１４】
Ｓ２０１０ないしＳ２０３０では、マスカブル割込みの設定で、ＣＴＣ割込みの設定を行い、１ｍｓ毎にマスカブル割込みが発生するようになる。これにより、所定番地のタイマーＩＮＴ処理が１ｍｓ毎に起動されるようになる。ノンマスカブル割込みの設定では、ＮＭＩ端子１７５に停電信号が入力すると、後述する所定番地の停電検出時処理が起動されるようになる。
【０１１５】
次に賞球制御基板３に加えられたクリア信号をチェックして（Ｓ２０４０）、ＯＦＦ、即ちクリア信号が有効であるならば、ＲＡＭのクリアを望んでいると判断して、ＲＡＭを全てクリアする処理（Ｓ２０８０）に移行する。
又、クリア信号のチェック（Ｓ２０４０）で、ＯＦＦでないと判断した場合、即ちクリア信号が無効である場合には、次に電源断の発生情報をチェックして（Ｓ２０５０）、正常でなければ、即ちＲＡＭに電源断の発生情報が設定されていない場合には、電源投入時と判断して、ＲＡＭを全てクリアする処理（Ｓ２０８０）に移行する。
【０１１６】
この電源断の発生情報のチェックで（Ｓ２０５０）、正常であると判断された場合には、次にＲＡＭのチェックサムを算出して（Ｓ２０６０）、正常であるかチェックし（Ｓ２０７０）、正常でなければ、電源断復旧時であるが、ＲＡＭの内容が完全には保護されていなくて、一部が破壊され、電源断時の状態には戻すことが出来ないと判断して、ＲＡＭを全てクリアする処理（Ｓ２０８０）に移行する。
【０１１７】
ＲＡＭのチェックサムも正常であれば、電源断時の状態に戻すことが可能であると判断して、後述する電源断時の処理（Ｓ２１００〜Ｓ２１６０）を実行する。
上記Ｓ２０４０〜Ｓ２０７０で、ＲＡＭを全てクリアする処理（Ｓ２０８０）を行う必要があると判断された場合には、そのクリア処理の実行後、マスカブル割込みを使用するために割込み許可を設定後（Ｓ２０９０）、詳細の図示を省略する払出制御に処理を移行する。
【０１１８】
即ち、電源断時点の状態に戻すことが出来ない場合、或いは戻す必要がない場合には、そのままＲＡＭの初期化などの処理だけを行って、完全に初期化された状態から払出制御を開始する。
一方、電源断時点の状態に戻す処理を行うことが可能、或いは必要と判断した場合には、先ず電源断時のスタック・ポインタの復帰を行い（Ｓ２１００）、次いで払い出し停止状態に設定し（Ｓ２１１０）、電源断の発生情報をクリアして（Ｓ２１２０）、ポート（８４Ｈ）の状態が電源断時に格納した状態と同じか判断し（Ｓ２１３０）、ポート（８４Ｈ）の状態が電源断時と同じになるまで待機する。
【０１１９】
つまり、主基板１は、停電の直前のポートの状態に復帰して、伝送データを例えば「０５Ｈ」にする。これを、賞球制御基板３のポート（８３Ｈ）は、入力して、図１２に基づいて後述する電源断時処理で格納し、保存しておいたポート（８４Ｈ）の状態と対比して、同一であれば、ポート（８４Ｈ）の状態が電源断時に格納した状態と同じであると判断する。そして、次の処理に移行する。
【０１２０】
又、保存しておいたポート（８４Ｈ）の状態と対比して、同一にならない場合には、Ｓ２１３０の待機状態が継続される。
この場合には、内蔵するウオッチドッグタイマが例えば、イネーブルタイムアウト時間が「１４２５ｍｓ」に設定されていれば、このイネーブルタイムアウト時間が経過した時点で、ユーザーリセットが発生する。
【０１２１】
又、この場合のリスタートでは、ＷＤＴクリアレジスタに例えば、「５５Ｈ」「ＡＡＨ」「３３Ｈ」の順にコントロールワードが書き込まれて、ウオッチドッグタイマがクリアされ、リスタートされます。
即ち、停電からの復帰時に主基板１か賞球制御基板３の何れかに不具合があって、主基板１と賞球制御基板３との間に、不一致が発生した場合には、ウオッチドッグタイマの働きによって、賞球制御基板３がリセットされ、主基板１からの指令に従うように処理される。
【０１２２】
主基板１と賞球制御基板３との間に、不一致がなく、停電の発生から停電の復帰に際して、主基板１と賞球制御基板３とが揃って正常に機能していることで、ポート（８３Ｈ）が電源断時の状態に戻ったら、次いで復帰したスタック・ポインタによりＣＰＵのレジスタを復帰後（Ｓ２１４０）、電源断時の割込み許可／禁止状態をチェックして（Ｓ２１５０）、電源断時に割込み許可状態であった場合には、割込み許可をし（Ｓ２１６０）、電源断時に割込み禁止状態であった場合には、そのまま、処理を電源断時の番地へ移行する。
【０１２３】
これにより、賞球制御基板３の状態が電源断時の状態に戻され、電源断時の続きの処理を実行する。
以上に説明した図１１の電源投入時処理により、電源断時の状態に戻すことが可能な場合、又は戻す必要がある場合には、賞球制御基板３の状態が電源が遮断されたその時の状態にまで戻され、賞球の払い出しなどの続きを実行し、一方電源断時の状態に戻すことが出来ない場合、又は戻すことが要求されていない場合には、初期化された状態から遊技の実行が開始される。
【０１２４】
次に、図１２に基づいて、電源断時処理を説明する。
図１２の電源断時処理が起動されると、先ずＣＰＵのレジスタを退避し（Ｓ２６００）、次いで電源断の発生情報が設定されているかを判断して（Ｓ２６１０）、既に設定されていれば、待機ルーチンに移行し、未だ電源断の発生情報が設定されていなければ、次に、スタック・ポインタを格納してから（Ｓ２６２０）、賞球モータが正常位置であるかの判断を行って（Ｓ２６３０）、正常位置でなければ正常位置まで賞球モータ３７を駆動し（Ｓ２６４０）、又既に正常位置であれば賞球モータ３７をそのままにして、次に賞球計数奥側スイッチと賞球計数手前側スイッチ（賞球ＳＷ１、ＳＷ２（３１、３２））の通過を監視することと（Ｓ２６５０）、球貸計数奥側スイッチと球貸計数手前側スイッチ（貸球ＳＷ１、ＳＷ２（３３、３４））の通過を監視することとを（Ｓ２６５０）、行うことを、図１２の電源断時処理が起動してから約７０ｍｓ経過するまで繰り返し実行する（Ｓ２６７０）。尚、７０ｍｓは、遊技球１２を払い出す装置と、払い出した遊技球１２を検出する賞球ＳＷ１（３１）、賞球ＳＷ２（３２）、貸球ＳＷ１（３３）、貸球ＳＷ２（３４）との位置関係の諸元によって適宜変更される設計値である。これにより、停電の直前に払い出された賞球や球貸の検出漏れが防止される。尚、Ｓ２６４０による賞球モータ３７を正常位置まで駆動する動作では、遊技球を連続して排出する連続運転でないことから、１２ｍｓの冷却期間を挟んだ運転は、行わず、正常位置まで賞球モータ３７を連続運転する。
【０１２５】
賞球や球貸の払い出しを検出後は、以下の処理を順次実行して、待機ルーチンに移行し、電源の供給が断たれるのを待機する。
即ち、先ずポート（８４Ｈ）の状態を格納し（Ｓ２６８０）、次いで電源断の発生情報を格納し（Ｓ２６９０）、ＲＡＭのチェックサムを算出し、格納し（Ｓ２７００）、ＣＰＵ内蔵ＲＡＭのアクセス禁止を順次行う（Ｓ２７１０）。
【０１２６】
これにより、電源管理回路１３４の出力が停止（停電）した場合に、払い出しの状態を漏れなく検出後、賞球制御基板３への＋５Ｖと、＋１２Ｖとによる電源供給が停止状態になって、ＭＰＵ８３がストップ状態に移行する。内蔵ＲＡＭは、バックアップ電源によって記憶内容が保持されている。
【０１２７】
このＭＰＵ８３がストップ状態に移行して、ＭＰＵ８３の停電処理が完了するまで、電源供給線ＤＧＷ５、ＤＧＷ１２による＋５Ｖと、＋１２Ｖとの電源供給が確保されている。この後、電源供給線ＤＧＷ５、ＤＧＷ１２からの電源が遮断された後もバックアップ電源線ＢＫＷから供給されたバックアップ電源によって、記憶内容が２０時間以上保持される。
【０１２８】
上述したように停電状態に移行した賞球制御基板３は、電源が復帰した時に電源基板１５から出力されるリセット信号がＲＥＳＥＴ端子１５１に入力されると、処理を中断した箇所から継続する。
以上に説明した遊技機５の主基板１と、賞球制御基板３と、電源基板１５とは、遊技機５への電源の供給が停止されると、電源基板１５から停電信号が出力された主基板１のＲＡＭと、賞球制御基板３のＲＡＭの記憶内容が変更されないようにしてストップ状態になるまで、電源供給線ＤＧＷ５、ＤＧＷ１２による＋５Ｖと、＋１２Ｖとの電源供給を維持し、その後バックアップ電源によって、記憶内容が保持される。
【０１２９】
これにより、停電の発生時点の遊技機５の主基板１と、賞球制御基板３との現況が停電中も保存される。
この結果、停電の復旧後、電源電圧が適切な値に戻り、電源基板１５がリセット信号を主基板１と、賞球制御基板３とに供給すると、賞球制御基板３が先に稼働状態になり、次いで約３００ｍｓ遅れて主基板１が稼働状態になって、ＲＡＭの記憶内容に基づいて、遊技機５の主基板１と、賞球制御基板３とが停電の発生前の状態に戻される。
【０１３０】
電源基板１５からリセット信号を受信する図柄制御基板７は、主基板１から受信したコマンドに基づいて、特別図柄表示装置４７と、普通図柄表示装置４９とに所定の図柄を表示する。
ここでは、受信したコマンドに応じて、特別図柄表示装置４７に電源投入時の表示、客待ちデモンストレーションの表示、遊技図柄の表示、大当り図柄の表示、Ｖ表示、大入賞口の開放回数の表示、大当り終了の表示、賞球数異常の表示、下受け皿満杯異常の表示、補給数不足異常の表示、賞球ＳＷ３１の断線・短絡異常の表示、賞球数異常の非表示、下受け皿満杯異常の非表示、補給数不足異常の非表示、賞球ＳＷ３１の断線・短絡異常の非表示、停電復帰の表示を行い、普通図柄表示装置４９に電源投入時の表示、変動パターンの表示を行う。
【０１３１】
図柄制御基板７は、電源供給線ＤＧＷ５、ＤＧＷ１２によって、＋５Ｖと、＋１２Ｖとの電源供給を受けており、遊技機５への電源管理回路１３４の出力の電源供給が停止した場合には、＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖが自然放電によってＬｏｗ出力になるのに伴って、作動を停止する。
【０１３２】
なお、遊技機５への電源管理回路１３４の出力の電源供給が再開すると、再び＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ電源の供給を受け、再び画像の表示を行う。
電源基板１５からリセット信号を受信する音声制御基板９は、主基板１から受信したコマンドに基づいて、無音、特別図柄の変動パターンに対応した音声、特別図柄の停止の音声、大当り開始の音声、大入賞口開放中の音声、大入賞口開放間インターバルの音声、大当り終了の音声出力を行う。
【０１３３】
電源基板１５からリセット信号を受信する音声制御基板９は、電源供給線ＤＧＷ５、ＤＧＷ１２によって、＋５Ｖと、＋１２Ｖとの電源供給を受けており、遊技機５への電源管理回路１３４の出力の電源供給が停止した場合には、＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ電源が自然放電によってＬｏｗ出力になるのに伴って、作動を停止する。
【０１３４】
なお、遊技機５への電源管理回路１３４の出力の電源供給が再開すると、再び＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ電源の供給を受け、再び音声の出力を行う。
電源基板１５からリセット信号を受信するランプ制御基板１１は、主基板１から受信したコマンドに基づいて、ＬＥＤなどの電飾５３に、待機中の電飾パターン、遊技図柄に対応した電飾パターン、特別図柄の停止に対応した電飾パターン、大当り開始の電飾パターン、大入賞口開放中の電飾パターン、大入賞口開放間インターバルの電飾パターン、大当り終了の電飾パターン、賞球数異常の電飾パターン、賞球数復帰の電飾パターン、特別図柄保留ＬＥＤの電飾パターン、普通図柄保留ＬＥＤの電飾パターン、確率変動ランプの電飾パターンを実行する。
【０１３５】
ランプ制御基板１１は、電源供給線ＤＧＷ５、ＤＧＷ１２によって、＋５Ｖと、＋１２Ｖとの電源供給を受けており、遊技機５への電源管理回路１３４の出力の電源供給が停止した場合には、＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ電源が自然放電によってＬｏｗ出力になるのに伴って、作動を停止する。
【０１３６】
なお、遊技機５への電源管理回路１３４の出力の電源供給が再開すると、再び＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ電源の供給を受け、再び電飾パターンの表示を行う。
電源基板１５からリセット信号を受信する発射制御基板１３は、電源供給線ＤＧＷ５、ＤＧＷ１２、ＤＧＷ３２によって、＋５Ｖと、＋１２Ｖと、＋３２Ｖの電源供給を受けており、遊技機５への電源管理回路１３４の出力の電源供給が停止した場合には、＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ、＋３２Ｖ電源の自然放電によってＬｏｗ出力になるのに伴って、作動を停止する。
【０１３７】
また、遊技機５への電源管理回路１３４の出力の電源供給が再開すると、＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ、＋３２Ｖ電源の供給を受け、再び発射制御を開始する。
なお、賞球制御基板３に停電信号のＬｏｗが入力されると同時に払い出された賞球や貸球が賞球ＳＷ３１、３２や貸球ＳＷ３３、３４を通過するまでに、最大約７０ｍｓ程度要するとしたが、これに限定されるものではなく、図示しない賞球払出装置の払出機構やスイッチの取付位置などによって、他の処理に支障のない範囲で適宜変更するものであっても良い。
【０１３８】
又、図６〜図８で示した電源基板１５の起動と停止のタイミングチャート、停電時のタイミングチャート、各制御基板状態のタイミングチャートの説明で記した時間等も各遊技機の各処理能力に合わせて適宜変更されても良い。
次に、電源管理回路１３４の動作に基づいて、操作板４を操作した場合の遊技機５の動作を説明する。
【０１３９】
図１３は、主基板１によって、所定時間毎（数ｍｓ毎）に起動される予定電源断処理ルーチンのフローチャート、図１４は、電源管理回路１３４の動作状態の説明図である。
図１３の予定電源断処理では、先ず電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８が「ＯＮ」されたかを判断する電源断スイッチＯＮかの判断を行う（Ｓ１１００）。電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８は、図２に示すように、操作板４上の「電源切断」の大書したレタリングの直下に配置され、押し面に「遊技球の発射を止めて２秒以上押し続けて下さい」のレタリングを有するボタンスイッチであって、遊技者に、遊技機５の電源を切断したい場合には、２秒以上押し続ければ良いという指示を有するものである。
【０１４０】
電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８の押し面が押されると、図３に示すように、それを電源遮断信号受信回路１４６が入力し、ＭＰＵ７１のＰＯＲＴ端子１５８へ出力する。
主基板１では、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８が押されたことを示す信号をＰＯＲＴ端子１５８から入力すると、図１３のＳ１１００で、電源断スイッチがＯＮであるとの判断が行われ、次に発射停止信号出力処理を行う（Ｓ１１１０）。
【０１４１】
発射停止信号出力処理では、賞球制御基板３へのデータ信号に、発射停止信号を含ませて、賞球制御基板３が備える発射制御信号出力回路１７に向けて出力する処理を行う。これにより、発射制御信号出力回路１７１は、発射制御基板１３に発射停止信号を出力する。これらにより、発射制御基板１３は、発射モータ６５を停止する。従って、遊技球１２の発射が停止される。
【０１４２】
次いで、賞球モータ３７の停止コード出力処理を行う（Ｓ１１２０）。
賞球モータの停止コード出力処理では、賞球制御基板３に賞球モータ３７の停止コードを出力する。これにより、賞球モータ３７が停止され、賞球や貸球の払出が停止される。
【０１４３】
次に、電源断処理表示コード出力処理を行う（Ｓ１１３０）。この電源断処理表示コード出力処理では、図柄制御基板７に電源断処理表示コードを出力する。
電源断処理表示コードを入力した図柄制御基板７は、図１４の（Ａ）に示すように、特別図柄表示部２４に「電源断処理を実行します。遊技球の発射を止めてしばらくお待ち下さい。」の表示２００を遊技画面２０２にオーバーラップ表示で行う。これにより、遊技者は、特別図柄表示部２４に表示された「電源断処理を実行します。遊技球の発射を止めてしばらくお待ち下さい。」の表示２００を見て、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８の押圧を続けるか、押圧を止めるかを考える切っ掛けを得ることが出来る。
【０１４４】
遊技者は、電源を切ることを望んでいる場合には、そのまま電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８の押圧を続ける。又、誤って、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８の押圧を行ったことに気が付いた場合は、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８から手を離すことになる。
【０１４５】
Ｓ１１３０の結果、遊技者が電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８の押圧を続けた状態が２秒以上続いたと判断した場合には（Ｓ１１４０）、次の電源断信号出力処理を実行する（Ｓ１１５０）。又、遊技者が電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８の押圧を止めて押圧が２秒以上続かなかった場合には、先ずＳ１１４０によって、［ＮＯ］と判断されて、本ルーチンを一旦終了することになり、次に図１３の予定電源断処理が起動されたときに、更に電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８が「ＯＦＦ」と判断されることになって（Ｓ１１００）、次の電源断処理表示コード出力中の判断（Ｓ１１６０）に処理が移行する。
【０１４６】
ここで、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８が２秒以上押された場合に（Ｓ１１４０）、実行される電源断信号出力処理では（Ｓ１１５０）、電源管理回路１３４の制御回路１６６に電源断信号を出力する。電源断信号は、既述したように主基板１が備える電源断信号出力回路２０４によって、電源基板１５の制御回路１６６に出力される。
【０１４７】
電源断信号を入力した制御回路１６６は、開放コイル１８２に通電を行って、常時閉接点１８０を開にすることで、リレー１６０の自己保持状態を解除し、常時開接点１７０を開にする。これにより、電源管理回路１３４から直流電源の供給を受ける＋２４Ｖ、＋３２Ｖ電源作成回路１３３、停電信号作成回路１２３、リセット信号作成回路１２５、主基板及び賞球制御基板用バックアップ電源作成回路１２７、＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ電源作成回路１３１への電源の供給が遮断される。電源の供給が遮断されると既述したように、遊技機５の各部が図１０、図１２に基づいて説明したように、電源断処理を行って、休止状態に移行する。
【０１４８】
又、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８が２秒以上押されなかった場合では、既述したように電源断処理表示コード出力中かを判断し（Ｓ１１６０）、まだ出力されていれば、中止表示コード出力処理を行って（Ｓ１１７０）、本予定電源断処理を一旦終了する。中止表示コード出力処理では、まず電源断処理表示コードの出力を停止して、「電源断処理を実行します。遊技球の発射を止めてしばらくお待ち下さい。」の表示２００を消し、この替わりに、中止表示コードを図柄制御基板７に出力して、図１４の（Ｂ）に示す「電源断処理が中止されました。」の表示２１０を特別図柄表示部２４に２秒間実行させる。これにより、遊技者は、電源断処理が中止されたことを知ることが出来、遊技の続きを安心して、そのまま継続することが出来る。
【０１４９】
尚、Ｓ１１５０によって、電源断信号が出力された後は、主基板１が間もなく停止状態になり、図１３の予定電源断処理は、実行されなくなる。
又、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８が２秒以上押されなかった場合には、Ｓ１１００、Ｓ１１６０とが共に「ＮＯ」とされ、図１３の予定電源断処理は、そのまま一旦終了するを繰り返す。
【０１５０】
既述したが、ここで電源投入ボタンスイッチ５０が押されると、電源管理回路１３４から直流電源の供給が再開され、＋２４Ｖ、＋３２Ｖ電源作成回路１３３、停電信号作成回路１２３、リセット信号作成回路１２５、主基板及び賞球制御基板用バックアップ電源作成回路１２７、＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ電源作成回路１３１への電源の供給が再開される。電源の供給が再開されると既述したように、遊技機５の各部が図９、図１１に基づいて説明したように、電源投入処理を行って、遊技開始状態に移行する。
【０１５１】
次に操作板４と同様の機能を有する操作板３００を説明する。操作板３００は、図１に示すように、遊技機５の外枠６に取り付けられ、施錠装置３０２を解錠して、内枠８を外枠６から引き出した場合に、操作可能な位置に取り付けられている。操作板３００の詳細な図示は省略するが操作板４とほぼ同様に電源表示ランプと、電源切断ボタンスイッチと、電源投入ボタンスイッチとが取付られており、ほぼ同様の機能を有する。
【０１５２】
これにより、操作板３００は、遊技機５の施錠装置３０２を解錠しなければ操作できない位置に取り付けられることになり、遊技場の管理者だけが操作可能になる。これにより、遊技者や他の遊技客が誤って遊技機５の電源を切ったり、入れたりすることが防止される。
【０１５３】
次に操作板４の機能を呼び出しランプユニット３１０に組み込んだ例を説明する。呼び出しランプユニット３１０は、遊技機５の上方に取り付けられ、遊技者が呼び出しボタン３１２を操作すると、図示しないホール管理コンピュータに呼出信号を出力する。
【０１５４】
又、呼び出しランプユニット３１０は、操作信号入力ユニット３１６と、表示装置３１４とを備える。操作信号入力ユニット３１６は、操作板４の機能を有するもので、呼び出しボタン３１２を所定時間（例えば５秒）以上押し続けた場合に、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８と同様の機能を有する。又、遊技機５が休止状態の場合には、呼び出しボタン３１２を所定時間（例えば５秒）以上押し続けた場合に、電源投入ボタンスイッチ５０と同様の機能を有する。
【０１５５】
つまり、呼び出しランプユニット３１０は、操作板４と同様の機能を有し、遊技機５を休止状態に移行させたり、休止状態の遊技機５を遊技を提供する状態に戻したりする機能を有する。
又、呼び出しランプユニット３１０は、図示しない赤外線リモコンユニットによって、ワイヤレス操作を受け入れる機能を有する。
【０１５６】
このワイヤレス操作によって、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８と、電源投入ボタンスイッチ５０と同様の機能を有するように操作することが出来るように構成されている。ワイヤレス操作のみ受け入れるようにすると、赤外線リモコンユニットを持っているものだけが遊技機５を休止状態に移行させたり、休止状態の遊技機５を遊技を提供する状態に戻したりすることが出来る。
【０１５７】
尚、操作板４と、操作板３００と、操作信号入力ユニット３１６とは、全て取り付けられていても良いし、或いは何れか１つだけ取り付けられていても良い。
又、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８と、電源投入ボタンスイッチ５０の機能を図示しないホール管理コンピュータに設けても良い。
【０１５８】
呼び出しランプユニット３１０の表示装置３１４は、呼び出しボタン３１２が押された場合には、呼び出し中の表示を行い、電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８と同様の機能を発揮する場合には、電源切断処理中表示、遊技機休止中表示、遊技機休止残り時間の表示、電源復帰中表示、電源切断中止の表示を行う。
【０１５９】
次に特許請求の範囲の構成と、発明の実施の形態との対応を説明する。
請求項１の遊技機の遊技提供手段は、電源管理回路１３４から電源の供給を受ける範囲が対応する。遊技機は、遊技機５、電源低下検出手段は、停電信号作成回路１２３、操作手段は、操作板４、操作板３００、操作信号入力ユニット３１６、休止状態移行手段は、主基板１と該主基板１で実行される図１０に示す電源断処理ルーチン、賞球制御基板３と該賞球制御基板３で実行される図１２に示す電源断時処理、休止前状態復帰手段は、主基板１と、該主基板１で実行される図９に示す電源投入処理ルーチン、賞球制御基板３と、該賞球制御基板３で実行される図１１に示す電源投入時処理ルーチン、操作部遮断状態検出手段は、停電信号作成回路１２３、電源遮断手段は、電源管理回路１３４、遮断手続手段は、電源基板１５と、主基板１と該主基板１で実行される図１０に示す電源断処理ルーチンと、賞球制御基板３と該賞球制御基板３で実行される図１２に示す電源断時処理が対応する。
【０１６０】
遮断続行報知手段は、主基板１で実行される図１３に示す予定電源断処理ルーチンが対応する。
【０１６１】
遮断報知手続手段は、上記遮断続行報知手段の処理を行い、次に上記休止状態移行手段による処理を行い、次いで、上記電源遮断手段の処理を行わせることが対応する。
【０１６２】
請求項２の遮断続行報知手段による電源遮断続行の確認を求める報知は、主基板１で実行される図１３に示す予定電源断処理ルーチンが対応する。
確認情報入力手段は、図１３のＳ１１００の電源断スイッチがオン状態を入力している状態が、Ｓ１１４０で２秒以上継続したと判断された場合が対応する。
【０１６３】
休止状態移行手段は、主基板１と該主基板１で実行される図１０に示す電源断処理ルーチン、賞球制御基板３と該賞球制御基板３で実行される図１２に示す電源断時処理が対応する。
電源遮断手段は、電源管理回路１３４が対応する。
【０１６４】
遮断報知確認手続手段は、上記遮断続行報知手段の処理を行い、上記確認情報入力手段の処理を行って、上記休止状態移行手段の後、上記電源遮断手段の処理を行うことが対応する。
請求項３の確認情報入力手段は、操作板４の電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８が２秒以上押され続けた場合にＳ１１５０にて電源断信号を出力し、電源管理回路１３４が電源用のリレー１６０を開状態にする処理の電源切断ボタンスイッチ４８が対応する。
【０１６５】
請求項４の遊技機枠前面側、発射装置周縁、又はガラス枠周縁の操作手段は、操作板４が対応する。
請求項５の遊技機枠内又は遊技機背面側の施錠管理区域の操作手段は、操作板３００が対応する。
【０１６６】
請求項６の呼び出しランプに設置された操作手段は、操作信号入力ユニット３１６が対応する。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】 遊技機５の正面図である。
【図２】 操作板４の正面図である。
【図３】 主基板１と、賞球制御基板３と、図柄制御基板７と、音声制御基板９と、ランプ制御基板１１と、発射制御基板１３と、電源基板１５との間のインタフェースに関するブロック図である。
【図４】 遊技機５の電気制御系のブロック図である。
【図５】 電源管理回路１３４の回路図である。
【図６】 電源基板１５の起動と停止タイミング図である。
【図７】 電源基板１５の起動と停止タイミング図であって、電源管理回路１３４の出力の停止（停電）が１０ｍｓ以上で、７０ｍｓ未満の間、発生した場合の状態である。
【図８】 電源基板１５の起動と停止タイミング図であって、一連動作での各制御基板の状態である。
【図９】 主基板１のＭＰＵ７１で実行される電源投入処理ルーチンのフローチャートである。
【図１０】 電源断処理のフローチャートである。
【図１１】 電源投入時に賞球制御基板３によって実行される電源投入時処理ルーチンのフローチャートである。
【図１２】 電源断時処理のフローチャートである。
【図１３】 主基板１によって、所定時間毎（数ｍｓ毎）に起動される予定電源断処理ルーチンのフローチャート
【図１４】 電源管理回路１３４の動作状態の説明図
【符号の説明】
１…主基板、３…賞球制御基板、４…操作板、
５…遊技機、６…外枠、７…図柄制御基板、
８…内枠、９…音声制御基板、１０…遊技盤、
１１…ランプ制御基板、１２…遊技球、１３…発射制御基板、
１４…ハンドル、１５…電源基板、１６…入力ＳＷ、
１７…発射制御信号出力回路、２０…上受け皿、
２１…盤用外部端子板、２２…下受け皿、２３…補給球不足ＳＷ、
２４…特別図柄表示部、２５…下受け皿満杯ＳＷ、２６…特別図柄保留ランプ、
２８…始動口、３０…大入賞口、３１…賞球ＳＷ１、
３２…賞球ＳＷ２、３３…貸球ＳＷ１、３４…貸球ＳＷ２、
３５…賞球モータ制御ＳＷ、３６…普通図柄保留ランプ、３７…賞球モータ、
３８…普通図柄表示部、４０…普通図柄作動ゲート、
４１…枠用外部端子板、４２…普通電動役物、４３…金枠開放ＳＷ、
４４…電源表示ランプ、４５…内枠開放ＳＷ、４６…状態表示器、
４７…特別図柄表示装置、４８…電源切断ボタンスイッチ、
４９…普通図柄表示装置、５０…電源投入ボタンスイッチ、
５０Ａ…電源投入信号スイッチ、
５１…スピーカ、５３…電飾、６１…タッチプレート、６３…発射停止ＳＷ、
６５…発射モータ、１２１…クリアＳＷ、１２３…停電信号作成回路、
１２５…リセット信号作成回路、
１２７…主基板及び賞球制御基板用バックアップ電源作成回路、
１３１…＋５Ｖ、＋１２Ｖ電源作成回路、
１３３…＋２４Ｖ、＋３２Ｖ電源作成回路、
１３４…電源管理回路、１４１…システムリセット回路、
１４３…停電信号受信回路、１４５…クリア信号受信回路、
１４６…電源遮断信号受信回路、１４７…ポート回路、
１４９…ストローブ信号送信回路、１５０…データ信号送信回路、
１５１、１７３、１８９、２０９、２３９…ＲＥＳＥＴ端子、
１５３、１７５…ＮＭＩ端子、
１５７、１５８、１８１、１９３、２１３、２４３…ＰＯＲＴ端子、
１５９、１８３…ＤＡＴＡ端子、１６０、１６２、１６４…リレー、
１６１…システムリセット回路、１６３…停電信号受信回路、
１６５、１８５、２０５、２３５…ストローブ信号受信回路、
１６６…制御回路、１６６Ｂ…バックアップコンデンサ、
１６７…データ信号受信回路、
１６８…コンデンサ、１６９…ポート回路、１７０、１７６…常時開接点、
１７１…発射制御信号出力回路、１７２…保持コイル、
１７４…出力側、１７７…クリア信号受信回路、
１７８…励磁コイル、１７９…ＣＬＫ／ＴＲＧ２端子、
１８０…常時閉接点、１８２…開放コイル、
１８４、２０３、２３３…システムリセット回路、
１８６…入力側、１８７、２０７、２３７…データ信号受信回路、
１９１…ＩＮＴ０端子、２００、２１０…表示、
２０２…遊技画面、２０４…電源断信号出力回路、
２１１、２４１…ＩＮＴ１端子、２５１…発射制御回路、
２５３…リセット回路、２５５…発射制御信号入力回路、
３００…操作板、３０１…整流回路、３０２…施錠装置、
３１０…呼び出しランプユニット、３１２…呼び出しボタン、
３１４…表示装置、３１５…ブリッジ整流器、
３１６…操作信号入力ユニット、ＢＫＷ…バックアップ電源線、
ＣＳＷ…クリア信号線、ＤＡＴＡＷ…データ信号線、
ＤＧＷ１２…１２Ｖ電源供給線、ＤＧＷ２４…２４Ｖ電源供給線、
ＤＧＷ３２…３２Ｖ電源供給線、ＤＧＷ５…５Ｖ電源供給線、
ＨＳＳＷ…発射制御信号線、ＲＳＷ…リセット信号線、
ＳＴＢＷ…ストローブ信号線、ＴＳＷ…停電信号線[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a technique for controlling a power supply of a gaming machine that provides a game such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine is installed in a game arcade and is used for a purpose of enjoying a game for a long time.
  So, if you want to sit in the middle of a long game, usually wait for the game to end and leave the seat, but you can't wait until the game ends Therefore, a technique that makes it possible to pause the game without waiting for the game to end, for example, a pause button disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-173536 is attached to the gaming machine frame, and the pause button is pressed. A technique for pausing the game when it is done is also disclosed.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in the conventional technology, if a power failure occurs while standing by pressing the pause button, the paused game disappears and is initialized, so there is a hold on the start In some cases, the game will be lost, and if the game is in the middle of a big hit, the remaining jackpot game will be lost, which may cause a disadvantage to the player.
[0004]
  Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine capable of resuming the continuation of a paused game after a power failure is restored even if a power failure occurs while the game is paused. To do.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
  As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine in which the game providing means to which a power supply is supplied provides a predetermined game, the power supply to be supplied to the game providing means. A power supply drop detecting means for detecting a drop, an operation means for cutting off the supply of the power supply to reduce the power supplied to the game providing means, and a game supply means when the power supply drop is detected. After storing the game provision state, when the game supply means returns to the rest state, and when the power supply to the game provision means returns when the game provision means is in the rest state Based on the game provision state stored before the game providing means transitions to the pause state, the game provision means returns the game provision means to the state reflecting the game provision state before transitioning to the pause state. Return means The operation unit shut-off state detecting unit for detecting that the operation unit is in a state of shutting off the power supply, the power shut-off unit for shutting off the power, and the operation unit shut-off state detecting unit When it is detected that the game is in a state of being interrupted, first, the storage of the game providing state by the game providing unit and the process of shifting the game providing unit to the dormant state by the dormant state shifting unit are started. Next, a shut-off procedure means for causing the power shut-off means to shut off the power sourceAnd a power supply to a special symbol display unit that displays a special symbol by winning a game ball at the start port when the operation unit cutoff state detection means detects that the supply of power is cut off. A block continuation notification means for performing a notification by overlapping a display requesting confirmation of block continuation on the game screen;Comprising the above-mentioned blocking procedure means,After the notification requesting confirmation of the power supply interruption by the interruption continuation notification means,AheadAboveThe storage of the game provision state by the game providing means by the pause state transition means and the process of shifting the game provision means to the pause state are started.ThenShut off that causes the power shut off means to shut down the powerNotificationThe summary is that it is a procedure.
[0006]
[0007]
[0008]
[0009]
[0010]
[0011]
  As a result, when it is detected by the operating unit cutoff state detecting means that the operating means has entered a state of shutting off the power supply, the cutoff continuing notification means performs a notification requesting confirmation of continued power shutdown, and then shuts off. The notification procedure means first causes the hibernation state transition means to start storing the game provision state by the game provision means and the process of transitioning the game provision means to the hibernation state, and then causes the power shut-off means to execute power shut-off. .
[0012]
  Therefore, since it is possible to shut off the supply of power to the game providing means after the transition to the dormant state is completed after the notification for requesting confirmation of the power supply continuation, the storage of the game providing status, It is no longer necessary to perform a notification requesting confirmation of continuation of interruption, storage of a game provision state, and a transition process to a hibernation state by a backup power source, and it is not necessary to prepare a backup power source for this.
[0013]
  As a result, since it is not necessary to prepare a backup power source, there is an extremely excellent effect that the cost and size can be reduced.
  In addition, the process of actually shutting off the power supply is executed after waiting for a notification response requesting confirmation of the continuation of the power shutoff, and there is a problem that the player accidentally shuts off the power. There is an effect that it can be prevented.
[0014]
  Claim2The gaming machine according to the invention adds a confirmation information input means for inputting confirmation of continuation of power-off after the notification requesting confirmation of continuation of power-off by the continuation-of-interruption informing means, When the confirmation information input means inputs confirmation to continue power shutoff after notification for requesting confirmation of power shutdown continuation by means, first, storage of the game provision state by the game provision means by the suspension state transition means, 2. A shut-off notification confirmation procedure means for starting the process of shifting the game providing means to a sleep state and then causing the power shut-off means to shut off the power.1A summary of the gaming machine described in.
[0015]
  As a result, when it is detected by the operation unit cutoff state detection means that the operation means is in a state of shutting off the supply of power, the cutoff continuation notification means performs a notification requesting confirmation of continuation of the power cutoff, and then confirms When the information input means inputs confirmation of continuing power-off and the confirmation notification input means inputs confirmation of power-off continuation by the confirmation information input means, first, the state of providing the game by the game providing means to the suspension state transition means And the process of shifting the game providing means to the hibernation state are started, and then the power shut-off means is made to shut off the power.
[0016]
  Therefore, a notification requesting confirmation of continued power shutdown, input of the confirmation, storage of the game provision state, and interruption of the supply of power to the game provision unit after the transition of the game provision unit to the dormant state is completed. Since it is possible to do so, it is no longer necessary to perform a notification requesting confirmation of continuation of power shutdown, input of confirmation, storage of game provision status, and transition processing to hibernation state by a backup power source, and it is also necessary to prepare a backup power source for this Disappear.
[0017]
  As a result, since it is not necessary to prepare a backup power source, there is an extremely excellent effect that the cost and size can be reduced.
  In addition, the process of actually shutting off the power supply is executed after waiting for a notification response requesting confirmation of the continuation of the power shutoff, and there is a problem that the player accidentally shuts off the power. There is an effect that it can be prevented.
[0018]
  Claim3The gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that the confirmation information input means is the operation means for cutting off the supply of power and reducing the power supplied to the game providing means.2A summary of the gaming machine described in.
  As a result, it is possible to input confirmation of continuing power shutdown by operating the operating means. Therefore, by operating the operating means, it is possible to first indicate the intention of shutting off the power supply, and to respond to the notification for confirming the continuation of the power shut-off notified in response thereto, by the operating means.
[0019]
  As a result, for example, the transition to the sleep state can be performed only by operating one operating means, and the operability is improved.
  Claim4In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the operation means is a position at which the player operating the gaming machine can operate the gaming machine frame front side, the gaming machine tray part, the frame periphery above the dish part, the launching device periphery, the top The lamp is installed at a position on a gaming machine such as a lamp periphery or a glass frame periphery.3A summary is a gaming machine described in any of the above.
[0020]
  This allows the player to use operating means installed at positions on the gaming machine, such as the front side of the gaming machine frame, the gaming machine tray, the frame periphery above the dish, the launching device periphery, the top lamp periphery, or the glass frame periphery. By operating, it becomes possible to shift the gaming machine to a dormant state.
  As a result, it is possible to perform the operation of putting the gaming machine into a dormant state as it is at the position where the player himself is playing a game, and there is an extremely excellent effect that the operability is improved.
[0021]
  Claim5The gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that the operation means is installed in a lock management area such as in the glass frame of the gaming machine, in the gaming machine frame, or on the back side of the gaming machine.3A summary is a gaming machine described in any of the above.
  As a result, it is possible to operate the operating means for shifting to the dormant state by installing the operating means in the lock management area such as in the gaming machine glass frame, in the gaming machine frame, or on the back side of the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player or the like from inadvertently shifting the gaming machine to a dormant state.
[0022]
  As a result, the management function is improved.
  Claim6The gaming machine according to the invention is characterized in that the operation means is installed on an external component of the gaming machine, such as a call lamp, an island platform, or a hall management computer.3A summary is a gaming machine described in any of the above.
[0023]
  As a result, the operation means that can be operated to shift to the sleep state by installing the operation means on the external component of the gaming machine such as the calling lamp, the island stand space, or the hall management computer is limited to a specific one. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player or the like from inadvertently shifting the gaming machine to a dormant state.
[0024]
  In addition, since it can be remotely managed by the hall management computer, the hall staff does not have to bother to go to the gaming machine to operate the operation means, and the management cost for the hall operation can be reduced. .
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Next, an embodiment of the invention will be described.
  FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 5 to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a front view of an operation board 4 for performing an operation for requesting transition to a dormant state, and FIG. 3 is a main board 1 and a prize ball control board. 3, a symbol control board 7, a voice control board 9, a lamp control board 11, a launch control board 13, and a power supply board 15. FIG. 4 is a block diagram relating to the electric control system of the gaming machine 5. The block diagram of is shown.
[0026]
  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 5 includes an outer frame 6 fixed to a game island (not shown) and an inner frame 8 attached to the outer frame 6. A board 4, a game board 10 that provides a pachinko game to a player, a handle 14 for launching a game ball 12 on the game board 10, and a game that is a prize obtained as a result of a pachinko game by the game board 10 An upper tray 20 for receiving the sphere 12 and a lower tray 22 are provided.
[0027]
  The game board 10 includes a special symbol display unit 24 that displays an interesting symbol in accordance with the progress of the pachinko game, a special symbol holding lamp 26 that displays the number of special symbols waiting to be displayed, a start port 28, A winning symbol 30, a normal symbol holding lamp 36, a normal symbol display unit 38, and a normal symbol actuating gate 40 are provided. When the game ball 12 wins a prize at the starting port 28, the special symbol display unit 24 has a special symbol. The display is started, and a big hit game that opens and closes the special winning opening 30 when the special symbol becomes a predetermined symbol is provided. Further, when the game ball 12 wins the normal symbol operating gate 40, the normal symbol display unit 38 starts displaying the normal symbol, and when the normal symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, the normal electric combination attached to the start port 28 is started. A small hit game that opens and closes the object 42 is provided.
[0028]
  In the vicinity of such a game board 10, an operation plate 4 whose details of the front view are shown in FIG. 2 is arranged so as to face the player. A power indicator lamp 44, a power-off button switch 48, a power-on button switch 50, and a power-on signal switch 50A are attached to the operation panel 4. The power-on button switch 50 and the power-on signal switch 50A are operated by the same push button.
[0029]
  In order to make a transition to the resting state or return from the resting state by the operation plate 4, the gaming machine 5 includes the main board 1 and the winning ball control board 3 to which wiring is connected as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. And a symbol control board 7 and a power supply board 15.
  That is, the gaming machine 5 omits details, but as shown in FIG. 4, the main board 1 that performs the main control, the prize ball control board 3 that performs the sub-control, the symbol control board 7, the sound control board 9, and the lamp control A substrate 11, a launch control substrate 13, and a power supply substrate 15 are provided.
[0030]
  The main board 1 includes a power-off button switch 48 of the operation panel 4, an input switch (input SW) 16 as described below, and an output solenoid (output SOL) such as a big prize opening SOL and an ordinary electric accessory SOL. ) 18 is connected to the board external terminal board 21 such as the number of symbols determined, the big hit, the big prize opening, the supply ball shortage switch (supply ball shortage SW) 23, and the base plate full switch (base plate full SW) 25. Has been.
[0031]
  As for the input SW16, the first type start port SW, the specific area SW, the big winning port SW, the normal symbol operation gate SW, the normal electric accessory SW, the normal winning port SW and the like are switched by a 9-bit signal line (SW signal). ) Is supplied to the main substrate 1.
  The main board 1 supplies an 8-bit data signal and a 1-bit strobe signal to the prize ball control board 3, the symbol control board 7, the sound control board 9, and the lamp control board 11. In general, the following processing is performed.
[0032]
  The prize ball control board 3 is based on the data signal input from the main board 1 and the strobe signal, and the prize ball SW1 (31), the prize ball SW2 (32), the ball rental SW1 (33), and the ball rental SW2 (34). Using the award ball motor control SW 35 and the award ball motor 37, the game ball is paid out to an upper plate (not shown) and a 1-bit launch control signal is output to the launch control board 13. Further, a status indicator 46 is attached to the prize ball control board 3 and a frame external terminal board 41 is connected thereto. The frame external terminal plate 41 is provided with a prize ball terminal, a ball lending terminal, a metal frame opening terminal, and an inner frame opening terminal, and a metal frame opening SW 43 and an inner frame opening SW 45 are connected thereto.
[0033]
  The symbol control board 7 has a special symbol display device (special symbol LCD) 47 and a normal symbol display device (normal symbol seven-segment LCD) 49 based on the data signal transmitted from the main substrate 1 and the strobe signal. The special symbol of the game and the normal symbol are displayed.
[0034]
  The sound control board 9 outputs sound related to the game using the speaker 51 based on the data signal transmitted from the main board 1 and the strobe signal.
  Based on the data signal transmitted from the main board 1 and the strobe signal, the lamp control board 11 generates an electric decoration pattern related to the game using an electric decoration 53 such as an LED / lamp.
[0035]
  The launch control board 13 inputs a 1-bit launch control signal from the prize ball control board 3, and is connected to the touch plate 61, the launch stop SW 63, and the launch motor 65, and controls the launch of the game ball.
  The main board 1, outline ball control board 3, symbol control board 7, voice control board 9, lamp control board 11, and launch control board 13 outlined above are reset from the power supply board 15. The signal line RSW, the + 5V power supply line DGW5, and the + 12V power supply line DGW12 are connected. Further, a + 32V power supply line DGW 32 is connected to the main board 1 and the launch control board 13, and a + 24V power supply line DGW 24 is connected to the lamp control board 11.
[0036]
  The reset signal line RSW includes the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the symbol control board 7, the voice control board 9, the lamp control board 11, and the launch control board 13 collectively from the power supply board 15, This is for resetting and is mainly used for initialization at the start of power supply.
[0037]
  From the power supply board 15, a power failure signal line TSW, a backup power supply line BKW, and a clear signal line CSW are connected to the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3.
  The main board 1 to which the power failure signal line TSW, the backup power supply line BKW, and the clear signal line CSW are supplied, and the prize ball control board 3 are all equipped with a microcomputer that takes into account the well-known game machine security. Yes. This microcomputer includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The RAM retains data even after the power of the + 5V power supply supplied by the + 5V power supply line DGW5 is reduced by the backup power supplied by the backup power supply line BKW. Here, the power supply board 15 that supplies power to the backup power supply line BKW has a capability of supplying backup power for 20 hours or more after the power supplied to the gaming machine 5 is cut off.
[0038]
  Next, based on FIG. 3, the power supply board 15, the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the symbol control board 7, the sound control board 9, the lamp control board 11, and the launch control board 13. A configuration for performing power supply and signal supply will be described. Detailed description of the configuration is omitted.
[0039]
  The power supply board 15 supplies power and signals to the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the symbol control board 7, the voice control board 9, the lamp control board 11, and the launch control board 13. Therefore, the clear SW 121, the power failure signal generation circuit 123, the reset signal generation circuit 125, the main board and prize ball control board backup power supply generation circuit 127, the + 5V, + 12V power supply generation circuit 131, and the + 24V, + 32V power supply generation A circuit 133 and a power management circuit 134 are provided.
[0040]
  As will be described later in detail, a power-on button switch 50, a power-on signal switch 50A, and a power indicator lamp 44 are attached to the power management circuit 134.
  The clear SW 121 is a push button switch structure that is mounted at a position where it can be operated from the back side of the gaming machine 5, and is mounted on the power supply board 15. Instead of the push button structure, a key switch structure operated with a predetermined key may be used. A clear signal line CSW is connected to the clear SW 121. The clear signal line CSW is connected to the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3. Details of the connection destination will be described later.
[0041]
  The power failure signal generation circuit 123 is connected to the power failure signal line TSW and outputs a power failure signal described later to the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3.
  The reset signal generation circuit 125 is connected to the reset signal line RSW, and a reset signal described later is sent to the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the symbol control board 7, the sound control board 9, the lamp control board 11, Output to the launch control board 13.
[0042]
  The main board and prize ball control board backup power supply creation circuit 127 is connected to the backup power supply line BKW, and outputs a backup power supply described later to the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3.
  The + 5V and + 12V power generation circuit 131 is connected to the + 5V power supply line DGW5 and the + 12V power supply line DGW12. The + 5V power supply and the + 12V power supply, which will be described later, are connected to the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, and the symbol control. Output to the board 7, the sound control board 9, the lamp control board 11, and the launch control board 13.
[0043]
  The + 24V and + 32V power supply generation circuit 133 is connected to the + 24V power supply line DGW24 and the + 32V power supply line DGW32, supplies + 24V power to the lamp control board 11, and supplies + 32V power to the main board 1 and the launch control board. 13 and output.
[0044]
  The power management circuit 134 operates in response to the supply of + 5V power output from the + 5V and + 12V power generation circuit 131. The power display lamp 44 provided in the power management circuit 134 is lit by + 5V power.
  The main board 1 that receives power and reset signals from the power board 15 includes a micro control unit (MPU) 71 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., a system reset circuit 141 connected to the MPU 71, and a power failure signal reception. A circuit 143, a clear signal receiving circuit 145, a power cutoff signal receiving circuit 146, a port circuit 147, a strobe signal transmitting circuit 149, and a data signal transmitting circuit 150 are provided.
[0045]
  The MPU 71 includes a RESET terminal 151, an NMI terminal 153, PORT terminals 157 and 158, and a DATA terminal 159. Note that the line indicating the low enable, which is the line above the characters “NMI”, like the NMI terminal 153, is described only in the drawings, and is not described in the specification. Unless otherwise specified, the symbols used to describe the terminals of the MPUs 71 and 83 conform to the microprocessor standard indicated by the trademark “Z80” of Zylog Corporation.
[0046]
  The RESET terminal 151 is connected to the system reset circuit 141 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and inputs a reset signal via the system reset circuit 141. The operation of the MPU 71 will be described later.
  The NMI terminal 153 is connected to the power failure signal receiving circuit 143 connected to the power failure signal line TSW, and inputs the power failure signal via the power failure signal receiving circuit 143.
[0047]
  The PORT terminal 157 is connected to a clear signal receiving circuit 145 connected to the clear signal line CSW, and inputs a clear signal via the clear signal receiving circuit 145.
  The PORT terminal 158 is connected to the power-off button switch 48 via the power-off signal receiving circuit 146.
[0048]
  The DATA terminal 159 outputs data to the strobe signal transmission circuit 149 and the data signal transmission circuit 150 via the port circuit 147, whereby the winning ball control board 3, the symbol control board 7, and the lamp control board 11. Are output as a strobe signal and a data signal. The strobe signal is output to the strobe signal line STBW, and the data signal is output to the data signal line DATAW.
[0049]
  The strobe signal transmission circuit 149 and the data signal transmission circuit 150 are connected to the power-off signal output circuit 204. The power-off signal output circuit 204 outputs a power-off signal to the control circuit 166 of the power management circuit 134.
  The prize ball control board 3 which receives + 5V and + 12V power supply from the power supply board 15 includes a micro control unit (MPU) 83 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., a system reset circuit 161 connected to the MPU 83, a power failure A signal receiving circuit 163, a strobe signal receiving circuit 165, a data signal receiving circuit 167, a port circuit 169, a firing control signal output circuit 171 and a clear signal receiving circuit 177 are provided.
[0050]
  The MPU 83 includes a RESET terminal 173, an NMI terminal 175, a PORT terminal 181, a CLK / TRG2 terminal 179, and a DATA terminal 183.
  The RESET terminal 173 is connected to a system reset circuit 161 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and inputs a reset signal via the system reset circuit 161. The operation of the MPU 83 will be described later.
[0051]
  The NMI terminal 175 is connected to the power failure signal receiving circuit 163 connected to the power failure signal line TSW, and inputs the power failure signal via the power failure signal receiving circuit 163.
  The strobe signal receiving circuit 165 connected to the strobe signal line STBW is connected to the CLK / TRG2 terminal 179, and the strobe signal is input via the strobe signal receiving circuit 165.
[0052]
  The DATA terminal 183 inputs a data signal through the data signal receiving circuit 167 connected to the data signal line DATAW and the port circuit 169.
  The data signal branched by the port circuit 169 is connected to the firing control signal output circuit 171.
[0053]
  The symbol control board 7 that is supplied with + 5V and + 12V power from the power supply board 15 includes a micro control unit (MPU) 181 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., a system reset circuit 184 connected to the MPU 181, and a strobe. A signal receiving circuit 185 and a data signal receiving circuit 187 are provided.
[0054]
  The MPU 181 includes a RESET terminal 189, an INT0 terminal 191 and a PORT terminal 193.
  The RESET terminal 189 is connected to a system reset circuit 184 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and inputs a reset signal via the system reset circuit 184. The operation of the MPU 181 will be described later.
[0055]
  The INT0 terminal 191 is connected to the strobe signal receiving circuit 185 connected to the strobe signal line STBW, and inputs a low enable strobe signal via the strobe signal receiving circuit 185.
  The PORT terminal 193 inputs a data signal via the data signal receiving circuit 187 connected to the data signal line DATAW.
[0056]
  The voice control board 9 that receives + 5V and + 12V power supply from the power supply board 15 includes a micro control unit (MPU) 231 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., a system reset circuit 233 connected to the MPU 231, and a strobe. A signal receiving circuit 235 and a data signal receiving circuit 237 are provided.
[0057]
  The MPU 231 includes a RESET terminal 239, an INT1 terminal 241, and a PORT terminal 243.
  The RESET terminal 239 is connected to the system reset circuit 233 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and inputs a reset signal via the system reset circuit 233. The operation of the MPU 231 will be described later.
[0058]
  The INT1 terminal 241 is connected to the strobe signal receiving circuit 235 connected to the strobe signal line STBW, and inputs the strobe signal via the strobe signal receiving circuit 235.
  The PORT terminal 243 inputs a data signal via the data signal receiving circuit 237 connected to the data signal line DATAW.
[0059]
  The lamp control board 11 that is supplied with + 5V, + 12V, and + 24V power from the power supply board 15 includes a micro control unit (MPU) 201 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and a system reset circuit 203 connected to the MPU 201. And a strobe signal receiving circuit 205 and a data signal receiving circuit 207.
[0060]
  The MPU 201 includes a RESET terminal 209, an INT1 terminal 211, and a PORT terminal 213.
  The RESET terminal 209 is connected to the system reset circuit 203 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and inputs a reset signal via the system reset circuit 203. The operation of the MPU 201 will be described later.
[0061]
  The INT1 terminal 211 is connected to the strobe signal receiving circuit 205 connected to the strobe signal line STBW, and inputs the strobe signal through the strobe signal receiving circuit 205.
  The PORT terminal 213 inputs a data signal via the data signal receiving circuit 207 connected to the data signal line DATAW.
[0062]
  The launch control board 13 that is supplied with + 5V, + 12V, and + 32V power from the power supply board 15 includes a launch control circuit 251 having an electronic control circuit, a reset circuit 253 connected to the launch control circuit 251, and launch control. And a signal input circuit 255.
[0063]
  The firing control circuit 251 inputs a reset signal via the reset circuit 253 connected to the reset signal line RSW, and outputs the firing control signal via the firing control signal input circuit 255 connected to the firing control signal line HSSW. input.
  Next, the power management circuit 134 of the power board 15 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0064]
  The power management circuit 134 is disposed at a position where the rectifier circuit 301 of the power supply board 15 receives AC 24 V power and opens and closes the rectified DC power. The DC power output from the power management circuit 134 includes a power failure signal creation circuit 123, a reset signal creation circuit 125, a backup power supply creation circuit 127 for main board and prize ball control board, a + 5V and + 12V power supply creation circuit 131, The + 24V and + 32V power supply generation circuit 133 is supplied.
[0065]
  The power management circuit 134 includes a power relay 160, a start relay 162, a disconnect relay 164, a start capacitor 168, and a control circuit 166 including a microcontroller, and a normally open power source. The input button switch 50 is connected. The relay 160 includes a normally open contact 170 and a holding coil 172. When the holding coil 172 is energized, the normally open contact 170 is closed. The relay 162 includes a normally open contact 176 and an excitation coil 178. When the excitation coil 178 is energized, the normally open contact 176 is closed. The relay 164 includes a normally closed contact 180 and an open coil 182, and when the open coil 182 is energized, the normally closed contact 180 is opened.
[0066]
  The power management circuit 134 supplies the output of the bridge rectifier 315 to the + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133 and the like via the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160. Therefore, when the relay 160 is in the open state, power is not supplied to the + 24V, + 32V power supply generation circuit 133 and the like, and when the relay 160 is in the closed state, power is supplied. One end of the holding coil 172 that closes the normally open contact 170 is connected to the output side 174 of the normally open contact 170, one end of the power-on button switch 50, and one end of the normally open contact 176 of the relay 162. Is connected to the normally closed contact 180 of the disconnecting relay 164.
[0067]
  Accordingly, the holding coil 172 is in a non-excited state when the normally closed contact 180 of the disconnecting relay 164 is open, and the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160 is opened. That is, the supply of power to the + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133 and the like is cut off. When the normally closed contact 180 of the disconnecting relay 164 is in the closed state, the power-on button switch 50 is pushed and the normally closed contact 176 of the relay 162 is actuated to be closed. The holding coil 172 is excited and the normally open contact 170 is closed.
[0068]
  The other end of the power-on button switch 50 that energizes and energizes the holding coil 172, the other end of the normally open contact 176 of the relay 162, and one end of the excitation coil 178 are connected to the input side 186 of the normally open contact 170. ing. The other end of the exciting coil 178 is connected to the ground circuit via the capacitor 168.
[0069]
  The open coil 182 of the cutting relay 164 is connected to the control circuit 166. Although details of the control performed by the control circuit 166 will be described later, the control circuit 166 can energize the open coil 182 even during a transition period such as when the power is turned on until it determines that the open coil 182 is energized. Has no circuit configuration.
[0070]
  Further, a backup capacitor 166B is connected to the control circuit 166 and maintains the operation state of the control circuit 166 for one hour. As a result, the control circuit 166 continues to operate for one hour with the power of the backup capacitor 166B after energizing the open coil 182 and the power management circuit 134 has stopped supplying power. The energization to 182 is continued. The energization of the open coil is maintained until the power-on signal switch 50A is turned “ON”. Therefore, during the 1 hour when the control circuit 166 energizes the open coil 182, the AC 24 V power supply is interrupted and then restored until the power-on signal switch 50 </ b> A (power-on button switch 50) is pressed. The power management circuit 134 is prevented from erroneously resuming the supply of power.
[0071]
  The control circuit 166 is connected to the power display lamp 44.
  By providing these, the power management circuit 134 opens and closes the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160 as follows.
  First, in a state in which AC 24V power is not supplied, the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160 is open, and the normally closed contact 180 of the relay 164 is closed.
[0072]
  In this state, when AC 24V power is supplied, when DC power is output from the output of the bridge rectifier 315, a charging current flows through the capacitor 168 via the excitation coil 178, and the excitation coil 178 is excited. As a result, the normally open contact 176 is closed, the holding coil 172 is excited, and the normally open contact 170 is closed. As a result, supply of power to the + 24V, + 32V power supply generation circuit 133 and the like is started.
[0073]
  Here, when the normally open contact 170 is closed, the holding coil 172 is energized from the output side 174 of the normally open contact 170, and the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160 is self-held in the closed state. At this point, almost no current has already flown through the exciting coil 178 and the normally open contact 176 is open. The exciting coil 178 is configured such that a current flows to maintain the normally open contact 176 in the closed state until the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160 is securely held in the closed state.
[0074]
  In this state, when the control circuit 166 receives a power-off signal from the power-off signal output circuit 204 of the main board 1, energization to the open coil 182 is started. When the open coil 182 is energized, the normally closed contact 180 is opened, the energization to the holding coil 172 is interrupted, and the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160 is opened. That is, the supply of power to the + 24V, + 32V power supply generation circuit 133 and the like is cut off. In this case, after a predetermined time, the supply of power to the control circuit 166 is also stopped, but the normally closed contact 180 is kept open.
[0075]
  In this way, the power-on button switch 50 (power-on signal switch 50A) is pressed in a state where the power of AC24V is supplied and the power supply to the + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133 is cut off, In the closed state, the energization of the open coil 182 is cut off, the normally closed contact 180 is closed, and the energization of the holding coil 172 is started, so that the normally open contact 170 is closed. The closed state of the normally open contact 170 is self-held by the holding coil 172. That is, the power is supplied to the + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133 and the like.
[0076]
  Although details of the transition processing of the gaming machine 5 to the hibernation state performed by the power management circuit 134 will be described later, the following operations are generally performed.
  When the power-off button switch 48 is pressed while the gaming machine 5 is providing a game, the control circuit 166 opens the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160 due to this, and the + 24V and + 32V power supplies. The power supply to the creation circuit 133 and the like is cut off. As the power to the + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133 and the like is cut off, the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3 perform processing such as storage of game state.
[0077]
  When the power-on button switch 50 is pressed in a state where the power supply to the + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133 is cut off, the normally open contact 170 of the relay 160 is closed, and the + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133 is closed. The supply of power to the game board is resumed, and the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3 are returned to the gaming state before the transition to the resting state. Thereafter, the game can be performed.
[0078]
  The power management circuit 134 is expressed by a mechanical relay sequence. However, the power management circuit 134 is not limited to this. The power management circuit 134 is configured by only a solid state relay circuit, or by a combination of a mechanical relay and a solid state relay circuit. Also good. Further, a mechanical switch may be attached to the position of the relay 160 so that the switch is manually opened when the power is cut off, and the switch is manually closed when returning to the original state.
[0079]
  Alternatively, all the programs may be controlled by the micro control unit.
  The position where the power management circuit 134 is interposed may be a position where AC24V is input to the rectifier circuit 301, or may be in the middle. In this case, the circuit design is changed as appropriate.
  When the power-on button switch 50 or the normally-open contact 176 is closed, a diode (not shown) that bypasses the normally-open contact 170 of the relay 160 and prevents current from flowing is connected to the output side 174 and the power-on. You may interpose between the button switch 50 and the normally open contact 176. In this case, the direction in which current flows from the output side 174 to the holding coil 172 is the forward direction of the diode. By doing so, the current capacity of the power-on button switch 50 and the normally open contact 176 can be reduced.
[0080]
  Next, a + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133, a power failure signal generation circuit 123, a reset signal generation circuit 125, a backup power generation circuit 127 for main board and prize ball control board, + 5V, which are supplied with DC power from the power management circuit 134, The operation of the power supply board 15 including the + 12V power supply generation circuit 131 and the operation state of each part of the gaming machine 5 will be described.
[0081]
  First, the operating state of the power supply and signals output from the power supply board 15 will be described.
  FIG. 6 is a timing chart for starting and stopping the power supply board 15.
  The input power supply of the power supply board 15, the output power supply, the output of the power management circuit 134 as an output signal, + 24V, + 32V, + 12V, + 5V, the backup power supply, the reset signal, and the power failure signal are 1 in the state explanation circled numbers in FIG. The specifications and specifications of the power supply substrate 15 are set so that the state as shown in Table 1 is indicated by the circled number 9.
[0082]
[Table 1]

[0083]
  As shown in FIG. 6, the power failure signal is changed from a low level (valid) to a high level (invalid) when 150 ms elapses as indicated by a circled number 2 after the output of the power management circuit 134 is supplied with the circled number 1. When this state continues for another 10 ms as indicated by the circled numeral 3, the reset signal changes from low level (valid) to high level (invalid).
[0084]
  When the output of the power management circuit 134 is an instantaneous interruption of 10 ms or less as indicated by a circled number 4, it is determined that there was no power failure.
  As indicated by the circled number 6, when the output of the power management circuit 134 is not longer than 10 ms, the power failure signal changes from a high level to a low level. As indicated by the circled numeral 7, when the power supply signal is not supplied for 70 ms or more after the power failure signal changes from the high level to the low level, the reset signal changes from the high level to the low level.
[0085]
  During the 70 ms when the reset signal is changed to a low level, the power supply of + 12V and + 5V is maintained.
  As indicated by the circled numeral 8, the backup power supply is maintained for 20 hours after the reset signal is changed to a low level.
[0086]
  FIG. 7 is a timing chart for starting and stopping the power supply board 15 and shows a state in which the output stop (power failure) of the power management circuit 134 occurs for 10 ms or more and less than 70 ms.
  The input power supply of the power supply board 15, the output power supply, the output of the power management circuit 134 which is an output signal, + 24V, + 32V, + 12V, + 5V, the backup power supply, the reset signal, and the power failure signal are 1 The specifications and specifications of the power supply board 15 are set so that the state as shown in Table 2 is indicated by.
[0087]
[Table 2]

[0088]
  As indicated by the circled number 4 in FIG. 7, the power failure signal changes from a high level to a low level when 10 ms elapses after the output of the power management circuit 134 stops.
  When the output of the power management circuit 134 is not longer than 10 ms, as shown by the circled number 5, 70 ms for power failure processing is forcibly executed, and the reset signal is changed from a high level to a low level when 70 ms elapses. Is done. However, if the output power supply of the power management circuit 134 is restored before the reset signal becomes low level, as shown by a circled numeral 6, after 150 ms has elapsed since the reset signal became low level. First, the power failure signal is changed from low level to high level, and 10 ms later, the reset signal is changed from low level to high level.
[0089]
  FIG. 8 is a timing chart for starting and stopping the power supply board 15, and shows the state of each control board in a series of operations.
  The input power supply of the power supply board 15, the output power supply, the output of the power management circuit 134 which is an output signal, + 24V, + 32V, + 12V, + 5V, the backup power supply, the reset signal, and the power failure signal are 1 As shown in Table 3 by the round numeral 12, the main board 1, prize ball control board 3, symbol control board 7, voice control board 9, lamp control board 11, launch control, which are each control board Specifications and specifications of the substrate 13 are set.
[0090]
[Table 3]

[0091]
  As shown in FIG. 8, the main board 1 is activated after 300 ms or more has passed since the reset signal becomes invalid (high level) as shown by the circled numeral 4, and the other prize ball control boards 3, The symbol control board 7, the sound control board 9, the lamp control board 11, and the launch control board 13 are activated until 300 ms elapses after the reset signal becomes invalid.
[0092]
  That is, when the power is supplied and activated, the specifications and specifications are set so that the main board 1 is activated after the other boards are activated and the command command to each board is transmitted.
  As indicated by the circled number 6, the power failure signal changes from a high level to a low level when 10 ms elapses after the supply of the output of the power management circuit 134 is lost.
[0093]
  When the supply of output power from the power management circuit 134 is not longer than 10 ms, 70 ms for power failure processing is forcibly executed as indicated by a circled numeral 7, and when the 70 ms elapses, the reset signal is changed from a high level. To low level. Thereafter, as indicated by a circled numeral 8, a backup period in which backup power is supplied is entered.
[0094]
  In this state, when the output of the power management circuit 134 is restored, as indicated by the circled number 9, after the elapse of 150 ms, the power failure signal is first activated (low level) as indicated by the circled number 10. The reset signal is disabled (high level) from disabled (high level) after 10 ms.
[0095]
  As described above, in the gaming machine 5, each unit operates according to the output of the power management circuit 134. The same operation is performed when the supply state of AC 24 V supplied to the power supply board 15 changes in the same manner as the output of the power management circuit 134.
  Next, the operations of the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3 for inputting power and signals supplied from the power board 15 as described above will be described.
[0096]
  First, the operation of the main board 1 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a power-on process routine executed by the MPU 71 of the main board 1.
  This power-on processing routine is started by the MPU 71 (for example, LE2080A-PA manufactured by Ltech) when the reset signal supplied to the main board 1 rises (from a low level state to a high level state). Thus, the clear signal validity / invalidity determination and processing, power-on determination, RAM initialization, and power-off state recovery processing are performed.
[0097]
  This power-on process is started by starting the process from 0000H after performing a security check after the occurrence of a system reset due to the rise of the reset signal.
  In this power-on process, first, 8000H is set in the stack pointer (S100), and then an interrupt mode for setting maskable interrupts and non-maskable interrupts is set (S110), and then a CPU built-in RAM (RAM provided in the MPU 71) ) Access is permitted (S120), and then the watchdog timer of the MPU 71 (for example, a watchdog timer built in LE2080A-PA manufactured by LTech) is initialized (S130). In the maskable interrupt setting of S110, a CTC interrupt is set, and a maskable interrupt is generated every 2 ms. As a result, a timer INT process at a predetermined address, which will be described later, is started every 2 ms. In the non-maskable interrupt setting, when a power failure signal is input to the NMI terminal 153, a power failure detection process at a predetermined address described later is started.
[0098]
  In setting the watchdog timer, a predetermined value (for example, 87H) is set in the WDT mode register so that a user reset occurs when restart is not possible within the set timeout period. When this user reset occurs, the process shifts to 0000H. That is, the power-on process in FIG. 9 is started.
[0099]
  After setting the watchdog timer (S130), the next clear signal to be input to the main board 1 is checked (S140). If it is OFF, that is, the clear signal is valid, it is determined that the RAM is desired to be cleared. Then, the process proceeds to the process of clearing all the RAM (S180).
[0100]
  If the clear signal check (S140) determines that the signal is not OFF, i.e., if the clear signal is invalid, then the power-off occurrence information is checked (S150). If the occurrence information of power interruption is not set in the RAM, it is determined that the power is turned on, and the process proceeds to a process of clearing all the RAM (S180).
[0101]
  If the power-off occurrence information is checked (S150) and is determined to be normal, then the RAM checksum is calculated (S160) and checked for normality (S170). If it is not, it is the time of power-off recovery, but it is judged that the contents of the RAM are not completely protected, partly destroyed, and cannot be restored to the state at the time of power-off. The process proceeds to the clearing process (S180).
[0102]
  If the checksum of the RAM is also normal, it is determined that it is possible to return to the power-off state, and the power-off processing (S220 to S300) described later is executed.
  If it is determined in S140 to S170 that the process of clearing all the RAM (S180) needs to be performed, the initial value is set in the RAM (S190) after executing the clear process, and then the CPC is set to 2 ms. After setting the CPU peripheral device as an interval timer for the cycle and setting the interrupt vector address for using the interrupt mode 2 (S200) and setting the interrupt permission to use the maskable interrupt (S210) The process shifts from the power-on process of FIG. 9 to a game start process (not shown).
[0103]
  That is, when it is not possible to return to the power-off state or when it is not necessary to return, the game is started from a completely initialized state by performing only processing such as RAM initialization.
  On the other hand, if it is possible to perform processing to return to the state at the time of power-off, or if it is determined that it is necessary, first the stack pointer is restored at the time of power-off (S220), and then a command to the winning ball control board 3 is issued. The process of returning the output data and control signal ports, which is the process of returning the state to the state when the power is turned off, is performed (S230), and then the symbol control board 7, the voice control board 9, and the lamp A command at the time of power-off restoration for restoring the control board 11 is created and transmitted (S240).
[0104]
  As a result, the transmission data output to the port of the main board 1 becomes “00H” when it is backed up during a power failure, for example, when the time immediately before the power failure is “05H”. At this time, it is stored in the built-in RAM that “05H” was output to the port.
[0105]
  When the power is turned on again in this state, the main board 1 sets the port to “05H”.
  The state of this port is referred to on the prize ball control board 3 and is used to confirm that the return from the power failure of the main board 1 by the prize ball control board 3 is completed.
[0106]
  Returning to FIG. 9, next, the normal electric accessory and the first type special electric accessory are returned to the power-off state (S 250), and the power-off occurrence information storing that the power is cut off is cleared ( S260). By clearing the information on the occurrence of the power interruption, the record of information regarding the power interruption is deleted.
[0107]
  After the power-off occurrence information is cleared, the CPU peripheral device initialization is substantially the same as the processing of S200 described above (S270), and the CPU registers are restored by the restored stack pointer (S280). Then, the interrupt enable / disable state at power-off is checked (S290). If the interrupt is enabled at power-off, the interrupt is enabled (S300), and the interrupt is disabled at power-off. As it is, the processing is shifted to the address when the power is cut off.
[0108]
  Thereby, the state of the gaming machine 5 is returned to the state at the time of power-off, and the subsequent processing at the time of power-off is executed.
  If it is possible to return to the power-off state by the power-on process in FIG. 9 described above, or if it is necessary to return to the state, the state of the gaming machine 5 is the state at that time when the power is cut off. If the game is returned and executed continuously, while it is not possible to return to the power-off state, or if it is not requested to return, the game is started from the initialized state.
[0109]
  Next, the power-off process will be described with reference to FIG.
  When the power-off process in FIG. 10 is started, first, the CPU registers are saved (S1600), and then it is determined whether the information on occurrence of power-off is set (S1610). If the power interruption occurrence information has not been set yet, the process proceeds to the routine. Then, the following processing is executed sequentially, and the process proceeds to the standby routine to wait for the power supply to be cut off.
[0110]
  That is, the stack pointer is first stored (S1620), then the first type special electric accessory is closed and the ordinary electric accessory is reduced (S1630), and then the prize ball counting back switch and the prize ball counting front The side switch is monitored for 70 ms (S1640), information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1650), a checksum of the RAM is calculated and stored (S1660), and access to the RAM with built-in CPU is sequentially prohibited (S1670).
[0111]
  As a result, when the output of the power management circuit 134 is stopped (power failure), it is possible to store and save the state at the time of the power failure and return to the state at the time of the power failure when the power is supplied again. .
  Next, the operation of the prize ball control board 3 will be described.
[0112]
  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a power-on processing routine executed by the prize ball control board 3 when the power is turned on. This power-on processing routine is started up by the MPU 83 (for example, LE2080A-PA manufactured by Ltech) when the reset signal rises (from a low level state to a high level state). Validity / invalidity judgment and processing, judgment at power-on, initialization of RAM, and restoration processing to the state at the time of power-off are performed.
[0113]
  This power-on process is started by starting the process from 0000H after performing a security check after the occurrence of a system reset due to the rise of the reset signal.
  In this power-on processing, first, 8000H is set in the stack pointer (S2000), and then an interrupt mode for setting maskable interrupts and non-maskable interrupts is set (S2010), and then the CPU built-in RAM (RAM provided in the MPU 83) ) Is then permitted (S2020), then the CTC is set as an interval timer with a period of 1 ms, the interrupt vector address is set to use interrupt mode 2, and the PIO is set as an input port. Setting is performed (S2030).
[0114]
  In S2010 to S2030, a CTC interrupt is set by setting a maskable interrupt, and a maskable interrupt is generated every 1 ms. As a result, the timer INT process at a predetermined address is started every 1 ms. In the non-maskable interrupt setting, when a power failure signal is input to the NMI terminal 175, a power failure detection process at a predetermined address described later is started.
[0115]
  Next, the clear signal applied to the prize ball control board 3 is checked (S2040). If the clear signal is OFF, that is, the clear signal is valid, it is determined that the RAM is desired to be cleared, and all the RAM is cleared. The process proceeds to processing (S2080).
  If the clear signal check (S2040) determines that the signal is not OFF, that is, if the clear signal is invalid, the next occurrence of power-off information is checked (S2050). If the occurrence information of power interruption is not set in the RAM, it is determined that the power is turned on, and the process proceeds to a process of clearing all the RAM (S2080).
[0116]
  If the power-off occurrence information is checked (S2050) and is determined to be normal, then the RAM checksum is calculated (S2060) and checked for normality (S2070). If it is not, it is the time of power-off recovery, but it is judged that the contents of the RAM are not completely protected, partly destroyed, and cannot be restored to the state at the time of power-off. The process proceeds to the clearing process (S2080).
[0117]
  If the checksum of the RAM is also normal, it is determined that it is possible to return to the power-off state, and processing (S2100 to S2160) described later is executed.
  If it is determined in S2040 to S2070 that the process of clearing all the RAM (S2080) needs to be performed, after the clear process is executed, the interrupt permission is set to use the maskable interrupt (S2090). Then, the process shifts to payout control whose details are not shown.
[0118]
  That is, when it is not possible to return to the power-off state or when it is not necessary to return, the processing of the RAM is performed as it is, and the payout control is started from the completely initialized state. .
  On the other hand, when it is possible to perform the process of returning to the power-off state or when it is determined that it is necessary, the stack pointer is first restored when the power is cut off (S2100), and then the payout stop state is set (S2110). ) Clearing the information on occurrence of power interruption (S2120), determining whether the state of the port (84H) is the same as the state stored at the time of power interruption (S2130), and making the state of the port (84H) the same as at the time of power interruption Wait until
[0119]
  That is, the main board 1 returns to the state of the port immediately before the power failure and sets the transmission data to “05H”, for example. This is input to the port (83H) of the winning ball control board 3 and stored in the power-off process described later with reference to FIG. 12, and compared with the saved state of the port (84H), If they are the same, it is determined that the state of the port (84H) is the same as the state stored when the power is turned off. Then, the process proceeds to the next process.
[0120]
  Further, if the port (84H) that has been saved does not become the same, the standby state of S2130 is continued.
  In this case, if the built-in watchdog timer is set to “1425 ms”, for example, the user timeout occurs when the enable timeout time elapses.
[0121]
  In this case, for example, the control word is written to the WDT clear register in the order of “55H”, “AAH” and “33H”, and the watchdog timer is cleared and restarted.
  That is, if there is a problem with either the main board 1 or the prize ball control board 3 when the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3 are inconsistent upon recovery from a power failure, the watchdog timer As a result, the prize ball control board 3 is reset and processed so as to follow a command from the main board 1.
[0122]
  There is no discrepancy between the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3, and the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3 are functioning normally when the power failure is restored after the occurrence of the power failure. When (83H) returns to the power-off state, the CPU register is restored using the returned stack pointer (S2140), and the interrupt enable / disable state at power-off is checked (S2150). If the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt is permitted (S2160). If the interrupt is prohibited when the power is turned off, the processing is shifted to the address when the power is turned off.
[0123]
  Thereby, the state of the prize ball control board 3 is returned to the state when the power is turned off, and the subsequent processing when the power is turned off is executed.
  When the power-on process of FIG. 11 described above can return to the power-off state, or when it is necessary to return, the state of the prize ball control board 3 is the same as when the power is cut off. If it is returned to the state and the continuation such as payout of the prize ball is executed, while it cannot be returned to the state when the power is cut off, or if it is not requested to return, the game is started from the initialized state. The execution of is started.
[0124]
  Next, the power-off process will be described with reference to FIG.
  When the power-off process in FIG. 12 is started, first, the CPU registers are saved (S2600), and then it is determined whether the power-off occurrence information is set (S2610). If the information is not set yet, the stack pointer is stored (S2620), and then it is determined whether the winning ball motor is in the normal position (S2630). If the ball is not in the normal position, the prize ball motor 37 is driven to the normal position (S2640). If the ball is already in the normal position, the prize ball motor 37 is left as it is. Monitoring the passing of the side switch (prize balls SW1, SW2 (31, 32)) (S2650), the ball rental counter back switch and the ball rental counter front switch (ball rental SW1, SW2 (33, 34) And monitoring the passage of) (S2650), it a power failure during the processing of FIG. 12 is repeatedly executed until after about 70ms after starting performing (S2670). 70 ms is a device for paying out the game ball 12, a prize ball SW1 (31), a prize ball SW2 (32), a ball rental SW1 (33), a ball rental SW2 (34) for detecting the game ball 12 that has been paid out. This is a design value that is appropriately changed depending on the specifications of the positional relationship. Thereby, the omission of detection of award balls and ball lending paid out immediately before the power failure is prevented. Note that the operation of driving the prize ball motor 37 to the normal position in S2640 is not a continuous operation in which the game balls are continuously discharged. Therefore, the operation with a 12 ms cooling period is not performed and the prize ball motor is brought to the normal position. 37 is operated continuously.
[0125]
  After detecting the payout of the winning ball or the ball rental, the following processing is executed in sequence, and the process proceeds to a standby routine to wait for the power supply to be cut off.
  That is, the state of the port (84H) is first stored (S2680), then the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored (S2690), the checksum of the RAM is calculated and stored (S2700), and the access prohibition of the CPU built-in RAM is prohibited. Sequentially (S2710).
[0126]
  As a result, when the output of the power management circuit 134 is stopped (power failure), after the state of payout is detected without omission, the power supply to +5 V and +12 V to the winning ball control board 3 is stopped, and the MPU 83 Enters the stop state. The built-in RAM holds stored contents by a backup power source.
[0127]
  The power supply of + 5V and + 12V by the power supply lines DGW5 and DGW12 is secured until the MPU 83 shifts to the stop state and the power failure process of the MPU 83 is completed. Thereafter, even after the power supply from the power supply lines DGW5 and DGW12 is cut off, the stored content is retained for 20 hours or more by the backup power supplied from the backup power supply line BKW.
[0128]
  As described above, when the reset signal output from the power supply board 15 is input to the RESET terminal 151 when the power supply is restored, the prize ball control board 3 that has shifted to the power failure state continues from the point where the processing is interrupted.
  When the supply of power to the gaming machine 5 is stopped, the main board 1, the winning ball control board 3, and the power board 15 of the gaming machine 5 described above output a power failure signal from the power board 15. Until the stored contents of the RAM of the main board 1 and the RAM of the prize ball control board 3 are not changed, the power supply of + 5V and + 12V by the power supply lines DGW5 and DGW12 is maintained and then backed up. The stored contents are held by the power supply.
[0129]
  Thereby, the current state of the main board 1 of the gaming machine 5 and the prize ball control board 3 at the time of the occurrence of the power failure is saved even during the power failure.
  As a result, after the power failure is restored, the power supply voltage returns to an appropriate value, and when the power supply board 15 supplies a reset signal to the main board 1 and the prize ball control board 3, the prize ball control board 3 is first put into operation. Then, the main board 1 enters the operating state with a delay of about 300 ms, and the main board 1 of the gaming machine 5 and the prize ball control board 3 are returned to the state before the occurrence of the power failure based on the stored contents of the RAM. .
[0130]
  The symbol control board 7 that receives the reset signal from the power supply board 15 displays a predetermined symbol on the special symbol display device 47 and the normal symbol display device 49 based on the command received from the main board 1.
  Here, in response to the received command, the special symbol display device 47 displays when the power is turned on, displays the customer waiting demonstration, displays the game symbol, displays the jackpot symbol, V display, displays the number of times the big prize opening is opened, End of jackpot, abnormal number of prize balls, indication of fullness of the saucer, indication of insufficient supply number, indication of disconnection / short circuit abnormality of prize ball SW31, no indication of abnormal number of prize balls, fullness of the saucer Non-display, non-replenishment abnormality short-circuit display, prize ball SW31 disconnection / short-circuit abnormality non-display, power failure recovery display, and normal symbol display device 49 display when power is turned on and variation pattern display.
[0131]
  The symbol control board 7 receives + 5V and + 12V power supply by the power supply lines DGW5 and DGW12. When the power supply of the output of the power management circuit 134 to the gaming machine 5 is stopped, + 5V, As + 12V becomes Low output due to natural discharge, the operation is stopped.
[0132]
  When the power supply of the output of the power management circuit 134 to the gaming machine 5 is restarted, + 5V and + 12V power is supplied again, and an image is displayed again.
  Based on the command received from the main board 1, the voice control board 9 that receives the reset signal from the power board 15 is silent, the voice corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol stop voice, the jackpot start voice, Audio is output during the opening of the grand prize opening, audio during the opening of the big prize opening, and audio output at the end of the big hit.
[0133]
  The voice control board 9 that receives the reset signal from the power board 15 is supplied with power of +5 V and +12 V by the power supply lines DGW 5 and DGW 12, and supplies power to the gaming machine 5 as an output of the power management circuit 134. When the power supply stops, the operation is stopped as the + 5V and + 12V power supplies become low output due to natural discharge.
[0134]
  When the power supply of the output of the power management circuit 134 to the gaming machine 5 is resumed, the supply of + 5V and + 12V power is again received and the sound is output again.
  Based on the command received from the main board 1, the lamp control board 11 that receives the reset signal from the power supply board 15 has an electrical decoration pattern such as an LED, an electrical decoration pattern corresponding to a waiting electrical design pattern, and a game design, An illumination pattern corresponding to the stoppage of the special symbol, an illumination pattern at the start of the jackpot, an illumination pattern during the opening of the prize winning opening, an illumination pattern at the interval between the opening of the prize winning opening, an illumination pattern at the end of the jackpot, an abnormal number of winning balls The illumination pattern, the illumination pattern for returning the number of prize balls, the illumination pattern of the special symbol hold LED, the illumination pattern of the normal symbol hold LED, and the illumination pattern of the probability variation lamp are executed.
[0135]
  The lamp control board 11 receives power supply of + 5V and + 12V by the power supply lines DGW5 and DGW12. When the power supply of the output of the power management circuit 134 to the gaming machine 5 is stopped, + 5V, The operation is stopped as the + 12V power supply becomes Low output due to spontaneous discharge.
[0136]
  When the power supply of the output of the power management circuit 134 to the gaming machine 5 is resumed, + 5V and + 12V power is supplied again, and the illumination pattern is displayed again.
  The launch control board 13 that receives the reset signal from the power board 15 is supplied with + 5V, + 12V, and + 32V by the power supply lines DGW5, DGW12, and DGW32, and the power management circuit 134 for the gaming machine 5 When the power supply of the output is stopped, the operation is stopped as the output becomes low due to the natural discharge of the + 5V, + 12V, and + 32V power supplies.
[0137]
  Further, when the power supply of the output of the power management circuit 134 to the gaming machine 5 is resumed, the supply of + 5V, + 12V, + 32V power is received, and the launch control is started again.
  In addition, it takes about 70 ms at maximum for the award ball or the lending ball that is paid out simultaneously with the award ball control board 3 to pass the award ball SWs 31 and 32 and the lending ball SWs 33 and 34. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be appropriately changed within a range that does not interfere with other processing, depending on a payout mechanism of a prize ball payout device (not shown) or a switch mounting position.
[0138]
  In addition, the timing shown in the description of the timing chart of starting and stopping of the power supply board 15 shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the timing chart at the time of power failure, and the timing chart of each control board state is also included in each processing capacity of each gaming machine. It may be changed as appropriate.
  Next, based on the operation of the power management circuit 134, the operation of the gaming machine 5 when the operation panel 4 is operated will be described.
[0139]
  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a scheduled power-off processing routine that is started every predetermined time (every several ms) by the main board 1, and FIG.
  In the scheduled power-off process of FIG. 13, it is first determined whether the power-off button switch 48 is “ON” or not (S1100). As shown in FIG. 2, the power-off button switch 48 is disposed immediately below the lettering of “Power-off” on the operation panel 4 and “presses the game ball on the pressing surface and keeps pressing for 2 seconds or more. Is a button switch having a letter “Please”, and when the player wants to turn off the power of the gaming machine 5, he / she has to instruct the player to keep pressing it for 2 seconds or more.
[0140]
  When the pressing surface of the power-off button switch 48 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 3, the power-off signal receiving circuit 146 inputs it and outputs it to the PORT terminal 158 of the MPU 71.
  In the main board 1, when a signal indicating that the power-off button switch 48 is pressed is input from the PORT terminal 158, it is determined that the power-off switch is ON in S1100 of FIG. Signal output processing is performed (S1110).
[0141]
  In the firing stop signal output process, a process of including a firing stop signal in the data signal to the prize ball control board 3 and outputting it to the launch control signal output circuit 17 included in the prize ball control board 3 is performed. As a result, the launch control signal output circuit 171 outputs a launch stop signal to the launch control board 13. As a result, the firing control board 13 stops the firing motor 65. Therefore, the launch of the game ball 12 is stopped.
[0142]
  Next, stop code output processing of the prize ball motor 37 is performed (S1120).
  In the award ball motor stop code output process, a award ball motor 37 stop code is output to the award ball control board 3. Thereby, the prize ball motor 37 is stopped, and the payout of the prize balls and the rental balls is stopped.
[0143]
  Next, a power-off process display code output process is performed (S1130). In this power-off process display code output process, a power-off process display code is output to the symbol control board 7.
  As shown in (A) of FIG. 14, the symbol control board 7 that has input the power-off process display code displays a message “Special power-off process on the special symbol display unit 24. Stop playing the game ball and wait for a while. "Is displayed on the game screen 202 in an overlapping manner. Thereby, the player sees the display 200 of “Execute the power-off process. Stop playing the game ball and wait for a while” displayed on the special symbol display unit 24, and the power-off button switch 48 You can get a chance to think about whether to continue pressing or stop pressing.
[0144]
  When the player desires to turn off the power, the player continues to press the power-off button switch 48 as it is. If the user notices that the power-off button switch 48 has been pressed by mistake, the user releases the power-off button switch 48.
[0145]
  As a result of S1130, when it is determined that the player continues to press the power-off button switch 48 for 2 seconds or more (S1140), the next power-off signal output process is executed (S1150). If the player stops pressing the power-off button switch 48 and the pressing does not continue for 2 seconds or longer, first, it is determined as [NO] in S1140, and this routine is temporarily ended. When the scheduled power-off process in FIG. 13 is activated, the power-off button switch 48 is further determined to be “OFF” (S1100), and the next power-off process display code is being output (S1160). ) Is transferred to.
[0146]
  Here, when the power-off button switch 48 is pressed for 2 seconds or longer (S1140), in the power-off signal output process to be executed (S1150), a power-off signal is output to the control circuit 166 of the power management circuit 134. As described above, the power-off signal is output to the control circuit 166 of the power-supply board 15 by the power-off signal output circuit 204 provided in the main board 1.
[0147]
  The control circuit 166 that has input the power-off signal energizes the open coil 182 to open the normally closed contact 180, thereby releasing the self-holding state of the relay 160 and opening the normally open contact 170. As a result, a + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133, a power failure signal generation circuit 123, a reset signal generation circuit 125, a backup power generation circuit 127 for the main board and prize ball control board, + 5V, which are supplied with DC power from the power management circuit 134, The supply of power to the +12 V power generation circuit 131 is cut off. As described above that the supply of power is cut off, each unit of the gaming machine 5 performs a power-off process as described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 12 and shifts to a dormant state.
[0148]
  If the power-off button switch 48 has not been pressed for 2 seconds or more, it is determined whether the power-off processing display code is being output as described above (S1160). Is performed (S1170), and the scheduled power-off process is temporarily terminated. In the stop display code output process, first, the output of the power-off process display code is stopped, and the display 200 of “Execute power-off process. Stop the game ball and wait for a while.” Is displayed. Then, the stop display code is output to the symbol control board 7 to cause the special symbol display unit 24 to execute the display 210 of “Power-off processing has been stopped” shown in FIG. As a result, the player can know that the power-off process has been stopped, and can continue the game without anxiety.
[0149]
  Note that, after the power-off signal is output in S1150, the main board 1 will soon be stopped, and the scheduled power-off process in FIG. 13 will not be executed.
  If the power-off button switch 48 is not pressed for 2 seconds or longer, both S1100 and S1160 are “NO”, and the scheduled power-off processing in FIG.
[0150]
  As described above, when the power-on button switch 50 is pressed, the DC power supply is resumed from the power management circuit 134, and the + 24V, + 32V power generation circuit 133, the power failure signal generation circuit 123, the reset signal generation circuit 125, The supply of power to the main board and prize ball control board backup power supply generation circuit 127, + 5V, + 12V power supply generation circuit 131 is resumed. As described above that the supply of power is resumed, each unit of the gaming machine 5 performs a power-on process as described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 11 and shifts to a game start state.
[0151]
  Next, the operation plate 300 having the same function as the operation plate 4 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation plate 300 is attached to the outer frame 6 of the gaming machine 5, and can be operated when the locking device 302 is unlocked and the inner frame 8 is pulled out from the outer frame 6. It is attached. Although detailed illustration of the operation panel 300 is omitted, a power indicator lamp, a power-off button switch, and a power-on button switch are attached in substantially the same manner as the operation panel 4 and have substantially the same functions.
[0152]
  As a result, the operation panel 300 is attached to a position where it cannot be operated unless the locking device 302 of the gaming machine 5 is unlocked, and only the game hall manager can operate. This prevents a player or another player from turning off or turning on the gaming machine 5 by mistake.
[0153]
  Next, an example in which the function of the operation panel 4 is incorporated in the calling lamp unit 310 will be described. The call lamp unit 310 is attached above the gaming machine 5 and outputs a call signal to a hall management computer (not shown) when the player operates the call button 312.
[0154]
  The calling lamp unit 310 includes an operation signal input unit 316 and a display device 314. The operation signal input unit 316 has the function of the operation panel 4 and has the same function as the power-off button switch 48 when the call button 312 is kept pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) or longer. Further, when the gaming machine 5 is in a resting state, it has the same function as the power-on button switch 50 when the call button 312 is kept pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) or longer.
[0155]
  That is, the calling lamp unit 310 has the same function as that of the operation panel 4 and has a function of shifting the gaming machine 5 to a dormant state or returning the dormant gaming machine 5 to a state where a game is provided.
  The calling lamp unit 310 has a function of accepting a wireless operation by an infrared remote control unit (not shown).
[0156]
  By this wireless operation, the power-off button switch 48 and the power-on button switch 50 can be operated to have the same functions. If only the wireless operation is accepted, only the player having the infrared remote control unit can shift the gaming machine 5 to the dormant state or return the dormant gaming machine 5 to the state where the game is provided.
[0157]
  The operation plate 4, the operation plate 300, and the operation signal input unit 316 may all be attached, or only one of them may be attached.
  The functions of the power-off button switch 48 and the power-on button switch 50 may be provided in a hall management computer (not shown).
[0158]
  When the call button 312 is pressed, the display device 314 of the call lamp unit 310 displays a call-in display, and when the function similar to that of the power-off button switch 48 is exerted, A display indicating that the gaming machine is idle, a display indicating the remaining time for the gaming machine, a display indicating that the power is being restored, and a display indicating that the power supply has been stopped are displayed.
[0159]
  Next, the correspondence between the structure of the claims and the embodiment of the invention will be described.
  The game providing means of the gaming machine according to claim 1 corresponds to the range in which power is supplied from the power management circuit 134. The gaming machine is the gaming machine 5, the power supply drop detecting means is the power failure signal generating circuit 123, the operating means is the operating board 4, the operating board 300, the operating signal input unit 316, the hibernation state shifting means is the main board 1 and the main board. The power-off process routine shown in FIG. 10 executed on the substrate 1, the prize-ball control board 3 and the power-off process shown in FIG. 9, the power-on process routine shown in FIG. 9 executed on the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, and the power-on process routine shown in FIG. 11 executed on the prize ball control board 3. The detection means is the power failure signal generation circuit 123, the power cutoff means is the power management circuit 134, and the cutoff procedure means is the power supply board 15, the main board 1, and the power cutoff processing routine shown in FIG. A prize ball control board 3 and the prize ball control board Processing at power-off, which in FIG. 12 to be executedReasonCorrespond.
[0160]
BlockingThe disconnection continuation notification means corresponds to the scheduled power-off processing routine shown in FIG..
[0161]
BlockingThe disconnection notification procedure means performs the processing of the interruption continuation notification means, then performs the processing by the hibernation state transition means, and then causes the power interruption means to perform processing.
[0162]
  Claim2The notification requesting the confirmation of the continued power-off by the interruption-continuation notification means corresponds to the scheduled power-off processing routine shown in FIG.
  The confirmation information input means corresponds to the case where it is determined in S1140 that the power-off switch of S1100 in FIG.
[0163]
  The resting state transition means includes the main board 1 and the power-off processing routine shown in FIG. 10 executed on the main board 1, and the power-off process shown in FIG. 12 executed on the prize ball control board 3 and the prize ball control board 3. Processing corresponds.
  The power cut-off means corresponds to the power management circuit 134.
[0164]
  The shutoff notification confirmation procedure means performs processing of the shutoff continuation notification means, performs processing of the confirmation information input means, and performs processing of the power shutoff means after the hibernation state transition means.
  Claim3The confirmation information input means outputs a power-off signal in S1150 when the power-off button switch 48 of the operation panel 4 is kept pressed for 2 seconds or more, and the power management circuit 134 opens the power relay 160. The power-off button switch 48 for the processing to be performed corresponds.
[0165]
  Claim4The operation plate 4 corresponds to the operation means on the front side of the gaming machine frame, the periphery of the launching device, or the periphery of the glass frame.
  Claim5The operation plate 300 corresponds to the operation means in the lock management area in the gaming machine frame or on the rear side of the gaming machine.
[0166]
  Claim6The operation signal input unit 316 corresponds to the operation means installed in the call lamp.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 5;
FIG. 2 is a front view of an operation plate 4;
FIG. 3 is a block relating to an interface among the main board 1, the prize ball control board 3, the symbol control board 7, the voice control board 9, the lamp control board 11, the launch control board 13 and the power supply board 15. FIG.
4 is a block diagram of an electric control system of the gaming machine 5. FIG.
5 is a circuit diagram of a power management circuit 134. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a timing diagram for starting and stopping the power supply board 15;
FIG. 7 is a timing chart for starting and stopping the power supply board 15 in a state where the output stop (power failure) of the power management circuit 134 occurs for 10 ms or more and less than 70 ms.
FIG. 8 is a timing chart for starting and stopping the power supply board 15 and shows the state of each control board in a series of operations.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a power-on process routine executed by the MPU 71 of the main board 1;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of power-off processing.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a power-on processing routine executed by the prize ball control board 3 when power is turned on.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of power-off processing.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a scheduled power-off processing routine that is activated by the main board 1 every predetermined time (every several ms).
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of an operation state of the power management circuit 134
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... main board, 3 ... prize ball control board, 4 ... operation board,
5 ... gaming machine, 6 ... outer frame, 7 ... design control board,
8 ... Inner frame, 9 ... Voice control board, 10 ... Game board,
11 ... Lamp control board, 12 ... Game ball, 13 ... Launch control board,
14 ... handle, 15 ... power supply board, 16 ... input SW,
17 ... Launch control signal output circuit, 20 ... Upper tray,
21 ... External terminal board for board, 22 ... Under tray, 23 ... SW for supply ball shortage,
24 ... Special symbol display section, 25 ... Under pan full SW, 26 ... Special symbol hold lamp,
28 ... Starting port, 30 ... Large winning port, 31 ... Prize ball SW1,
32 ... Prize ball SW2, 33 ... Ball rental SW1, 34 ... Ball rental SW2,
35 ... Prize ball motor control SW, 36 ... Normal symbol holding lamp, 37 ... Prize ball motor,
38 ... Normal symbol display part, 40 ... Normal symbol operation gate,
41 ... External terminal board for frame, 42 ... Ordinary electric accessory, 43 ... Metal frame opening SW,
44 ... Power indicator lamp, 45 ... Inner frame opening SW, 46 ... Status indicator,
47 ... Special symbol display device, 48 ... Power-off button switch,
49 ... Normal symbol display device, 50 ... Power-on button switch,
50A ... Power-on signal switch,
51 ... Speaker, 53 ... Illumination, 61 ... Touch plate, 63 ... Fire stop SW,
65 ... Launch motor, 121 ... Clear SW, 123 ... Power failure signal generation circuit,
125 ... reset signal generation circuit,
127 ... Backup power supply creation circuit for main board and prize ball control board,
131 ... + 5V, + 12V power generation circuit,
133 ... + 24V, + 32V power supply generation circuit,
134: power management circuit, 141: system reset circuit,
143 ... blackout signal receiving circuit, 145 ... clear signal receiving circuit,
146 ... Power-off signal receiving circuit, 147 ... Port circuit,
149 ... Strobe signal transmission circuit, 150 ... Data signal transmission circuit,
151, 173, 189, 209, 239 ... RESET terminal,
153, 175 ... NMI terminals,
157, 158, 181, 193, 213, 243 ... PORT terminal,
159, 183 ... DATA terminal, 160, 162, 164 ... relay,
161 ... System reset circuit, 163 ... Power failure signal receiving circuit,
165, 185, 205, 235 ... strobe signal receiving circuit,
166 ... Control circuit, 166B ... Backup capacitor,
167 ... Data signal receiving circuit,
168: Capacitor, 169: Port circuit, 170, 176: Normally open contact,
171 ... Launch control signal output circuit, 172 ... Holding coil,
174 ... Output side, 177 ... Clear signal receiving circuit,
178 ... excitation coil, 179 ... CLK / TRG2 terminal,
180 ... Normally closed contact, 182 ... Open coil,
184, 203, 233 ... system reset circuit,
186 ... input side, 187, 207, 237 ... data signal receiving circuit,
191 ... INT0 terminal, 200, 210 ... display,
202 ... Game screen, 204 ... Power-off signal output circuit,
211, 241 ... INT1 terminal, 251 ... launch control circuit,
253 ... Reset circuit, 255 ... Launch control signal input circuit,
300 ... Operation panel, 301 ... Rectifier circuit, 302 ... Locking device,
310 ... Call lamp unit, 312 ... Call button,
314 ... Display device, 315 ... Bridge rectifier,
316: Operation signal input unit, BKW: Backup power supply line,
CSW: Clear signal line, DATAW: Data signal line,
DGW12 ... 12V power supply line, DGW24 ... 24V power supply line,
DGW32 ... 32V power supply line, DGW5 ... 5V power supply line,
HSSW ... Launch control signal line, RSW ... Reset signal line,
STBW ... Strobe signal line, TSW ... Power failure signal line

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine in which a game providing means that receives power supply provides a predetermined game,
A power drop detecting means for detecting a drop in power supplied to the game providing means;
Operating means for cutting off the supply of power and reducing the power supplied to the game providing means;
A sleep state transition means for transitioning the game providing means to a resting state after storing the game providing state by the game providing means when a decrease in the power source is detected;
When the power provided to the game providing means is restored when the game providing means is in a resting state, based on the game providing state stored before the game providing means enters the resting state, Pre-pause state return means for returning the game providing means to a state reflecting the game provision state before transitioning to the pause state;
An operation unit cut-off state detection unit for detecting that the operation unit is in a state of cutting off the supply of the power;
A power shut-off means for shutting off the power;
When the operation unit cut-off state detecting means detects that the supply of power is cut off, the game providing state is first stored by the game providing means, and the game is provided by the pause state shifting means. A shutdown procedure means for starting a process for shifting the means to a sleep state, and then causing the power shutdown means to shut off the power supply ;
When the operation unit cut-off state detecting means detects that the power supply has been cut off, the special symbol display unit displays the special symbol when the game ball wins at the start port, and the power supply continues to be cut off. A disconnection continuation informing means for informing the game screen by overlapping a display requesting confirmation of the game ,
The blocking procedure means, after the notification of requesting confirmation of the power-off continues by the blocking continue informing means, and storage of providing state of the game by the game providing means by the upper Symbol dormant state means not a previous and the recreation providing means A game machine, characterized in that a process for shifting to a dormant state is started , and then a power cut-off means is made to execute a power-off notification procedure means. After the notification requesting confirmation of the power-off continuation by the power-off continuation informing means, a confirmation information input means for inputting confirmation of the power-off continuation is added,
When the confirmation information input means inputs confirmation to continue the power shutoff after the notification for requesting confirmation of the continuation of power shutoff by the shutoff continuation alert means, the game by the hibernation state transition means first. The interruption notification confirmation procedure means for starting the storage of the game provision state by the providing means and the process of shifting the game providing means to the sleep state and then causing the power shut-off means to shut off the power supply. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the confirmation information input means is the operation means that cuts off the supply of power and reduces the power supplied to the game providing means . The operating means is a gaming machine frame front side which is a position that can be operated by a player operating the gaming machine, a gaming machine tray part, a frame periphery above the dish part, a launching device periphery, a top lamp periphery, or a glass frame periphery. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the gaming machine is installed at a position on the gaming machine or the like . Said operating means, the glass frame of the gaming machine, the gaming machine frame, or of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is installed in a lock controlled area of the gaming machine back side or the like according to any one Gaming machine. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the operation means is installed on an external component member of the gaming machine such as a call lamp, an island platform, or a hall management computer .

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