JP7134849B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines .

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.

JP 2016-087321 A

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to suppress an increase in component cost by configuring a performance LED to be used also as a communication LED, and to prevent a player from recognizing information transmitted by the LED. do.

The present invention provides a gaming machine as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light emitting unit (e.g., lamp 3305) capable of adjusting the brightness of light;
A light emission control unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306) that controls the luminance of the light emitting unit,
The light emission control unit
Luminance generation means for generating a luminance value of the light emitting unit from a light emission pattern corresponding to the presentation;
information-attached luminance generating means for generating an information-added luminance value by adding information (for example, data such as skill state and effect pattern) to the luminance value generated by the luminance generating means;
controlling the luminance of the light emitting unit based on the luminance value with information;
The information to be added to the luminance value has a change amount smaller than the luminance value and a period shorter than the fluctuation timing in the light emission pattern (see FIG. 52 ),
When the luminance of the light emitting unit is controlled based on the luminance value with information, the luminance of the light emitting unit becomes brighter or darker than when controlled based on the luminance value to which the information is not added. (For example, when superimposing data "1", the brightness value is increased by 2, and when data "0" is superimposed, the brightness value is decreased by 2),
The information-attached luminance generating means can generate the information-attached luminance value by adding the information regardless of the luminance control status (for example, at a timing considerably shorter than the variation timing of the LED emission pattern, A gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3001) that is not affected by changes in the LED light emission pattern .

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to configure the production LED to be used also as a communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in parts cost and providing information transmitted by the LED to the player. can be made unrecognizable.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the first embodiment.
Furthermore, encoding means for generating encoded data by performing first encoding and second encoding different from the first encoding on the luminance value with information,
The light emission control section is configured to control luminance of the light emission section based on the encoded data.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to configure the production LED to be used also as a communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in parts cost and providing information transmitted by the LED to the player. can be made unrecognizable. Also, the transmission data can be decoded with higher accuracy by the first encoding and the second encoding.

According to the present invention, the effect LED is also used as the communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in the part cost, and transmitting information related to the effect other than the confirmation information (such as the medal insertion signal and the medal payout signal) by the LED. Since the information cannot be recognized by the player by means of the light emitting pattern, the interest in the game is not spoiled.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a gaming system including a gaming display device according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a game display device according to a first embodiment; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a game display device according to a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the screen unit of the gaming display device according to the first embodiment from the back side; 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating display contents of the gaming display device according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is the whole perspective view of the display for games based on 2nd Embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a game display device according to a second embodiment. It is a cross-sectional view of a game display device according to a third embodiment. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a game display device according to Modification 1 of the third embodiment; FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a game display device according to modification 2 of the third embodiment; It is a perspective view of a game device according to a fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of a game device according to a fourth embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing a game device according to a fourth embodiment from the rear side. It is an exploded perspective view showing a game device according to a fourth embodiment from the rear side. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an optical path pattern of light from an LED traveling through a light guide plate according to a fourth embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the illumination mode of the light-guide plate which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view showing a game device according to a fourth embodiment from the rear side. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a projector housing included in a game device according to a fifth embodiment; FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a projector container included in a game device according to a fifth embodiment; FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a projector housing according to a fifth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of control processing executed by a control circuit according to the fifth embodiment; FIG. It is a perspective view of a data display machine and a game machine according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a data display device according to a sixth embodiment; It is a block diagram showing the configuration of a gaming machine as a pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a gaming machine as a pachi-slot machine according to a sixth embodiment; FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a data display device according to a sixth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the game state determination table which concerns on 6th Embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an effect pattern table according to the sixth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of details of signals for each terminal transmitted from an external terminal board of a gaming machine as a pachinko machine according to the sixth embodiment; FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of details of signals for each terminal transmitted from an external terminal board of a gaming machine as a pachi-slot machine according to the sixth embodiment; It is a diagram showing an example of a state transition diagram of the game state of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an effect display interlocked with the effect of the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment; It is a flow chart of production execution processing which the control part concerning a 6th embodiment performs. It is a figure which shows the lighting aspect of the top lamp which concerns on the modification of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lighting aspect of the top lamp which concerns on the modification of 6th Embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of an effect pattern table according to the seventh embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state transition table which concerns on 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production|presentation execution process which concerns on 7th Embodiment. FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a gaming system including a gaming device according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a gaming machine as a pachi-slot machine according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a gaming device according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an image sensor unit according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of effect execution processing executed by a control unit of a gaming device according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of LED control processing executed by a sub-controller of a gaming machine according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of data reception processing executed by the image sensor unit of the gaming device according to the eighth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of light source exploration processing executed by an image sensor unit of a game device according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the light source searching process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the light source searching process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the light source searching process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the light source searching process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of noise removal processing executed by an image sensor unit of a gaming device according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the noise removal process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the noise removal process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the noise removal process which concerns on 8th Embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of decoding processing executed by an image sensor unit of a game device according to an eighth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining CDMA encoding according to the eighth embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining PSM encoding according to the eighth embodiment;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First embodiment>
First, a basic overview of a gaming system including a gaming display device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the game system according to the present embodiment is constructed in a game hall such as a so-called pachinko parlor. and devices 4, which are connected as shown in the figure.

In this embodiment, a card is used as an example of a "storage medium", but it is not limited to this. It shall include everything applicable to the invention.

In addition, in the present embodiment, banknotes are used as an example of "money", but the present invention is not limited to banknotes, coins, coins, etc., which can be applied to the invention according to the present embodiment. shall include

In addition, in the present embodiment, when simply described as "card", it means a membership card lent to a player who becomes a member of an amusement arcade, and a counting card (visitor card) temporarily lent by an amusement arcade. shall include both

In addition, in the present embodiment, when simply described as "balls", it includes both stored balls stored in association with a membership card and counted balls stored in association with a counting card. When described as "ball information", the ball information indicating the accumulated balls (hereinafter referred to as "accumulated ball information") and the ball information indicating the counted balls (hereinafter referred to as "counted balls information") .) shall be included. Information indicating the amount of money inserted by the player is referred to as "money information" (also referred to as "balance information"). It is assumed that there is a case. In addition, the membership card can store separately stored ball information, counted ball information, and money information. Furthermore, for convenience of explanation, the term "balls" is usually used to indicate information about the game balls owned by the player. Information on medals owned, information on gaming value held by the player by electromagnetic means, and other similar information shall be included.

[Game display device]
A game display device 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. A detailed configuration of the game display device 1 will be described later.

The game display device 1 of the present embodiment displays various game information as projection images by a transmissive projector device, and is installed, for example, above each game machine 2 . As the game information, the number of game media acquired (the number of acquired game media or the number of acquired balls), the number of various games played, the game history, and the like are displayed in graphs and numerical values (see FIG. 5). The game display device 1 is provided with a plurality of buttons 14A to 14F (described later) for the player to operate (see FIG. 5). The game display device 1 is connected to the game machine 2, the game medium lending device 3, and the server device 4, and displays various game information based on input signals, received signals, or player's operations. is displayed on a screen (projection target) 110A, which will be described later. The game display device 1 may be installed in units of so-called game islands.

The game display device 1 includes, as electrical or optical components, a projector main body 12, which will be described later, and a control unit (not shown) for controlling this. The control unit controls the projector main body 12 and controls communication with the gaming machine 2 , the game medium lending device 3 , and the server device 4 . Further, when the sensor detects the operation of the buttons 14A to 14F, the control unit controls the display on the screen 110A according to the operation. Although the physical buttons 14A to 14F are provided in this embodiment, the screen 110A may be configured by a touch panel, for example, and the control unit may detect operations on the touch panel.

The game display device 1 includes an interface unit for communicating with the game machine 2, the game medium lending device 3, and the server device 4, although not shown. The interface unit and an external connection terminal board (to be described later) in the game machine 2 are connected by a contact input method, and one-way communication from the game machine 2 to the game display device 1 is possible. The interface unit and the game medium lending device 3 are connected by, for example, a harness using a contact input/output method, and two-way communication is possible. Further, the interface unit and the server device 4 are connected by a wired LAN system by, for example, a coaxial cable, and by a contact output system by a harness, so that two-way communication is possible. The connection method is not limited to these methods. For example, a wireless LAN method may be used for each connection, or an optical communication method using an optical cable may be used. Additionally, a combination of these schemes may be used.

[Game machine]
The gaming machine 2 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. As the gaming machine 2, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2a or a pachislot gaming machine 2b is applied. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 2a and the pachislot gaming machine 2b are collectively referred to as the gaming machine 2 unless otherwise specified.

The pachinko game machine 2a is a game in which game balls (game media) are ejected onto the board surface, and when the game balls that hit the nails and flow down irregularly enter a specific winning hole, prize balls are paid out or points are added. is mainly performed. The pachinko game machine 2a includes a main control unit for controlling the main game device, a sub-control unit for controlling performance operations related to display and sound output, and a payout control unit for controlling the payout operation of game balls as prize balls. Equipped with units, etc. The payout control unit is connected to the game display device 1 via an external connection terminal board, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, or the like each time a game is played or when there is a change in the internal state. output to the display device 1 for Also, this payout control unit is connected to the game ball lending device 3a via an external connection terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

The pachislot machine 2b rotates a plurality of reels with a plurality of patterns by inserting a coin (game medium) and operating a start lever, and by pressing a stop button corresponding to each reel, the reels are rotated. By sequentially stopping the machines, when the symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination are arranged on the activated line, coins are paid out. Similarly to the pachinko machine 2a, the pachislot machine 2b also has a main control unit for controlling the main game device, a sub-control unit for controlling effects related to display and sound output, and a coin payout operation. A payout control unit or the like is provided. The payout control unit is connected to the game display device 1 via an external connection terminal board, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, or the like each time a game is played or when there is a change in the internal state. output to the display device 1 for Also, this payout control unit is connected to the medal lending device 3b via an external connection terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

[Game media lending device]
The game medium lending device 3 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. As the game medium lending device 3, there are a game ball lending device 3a installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 2a and a token lending device 3b installed adjacent to the pachislot gaming machine 2b. In the following description, the game ball lending device 3a and the token lending device 3b are collectively referred to as the game medium lending device 3 unless otherwise specified.

The game medium lending device 3 is connected to the server device 4 via, for example, a switching hub or controller (not shown). When a player inserts a card, the game medium lending device 3 sends identification information such as a card ID and a member ID added to an IC chip or the like of the card (hereinafter simply referred to as "identification information") to the server device. 4. The server device 4 transmits to the game medium lending device 3 the player's ball information stored in association with the received identification information. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 4 updates the ball information, and the game medium lending device 3 drives a payout device (not shown) to control the payout of game media. In addition, when the player inserts bills, the balance information corresponding to the amount of the bills (inserted amount) is transmitted to the server device 4 . Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 4 updates the balance information, and the game medium lending device 3 similarly executes game medium payout control.

In addition, the game medium lending device 3 counts the number of inserted game media when the game media are inserted into a counting device (not shown) by the operation of the player or directly from the gaming machine 2, and outputs the counting result. It is transmitted to the server device 4 as the player's counted ball information, and the server device 4 stores the received counted ball information in association with the identification information added to the card. When the card is not inserted, the received counted ball information is stored in association with the identification information added in advance to the counted card stored in the game medium lending device 3.例文帳に追加

In this embodiment, the server device 4 manages the player's ball information and balance information. In addition to adding identification information to the card, a storage area may also be provided, such information may be stored in the storage area, and such information may be managed. The update of this information may be performed by the server device 4 or by the game medium lending device 3 . Further, the ball information may be managed by the game medium lending device 3 or the server device 4, and the balance information may be directly stored in the memory area of the card.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the card is not inserted, the counted ball information and the balance information are displayed in association with the identification information added in advance to the count card stored in the game medium lending device 3. is stored, but when there is a card return request, the game medium lending device 3 or the server device 4 newly adds identification information to the counting card stored in the game medium lending device 3. , the newly added identification information may be stored in association with the counted ball information or the balance information.

In addition, if the gaming machine 2 is provided with a game ball lending device connection terminal plate (hereinafter referred to as a “rental terminal plate”), the game medium lending device 3 is also connected to this lending terminal plate. Based on receiving a lending request signal, a return request signal, etc. output from the lending terminal board, it transmits a payout request signal to the gaming machine 2, returns the card, and the like.

The game medium lending device 3 is also connected to the game display device 1 via a converter or the like, and receives game information signals, error signals, etc. output from an external connection terminal board provided in the game machine 2. At the same time, the player's ball information is transmitted to the game display device 1 .

[Server device]
The server device 4 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The server device 4 is used as a so-called hall computer, and is connected not only to the game display device 1 but also to the game medium lending device 3 . The server device 4 manages the game result management information (for example, ball payout history information including the past few days, fraud detection information, etc.) and the information on the amusement arcade (for example, new machine information, vacant machine information, etc.). Send to the display device 1 .

The server device 4 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center operator who is a third party other than the amusement arcade, and stores card identification information, membership information, and player ball information. Send periodically (for example, once a day). The external management device backs up each transmitted information. The server device 4 stops updating the player's ball information when the connection with the external management device is interrupted for a predetermined number of days (for example, 15 days).

In the gaming system as described above, when a player enters a game parlor (game hall), he or she first takes a seat at a desired gaming machine 2 while looking at various information displayed on the gaming display device 1 . Next, if the player is a member of the game parlor, he or she inserts the membership card into the game media lending device 3, and after identity verification (for example, inputting a registered personal identification number, etc.), the server device 4 If the ball information is stored in the game machine 2, the ball is used. is inserted, a lending request is made to receive the lending of the game medium, and the game is started by inserting the game medium into the game machine 2.例文帳に追加Alternatively, if the player is not a member of the game parlor, the player inserts bills, makes a lending request, receives the lending of game media, and inserts the game media into the gaming machine 2 to start a game. At this time, the ball information and balance information stored in the server device 4 are updated (decremented) by the rented amount.

In the case where the game is continued without being able to receive the payout of the game media from the gaming machine 2, the ball information and the balance information stored in the server device 4 are updated every time a lending request is made. , are sequentially updated (subtracted) by the rented amount. On the other hand, when it is possible to receive the payout of game media from the gaming machine 2, when the putout game media are put into the game medium lending device 3, the number of put-in game media is counted, and the count result is Based on this, the ball information stored in the server device 4 is updated (added).

After that, when the game on the gaming machine 2 is finished, the player requests the card to be returned. Here, when the membership card is inserted in the game medium lending device 3, the membership card is returned as it is after identity verification (for example, input of a registered personal identification number, etc.). When the membership card is not inserted in the game medium lending device 3, when the server device 4 stores the counted ball information, or when there is the balance information, it is stored in the game medium lending device 3. Return (issue) the counting card. If the server device 4 does not store the counting ball information and there is no remaining amount of the inserted amount, the counting card is not returned (issued).

When the counting card is returned (issued) and the player wants to play a game on another gaming machine 2, the counting card is sent to the game medium lending device 3 provided corresponding to the other gaming machine 2. By inserting the card, the game can be started (replayed) in the same procedure as for the membership card (except for identity verification). In the above case, the replay based on the stored ball information is called "pooled ball replay", and the replay based on the counted ball information is called "ball held ball replay".

[Configuration of game display device]
Next, the configuration of the game display device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game display device 1 includes a housing 10, a screen unit 11A, a projector body (projection means) 12, a reflector 13, and an operation unit 14 as basic components. The housing 10 accommodates a projector body 12, a reflector 13, an operation unit 14, and a control unit (not shown) for controlling the overall operation of the game display device 1. FIG. The screen unit 11A is attached so as to cover the opening surface 10A provided on the front side of the housing 10 . 2 to 4 show a standard type screen unit 11A, and unless otherwise specified, this screen unit 11A is basically used for explanation, but any screen unit may be used.

As shown in FIG. 3, the housing 10 is formed in a rectangular box shape having a bottom surface 10a, left and right side surfaces 10b and 10c, a rear surface 10d, an upper surface 10e, and an opening surface 10A on the front side. A projector body 12 is installed on the rear portion of the bottom surface 10a, and an operation unit 14 is installed on the front portion of the bottom surface 10a. A reflector 13 is installed on the upper portion of the back surface 10d.

The screen unit 11A is formed to have a front portion 11a covering the opening surface 10A of the housing 10 and left and right side portions 11b and 11c detachably fixed to the side surfaces 10b and 10c of the housing 10. there is The screen unit 11A has a screen (projection target) 110A provided in the opening 11aa of the front portion 11a, and LED substrates 111 provided on both left and right sides of the rear surface of the front portion 11a, as shown in FIG.

The front portion 11a has an opening 11aa for disposing the screen 110A, a light emitting surface 111a that emits light on the left and right sides of the screen 110A, and an opening 112 for exposing the buttons 14A to 14F of the operation unit 14 forward. and are provided.

The screen 110A is a transmissive screen that displays a projected image from behind. , translucent or grayish. The screen 110A of the screen unit 11A is formed to have a uniform thickness over the entire surface. Such a screen 110A has a uniformly flat incident surface 1100 (FIG. 4) on the rear side on which the light projected from the projector main body 12 is incident, and the light incident on the incident surface 1100 is transmitted to form a projected image. and a front display surface 1101 (FIG. 3) onto which is projected.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the light emitting surface 111a is made of a translucent plate-like member, and the LED substrate 111 is provided on the back side thereof. The LED board 111 mounts a plurality of LEDs (not shown) and is connected to the control unit on the housing 10 side via a connector 111A and a cable 111B. 4 shows a connector 111A and a cable 111B corresponding to one LED board 111, the other LED board 111 is also provided with a connector and a cable. are also connected to the control unit via connectors and cables.

This control unit turns on or blinks a plurality of LEDs on the LED substrate 111, and the light from these LEDs is emitted forward through the light emitting surface 111a.

The light-emitting surface 111a is composed of a translucent plate-like member, but is not limited to this, and is composed of a member that is at least partially translucent and partially non-translucent. You may do so.

In the translucent part, a decorative sheet may be placed between the LED substrate and the plate-shaped member, or the plate-shaped member itself may be decorated with a translucent color. . In such a case, the LED substrate functions as a light emitting means having a light source, while the plate member functions as a decorative member decorated with the light emitting means. Those with properties such as polarization, refraction, reflection, etc. are applied.

The projector main body 12 projects light for displaying game-related information as a projection image on the screen. Registered trademark: Digital Light Processing) method is applied.

The projector main body (projection means) 12 is connected to a control unit (not shown), and its operation is controlled by this control unit. The projector main body 12 has a liquid crystal panel or a DMD element, an LED or a lamp as a light source, a dichroic mirror, a projection lens, and the like. The projection lens is adjustable along the optical axis.

Such a projector main body 12 is arranged so that the light emitted from the projection lens is directed directly to the reflector 13 . When the screen unit 11A is attached, the focus can be adjusted by finely adjusting the projection lens of the projector main body 12 in the optical axis direction. As a result, a sharp and accurately focused projected image can be displayed on the screen 110A of the screen unit 11A.

The reflector 13 is made of a member that reflects light, and reflects the light incident from the projector main body 12 toward the opening surface 10A of the housing 10 (incident surface 1100 of the screen 110A). It is installed on the rear surface 10d in an inclined posture with respect to 10A.

The operation unit 14 has a plurality of buttons 14A to 14F arranged horizontally that can be operated by a player or the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the operation unit 14 is provided with a switch button 14A, a history button 14B, a call button 14C, a setting button 14D, a confirmation button 14E, and a cross button 14F in this order from the left. there is The operation unit 14 is connected to a control unit (not shown), and when an operation of each button 14A to 14F is detected by a switch (not shown), a detection signal is supplied from the switch to the control unit, and the control unit responds to the detection signal. Display control is performed accordingly.

The switch button 14A is a button for switching between graph display and numerical display, which will be described later. The history button 14B is a button for displaying today's game history. The call button 14C is a button for calling a store clerk at the game arcade. The setting button 14D is a button for changing display settings and the like. The confirm button 14E is a button for confirming various settings. The cross button 14F is a button for changing numerical values and performing scroll operations.

As exemplified in FIG. 5, as the projection image V1 on the screen 110A, a chart image showing the number of medals obtained from the start of the game is displayed as a line graph. As the projected image V2, a text image indicating the number of bonus games played today and the cumulative number of games is displayed.

As the projected image V3, a text image showing the number of past bonuses and the cumulative number of games as a history is displayed. The surface on which light is incident is assumed to be the incident surface 1100, but the surface on which light is projected (display surface) may be the rear area of the LED substrate 111 or areas above and below the incident surface 1100 (front portion 11a, etc.). Furthermore, the left and right regions (side portions 11b and 11c) may also be included.

The surface onto which the light is projected in this manner may be included inside the screen unit as long as the projected image can be projected in an area in front of the projector main body 12 or in front of the reflector 13 .

<Second embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. Components identical or similar to those in the above-described embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in the game display device 1 according to the second embodiment, the entire front surface of the screen unit 11D is composed of a concave screen 110D. The display surface 1101 has a concave surface. The game display device 1 does not have a light-emitting surface and buttons.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, an LED substrate 60 and a reflector 61 are provided outside the rear surface 10d of the housing 10, which is the rear surface side of the reflector 13. As shown in FIG. A plurality of LEDs 60A are mounted on the LED substrate 60 so as to be positioned annularly with respect to the back surface 10d, and the LEDs 60A are arranged so that light can be emitted toward the reflector 61. As shown in FIG. Such light from the LEDs 60A is reflected by the reflector 61, thereby illuminating the periphery of the game display device 1 and the periphery of the screen 110A from behind.

According to such a game display device 1, a projected image can be projected on the entire display surface 1101 of the screen 110D, and the decoration effect can be enhanced by the light from the rear by the LEDs 60A.

Further, in the second embodiment, since the screen 110D is formed in a concave shape, a three-dimensional image with depth can be displayed. This can further enhance visual effects and decorative effects.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a game display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. FIG. Components identical or similar to those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

In the third embodiment, for example, the upper edge of a concave screen 110D shown in FIG. 6 is illuminated to improve the visual effect and decorativeness.

As shown in FIG. 8, the game display device 1 according to the third embodiment includes a screen 110D having an incident surface 1100 (light guide section) having a predetermined thickness and transmitting light, and a projection image having a predetermined thickness. It is composed of a display surface 1101 (display unit) for displaying. Also, at least one substrate (LED substrate) 70 is installed on the bottom surface 10a of the housing 10 near the lower edge of the screen 110D, and light is directed to the upper edge of the incident surface (light guide portion) 1100 of the screen 110D. A diffused reflection portion 72 is provided which is composed of an uneven portion or the like for diffused reflection.

The irregular reflection portion 72 is provided over the entire upper edge of the screen 110D. Further, the base 70 may be provided over the entire lower edge of the screen 110D, or may be provided by dividing it appropriately. In addition, the arrangement position and emission angle of the one or more light emitting elements 71 are appropriately adjusted so that the light from the light emitting elements reaches the entire irregular reflection portion 72 uniformly.

As a result, horizontally elongated reflected light that borders the upper edge of the screen 110D is formed, and the visual effect and decorative effect can be improved. Although the LED substrate 60 and the reflector 61 are provided on the back surface of the reflector 13 in the diagram shown in FIG. 8, these can be omitted as appropriate.

Further, in order to prevent the light from the light emitting element 71 from leaking through the gap between the base 70 and the bottom surface 10a, a light shielding member 73 is installed in the gap to prevent the light from leaking to the housing 10. FIG.

Furthermore, a light shielding member may be appropriately provided around the light emitting element 71 so that the light from the light emitting element 71 is not directed toward the display surface 1101 of the screen 110D.

According to the third embodiment, the light emitted from the light emitting elements 71 of the base 70 provided near the lower edge of the screen 110D is emitted so as to frame the upper edge of the screen 110D, whereby the game display device 1 The visual effect of and decorativeness can be improved. Moreover, by preventing leakage of light from the light-emitting element 71 to the inside of the housing 10, the irradiation efficiency is increased and the image projected onto the screen 110D is not affected. In addition, the base 70 is provided near the upper edge, the left edge, and/or the right edge of the screen 110D, and the irregular reflection portion 72 is provided at the lower edge of the incident surface (light guide portion) 1100 so as to face each of them. It may be provided on the right edge and/or the left edge. Thereby, each edge (upper edge, lower edge, right edge, and/or left edge) of the screen 110D can be appropriately illuminated.

(Modification 1)
In Modified Example 1, as shown in FIG. 9, the bottom surface 10a having a light shielding function is placed in the gap in order to prevent the light from the light emitting element 71 from leaking into the housing 10 through the gap between the base 70 and the bottom surface 10a. Deform to close the part. As a result, the same effects as those of the third embodiment can be obtained, and the number of parts can be reduced.

(Modification 2)
In Modified Example 2, as shown in FIG. 10 , a substrate 70 having a light shielding function is arranged vertically, and the substrate 70 itself prevents the light from the light emitting element from leaking into the housing 10 . As a result, it is possible to achieve the same effects as those of the third embodiment, and to reduce the number of parts.

It should be noted that the LED substrate 60 and the reflector 61 can be omitted as appropriate in the first and second modifications as well.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Next, a game device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 17. FIG. Components identical or similar to those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a gaming device G1 according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming device G1 has a housing G10 and a screen unit G11 composed of a screen G110 whose entire front surface is concave. The housing G10 has a base G101 and a projector housing G102.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming device G1. As shown in FIG. 12, the base G101 has a flat back surface portion G101a and a bottom surface portion G101b, which constitute the back wall and bottom wall of the housing G10, respectively. The projector main body 12 is mounted on the bottom surface portion G101b. Moreover, the reflector 13 is arranged along the inner wall of the back surface portion G101a.

The projector housing G102 is attached to the bottom surface portion G101b so as to cover the projector main body 12, thereby housing the projector main body 12 in the internal space. The internal space is open at the top so that the image light emitted from the projector main body 12 can reach the reflector 13 arranged on the rear part G101a. The screen unit G11 is attached so as to cover the reflector 13, and is configured so that the image light reflected by the reflector 13 is applied to the screen G110.

As described above, the game device G1 of the fourth embodiment is a game display device that functions as a transmissive projector device, as in the above-described embodiments, but is not limited to this. For example, the game device may be a game display device with a built-in liquid crystal display or organic EL (Electro Luminescence). Also, the game device is not limited to a game display device, and may be, for example, a game medium lending device, a game machine decoration unit provided in the game machine, or the like.

In the following description of the fourth embodiment, for convenience, the direction perpendicular to the main surface of the back surface portion G101a may be referred to as the front-rear direction. In the longitudinal direction, the screen unit G11 side of the rear portion G101a may be referred to as the front side (forward direction) of the game device G1, and the opposite side to the front side may be referred to as the rear side (backward direction, depth direction). Also, the right side and left side as viewed from the front side are referred to as the right side (right direction) and the left side (left direction) of the gaming device G1, respectively, and the direction including the right side and the left side is sometimes referred to as the left and right direction. Furthermore, the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction and the left-right direction may be referred to as the up-down direction or the height direction.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the gaming device G1 from the rear side. As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, a light guide plate G61 is arranged behind the rear surface portion G101a of the substrate G101 so as to be parallel to the rear surface portion G101a. That is, the light guide plate G61 is arranged parallel to the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The light guide plate G61 is translucent and is capable of guiding incident light. In the fourth embodiment, the light guide plate G61 is formed in a substantially rectangular flat plate, but is not limited to this, and may be in any shape such as circular. As shown in FIG. 13, the light guide plate G61 is fixed to the base G101 by a rear substrate cover G62.

The gaming device G1 is generally arranged above the gaming machine 2, with the screen G110 facing the face of the player with the screen G110 facing downward from the front. be done. At this time, it is preferable that the light guide plate G61 is configured at a position and/or size that allows the player to view the light guide plate G61 above the screen G110.

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing the gaming device G1 from the rear side. As shown in FIG. 14, the light guide plate G61 has an annular opening G61a formed to penetrate in the thickness direction. That is, the light guide plate G61 has an annular end face (opening side end face G61b) on the opening G61a side. In other words, the opening-side end surface G61b forms the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61. In addition, in the fourth embodiment, the opening G61a is formed in an annular shape, but is not limited to this, and may be in a square shape or the like. A part of the peripheral edge of the opening G61a may match the peripheral edge of the light guide plate G61. That is, the opening G61a may be formed by providing a notch in the light guide plate G61.

An LED substrate G60 is arranged so as to be sandwiched between the light guide plate G61 and the substrate G101. That is, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on an LED substrate G60 that is separate from the light guide plate G61. A plurality of LEDs G60A are mounted on the LED substrate G60 at positions facing the opening-side end surface G61b on the light guide plate G61 side. More specifically, the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged side by side at equal intervals along the opening-side end face G61b on the LED substrate G60 so as to surround the opening G61a. In addition, when the opening G61a is formed by a notch, the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged in an arc shape along the notch. Each LED G60A has an emission port in the direction facing the opening-side end surface G61b. Therefore, the LED substrate G60 radially emits light from the plurality of LEDs G60A toward the opening-side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61. In addition, the optical axis of the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A is parallel to the light guide plate G61, and the light incident on the light guide plate G61 travels through the light guide plate G61 and constitutes the periphery of the light guide plate G61. It is made possible to reach the outer end face G61c. The thickness of the light guide plate G61 is set longer than the length of the LED G60A in the front-rear direction. This prevents the rear substrate cover G62 that fixes the light guide plate G61 from coming into contact with the LEDs G60A located in the openings G61a of the light guide plate G61.

In this way, the light from the plurality of LEDs G60A arranged in the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61 is guided through the light guide plate G61 after being incident from the opening-side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61, and is guided to the outside of the light guide plate G61. Illumination is performed so as to cover the entire area of the end face G61c. As a result, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A spreads radially within the light guide plate G61 and reaches the outer end face G61c, thereby illuminating the entire circumference of the light guide plate G61 in a ring shape, thereby enabling the gaming device G1. The illuminated light guide plate G61 can be visually recognized from any direction, and the identification of the gaming machine or the like to which the gaming device G1 is attached can be improved.

The LED substrate G60 is capable of individually controlling the lighting of a plurality of LEDs G60A. The LED board G60 has a memory (not shown) storing a plurality of lighting patterns, and controls the plurality of LEDs G60A with lighting patterns according to external signals and the like. For example, the LED board G60 selects a lighting pattern corresponding to a signal indicating a gaming state transmitted from the gaming machine or an operation performed on an input device (not shown) of the gaming device G1, and A plurality of LEDG60A are controlled based on the lighting pattern. For example, by controlling a lighting pattern in which a plurality of LEDs G60A are sequentially turned on in the order of arrangement, it is possible to create a driving effect in which light flows along the periphery of the light guide plate G61. In addition, by selecting full-color LEDs for the plurality of LEDG60A, when a call input from the player is performed by operating a touch sensor, etc., which will be described later, it lights up in red, and when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it flashes in yellow. It is possible to perform various notifications such as.

The light guide plate G61 is subjected to reflection processing at a plurality of locations to reflect part of the light from the LED G60A in the light guide plate G61 in the thickness direction of the substrate G101 side. The light guide plate G61 is subjected to reflection processing so as to form a shape having a design, so that the illumination of the shape appears on the main surface of the light guide plate G61. Hereinafter, the reflection processing of the light guide plate G61 will be specifically described with reference to the optical path pattern of light traveling through the light guide plate G61.

15A and 15B are explanatory diagrams showing examples of optical path patterns of light from the LED G60A traveling through the light guide plate G61. As shown in FIG. 15A, when the optical path of the light from the LED G60A is not subjected to reflection processing, the light emitted from the LED G60A enters the light guide plate G61 from the opening-side end surface G61b and passes through the light guide plate G61 in the planar direction. It advances (vertical direction) and reaches the outer end surface G61c. As a result, the entire circumference of the light guide plate G61 is annularly illuminated.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, the light guide plate G61 has a reflecting portion G61d that reflects light traveling in the surface direction (vertical direction) of the light guide plate G61. In the fourth embodiment, the reflecting portion G61d is a depression formed in the main surface of the light guide plate G61 on the side opposite to the LED substrate G60. The reflecting portion G61d has a reflecting surface whose normal is inclined 45 degrees in the thickness direction (forward direction) with respect to the optical path of the light from the LED G60A. direction) toward the LED substrate G60. The reflecting portion G61d may be provided inside the light guide plate by processing such as laser processing.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an illumination mode of the light guide plate G61. As shown in FIG. 16, light is radially emitted from the LED G60A (see FIG. 14) arranged in the opening G61a, reaches the outer end face G61c, and illuminates the periphery of the light guide plate G61. Part of the light from the LED G60A (see FIG. 14) is reflected forward by the reflecting portion G61d to form a bright spot on the main surface of the light guide plate G61. The reflective parts G61d are collectively provided so as to form a design, so that the bright spots formed by the reflections of the reflective parts G61d stipple the design.

FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view showing the gaming device G1 from the rear side. As shown in FIG. 17, the plurality of LEDs G60A are provided on an LED substrate G60 that is separate from the light guide plate G61. The LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 are provided with an alignment portion G60e and an alignment portion G60e for alignment so that the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged at positions facing the opening-side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61. G61e are provided respectively.

Specifically, the alignment portions G60e are four through-holes penetrating in the front-rear direction provided at the four corners of the light guide plate G61. The alignment portion G61e is four through holes penetrating corresponding to the four alignment portions G60e. A rear substrate cover G62 sandwiching the light guide plate G61 with the LED substrate G60 is similarly formed with an alignment portion G62e.

A rear surface portion G101a of the base G101 is provided with an alignment member G101e for performing alignment in cooperation with the LED substrate G60 and the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the light guide plate G61. The alignment member G101e has a cylindrical shape with a cross section that engages with the alignment portions G60e, G61e, and G62e, and is longer than the combined thickness of the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the rear substrate cover G62. It is provided so as to protrude backward from the base G101.

In this manner, the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the rear substrate cover G62 are detachably arranged with respect to the base G101. The alignment portions G60e, G61e, and G62e of the LED substrate G60, the light guide plate G61, and the rear substrate cover G62 are sequentially inserted into the alignment member G101e of the substrate G101 for alignment.

When the light guide plate G61 is aligned, first, the alignment portion G61e of the light guide plate G61 is aligned with the projecting end portion of the alignment member G101e of the base G101 and inserted. The light guide plate G61 is moved forward while its movement in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction is restricted by the alignment member G101e, and is arranged so as to be placed on the LED substrate G60. In this way, the light guide plate G61 is restricted only to movement in the front-rear direction by the alignment member G101e. This makes it possible to prevent the light guide plate G61 from coming into contact with the LEDs G60A placed on the LED substrate G60 during alignment.

(Outline of the fourth embodiment)
As described above, the gaming device G1 of the fourth embodiment is detachably arranged on the base G101. and a plurality of LEDs G60A respectively arranged at positions facing the opening side end surface G61b forming the opening G61a of the light guide plate G61, and the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged side by side along the opening side end surface G61b. In the light guide plate G61, a part of the light guided into the light guide plate G61 from the plurality of LEDs G60A through the opening side end face G61b is reflected in the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61. A reflective portion G61d is formed.

According to the above configuration, light from the plurality of LEDs G60A arranged in the opening of the light guide plate G61 is guided through the light guide plate G61 after entering from the opening-side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61. is illuminated so as to cover the entire region of the outer end surface G61c of the . On the other hand, part of the light guided through the light guide plate G61 by the reflection processing applied to the light guide plate G61 is emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61 by the reflection portion G61d subjected to the reflection processing. As a result, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A spreads radially within the light guide plate G61 and reaches the outer end face G61c, thereby illuminating the entire circumference of the light guide plate G61 in a ring shape, thereby enabling the gaming device G1. The illuminated light guide plate G61 can be visually recognized from any direction, and the identifiability of the gaming machine to which the gaming device G1 is attached can be improved. Furthermore, the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61 can improve the design, and since the light guide plate G61 is detachable from the base G101, it can be replaced with a light guide plate G61 having a different design and reflective processing. Therefore, the gaming device G1 can be applied to various types of gaming machines.

In addition, in the gaming device G1 of the fourth embodiment, the plurality of LEDG60A are provided on the LED substrate G60 which is separate from the light guide plate G61, and the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 are configured such that the plurality of LEDG60A Alignment portions G60e and G61e for alignment are provided so as to be arranged at positions facing the opening side end surface G61b of the light plate G61.

According to the above configuration, the detachably arranged light guide plate G61 is arranged by the positioning portions G60e and G61e such that the plurality of LEDs G60A are positioned to face the opening side end surface G61b of the light guide plate G61. be. As a result, the alignment parts G60e and G61e perform accurate alignment, so it is possible to prevent deterioration of the visual effect due to misalignment.

In addition, in the gaming device G1 of the fourth embodiment, the substrate G101 is provided with an alignment member G101e for performing alignment in cooperation with the LED substrate G60 and the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the light guide plate G61. ing.

According to the above configuration, the alignment portions G60e and G61e of the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 cooperate with the alignment member G101e provided on the base G101, and alignment is performed. As a result, the LED substrate G60 and the light guide plate G61 are aligned and also aligned with the base G101, so that it is possible to further prevent deterioration of the visual effect due to misalignment.

In addition, in the gaming device G1 of the fourth embodiment, the shape of the opening G61a is annular, and the plurality of LEDs G60A are annularly arranged along the opening-side end surface G61b of the annular opening G61a.

According to the above configuration, the plurality of LEDs G60A are annularly arranged along the opening-side end face G61b of the annularly formed opening G61a. As a result, the plurality of LEDs G60A are arranged in a ring along the opening-side end face G61b of the light guide plate G61, thereby minimizing the number of the LEDs G60A and allowing the light from the plurality of LEDs G60A to pass through the light guide plate G61 more efficiently. It is possible to make the outer end surface G61c of the light guide plate G61 more effectively illuminate.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a game device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21. FIG. Components identical or similar to those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted. In the fifth embodiment, a different aspect of the projector container G102 (see FIGS. 12 and 13) explained in the fourth embodiment will be explained, and the rest of the configuration and the like are the same as those in the fourth embodiment, so the explanation will be omitted. do.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the projector housing F102 included in the gaming device F1 according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, the projector housing F102 is attached to the base G101 below the screen unit G11 so as to cover the projector main body 12 (see FIG. 12), thereby housing the projector main body 12 in the internal space. As in the fourth embodiment, the upper part of the internal space is open so that the image light emitted from the projector main body 12 can reach the reflector 13 arranged on the rear part G101a. Furthermore, the projector housing F102 of the fifth embodiment has the function of an input device for receiving inputs from the player and the function of notifying the player. The projector container F102 will be specifically described below.

The projector housing F102 has an exterior panel F1021 that forms the front contour of the projector housing F102. The exterior panel F1021 has a touch area F1021a, a speaker section F1021c, and a light receiving section F1021d.

The touch area F1021a is a rectangular input area set according to the shape of a touch sensor F1022 (see FIG. 19), which will be described later. The touch region F1021a is provided with a translucent portion F1021b having translucency so that light emitted from the back side can be transmitted. In the fifth embodiment, the translucent portion F1021b is composed of a rectangular design representing the touch area F1021a, a pattern representing a "hand" arranged in the rectangular design, and a text representing "CALL". is not limited to In the fifth embodiment, the exterior panel F1021 is made of a translucent material and printed with non-transmissive ink so as to leave the translucent portion F1021b, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be formed by providing a translucent material so as to be flush with the exterior panel F1021, or it may simply be a through hole penetrating the exterior panel F1021. Further, the translucent part F1021b may be formed by forming a through hole penetrating the exterior panel F1021 and then providing an optical sheet (optical film) for diffusely reflecting light on the back side.

The speaker portion F1021c is a through hole for outputting sound from a speaker F10253 (see FIGS. 19 and 20) to the outside. Further, the light receiving portion F1021d is an input device for receiving signals by infrared rays or the like from the outside.

FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of the projector housing F102. As shown in FIG. 19, the projector housing F102 includes the exterior panel F1021 described above, the touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023, the LED array F1024 provided on the upper edge of the light guide plate F1023, the substrate F1025, and the frame. It has a body F1026 and a housing base F1027.

The housing base F1027 forms the outer shape of the projector housing F102 together with the exterior panel F1021, and houses the touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023, the LED array F1024, and the substrate F1025 between the housing base F1021 and the exterior panel F1021. Further, the housing base F1027 is provided with a light receiving element for receiving an optical signal from the outside by the speaker and the light receiving unit F1021d described above. The projector main body 12 (see FIG. 12) is accommodated on the opposite side of the housing base F1027 from the exterior panel F1021. Further, the housing base F1027 is provided with a speaker F10253 for outputting sound from the speaker section F1021c on the upper left part of the front side.

The substrate F1025 has a function of receiving inputs from the touch sensor F1022 and the light receiving portion F1021d, and a function of controlling lighting of the LED array F1024.

The LED array F1024 is an LED unit in which a plurality of full-color LEDs are arranged in parallel, and emits planar light from the upper edge of the light guide plate F1023 toward the light guide plate F1023. The light guide plate F1023 is provided on the back side of the touch sensor F1022, and the light from the LED array F1024 is reflected by a reflective sheet provided on the rear side of the light guide plate F1023 and is provided on the front side of the light guide plate F1023. Surface light is emitted from the diffuser sheet. That is, the light guide plate F1023 has a function of guiding the light from the LED array F1024 toward the translucent portion F1021b of the exterior panel F1021 provided on the front side via the touch sensor F1022. As a result, the translucent portion F1021b having translucency is illuminated.

The touch sensor F1022 has translucency, and is arranged in association with the touch area F1021a on the back side of the exterior panel F1021. As a result, the touch sensor F1022 can detect the player's touch input to the touch area F1021a.

The touch sensor F1022, the light guide plate F1023 on which the LED array F1024 is arranged, and the substrate F1025 are attached to the frame F1026, and are attached to the center of the housing base F1027 on the exterior panel F1021 side.

(Configuration of the fifth embodiment)
FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the projector housing F102. As shown in FIG. 20, the board F1025 has a control circuit F10250, a ROM F10251, a RAM F10252, and a communication interface F10254. The control circuit F10250 has a CPU and a circuit for controlling the LED array F1024 and the speaker F10253. The ROMF 10251 stores lighting patterns and the like for controlling the lighting of the LED array. The RAMF 10252 temporarily stores input information and the like from the outside. The communication interface F10254 is for communicating with, for example, the LED board G60 (see FIG. 14) in addition to the gaming machine 2 (see FIG. 1). Communication from the gaming machine 2 may be performed via the LED board G60 or a control board (not shown) that controls the LED board G60. Also, instead of directly receiving the signal from the game machine, the signal may be indirectly received from another device such as a server or a controller in the game hall.

Thus, the substrate F1025 is configured to be able to change the illumination of the translucent portion F1021b based on information from the touch sensor F1022 and the game machine 2. FIG. Further, since it is connected to the LED board G60 for illuminating the light guide plate G61 arranged on the back surface of the game device G1, for example, the illumination of the translucent part F1021b and the illumination of the light guide plate G61 are synchronized. It is possible to perform various productions and notifications.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of control processing executed by the control circuit F10250. The operation of the control circuit F10250 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21, first, the control circuit F10250 determines whether or not there is an input (step S1). The input includes input to the touch sensor F1022 by the player and input of a signal indicating the game state from the gaming machine 2 . If there is no input (step S1: NO), step S1 is executed again. Note that there may be control processing when there is no input. For example, as long as there is no input to the touch sensor F1022, the translucent part F1021b (LED array F1024) may continue to be illuminated in a predetermined manner.

If there is an input (step S1: YES), the control circuit F10250 determines the input type (step S2). After that, the control circuit F10250 determines the control target (step S3). That is, the control circuit F10250 selects the actuator to be controlled according to the input type. The actuator includes the LED array F1024, the speaker F10253, and the plurality of LEDs G60A of the LED substrate G60. That is, the ROM F 10251 stores a data table in which actuators to be controlled are associated with input types, and the control circuit F 10250 refers to the data table to obtain actuators corresponding to the input types.

Then, the control circuit F10250 selects a control pattern that predetermines how to control the actuator (step S4). That is, the ROM F 10251 stores a data table in which actuator control patterns corresponding to input types are associated, and the control circuit F 10250 refers to the data table to obtain the control pattern for each actuator.

After that, the control circuit F10250 controls the actuator with the selected control pattern (step S5), and ends the process. Specifically, when there is an input from the player to the touch sensor F1022, control is performed to change the lighting mode of the translucent portion F1021b (LED array F1024) to a predetermined pattern. When controlling a plurality of LEDs G60A according to an input to the touch sensor F1022, the control circuit F10250 transmits a control signal to the LED board G60 or to a control board that controls the LED board G60. to control LED G60A.

Further, when the player performs a touch operation, the control circuit F10250 causes the LED board G60 and/or the projector control means to emit light from the LED G60A in a predetermined manner and/or display a predetermined image on the screen G110. You can instruct it to be displayed. When the control circuit F10250 issues a light emission instruction to the LED board G60, not only the translucent portion F1021b of the touch area F1021a in front of the player and the screen G110, but also the light guide plate G61 larger than the main body visible from the side of the gaming machine. lights up in a predetermined manner (e.g., red lighting), the gaming machine being called (the gaming machine to which the gaming device G1 for which the call input is performed by the player is attached) is specified by the manager of the gaming facility. easier. In addition, when the game hall manager arrives at the called game machine, the touch sensor F1022 (touch area F1021a) is normally turned off by operating the touch sensor F1022 (touch area F1021a). The lighting mode may be changed. For example, the control circuit F10250 causes the LED G60A to turn red at the timing of the player's operation, change to red flashing 30 seconds after the player's operation timing, and 1 minute after the player's operation timing. After that, it may be controlled to change to red blinking at a higher speed than before. As a result, even if the game hall manager is away from the gaming machine, it is possible to determine the time from the timing when the player operated it at a glance, and even if there are multiple gaming machines being called, the priority order of correspondence can be attached, it is possible to provide an appropriate service to the player.

In this manner, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the LEDs G60A, which are the plurality of light sources for the light guide plate G61, when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021a. Further, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the plurality of LEDs G60A according to the elapsed time from the timing of the touch input to the touch area F1021a. Here, changing the lighting mode includes changing the lighting state from a non-lighting state and changing a certain lighting state to a specific lighting state. In addition, the change in the lighting mode of the LED G60A may intermittently change at each predetermined timing as described above, or may change continuously according to the elapsed time (gradual color change, The blinking interval may gradually change). Further, the control of the plurality of LEDs G60A based on the touch input to the touch area F1021a is performed by sending an instruction signal from the control circuit F10250 to the LED substrate G60 and/or the projector control means, as described above. Not limited. For example, the control circuit F10250 may directly control the plurality of LEDG60A by configuring the gaming device F1 so that the plurality of LEDG60A are connected to the control circuit F10250.

(Outline of the fifth embodiment)
The gaming device F1 of the fifth embodiment includes an exterior panel F1021 provided with a translucent portion F1021b having translucency in a touch area touched by a player, and a light-transmitting exterior panel F1021. A touch sensor F1022 provided in association with the touch area F1021a for detecting touch input to the touch area F1021a, an LED array F1024, and an LED array F1024 provided on the back side of the touch sensor F1022. It has a light guide plate F1023 that guides in the direction of the translucent portion F1021b, and a control circuit F10250 that controls lighting of the LED array F1024.

According to the above configuration, when there is a touch input from the player on the touch area F1021a, the touch sensor F1022 detects the touch input. On the other hand, the control circuit F10250 is turned on by controlling the lighting of the LED array F1024, and the light from the LED array F1024 is guided to the transparent portion F1021b so that the player can visually recognize the light from the transparent portion F1021b. becomes. With such a configuration, the translucent portion F1021b in the touch area F1021a of the exterior panel F1021 is illuminated by the light from the LED array F1024, so that the player can easily recognize the place to be touched, and furthermore, the conventional call button can be used. It is not a movable type, and input is performed on the touch area F1021a formed on a plane, so it is possible to prevent failures due to dust entering the operating parts and failures due to fatigue of the moving parts. Become.

In the gaming device F1 of the fifth embodiment, the control circuit F10250 performs control to change the lighting mode of the LED array F1024 when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021a.

According to the above configuration, the player can recognize that his/her own touch has been input by changing the lighting mode of the LED array F1024 that illuminates the translucent portion F1021b. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from repeatedly touching the touch area F1021a and deteriorating the surface of the touch area until the attendant is called.

In the game device F1 of the fifth embodiment, a translucent light guide plate G61 which is detachably arranged on the base G101 and formed so that an opening side end surface G61b having a predetermined shape penetrates in the thickness direction; and a plurality of LEDs G60A arranged at positions facing the opening-side end surface G61b forming the opening G61a of the light plate G61, and the plurality of LEDs G60A being arranged side by side along the opening-side end surface G61b. The light guide plate G61 is provided with a reflecting portion that has undergone a reflection process to reflect part of the light guided into the light guide plate G61 from the plurality of LEDs G60A through the opening-side end surface G61b in the thickness direction of the light guide plate G61. G61d is formed, and the control circuit F10250 may perform control to change a plurality of LEDs G60A to a specific lighting mode when there is a touch input to the touch area F1021a.

According to the above configuration, the light emitted from the plurality of LEDs G60A becomes a specific lighting mode according to the player's touch input, spreads radially in the light guide plate G61, and reaches the outer end surface of the light guide plate G61. , the light guide plate G61 illuminated in a specific lighting mode can be visually recognized from any direction of the game device F1. It becomes easy to specify the game machine to which the separated game device F1 is attached. Furthermore, the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate G61 can improve the design, and since the light guide plate G61 is detachable from the base, it can be replaced with a light guide plate G61 having a different design and reflective processing. Therefore, the gaming device F1 can be applied to various types of gaming machines.

In the gaming device F1 of the fifth embodiment, the control circuit F10250 may perform control to change the lighting mode of the plurality of LEDG60A according to the elapsed time from the timing of the touch input to the touch area F1021a. .

According to the above configuration, the manager of the game hall can recognize at a glance even if the game machine is away from the game machine by visually recognizing the lighting mode of the light guide plate G61 after the timing of the touch input by the player. Even if there are a plurality of game devices F1 to which touch input has been performed, it is possible to give priority to the corresponding devices, so that appropriate services can be provided to the player.

<Sixth embodiment>
Next, a gaming device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 35. FIG. Components identical or similar to those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted. Also, the game device of the sixth embodiment is a game display device that functions as a transmissive projector device, as in the above-described embodiments, but is not limited to this. For example, the game device may be a game display device with a built-in liquid crystal display or organic EL (Electro Luminescence). Further, in the present embodiment, the game device is a data display machine, but is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a game medium lending device, a game machine decoration unit provided in the game machine, or the like. may

(Structure of the sixth embodiment)
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the data display machine H1 and game machine H2 according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the data display H1 according to the sixth embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 22, the data display machine H1 is individually installed above the gaming machine H2 in the gaming arcade. In the present invention, the game machine H2 is configured to have different effects depending on the game state, and the data display machine H1 is configured to execute a mode of effect corresponding to the effect mode of the game machine H2. That is, the data display machine H1 is configured to detect the game state of the gaming machine H2 based on the presentation mode of the gaming machine H2.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the game machine H2 has a main body H32 and a base door H33 pivotally attached to the main body H32 so as to be openable and closable. A top lamp H60 is arranged to constitute the upper end region of the base door H33. The top lamp H60 is an illumination device that has a full-color LED and emits light by projecting light from the full-color LED onto a translucent member forming part of the housing of the base door H33. Since the top lamp H60 is provided so as to constitute the upper end region of the base door H33 in this way, the light emission mode of the top lamp H60 can be visually recognized from the front side, the side side, and the top side of the gaming machine H2. It has become. The top lamp H60 is controlled in the game machine H2 so as to function as a light emitting means for effect that changes the lighting mode according to the game state. The data display H1 also has a container H102 having the same function as the projector container G102 of the above embodiment, and supports the screen unit H11. Although FIG. 22 shows an example in which a pachinko game machine is provided with a data display machine H1 as the game machine H2, the game machine is not limited to this, and may be a pachislot game machine.

As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the container H102 incorporates a camera unit H12 in addition to the same configuration as the projector container G102 of the above-described embodiment. The camera unit H12 has a CMOS image sensor and a control device that controls the sensor. The camera unit H12 is arranged below the container H102 so as to be able to capture an image of at least part of the top lamp H60. That is, the data display machine H1 is arranged above the game machine H2 so that the top lamp H60 is included in the imaging range of the camera unit H12. For example, the data display machine H1 is configured as a housing separate from the gaming machine H2, and held above the gaming machine H2 by a predetermined holding means.

Thereby, the camera unit H12 functions as an image acquiring means for capturing an image including the lighting state of the top lamp H60 by capturing an image of the top lamp H60. Therefore, the data display machine H1 acquires continuous images with the camera unit H12, thereby determining the lighting mode of the gaming machine H2, and can have the function of determining the gaming state of the gaming machine H2. That is, the camera unit H12 functions as a lighting mode detection means for detecting the lighting mode of the top lamp H60. Although the camera unit H12 is taken as an example of the lighting state detection means, it is not limited to this, and any device capable of detecting the lighting state of light, such as a sensor, may be used.

In this manner, the data display machine H1 is configured so that the game state of the gaming machine H2 can be grasped by detecting the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. As a result, the data display machine H1 can determine the gaming state of the gaming machine H2 based on the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 detected by the camera unit H12. Therefore, the data display H1 can have a function of executing a presentation in accordance with the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 detected by the camera unit H12.

The game device of the present invention has a state detection function for detecting the game state of the game machine, and the game machine changes the effect mode according to the game state so that the game device detects the game state. The configuration is not limited to the above as long as it has the device. For example, the game machine may be provided with a directional speaker that points in the direction in which the game device is installed (upper part of the game machine), and output different patterns of effect sounds according to the game state. As a result, the gaming device can detect the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the detected sound by having a microphone (sound collector). Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the voice is the voice of the device itself based on the volume of the voice detected by the microphone. Further, by using the directional speaker, it is possible to improve the accuracy of determining whether or not the sound is from the gaming machine that the gaming device supports. Further, in order to improve accuracy, the gaming device may be provided with a directional microphone pointing in the direction of the speaker of the gaming machine. As a result, the gaming device can determine the gaming state of the gaming machine regardless of whether there is a wired or wireless data communication path.

(Electrical configuration: game machine)
FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine. The gaming machine H2 includes a main control unit H301a that controls the main device group H303a, a sub-control unit H302a that controls the sub-device group H304a, and a payout control unit H305 that controls the payout device group H306. is connected to the sub control unit H302a by one-way communication, and the main control unit H301a and the payout control unit H305 are connected so as to be capable of two-way communication. An external terminal board H308a is connected to the payout control unit H305 by one-way communication. The main control unit H301a and the sub control unit H302a each include a CPU, a ROM storing programs and the like, and an RWM (Read Write Memory) storing information about games and effects.

The main device group H303a includes, for example, a starting switch, a count switch, a prize winning switch, a normal electric accessory solenoid, a prize winning solenoid, etc. By controlling these devices, the main control unit H301a It controls the progress of the game in the gaming machine 2 . In addition, the main control unit H301a transmits commands corresponding to changes in the game state, etc., to the sub-control unit H302a and the payout control unit H305.

The sub-device group H304a has a top lamp H60 and an illumination control circuit H61 that controls the top lamp H60 and other lamps. In addition, the sub-device group H304a also includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, a performance button sensor, a character control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub-controller H302a controls effects in the gaming machine 2 by controlling these devices based on commands sent from the main controller H301a.

The payout device group H306 includes, for example, a payout control circuit, a payout ball detection switch, a launch control circuit, a touch switch, etc. The payout control unit H305 controls these based on commands transmitted from the main control unit H301a. or automatically controls the shooting and dispensing of game balls in the gaming machine H2.

Although not shown, the gaming machine H2 has a rental terminal board connected to the payout control unit H305. The game machine H2 is connected to the game medium lending device 3 (see FIG. 1) via a lending terminal board, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

In addition, the payout control unit H305 is connected to the data display machine H1 via the external terminal board H308a, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when there is a change in the internal state. to output

It should be noted that FIG. 25 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a gaming machine H2 as a pachi-slot machine. The gaming machine H2 includes a main control unit H301b that controls a main device group H303b and a sub-control unit H302b that controls a sub-device group H304b. ing. An external terminal board H308b is connected to the main controller H301b for one-way communication. The main control unit H301b and the sub control unit H302b each include a CPU, a ROM storing programs and the like, and an RWM storing information about games and effects.

The main device group H303b includes, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like. It controls the progress of the game in H2. In addition, the main control unit H301a transmits commands corresponding to changes in the game state, etc., to the sub control unit H302b.

The sub-device group H304b has a top lamp H60 and an illumination control circuit H61 that controls the top lamp H60 and other lamps. In addition, the sub-device group H304b is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal module, a performance button sensor, a character control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. By controlling these devices based on the commands received, the effects in the gaming machine H2 are controlled.

The main control unit H301b is connected to the data display machine H1 via the external terminal board H308b, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. each time a game is played or when there is a change in the internal state. do.

Also in the gaming machine H2 as a pachi-slot machine, the main control unit H301b is connected to the game medium lending device 3 via the lending terminal board, and sends a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation. It may be configured to output

(Electrical configuration: data display)
FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the data display H1. The data display H1 includes a camera unit H12, a projector main body 12, an image display unit H405 exemplified by the screen unit G11, etc., an illumination unit H406 exemplified by an LED G60A, etc., and an audio display unit H406 exemplified by a speaker F10253, etc. It has an output unit H407, a sensor group H404, a control unit H401, a ROM H402, and a RAM H403. The control unit H401 is composed of a CPU and a control circuit board provided with this, and drives and controls the connected devices.

The ROM H402 stores a control program for realizing the functions of the data display H1. The control unit H401 reads out and executes the control program stored in the ROM H402 to control each component, determines the game state of the game machine H2, and determines the game state (lighting mode) of the game machine H2. ) to implement a function of executing a presentation in a mode corresponding to the above. Further, the control unit H401 controls communication with the server device H4 and the gaming machine H2.

The sensor group H404 includes the touch sensor F1022 (see FIG. 19) of the embodiment described above, etc., and is a plurality of sensors for detecting an external operation to the touch area F1021a (see FIG. 19) of the exterior panel F1021. be. When an operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit H401 controls the display content of the image display unit H405, the light emission mode of the illumination unit H406, and the audio output mode of the audio output unit H407 in accordance with the operation. . When the display screen of the image display unit H405 is to function as a touch panel, the sensor group H404 includes sensors for detecting touch operations on this touch panel.

The communication interface H410 is an interface for communicating with the server device H4 and the gaming machine H2, and is also a conversion module that converts input information into an optimum format when outputting. Although not shown, the communication interface H410 is connected to the game media lending device 3 (see FIG. 1) by a harness using a contact input/output method, and two-way communication is possible. The communication interface H410 and the server device H4 are connected by a wired LAN system through a coaxial cable and by a contact output system through a harness, enabling two-way communication. The communication interface H410 and the external terminal board H308 of the game machine H2 are connected by a contact input method, and one-way communication from the game machine H2 to the data display machine H1 is established. The connection method is not limited to these methods, and each connection may use a wireless LAN method or an optical communication method using an optical cable. Additionally, a combination of these schemes may be used.

The RAMH 403 functions as storage means for storing various data. For example, the control unit H401 causes the RAM H403 to store the control result of each connected component. The RAM H403 also stores a data table for determining the game state of the game machine H2 and a data table for executing an effect according to the game state. In this embodiment, the data display H1 can download the data table, the video data used for presentation, the audio data, and the like from the server H4. That is, the control unit H401 downloads the data table for judging the game state of the gaming machine H2 and the data table for executing an effect according to the game state from the server device H4 via the communication interface H410. have a function. That is, the server device H4 has a function of distributing to the data display machine H1 a data table for determining the game state of the gaming machine H2 and a data table for executing an effect according to the game state. For example, the data display H1 may be configured such that the communication interface H410 has a USB connection terminal so that the data table can be transferred from an external storage device or the like to the RAM H403. Further, the data display device H1 may be configured such that the sensor group H404 has an infrared sensor and the data table can be set using a remote controller or the like.

The camera unit H12 is provided to capture an image of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2, as described above. When an image including the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 is acquired by the camera unit H12, the control unit H401 determines the game state based on the image and executes an effect according to the game state. The control unit H401 controls the video display unit H405, the illumination unit H406, and the audio output unit H407 to execute effects.

(Electrical configuration: Data display: Data table)
A data table stored in the RAM H403 of the data display H1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. FIG. 27 is a game state determination table for determining the game state. FIG. 28 is an effect pattern table for executing an effect corresponding to the game state.

As shown in FIG. 27, the game state determination table has a lighting mode column and a game state column. The lighting mode column stores the lighting mode of the top lamp H60. The game state column stores the game state corresponding to the lighting pattern. The control unit H401 of the data display machine H1 determines the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 based on the image acquired by the camera unit H12, refers to the game state determination table, and acquires the game state corresponding to the determined lighting mode. do.

Here, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 controlled by the sub-controller H302b of the gaming machine H2 will be described. In this embodiment, the sub-controller H302b controls the blinking period of the top lamp H60 to vary within a range that is difficult for humans to recognize, thereby making the top lamp H60 light according to the game state. In the present embodiment, the range of flickering cycles that are difficult for humans to recognize is set to 50 Hz or more, but it is not limited to this.

For example, if the flashing cycle of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz, the top lamp H60 repeats a set of turning on and off every 1/50th of a second. That is, the top lamp H60 is turned on for 1/100th of a second and then turned off for 1/100th of a second, and this cycle is repeated. When the frame rate of the camera unit H12 is 100 fps (Frames Per Second) for the top lamp H60 in such a lighting mode, an image in which lighting and lighting are alternately repeated frame by frame is obtained. In this case, the control unit H401 determines that the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is 50 Hz (repetition of 1/100 second on and 1/100 second off). In this manner, the control unit H401 determines the pattern of lighting and extinguishing of the top lamp H60 by the image recognition program, and identifies the lighting mode (blinking cycle) of the top lamp H60. That is, in this embodiment, the flashing period of the top lamp H60 is stored in the lighting mode column of the gaming state determination table.

Also, by changing the blinking period of the top lamp H60 without changing the lighting time of one blink, the blinking period is determined by the ratio of the number of images in the lighting state to the number of images captured in a predetermined period. can be

It should be noted that the lighting mode according to the game state is not limited to changing the flashing period of the top lamp H60 within a range that is difficult for people to recognize. For example, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 may be any flashing cycle (for example, flashing at less than 50 Hz), or may indicate the gaming state by changing the emission color. A game state may be indicated by a combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game state is determined by the game state determination table, and then the effect pattern corresponding to the game state is selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect pattern may be set in association with the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2. In other words, the data display machine H1 may be configured so as to be able to execute an effect corresponding to the game state.

The game machine H2 also has a data table similar to the game state determination table in a storage unit (not shown). The gaming machine H2 refers to the lighting pattern in the lighting mode column corresponding to its own gaming state, and controls the top lamp H60 according to the lighting pattern.

As shown in FIG. 28, the effect pattern table has a game state column, a video display column, an audio output column, an illumination column, and an end condition column. The game state column stores game states to which the gaming machine H2 can be shifted. That is, not only the game state determined based on the lighting state of the top lamp H60 but also the game state directly transmitted from the gaming machine H2 via the external terminal board H308 are stored. The image display field stores image patterns displayed by the image display unit H405 in correspondence with the game state. For example, the image pattern indicates image data stored in the RAM H403 by the data display H1 or a combination of image data. The voice output column stores voice patterns output by the voice output unit H407 corresponding to the game state. For example, the audio pattern indicates audio data or a combination of audio data stored in the RAM H403 by the data display H1. The illumination column stores an illumination pattern that the illumination part H406 emits light corresponding to the game state. For example, the illumination pattern indicates the lighting pattern of each illumination provided in the game machine H2.

The end condition column stores the end condition of the effect corresponding to the game state. For example, this termination condition is referred to in an error state in which the lighting state of the top lamp H60 cannot be detected due to obstruction by the player's hand or luggage after the performance on the data display machine H1 is started, and the termination condition is satisfied. If so, the production is forcibly terminated. Incidentally, if the effect by the data display machine H1 corresponds to a game state that can be determined based on the information transmitted from the external terminal board H308, the end condition may be omitted.

A specific example of the termination condition stored in the termination condition column will be described. For example, a case where the game state is a BB game state, which will be described later, will be described. Generally, the ON state is maintained at the external terminal board H308 while the gaming machine state is the BB game state. Then, when the end state of the BB game state (for example, when the gaming machine H2 executes payout of more than 300 coins) is satisfied on the gaming machine H2 side, the dedicated terminal is turned OFF. That is, the data display machine H1 can recognize the BB game state from the start to the end from the external terminal board H308. Therefore, the data display machine H1 only needs to stop the effect corresponding to the BB game state when the signal is turned OFF, and there is no need to set a forced termination condition due to an error.

Also, for example, if the gaming state is a special ART gaming state, which will be described later, there is a possibility that the add-on specialized zone, which will be described later, is started immediately after the game started in the ART gaming state. Since it is confirmed that the additional specialized zone will continue for 1G or more, the condition for forced termination of the effect of the special ART gaming state when the start of the special ART gaming state can be detected is 1 game, which is the minimum number of continuous games. The performance time of is the end condition. In the pachi-slot machine of this embodiment, one game interval is set to 4.1 seconds. Therefore, when an error occurs in which the lighting state of the top lamp H60 cannot be detected, counting is started and If the (throw-in) signal cannot be detected within 4.1 seconds from the reception of the signal from the external terminal board H308, the effect is terminated. In addition, it may be set to 4.1 seconds from the OUT (payout) signal, or may be set to 4.1 seconds from the timing when the start of the special ART game state is detected, and may be changed as appropriate depending on the corresponding game machine. good too. As an actual operation, on the gaming machine side, an IN (insertion) signal is transmitted from the external terminal board H308 based on the start operation after betting, and the special add-on zone is started. The display unit starts counting after receiving the IN signal, and if a state in which the lighting mode cannot be detected does not occur during that time, the lighting mode changes to the specialized zone after a predetermined number of games (for example, the specialized zone continues for 5G). Change the presentation on the display side when it becomes something other than. On the other hand, if an error that cannot be detected occurs 1 second after the 1G count, the effect will continue at the time of occurrence, and if the error is not resolved even after a total of 4.1 seconds have passed since the count started Change the presentation on the display side. 4. If the error is resolved before 1 second elapses, the special zone effect continues.

In this way, it is preferable to set a period of time as the termination condition that ensures execution even if an error state such that the lighting state of the top lamp H60 cannot be detected occurs. That is, when the minimum guaranteed number of games in the game state is fixed, the time obtained by multiplying the number of games by the specified time is set as the end condition, and when the game state ends with a payout of a predetermined amount, It is preferable to divide the predetermined amount by the maximum number of payouts in one game, remove the remainder, set the quotient as the fixed number of games, and multiply the determined number of games by the specified time, and set the end time as the end time.

(Electrical configuration: Data display: External terminal board)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of detailed signals for each terminal transmitted from the external terminal board H308a of the gaming machine H2 in the connection between the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine and the data display machine H1. In FIG. 29, only the connections between the game machine H2 and the data display machine H1 are shown, and other connections to the game medium lending device 3 are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 29, from the external terminal board H308a of the gaming machine H2 to the communication interface H410 of the data display machine H1, a "prize ball signal" indicating the number of game balls paid out to the player, "external information 1" signal indicating that the jackpot has been hit or is in the process of hitting the jackpot; An "external information 3" signal indicating that a special symbol game has started, an "external information 4" signal indicating that a game ball launched from the gaming machine H2 has entered the starting hole, and some error (abnormality) in the gaming machine H2. and a "door/frame open signal" indicating that the base door H33 or the glass door (not shown) of the gaming machine H2 is open. The output contents of the "external information 1" signal to "external information 7" signal can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the gaming machine H2, which is the transmitting side, and the specifications of the data display machine H1, which is the receiving side. can.

In addition, an "out ball information" signal indicating that a game ball launched in the gaming machine H2 did not enter any winning hole and entered an out hole (not shown) is output by another device (not shown). Based on the detection result of the ball sensor, it is input from another signal line, but when the out ball sensor is controlled by the control of the game machine H2, it is output from the external terminal board H308a of the game machine H2. good too.

Also, from the communication interface H410 of the data display H1 to the server device H4, "out information" based on the "out ball information" signal, "safe information" and "external information 1" based on the "prizing signal" are transmitted. "Big hit information" based on the signal, "probability variation information" based on the "external information 2" signal, "start signal" based on the "external information 3" signal, "starting information" based on the "external information 4" signal, "door "Door open information" based on "frame open signal" and "abnormality 1 information" based on "security signal" are input. Regarding the "security signal", if the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time, "abnormality 1 information", "abnormality 2 information", or It may be converted into "abnormality 3 information" and output to the server device H4. Further, as will be described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit H401 and output to the server device H4. In addition, the communication interface H410 may also receive each signal input from the external terminal board H308a and directly output each input signal to the server device H4 (through signal).

As for the type of error (abnormality) indicated by the "security signal" in the game machine H2, the starter switch is turned on due to illegal means or other factors, even though no game ball has entered the ball. A count indicating that the starting port switch error, the count switch has counted despite the fact that the winning port solenoid is not driven (the winning port is open) due to illegal means or other factors Examples include switch errors and sensor detection errors (eg, magnetic sensor errors) that indicate that various sensors (eg, magnetic sensors) provided in the game machine H2 for fraud prevention are in a detection state. can.

Referring to FIG. 30, in the connection between the game machine H2 as a pachi-slot machine and the data display machine H1, the details of the signal for each terminal transmitted from the external terminal board H308b of the game machine H2 are illustrated. In FIG. 30, only the connections between the game machine H2 and the data display machine H1 are shown, and other connections to the game medium lending device 3 are omitted.

From the external terminal board H308b of the gaming machine H2 to the communication interface H410 of the data display machine H1, a "medal insertion signal" indicating the number of medals inserted by the player and a "medal insertion signal" indicating the number of medals paid out to the player are sent. "External signal 2" indicating that BB has occurred or is in progress in game machine H2; "External signal 1" that indicates that RB has occurred in game machine H2 or is in RB ', 'external signal 3' indicating that the gaming machine H2 has become ART or is in the process of ART, and 'security signal' indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the gaming machine H2. In the game machine H2, the fact that the front door (not shown) is open is input to the data display machine H1 by a "security signal", which is the same as the game machine H2 as the pachinko machine described above. In addition, for example, by outputting the "external signal 4" separately from the "security signal", a signal indicating that the front door is open may be output. It should be noted that the output contents of "external signal 1" to "external signal 4" can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the game machine H2, which is the transmitting side, and the specifications of the data display machine H1, which is the receiving side.

Further, the communication interface H410 of the data display device H1 to the communication interface H410 of the server device H4 is transmitted from the "IN information" based on the "medal insertion signal", the "OUT information" based on the "medal payout signal", and the "external information". "BB information" based on "signal 2", "RB information" based on "external signal 1", "ART information" based on "external signal 3", and "error information" based on "security signal" are input. Regarding the "security signal", if the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time, "error information", "abnormality 1 information", "abnormality 2 information” or “abnormality 3 information” and output to the server device 2 . Further, as will be described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit H401 and output to the server device H4. In addition, the communication interface H410 may also receive each signal input from the external terminal board H308b and directly output each input signal to the server device H4 (through signal).

The types of errors (abnormalities) indicated by the "security signal" in the gaming machine H2 include a door open error indicating that the front door is in an open state, and an RWM indicating that reading and writing of RWM were not performed normally. Error, selector error indicating that normal detection is not performed due to illegal means or other factors (e.g. medal jamming) in the selector, illegal means or other factors (e.g. medals) in the hopper Empty), a hopper error indicating that normal payout is not performed, and the medal auxiliary storage that stores the surplus medals that could not be stored in the hopper, and the medals stored in the medal storage are full. As an example, there is a medal auxiliary storage error that indicates that the medal has been lost.

In this way, the external terminal board H308 (external terminal boards H308a and H308b) generally employs a parallel transfer method for sending one type of signal for each terminal, so the upper limit of the number of terminals of the external terminal board H308 is limits the number of signals that can be transmitted. Therefore, it is impossible to transmit all game states to which the gaming machine H2 can shift to the data display machine H1. That is, the gaming machine H2 is limited to the gaming states to which the gaming machine H2 can transition (in the case of the above example, in the case of a pachinko machine, the jackpot and probability information, and in the case of a pachislot machine, the BB, RB, and ART information). ) can be transmitted.

Hereinafter, the game state acquired and determined by being transmitted via such an external terminal board H308 may be referred to as a "first game state". In addition, among game states to which the gaming machine H2 can shift, the gaming machine H2 indicates the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, and the data display machine H1 detects and determines the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 by the camera unit H12. A game state may be called a "2nd game state." In this embodiment, the "second game state" does not include the "first game state", but even if the "second game state" includes part or all of the "first game state" good.

(Game state)
A game state to which the gaming machine H2 can shift will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a state transition diagram of game states of the gaming machine H2. It should be noted that the case where the game machine H2 is a pachi-slot machine will be mainly described below.

The game state in this embodiment is mainly controlled by the main controller H301 (main controller H301a, main controller H301b) of the gaming machine H2. The main control unit H301 determines the transition destination based on the internal winning combination lottery or the like. For example, winning a predetermined internal winning combination, winning a specific internal winning combination a predetermined number of times, winning a predetermined internal winning combination, playing a predetermined number of games in the gaming machine H2, For example, symbols that are predetermined to win a lottery for shifting to a game state or to shift to a predetermined game state are displayed.

The conditions for ending the game state are: winning a predetermined internal winning combination; winning a predetermined internal winning combination; paying out a predetermined amount in the current game state; The game is played the number of times, winning a lottery for shifting to a predetermined game state, or displaying a symbol predetermined to shift to another game state.

As shown in FIG. 31, the gaming machine H2 has a normal section, a general game state, an RT (replay time) game state, a BB (big bonus) game state, an advantageous section 1, an AT (assist time) game state, and a CZ (chance game state). Zone) game state, ART (Assist Replay Time) 1 game state, Advantageous Section 2, Premium BB (Big Bonus) game state, and ART2 game state are included as possible game states.

(Game state: normal section)
The normal section is classified into a general gaming state, an RT gaming state, and a BB gaming state. That is, the normal section is a game state having a normal game state, an RT game state, and a BB game state.

The normal game state is a game state that is not advantageous compared to other game states. For example, the general gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay as an internal winning combination is low (low replay probability) compared to the RT gaming state. The normal game state shifts to the RT game state when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and carried over. In other words, the normal gaming state includes a termination condition that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination.

The RT game state is started on the condition that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and carried over in the normal game state. The RT gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay as an internal winning combination is higher than in the general gaming state (replay high probability). When a bonus is won in the RT game state, the state is shifted to the BB game state. That is, the RT gaming state is terminated when the bonus is won.

The BB gaming state is started by winning a bonus. In the BB game state, the RB game state (not shown) is repeated a predetermined number of times, and when a predetermined number of payouts is reached, the state shifts to the general game state. That is, the BB gaming state has as an end condition that a predetermined number of payouts has been reached. It should be noted that the RB gaming state is a state in which the winning probability of any small winning combination is set to be high.

(advantageous section)
The gaming machine H2 has an advantageous section 1 and an advantageous section 2 as advantageous sections. The advantageous section is a section that can have performance related to the pointing function. The instruction function is a function for notifying the player of the procedure of the stop operation that is advantageous to the player when the internal winning combination is a so-called push-up combination, and is operated in the AT game state and the ART game state.

The advantageous section 1 is divided into an AT gaming state, a CZ gaming state, and an ART gaming state. That is, the advantageous section 1 is a game state having a CZ game state and an ART game state.

The AT game state is transferred to the ordinary game state when winning is won as a result of an AT game transition lottery performed when a predetermined winning combination is won. That is, the general gaming state includes in the end condition that it is elected in the AT game shift lottery. It should be noted that the winning probability of the AT game transition lottery is common for all set values. The AT gaming state is shifted to the CZ gaming state after a predetermined number of games are executed. That is, the AT gaming state is terminated when the game is executed a predetermined number of times.

The CZ gaming state is a gaming state that can shift to the ART gaming state. In the CZ gaming state, the upper limit of the number of games is set, and if a specific combination is won within the period of the number of times, the state shifts to the ART gaming state. If the upper limit number of games is completed without winning the specific role, the advantageous section 1 ends together with the CZ game state, and the normal section shifts to the general game state. That is, the CZ gaming state is terminated by winning a specific role and completing the upper limit number of games.

The ART gaming state is a gaming state in which the instruction function is enabled similarly to the AT gaming state, and the probability of winning a replay as an internal winning combination is higher than in the AT gaming state. The ART game state is terminated when the game is executed a predetermined number of times, and after the game is finished, the game state shifts to the normal game state.

The advantageous section 2 is divided into a premium BB gaming state and a special ART gaming state. That is, the advantageous section 1 is a game state having a premium BB game state and a special ART game state.

The premium BB gaming state is started by winning a premium bonus in the normal gaming state. The winning probability of the premium bonus is common for all set values. In addition, although not shown, when the internal winning combination of the premium bonus is carried over, the game state becomes a waiting section until the premium bonus is won, and the shift to the advantage section 2 is waited. In the premium BB game state, the RB game state (not shown) is repeated a predetermined number of times, and when a predetermined number of payouts is reached, the state shifts to the special ART game state. That is, the premium BB gaming state has as a termination condition that a predetermined number of payouts has been reached.

The special ART gaming state is the same as the ART gaming state, but differs in that it has an additional specialized zone in which the number of games can be added. In the special ART game state, when a specific internal winning combination is obtained, a lottery is performed for each game in which the player enters a special extra zone and adds a predetermined number to the default number of games. When all the games including the number of games added in the special zone are executed, the advantageous section 2 ends together with the special ART game state, and shifts to the general game state of the normal section. That is, the special ART gaming state is terminated by completing all the games including the added number of times.

It should be noted that regarding the game state described above, the transition source game state, the transition destination game state, the start condition, and the end condition are not limited to these. For example, it may be as described below.

A plurality of RT game states are provided, and in addition to the above-described RT state, one of a plurality of types of predetermined replay combinations is won, and a stop operation is performed along a predetermined pushing order according to the winning replay symbols. The RT game state may be entered when a combination of specific replay symbols that are displayed only when the game is displayed is displayed. In that case, the RT state of the bonus carried over may be RT1, and the RT state described above may be RT2. Then, the transition condition to RT2 may be that when not RT1, when not in the BB game state, and a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed.

As the advantageous section, the normal state in the advantageous section, the AT game state in the advantageous section, and the AT+RT game state in the advantageous section (ART game state) are provided. Or win an advantageous section with a set probability, or start a predetermined bonus, and perform the instruction function related to the winning combination only once in the advantageous section, or win any bonus, or It may be determined in advance whether the game by the instruction function is continued until the end condition such as completion of the prescribed number of games is satisfied. In that case, if it is determined that the advantageous section is won and the instruction function related to the winning combination is performed only once, the AT state is entered, but the instruction function related to the winning combination is performed once (for example, the order of pressing the bell). When the stop operation navigation) is performed, it automatically shifts to the normal section. On the other hand, if it is decided to win the advantageous section and to fulfill the end conditions such as the number of instruction functions stipulated for the winning combination and the completion conditions, the AT state is entered, and then a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed. The instruction function may be performed until, for example, 50 games are played, for example, by starting the ART game state when a combination of specific replay symbols is displayed.

Winning a lottery with no set difference or with a set difference before 50 games are played, or by starting a predetermined bonus, rushes into a zone specializing in addition to the number of games or sets of 50 games. It is good also as performing set addition which adds . It should be noted that the number of ART games may simply be added.

Although the special add-on zone does not send any signal from the external terminal board H308, the special add-on zone is started on the side of the data display H1 by changing the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 to be different from the ART state. can be recognized, and it is possible to collect data such as counting the number of times.

In addition, the AT state in which it is decided to win the advantageous section and perform the instruction function related to the winning combination only once, and the instruction function related to the advantageous section and the winning combination will be performed until the termination conditions such as the completion of the prescribed number of games are satisfied. In the AT state (ART state) in which it is determined that the state is determined, the same display is made on the display device such as the liquid crystal of the game machine, and the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is made different. Although it is unclear whether the process is terminated or executed a plurality of times, the data display H1 side can determine which state it is.

Furthermore, in this example, in the AT state in which it is decided to play until an advantageous section is won and the completion conditions such as the specified number of games for the winning combination are satisfied, the specified replay combination is selected by the instruction function when the predetermined replay combination is won. The stopping order in which the combinations of replay symbols are displayed is reported. By playing the game according to the stop order, the game will shift to the ART state in the advantageous section. The external terminal board H308 turns ON an external signal to detect the start of ART for the data display machine H1 side when a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed. It is conceivable that a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed and a signal is sent from the external terminal board H308 even though no replay is performed. Even in such a case, in the top ramp H60, if it is decided to win the advantageous section and continue until the completion conditions such as completion of the instruction function stipulated number of games related to the winning combination are satisfied, and a specific replay symbol is used. By lighting in a lighting mode capable of detecting when a combination is displayed, it is possible to determine whether a specific replay pattern combination was displayed by chance or a specific replay pattern combination was displayed according to an instruction. If the number of ARTs is not added when a specific combination of replay symbols is displayed by chance, it is possible to accurately measure the number of ARTs on the side of the data display H1.

Thus, the number of game states to which the gaming machine H2 can shift exceeds the number of "first game states" that can be transmitted from the external terminal board H308. Therefore, the game machine H2 has a CZ game state, a special ART game state, a special ART game state, except for the "first game state (in this embodiment, the start of the BB game state, the start of the RB game state, and the ART game state)". The top lamp H60 is lit to indicate the special zone and the advantageous section in the state as the second game state, so that the data display machine H1 can grasp the second game state.

The second game state is not limited to the game state determined by the main control unit H301. It may indicate the state of the sub-device group H304. For example, even if the game state is the same, in the case where successive different effects are performed as the number of games progresses, these effects are indicated as different second game states by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, whereby the gaming machine H2 is displayed. It is possible to perform an effect linked to each effect in the data display machine H1.

Also, in the case of the gaming machine H2 as a pachinko machine, for example, when the holding lamp includes a luminescent color with high reliability of a big hit, or when a predetermined variation time determination table indicates a relatively longer variation than other variations When the time is selected at the time of start winning, the second game state of the look-ahead specialized zone may be indicated by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 from this time until the big hit determination of the holding lamp is performed. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect on the data display machine H1 in conjunction with the special effect of the look-ahead specialized zone in the game machine H2. Similarly, the execution of a specific effect such as premium reach during special symbol variations in the special symbol game may be indicated as the second game state by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60.

In addition, for example, the game machine classified as the second type (so-called feathers) always rotates inside the accessory provided in the center of the game board surface on which the game ball rolls to make a big hit. The position of the prize opening has been changed. If the relationship between the timing at which the game ball enters the entry passage into the inside of the accessory acquired by the sensor and the position of the V prize opening at this timing indicates that there is a high possibility of a big win, this is the second. The game state may be indicated by the lighting mode of the top lamp H60.

(Example of effect display of data display machine)
FIG. 32 shows an effect interlocking with the effect of the game machine H2 by the video display unit H405 when the data display machine H1 detects the lighting state of the top lamp H60 and determines that the game state of the game machine H2 is the CZ game state. It is a figure which shows an example of a display. As shown in FIG. 32, in the CZ game state in which the game machine H2 can shift to the ART game state, the data display machine H1 displays an image indicating that the game machine H2 can shift to the ART game state on the image display portion H405. , an effect linked to the effect (not shown) in the CZ game state executed in the game machine H2 is performed. At that time, on the game machine side, the liquid crystal effect is made to be the same in the ART state and the CZ state, and if the lighting state of the top lamp H60 is also different from each other, which is difficult for the player to recognize, the display side is looked at. You can create meaning.

In addition, although not shown in the figure, by using different display modes for the special zone and the ART state, and between the AT state and the ART state, it is possible to display the data display H1 in a state that is difficult to distinguish from the presentation mode on the gaming machine side. It is desirable that the player be able to discriminate by looking at the The state to be compared is not limited to this, and may be any two or more game states that are difficult for the player to distinguish from the presentation mode on the gaming machine side.

In addition, as advantageous intervals, the game machine is provided with an advantageous interval that ends only with AT and an advantageous interval that is confirmed to transition to ART, and a state that is difficult to distinguish from the gaming machine is detected by a second game state signal. It is also possible to make the determination on the data display side. Furthermore, regarding the so-called premonitory state that expects a transition to an advantageous state over a predetermined number of games, which is difficult to determine on the gaming machine side, a premonition that is premised on transitioning to an advantageous state (this premonition) shifts to an advantageous state. It is also possible to allow the data display machine side to discriminate an omen whose situation is not confirmed (a false omen) by the signal of the second game state.

As described above, the data display machine H1 according to the present invention can be interlocked with a specific effect performed by the gaming machine H2 according to the game state in a specific manner in which the data display machine H1 interlocks with the specific effect. It is configured to be able to have a function of performing production by

(motion)
Effect execution processing executed by the control unit H401 of the data display machine H1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the control unit H401 determines whether or not a signal indicating the gaming state is received from the external terminal board H308 of the gaming machine H2 (step S10). When the signal indicating the game state is received (step S10: YES), the control unit H401 refers to the effect pattern table (see FIG. 28) and changes the effect to match the game state indicated by the received signal. counting is started according to (step S11).

After the end of step S11, or when the signal indicating the gaming state has not been received in step S10 (step S10: NO), the control unit H401 detects the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 from the image captured by the camera unit H12. It is determined whether or not the lighting mode has been detected (step S12). When the lighting mode is detected (step S12: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether the lighting mode has changed from the previous time (step S13). If the lighting mode has changed (step S13: YES), the control unit H401 changes the effect according to the lighting mode (step S14), and returns the process to step S10. On the other hand, if the lighting mode has not changed (step S13: NO), the control unit H401 continues the current effect (step S15) and returns the process to step S10.

If no lighting mode is detected in step S12 (step S12: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether or not a specific lighting mode is being detected (step S16). If the specific lighting mode is not being detected (step S16: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S10. If the specific lighting mode is being detected (step S16: YES), the controller H401 detects an error state (step S17). Then, the control unit H401 determines whether or not the count value that started counting in step S11 satisfies the end condition (step S18). When the count value satisfies the termination condition (step S18: YES), the control unit H401 stops the effect being executed (step S19), and returns the process to step S10. On the other hand, when the count value does not satisfy the end condition (step S18: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S10.

(Modification 1)
In the modification 1 of the sixth embodiment, not only is the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 set to a blinking period that is difficult for humans to recognize, but the gaming machine H2 executes a continuous effect consisting of a plurality of stages in one game state. In this case, in the lighting modes corresponding to the gaming states, different flashing cycles are set in association with each of the plurality of stages.

Specifically, with reference to FIG. 34, the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 will be described. In this modification, the blinking period of the top lamp H60 is changed in two stages from 50 Hz to 75 Hz. That is, the game machine H2 changes the blinking period of the top lamp H60 from 50 Hz to 75 Hz in accordance with each of the two stages of continuous effects in this game state. In this way, in one game state, the effect is composed of a plurality of blocks, and the blinking period is set for each block, so that even if the lighting mode is caused by some obstacle (the player's hand or belongings are the top) in the middle of the game state Even if there is a period in which the camera unit H12 cannot detect the lighting state of the top lamp H60 due to the camera unit H12 being placed on the lamp H60, etc., when the data display H1 detects the lighting state again, the data display device H1 will respond to the effect of the corresponding block. It is possible to return to the interlocking performance.

For example, when the game machine H2 outputs a song as sound during BB and displays characters matching the song as an image, and displays lyrics matching the song on the data display machine H1, the game machine H2 displays the song in a plurality of blocks. (eg, A melody, B melody, etc.), and the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 is controlled by associating a blinking pattern with a different frequency with each block. As a result, the data display machine H1 can select and display a lyric image corresponding to the blinking pattern of each block, and detect the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 when it is blocked by the player's hand, luggage, or the like. Even if there is a period during which detection is not possible, it is possible to display appropriate lyrics corresponding to the voice in the game machine H2 when the detection becomes possible again, and perform the interlocking effect again.

When the game machine H2 performs an effect of outputting a tune in the BB game state, an example of the effect of displaying lyrics in accordance with the tune output by the game machine H2 on the data display machine H1 will be given. The effect on the gaming machine side and the effect on the data display side in the BB game state are composed of a series of effect blocks consisting of a plurality of stages. Here, an example of an effect consisting of three stages from the first effect block to the third effect block will be described.

The gaming machine H2 associates a series of first effect blocks to third effect blocks with the elapsed time of the music. For example, the first production block corresponds to the 1st to 30th seconds, the second production block corresponds to the 31st to 70th seconds, and the third production block corresponds to the 71st to 130th seconds. attached. Then, the gaming machine H2 controls the blinking period of the top lamp H60 to vary according to the elapsed time of the music (each effect block). For example, when the song is the elapsed time of the first effect block, it is lit at a blinking frequency of 50 Hz, and when it is the elapsed time of the second effect block, it is lit at a blinking frequency of 75 Hz, which is the elapsed time of the third effect block. In that case, it is lit at a blinking cycle of 80 Hz. That is, the gaming machine H2 stores a pattern table in which each effect block is associated with an elapsed time and a blinking cycle. The data display machine H1 displays an image in which lyrics are sequentially shown according to the passage of time for each performance block of the music output from the game machine H2. For example, the data display device H1 displays the lyrics of the A melody in the first effect block when the first effect block is the A melody, and displays the B melody in the second effect block when the second effect block is the B melody. When the third performance block is the chorus, the lyrics of the chorus are displayed in the third performance block. That is, the data display device H1 stores a pattern table in which each effect block is associated with a blinking period and an image to be displayed.

When the game machine H2 starts outputting the music in the BB game state, it determines which stage of the performance block it is based on the elapsed time of the music, and controls the lighting of the top lamp H60 at a flashing cycle according to the performance block. do. Specifically, the top lamp H60 is lit at 50 Hz from 1 second to 30 seconds after the start of the song, the top lamp H60 is lit at 75 Hz from 31 seconds to 70 seconds, and the top lamp H60 is lit at 75 Hz from 71 seconds to 130 seconds. At the second second, the top lamp H60 is turned on at 80 Hz. On the other hand, when the data display machine H1 detects that the top lamp H60 of the game machine H2 is blinking at 50 Hz while receiving the BB game state ON signal from the external terminal board H308, it corresponds to the first effect block. The lyrics of the A melody are displayed, and the display of the lyrics of the A melody is continued while the blinking of 50 Hz is detected. Further, when the data display machine H1 detects a change in the blinking period from 50 Hz to 75 Hz, it regards that the B melody has started in the game machine H2, and displays the lyrics of the B melody corresponding to the second effect block, blinking at 75 Hz. is detected, the display of the lyrics of the B melody is continued. Further, when a change in the flashing cycle from 75 Hz to 80 Hz is detected, it is assumed that the chorus has started in the game machine H2, and the lyrics of the chorus corresponding to the third effect block are displayed. continue to display the lyrics of In this way, the data display machine H1 determines the switching of the effect block by detecting the change of the blinking period, and performs the effect corresponding to the next effect block with this as a trigger.

For example, when the data display H1 is displaying the lyrics of the second effect block, if a situation occurs in which the lighting mode of the lamp cannot be recognized due to some kind of failure, the data display H1 will display the lyrics at that time. Cancel. After that, even if the obstacle is removed during the performance block and the data display H1 can be detected again in the lighting mode of 75 Hz, the lyrics of the B melody will not be displayed at that time, and the lighting cycle will be changed next time. Display the corresponding lyrics when it can be detected. As a result, when the lyrics of the B melody are resumed, it is possible to prevent the lyrics actually playing on the game machine H2 from being out of sync with the lyrics displayed on the data display machine H1. . Specifically, when there are six lines of lyrics in the B melody, at the timing when the data display machine H1 can be detected again in the lighting mode of 75 Hz, the data display machine H1 outputs the voice of which line of lyrics from the game machine H2. Therefore, even if the lyrics of the B melody are displayed in order from the beginning, there is a high possibility that they will differ from the actual music. Therefore, the data display machine H1 restarts the display of the lyrics at the timing when it detects the change in the blinking period, thereby preventing the deviation between the song output by the game machine and the displayed lyrics, thereby improving the compatibility with the game machine H2. It is possible to execute an accurate interlocking production. If the BB signal turns OFF before the detection of the lighting mode of the lamp by the camera is restored, the lyric display is also stopped after that.

In the above example, the series of effect blocks in the game machine H2 corresponds to the elapsed time, but it may change according to the progress of the game, and the blinking period may change accordingly. , for example, play the A melody during the first 5G, start the B melody when the 6G starts, and play a loop or intro if the lyrics of the A melody are finished before the start of the 6G. You may do so.

(Modification 2)
In Modified Example 2 of the sixth embodiment, as the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, a lighting mode is adopted in which a plurality of emission colors (rainbow colors) are changed in stages, in addition to setting a blinking period that is difficult for humans to recognize. is doing.

Specifically, with reference to FIG. 35, lighting modes of the top lamp H60 corresponding to game states 1 to 3 will be described. In game state 1, a lighting mode is set in which the top lamp H60 has a blinking cycle of 50 Hz and emits a single color. On the other hand, when the camera unit H12, which operates at a frame rate of 100 fps, obtains an image in units of frames, an image in which a single color is alternately turned on and off is obtained. Further, in the game state 2, the blinking cycle of the top lamp H60 is set to 50 Hz, and the light emission color is set to sequentially change to five colors each time it is lit. On the other hand, when the camera unit H12, which operates at a frame rate of 100 fps, obtains an image in units of frames, an image is obtained in which lighting and extinguishing that change to five colors are alternately repeated. That is, the control unit H401 of the data display machine H1 determines the gaming state by determining whether or not the number of emitted colors of the top lamp H60 is equal to or greater than a specific number in addition to the blinking period of the top lamp H60. In this way, by adding a change in the light emission color to the lighting mode, it is possible to set effects corresponding to different game states even with the same flashing pattern, and it is possible to further increase the number of effect patterns.

In addition, although FIG. 35 shows only one pattern of "red->orange->green->blue->purple->red-> . . . ," it is not limited to this. For example, this is the first color change mode, and in addition to this, a second color change mode (eg, "red→orange→green→blue→purple→white→red→...") and a third color change mode (eg, , "red→orange→blue→purple→green→red→..."). As a result, a player viewing the gaming machine H2 can recognize the data display machine H1 as a different effect pattern even if the lighting mode is the same rainbow color. For example, if the gaming machine H2 has three types of BBs (red 7BB, blue 7BB, and white 7BB, which are different flags), these three types are the first color change mode, the second color change mode, and the second color change mode. It becomes possible to correspond to three color change modes. A player can recognize that BB has been established by visually recognizing the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 whose lighting mode changes to rainbow colors. It is difficult to determine whether However, the data display H1 can determine which BB is established by the color change mode of the top lamp H60, and specify the type of BB that is established. Then, the data display device H1 displays the type of BB such as "BB confirmed! This time it's a red 7BB" based on the determined BB type, thereby appropriately informing the player. It is possible to reduce the medal loss of the player. In this way, by making it possible to identify the establishment of the BB flag, which cannot be determined by a normal data display device, and the type thereof, it is possible to give superiority to other data display devices, and to the pachinko parlor manager. It is possible to have an introduction promoting effect. Also, various conditions such as whether or not to execute notification of the type of BB may be settable. For example, by recognizing a member card inserted into a sandwich or a data display machine, and always notifying if the player is a member, and notifying the visiting player only with a predetermined probability. It can promote membership recruitment of the hall. Needless to say, BB during ART can always be notified, and BB during normal can be notified at a predetermined probability. Further, the rainbow color detection is not limited to BB, and may be set for ART having a plurality of internal advantageous stages, or pachinko jackpot where the amount of balls to be played is not notified when winning. Further, in the above example, the pattern is identified by changing the order of the color components, but the pattern may be identified according to, for example, the color that is not lit among the five colors. Specifically, a pattern that does not include orange (for example, red → green → blue → purple → red → …), a pattern that does not include green (eg, red → orange → blue → purple → red → …), and a pattern that does not include blue A pattern such as a pattern (for example, red->orange->green->purple->red->...) may be provided.

(Modification 3)
Modifications of the light emitting means and the like that change the lighting mode according to the game state will be described. For example, one or more LED lamps may be provided on the upper surface of the gaming machine and detected by the data display. In this case, the game state may be determined by a blinking pattern as in the sixth embodiment, or may be determined by a combination of lighting or extinguishing of a plurality of LED lamps. That is, by providing X number of LED lamps and turning them on or off, it is possible to determine the gaming state of 2 to the Xth power.

When the gaming machine H2 is provided with one predetermined LED and the data display machine H1 receives the second game state from the LED, the data display machine H1 only needs to be able to capture the image of the LED, and the detection range is narrow. is no problem. Further, when the game machine H2 is provided with a predetermined plurality of LEDs and the data display machine H1 receives the second game state from the plurality of LEDs, as described above, the data display machine H1 indicates whether or not the LEDs are lit. It is possible to determine the second game state only by detecting one of these combinations. Thus, in the game machine H2, an LED for communicating the second game state to be driven may be provided separately from the effect. Any LED of the top lamp may be used instead of a specific LED. In this case, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the gaming machine H2 side, and since it is sufficient if even the top lamp is within the imaging range, the degree of freedom in arranging the data display machine H1 increases.

Further, in order to prevent the influence of ambient light, the light emitting means may be provided on the back side of the upper surface of the game machine, and the lighting mode detection means may be provided on the back side of the data display machine. Further, the execution of different effects according to the game state is not limited to the light emitting means alone, and for example, the game state may be indicated by combining the reels of the pachi-slot machine. In this case, the camera unit is arranged in front of the game machine so that the reel is included in the imaging range. With this configuration, for example, in Modification 2, the pattern of effects on the data display machine can be further increased, such as performing an interlocking effect only when the light emitting means is rainbow-colored and the reels are performing a freeze effect. It becomes possible. The data display determines whether or not the stopped state of the reels detected by the camera is due to an effect, on the condition that the IN signal is received from the external terminal board. That is, when the data display machine detects the stopped state of the reels with the camera within a predetermined time after receiving the IN signal, the interlocking effect of the reel freeze effect is executed.

Further, when the game machine is started, the light emitting means is lit in a predetermined manner, and the camera unit captures and analyzes the light emitting means lit in the predetermined manner to identify the position of the light emitting means in the imaging range, It may be one that improves the determination accuracy of the game state.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a gaming device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 36-38. Components identical or similar to those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

(Electrical configuration: Data display: Data table)
FIG. 36 is an effect pattern table for executing an effect corresponding to the game state. The effect pattern table of this embodiment is different from the effect pattern table of the sixth embodiment in that a priority is set for each effect pattern.

As shown in FIG. 36, the effect pattern table of this embodiment has a priority column in addition to the same items as the effect pattern table of the sixth embodiment (see FIG. 28). In the present embodiment, priority is set for all effects in the priority column. For example, based on the signal from the external terminal board H308 and the detection of the lighting mode of the top lamp H60, the same game state is obtained from each, and furthermore, if different production patterns are set for them, the set priority Which production pattern is to be executed is determined according to the order. Specifically, when the BB game state is transmitted from the external terminal board H308 and the premium BB game state is detected from the top lamp H60, the premium BB game state is given priority.

In addition, it is not limited to this, and the second game state may be a game state different from the first game state. That is, the external terminal plate H308 may transmit a restricted first game state signal, and the top lamp H60 may indicate the second game state excluding the first game state. In this case, for example, when the normal gaming state is determined as the first gaming state (no signal from the external terminal board H308) and the advantageous section is transmitted as the second gaming state, the advantageous section of the second gaming state is It may be set in the effect pattern table so as to have priority. Further, for example, when the BB game state is transmitted as the first game state and the advantageous section is transmitted as the second game state, the effect pattern table is set so that the BB game state of the first game state is given priority. may have been

A modification of the above example will also be described. An effect pattern that partially overlaps the effect mode based on the signal of the first game state from the external terminal plate H308 and the effect mode based on the second game state determined by detecting the lighting mode of the top lamp H60. may be stored. It should be noted that "overlapping" means that the same element is set in the elements constituting the effect. The elements that make up the effect are, for example, the color of the lamp, the contents of the text displayed on the liquid crystal screen, the presence or absence of characters on the liquid crystal screen, the contents of the output from the speaker, and the like. For example, if a character is displayed and the text "A" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen in one effect pattern, and the text "B" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen in another effect pattern, the contents of the text to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen overlaps, and the presence or absence of characters on the liquid crystal screen does not overlap.

Here, when the signal of the first game state and the signal of the second game state are output from the game machine H2 at the same timing, the effect mode based on the first game state is prioritized for overlapping elements in the both effect patterns. However, the non-overlapping part may execute the effect mode based on the second game state. For example, the first game state signal related to the BB game state has an element of displaying a "character" on the liquid crystal image and an element of displaying a text "BB in progress!" on the liquid crystal image. Production patterns are associated. In addition, the signal of the second game state related to the normal BB game state includes the element of displaying the text "BB!" Illumination by the light plate G61) is made to light up in "red". Therefore, when the game machine H2 shifts to the normal BB game state, when the data display machine H1 normally receives both the signal of the first game state and the signal of the second game state, first, the first game state is displayed. The effect based on the signal of is given priority, and the liquid crystal image displays "character" and the text "BB in progress!". However, an element that does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the first game state and lights up the lamp on the outer periphery of the data display machine H1 in "red" is effective, and the effect is performed in addition to the effect pattern based on the first game state. will be executed. In this way, in the production patterns that can be executed under the same conditions and at the same timing, if an element that is not set in a production pattern with a high priority is set in a production pattern with a low priority, the element is limited to that element. An effect of an effect pattern with a low priority may be executed.

If only the signal in the first game state cannot be acquired, the effect pattern (the liquid crystal image effect “BB!” lighting effect) is executed. Further, when only the signal of the second game state cannot be obtained, only the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second game state (the effect of displaying "character + BB!" on the liquid crystal image) is executed, There is no performance by the lamps on the periphery. When neither the signal of the first game state nor the signal of the second game state can be obtained, the effect on the data display machine is naturally the same as that during normal operation, and no special effect is performed.

In the above example, the signal of the first game state and the signal of the second game state generated under the same conditions and at the same timing were one-to-one, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of effects corresponding to two or more types of flashing patterns may be stored as the second game state signal related to the BB game state. Specifically, there is only one type of signal for the first game state as the BB game state, but in the gaming machine H2, there are two types of the BB game state, a normal BB game state and an advantageous interval BB game state. In some cases, each may be distinguished as a signal of the second game state. That is, when the normal BB game state occurs in the game machine H2, the effect pattern associated with the signal of the first game state is executed in the data display machine H1, and the element not set in the effect pattern is executed. , the effect of the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second game state of the normal BB game state is executed. Further, when the BB game state occurs during the advantageous section in the game machine H2, the effect pattern associated with the signal of the first game state is executed on the data display machine H1, and the effect pattern set in the effect pattern is executed. In the element not present, the effect of the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second game state of the BB game state during the advantageous interval is executed.

Specifically, in addition to the above example, the signal of the second game state of the BB game state during the advantageous interval includes the element of displaying the text "BB during the advantageous interval!" It is assumed that a production pattern having an element of lighting the lamps on the outer periphery of the . Then, when the data display machine H1 normally receives both the first game state signal and the second game state signal when the game machine H2 shifts to the BB game state during the advantageous section, first, the first game state signal is received. The effect based on the game state signal is given priority, and the liquid crystal image displays a "character" and the text "BB!". However, an element that does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the first game state and lights the lamp on the outer periphery of the data display machine H1 in "blue" becomes effective, and the effect is performed in addition to the effect pattern based on the first game state. will be executed.

If only the signal in the first game state cannot be acquired, the effect pattern (the effect of the liquid crystal image "BB during the advantageous section!" A production that lights up in blue” is executed. Further, when only the signal of the second game state cannot be obtained, only the effect pattern associated with the signal of the second game state (the effect of displaying "character + BB!" on the liquid crystal image) is executed, There is no performance by the lamps on the periphery. When neither the signal of the first game state nor the signal of the second game state can be obtained, the effect on the data display machine is naturally the same as that during normal operation, and no special effect is performed.

Also, the signal of the second game state relating to the BB game state during the advantageous interval may exceptionally take precedence over the signal of the first game state. In that case, when both the signal of the first game state and the signal of the second game state regarding the BB game state during the advantageous section can be normally obtained, the effect based on the signal of the second game state is given priority, and the liquid crystal display is displayed. The image displays the text "BB during advantageous section!" However, the element of displaying a "character" on the liquid crystal screen of the data display machine H1, which does not overlap with the effect pattern based on the second game state related to the BB game state during the advantageous interval, becomes effective, and the effect pattern based on the second game state becomes effective. In addition, the production is executed.

In this way, not only signals relating to the second game state are uniformly given lower priority, but information useful to the player may be given higher priority than signals relating to the first game state. It should be noted that such priority order can be set by the server device H4 that sets the data display device H1 from the outside or by the main body of the data display device H1. In the above example, there are two types of BB game states, but in addition to this, an advantageous premium BB is added, and in the second game state, the three types can be differentiated and the priority can be set. Alternatively, priority may be set by distinguishing more types.

Also, in the effect pattern table of the present embodiment, effects synchronous with other data display machines H1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as synchronous effects) can be set. The synchronous effect is set with a lower priority than effects based on other game states (the first game state and the second game state). Note that the synchronous effect is an effect executed by a plurality of data display machines H1. This effect is executed by assuming the image display portion H405 of the data display H1 as one common screen. For example, a character image or a text image is moved from the rightmost image display portion H405 toward the leftmost image display portion H405. It is such a production. Incidentally, the order of priority between the synchronous effects and the effects based on other game states can be determined as appropriate. Also, a plurality of synchronous effects may be provided, and priority may be set among them. For example, the order of priority is first game state>synchronization effect 1>second game state>synchronization effect 2 and the like.

Also, FIG. 37 is an example of a game state transition table indicating possible transition destinations of the game state. The game state transition table is stored in the RAM H403 of the data display machine H1 via a server based on the type of gaming machine installed, or by a detachable ROM that stores information to that effect. be done. Note that the mode of storing is not limited to this, and various methods can be applied. As shown in FIG. 37, the vertical axis indicates the original game state, and the horizontal axis indicates the destination game state. When the data display machine H1 detects the transition of the game state, it refers to the game state transition table and confirms whether the performed game state transition is correct.

(motion)
Effect execution processing executed by the control unit H401 of the data display machine H1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the control unit H401 determines whether or not a signal indicating the gaming state is received from the external terminal board H308 of the gaming machine H2 (step S20). When the signal indicating the game state is received (step S20: YES), the control unit H401 refers to the effect pattern table (see FIG. 28) to change the effect according to the game state indicated by the received signal. counting is started according to (step S21).

After step S21 is finished, or when the signal indicating the gaming state is not received in step S20 (step S20: NO), the control unit H401 detects the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 from the image captured by the camera unit H12. It is determined whether or not the lighting mode has been detected (step S22). If the lighting mode is detected (step S22: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether the lighting mode has changed from the previous time (step S23). If the lighting mode has changed (step S23: YES), the control unit H401 determines whether or not the transition destination of the game state is abnormal (step S24). That is, the control unit H401 refers to the game state transition table (see FIG. 37) and determines whether or not the game state corresponding to the effect after the change is abnormal as a transition destination from the current game state. . If the transition destination of the game state is abnormal, the control unit H401 detects it as an error (step S25). Here, when an error is detected, the control unit H401 may transmit a signal for notifying the error to the server device H4, or may notify the error using video display or audio output on the data display H1. . After that, the control unit H401 returns the processing to step S20.

If the transition destination is not abnormal (step S24: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether or not the performance timings overlap (step S26). If the effect timing overlaps (step S26: YES), the control unit H401 selects a preferential effect (step S27). The selection method may be a method of comparing effects, or a method of comparing game states related to effects. If it is determined in step S26 that the effect timings do not overlap, or after step S27, the effect is changed according to the lighting mode (step S28), and the process returns to step S20. On the other hand, if the lighting mode has not changed in step S23 (step S23: NO), the control unit H401 continues the current effect (step S29) and returns the process to step S20.

If the lighting mode is not detected in step S22 (step S22: NO), the control unit H401 determines whether or not a specific lighting mode is being detected (step S30). If the specific lighting mode is not being detected (step S30: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S20. If the specific lighting mode is being detected (step S30: YES), the controller H401 detects an error state (step S31). Then, the control unit H401 determines whether or not the count value that started counting in step S21 satisfies the end condition (step S32). When the count value satisfies the end condition (step S32: YES), the control unit H401 stops the effect being executed (step S33), and returns the process to step S20. On the other hand, when the count value does not satisfy the end condition (step S32: NO), the control unit H401 returns the process to step S20.

(Modification 1)
A modification according to the seventh embodiment will be described. For example, if the data display H1 cannot read the lighting mode of the top lamp H60 a plurality of times (or for a predetermined period of time or more), the video display, audio output, and illumination of the data display H1 are turned off for demonstration purposes. You may change to a production pattern.

Also, the light emitting means of the gaming machine H2 is not limited to visible light, and may be infrared light, for example. As a result, for example, the data display H1 can detect the lighting mode of the light-emitting means with the infrared sensor of the sensor group H404, and can directly specify the effect pattern.

The setting of the priority order is not limited to the effect, and for example, the priority order can be set for the data screen display (see FIG. 5) displayed by the player operating the data display machine H1. good too. For example, it is preferable to give priority to data screen display over other effect displays.

Also, depending on the blinking timing of the top lamp H60 and the image acquisition timing of the camera unit H12, the image of the top lamp H60 when lit may not be included in the image, and the data display machine H1 may not receive the second game state accurately. Therefore, you can avoid this by the following method. That is, when the game machine H2 controls the flashing of the top lamp H60, after flashing for a predetermined period, the flashing timing may be delayed for a period (for example, a shorter period of time than the flashing interval) to resume flashing. good. For example, after repeating a one-second blinking pattern four times, the same pattern may be repeated after waiting several milliseconds. Similarly, the data display device H1 may wait for imaging at predetermined time intervals so that the image acquisition timing of the camera is shifted. Also, the timing of imaging by the camera unit H12 on the data display H1 may be determined based on the signal from the external terminal board H308.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the data display machine is taken as an example of the gaming device, but any gaming device that is equipped with a camera unit or the like that is individually provided in the gaming machine and is capable of executing effects can be used to play the game. It is not limited to the data display machine installed on the top of the machine, but can be applied to various game devices such as a rental device installed alongside the game machine and an inter-machine data display machine installed between machines. be.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, a gaming system according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 55. FIG.

(Configuration of game machine and game device)
A game system 5001 of the present invention includes a game machine 3001 and a data display machine 2001 arranged above the game machine 3001, as shown in FIG. The game machine 3001 has a lamp 3305 for transmitting data such as a performance pattern on its upper part, and the data display machine 2001 receives light from the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001, It receives data such as game states and production patterns. As described above, the light from the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 is received by the data display machine 2001, whereby data such as the game state and effect pattern are transmitted from the game machine 3001 to the data display machine 2001. Therefore, a large amount of information can be transmitted efficiently and accurately. Such communication can be said to be one-way non-contact communication from the game machine 3001, which is an external device to the data display machine 2001, to the data display machine 2001. FIG.

Here, the gaming machine 3001 is, for example, the gaming machines 2 and H2 described above, including the pachinko gaming machine 2a and the pachislot gaming machine 2b. The data display device 2001 is, for example, similar to the game display device 1 described above, but may be various game devices including a game medium lending device, a game machine decoration unit provided in the game machine, and the like. be able to.

A data display device 2001 shown in FIG. 39 is, for example, a data display device called signage. This data display 2001 comprises a liquid crystal display 2002 , an LED 2003 , a speaker 2004 , a call button 2005 and an image sensor unit 2311 . The call button 2005 is a button for calling the staff of the game arcade. When the touch sensor detects that the call button 2005 is pressed, an output corresponding to the detection is sent to the liquid crystal display 2002, the LED 2003, the speaker 2004, and the like. is controlled so that

The data display machine 2001 detects the light from the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 with the image sensor unit 2311, grasps the production pattern of the game machine 3001 based on the detection result, and according to the grasped production pattern, The liquid crystal display 2002 is controlled to display the corresponding image. Also, if necessary, control is performed to output a sound corresponding to the production pattern from the speaker, or to light the LED 2003 .

The image sensor unit 2311 includes, for example, a CMOS image sensor that captures images including the lamps 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 at predetermined time intervals. This CMOS image sensor is configured to image lamp 3305 at, for example, 220 fps or 440 fps.

In addition, this CMOS image sensor has a predetermined angle of view (for example, an angle of view of 30° or less) and a light source distance (that is, the distance between the CMOS image sensor and the lamp 3305, for example, 30 mm to 300 mm). An image of the lamp 3305 of the machine 3001 and its surroundings is taken. Therefore, the photographed image acquired by the CMOS image sensor includes not only the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001, but also the performance lamp of the gaming machine 3001 (for example, a lamp such as the top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2), and the neighboring lamp. Light from the game machine 3001, light from the lighting equipment of the game hall, reflected light of those lights, and the like are included.

In this embodiment, the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 is composed of one or more light output devices such as LEDs, but is not limited to such a configuration. In addition, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 can function as a dedicated light output device for transmitting data such as the performance pattern of the gaming machine 3001. It can also function as a dual-purpose optical output device for transmitting data such as patterns. The top lamp H60 of the gaming machine H2 described above is the light output device for the latter purpose.

Next, referring to FIG. 40, the configuration of the gaming machine 3001 as a pachi-slot machine will be described. The gaming machine 3001 includes a main control unit 3301 that controls a main device group 3303 and a sub-control unit 3302 that controls a sub-device group 3304. The main control unit 3301 is connected to the sub-control unit 3302 by one-way communication. ing. An external terminal board 3308 is connected to the main controller 3301 for one-way communication. The main control unit 3301 and the sub control unit 3302 each include a CPU, a ROM storing programs and the like, and an RWM storing information about games and effects.

The main device group 3303 includes, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like. Control the progress of the game in 3001 . In addition, the main control section 3301 transmits commands to the sub-control section 3302 according to changes in the game state and the like.

The sub-device group 3304 has a lamp 3305 and a lamp control circuit 3306 that controls the lamp 3305 and other lamps. In addition, the sub-device group 3304 includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, a performance button sensor, a character control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. By controlling these devices based on the commands received, the effects in the gaming machine 3001 are controlled.

The main control section 3301 is connected to the data display machine 2001 via an external terminal board 3308, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, or the like each time a game is played or when there is a change in the internal state. do. Information input from the external terminal board 3308 is, for example, information including external signals 1 to 4 as shown in FIG.

The sub-controller 3302 controls the output of light from the lamp 3305 by means of the lamp control circuit 3306, thereby transmitting data such as the game state and effect pattern to the data display device 2001 (via non-contact communication). When the lamp 3305 also functions as an effect lamp, the sub-control unit 3302 controls the lamp control circuit 3306 to light the lamp 3305 in a predetermined color in accordance with the effect.

In FIG. 40, the game machine 3001 is described as a pachislot machine, but the data display machine 2001 is also connected to the pachinko machine by connecting the external terminal board (see FIG. 29) and the lamps of the sub-device group. Each is configured to input information.

Next, referring to FIG. 41, the configuration of data display device 2001 will be described. The data display device 2001 includes a video display section 2305 such as the liquid crystal display 2002, an illumination section 2306 such as the LED 2003, and an audio output section 2307 such as the speaker 2004 (see FIG. 39). The data display device 2001 also includes a sensor group 2304 , a control section 2301 , a ROM 2302 and a RAM 2303 . A control unit 2301 is composed of a CPU, a control circuit board on which this is provided, and the like, and controls connected devices.

The ROM 2302 stores control programs for realizing the functions of the data display 2001 . The control unit 2301 reads out and executes a control program stored in the ROM 2302 to control each component, and performs a function of executing an effect according to the game state of the gaming machine 3001, an effect pattern, or the like. come true.

Also, the control unit 2301 controls communication with the game machine 3001 and communication control with the server device 4001 . The server device 4001 has the same functions as the server device H4 described above.

A sensor group 2304 is a sensor group including a touch sensor for determining whether the call button 2005 shown in FIG. 39 has been pressed. When an operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit 2301 controls the display content of the video display unit 2305, the light emission mode of the illumination unit 2306, and the audio output mode of the audio output unit 2307 in accordance with the operation. . Note that when the display screen of the image display unit 2305 functions as a touch panel, the sensor group 2304 includes sensors for detecting touch operations on this touch panel.

The communication interface 2310 is an interface for communicating with the gaming machine 3001 and the server device 4001, and is also a conversion module that converts input information into an optimum format when outputting the information.

The communication interface 2310 receives information from the gaming machine 3001 in two communication modes. One is the above-described non-contact communication via light. to the data display device 2001 is one-way communication.

Although not shown, the communication interface 2310 is connected to the game media lending device 3 (see FIG. 1) by a harness using a contact input/output method, and two-way communication is possible. The communication interface 2310 and the server device 4001 are connected by a wired LAN system by a coaxial cable, and by a harness by a contact output system, so that two-way communication is possible.

The RAM 2303 functions as storage means for storing various data. For example, the control unit 2301 causes the RAM 2303 to store the control result of each connected component. In addition, the RAM 2303 stores a data table (game state determination table) for determining the game state and effect patterns of the gaming machine 3001, and a data table (effect pattern table) for executing effects corresponding to the game state and effect patterns. table).

In this embodiment, the data display machine 2001 downloads the game state determination table and the production pattern table (including video data and audio data used for production) from the server device 4001 via the communication interface 2310. can be done.

The data table for judging the game state and effect patterns of the game machine 3001 and the data table for executing effects corresponding to the game state and effect patterns are transmitted via the USB connection terminal of the communication interface 2310. The data table may be transferred from an external storage device or the like to the RAM 2303, or the data table may be transferred by various methods/routes.

The image sensor unit 2311 is provided for imaging the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 as described above. Further, when the image sensor unit 2311 acquires an image including the lamps 3305 of the game machine 3001, it transmits data such as the game state and effect pattern based on the image to the control unit 2301 of the data display machine 2001. The part 2301 executes an effect according to the data. The control unit 2301 controls the image display unit 2305, the electric decoration unit 2306, and the audio output unit 2307 to execute the effects.

Next, referring to FIG. 42, the configuration of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described. FIG. 42 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the CMOS image sensor 2432 and the control LSI 2434 included in the image sensor unit 2311. As shown in FIG.

The CMOS image sensor 2432 is, for example, a CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 640×240 pixels and a frame rate of 220 fps or 440 fps. In the present embodiment, the CMOS image sensor 2432 is used as an imaging device for capturing an image of the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 and acquiring image data, but another imaging device such as a CCD image sensor may be used. can also

The control LSI 2434 includes a host controller 2441, a DSP (digital signal processor) circuit 2442, an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) 2443 to which a backup power supply (not shown) is connected, a flash memory 2444, an ISP (Image Signal Processing) circuit 2445, and A UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) 2452 is provided. Devices constituting these control LSIs 2434 are interconnected via a bus, and the control LSI 2434 of this embodiment employs AXI (Advanced eXtensible Interface) as a bus protocol.

The control LSI 2434 also includes an ISI (Image Sensor Interface) circuit 2451 . The ISI circuit 2451 is electrically connected to the CMOS image sensor 2432 and the ISP circuit. The ISI circuit 2451 converts the image data transmitted from the CMOS image sensor 2432 by the LVDS (Low voltage differential signaling) system into an RGB Bayer image and outputs the RGB Bayer image. At this time, the RGB image output from the ISI circuit 2451 is given a unique image ID. This image ID makes it possible to identify each image that is acquired sequentially over time.

The ISP circuit 2445 inputs the RGB Bayer image from the ISI circuit 2451 . Here, the ISP circuit 2445 can perform lens distortion processing. The lens distortion correction process is a process for correcting distortion caused by lens characteristics in the image data captured by the CMOS image sensor 2432 in order to improve the accuracy of the process described later.

Next, the ISP circuit 2445 performs color conversion processing to convert the RGB Bayer image (if lens correction processing is performed, the image after the processing) into various formats. In color conversion processing, the ISP circuit 2445 converts the RGB Bayer image into image data (YUV image data) corresponding to the YUV color space, and stores this YUV image data in the SRAM 2443 . The SRAM 2443 is provided with a storage area capable of storing a predetermined number of YUV image data. When the number of YUV image data stored in the SRAM 2443 reaches the upper limit, the YUV image data stored in the oldest order is overwritten.

Also, the ISP circuit 2445 outputs a VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt signal to the host controller 2441 when storing the YUV image data in the SRAM 2443 .

Also, in the color conversion process, the ISP circuit 2445 converts the RGB Bayer image to a color space (HSV color space) consisting of three components (H: hue, S: saturation, V: brightness) as necessary. It is also possible to convert the image data (HSV image data) into image data (HSV image data), and store this HSV image data in the SRAM 2443 .

When only RGB image data is used, the ISP circuit 2445 causes the SRAM 2443 to store the RGB image data as it is.

Under the control of the host controller 2441, the DSP circuit 2442 performs data reception processing (for example, light source search processing, noise removal processing, decoding processing, etc.) according to the present embodiment, and receives input image data captured by the CMOS image sensor 2432. From (YUV image data), data such as the game state and effect pattern transmitted by the gaming machine 3001 are acquired.

In addition, the DSP circuit 2442 performs Fourier transform, inverse Fourier transform, and the like, which will be described later, in noise removal processing under the control of the host controller 2441 . It can also be configured to be implemented using Also, in the decoding process, when decoding error correction codes, CDMA codes, PSM codes, etc., a dedicated circuit provided in the image sensor unit 2311 can be used to perform these processes.

The UART 2452 transmits data generated by the image sensor unit 2311 (for example, data such as game states and effect patterns transmitted by the game machine 3001) to the control unit 2301 of the data display machine 2001 via the communication interface 2310. A serial communication device for transmission.

The host controller 2441 controls each device constituting the control LSI 2434, such as the DSP circuit 2442, UART 2452, and the like.

When the host controller 2441 receives a VSYNC interrupt signal from the ISP circuit 2445 (when YUV image data is stored in the SRAM 2443), the host controller 2441 performs data reception processing, which will be described later. , to the DSP circuit 2442 .

The flash memory 2444 stores parameters used for various processes by various devices constituting the control LSI 2434, such as the host controller 2441 and the DSP circuit 2442, and data required for the various processes. Also, the encoding method used in the data reception process of the image sensor unit 2311 is stored.

In this embodiment, the ISP circuit 2445 converts the image data captured by the CMOS image sensor 2432 into image data corresponding to the YUV color space (YUV image data) and stores it in the SRAM 2443 as input image data (input information). , constitute an input information generating means.

(Production Execution Processing in Data Display Machine)
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the effect execution processing executed by the control section 2301 of the data display machine 2001 will be described. This processing is basically started when the data display device 2001 is powered on, and is periodically executed at predetermined intervals until the power is turned off.

First, the control section 2301 inputs an output signal output from the external terminal board 3308 of the gaming machine 3001 (step S50). Next, in step S51, it is determined whether or not there is a change in any of the external signals 1-4. The external signals 1 to 4 have contents that can be appropriately adjusted between the game machine 3001 and the data display machine 2001. For example, as shown in FIG. or during RB, "external signal 2" is a signal indicating that BB has occurred in the game machine 3001 or that BB is in progress, and "external signal 3" is a signal indicating that the game A signal indicating that the game machine 3001 has become ART or is in the process of ART, and "external signal 4" can be a signal indicating that the front door of the game machine 3001 is in an open state.

If there is a change in any of the external signals 1 to 4 (step S51: YES), the control unit 2301 refers to, for example, an effect pattern table as shown in FIG. The effect is changed, and counting is started according to the effect (step S52).

After step S52 is completed, or when there is no change in any of the external signals 1 to 4 in step S51 (step S51: NO), the control unit 2301 causes the image sensor unit 2311 to transmit (the gaming machine 3001 ) Acquire communication data (step S53). This communication data is data generated by the image sensor unit 2311 from an image captured by the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 through a data reception process described later. be done.

Next, in step S54, it is determined whether or not the control unit 2301 has acquired communication data from the gaming machine 3001. FIG. If communication data can be acquired (step S54: YES), the control unit 2301 determines whether or not the acquired data is an effect instruction command including an effect pattern (step S55). If the acquired data is an effect instruction command (step S55: YES), the control unit 2301 refers to the effect pattern table, changes to an effect corresponding to the effect instruction command (step S56), and proceeds to step S50. return. On the other hand, if the acquired data is not an effect instruction command (step S55: NO), the control unit 2301 continues the current effect (step S57) and returns the process to step S50.

In step S54, if the communication data from the gaming machine 3001 has not been acquired (step S54: NO), the control section 2301 detects an error state (step S58). Next, it is determined whether or not the count value that started counting in step S52 satisfies the termination condition (step S59). When the count value satisfies the end condition (step S59: YES), the control unit 2301 stops the effect being executed (step S60), and returns the process to step S50. On the other hand, when the count value does not satisfy the end condition (step S59: NO), the control unit 2301 returns the process to step S50.

(LED control processing (data transmission processing) in gaming machine)
Next, referring to FIG. 44, the LED control processing executed by the sub-controller 3302 of the gaming machine 3001 will be described. This processing is basically started when the gaming machine 3001 is powered on, and is periodically executed at predetermined intervals until the power is turned off.

First, the sub-control section 3302 determines whether or not there is transmission data to be transmitted to the data display machine 2001 due to a change in the game state or the like (step S80). If it is determined that there is no transmission data (step S80: NO), the process ends.

If it is determined that there is transmission data (step S80: YES), the sub-controller 3302 performs error encoding processing in step S81. This error encoding process is, for example, a process of converting 8-bit original data into a 16-bit error correction code (error correction code (16, 8)).

Next, in step S82, it is determined whether or not the encoding is CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). This processing is determined, for example, by referring to the encoding method stored in the RWM of the sub-controller 3302 . The encoding method stored in the RWM of the sub-controller 3302 (of the gaming machine 3001), which is the transmission side of the communication data, and the flash memory of the image sensor unit 2311 (of the data display machine 2001), which is the reception side of the communication data. It is assumed that the encoding schemes stored in H.2444 match. In the present embodiment, this encoding scheme is CDMA or PSM (Manchester coding) encoding.

If it is determined that the encoding is CDMA (step S82: YES), CDMA encoding processing is performed in step S83. In this process, in step S81, the transmission data after conversion into the error correction code is encoded by CDMA. This CDMA encoding will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the encoding is not CDMA (step S82: NO), PSM encoding processing is performed in step S84. In this process, in step S81, the transmission data after conversion into the error correction code is encoded by PSM. This PSM encoding will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

After the end of step S83 or the end of step S84, in step S85, the LED effect pattern being executed or to be executed is acquired. This process is, for example, a process of extracting an illumination pattern (that is, a light emission pattern of the LED (lamp 3305)) in the effect pattern that is being executed or will be executed based on the effect pattern table shown in FIG. is. The light emission pattern extracted in this way is developed in the RWM of the sub-controller 3302, for example.

Next, in step S86, the LED light emission pattern based on the transmission data encoded by CDMA or PSM and the LED light emission pattern based on the effect pattern acquired in step S85 are synthesized. After that, the light emission pattern of the LEDs synthesized in this way is registered in the effect pattern being executed (step S87), and the process ends. This registration processing is realized, for example, by rewriting the light emission pattern of the LED developed in the RWM of the sub-controller 3302 to a synthesized light emission pattern. Then, the sub control unit 3302 controls the lamp control circuit 3306 based on this registered effect pattern, and the lamp control circuit 3306 controls lighting (luminance and emission color) of the lamp 3305 based on this.

When synthesizing the LED light emission pattern based on the encoded transmission data with the LED light emission pattern in the effect pattern being executed, for example, when the bit of the transmission data is "1", the LED light emission is slightly brightened. However, when the bit of the transmission data is "0", the light emission of the LED is slightly dimmed to express the pulse related to the transmission data. By such synthesis, the player does not recognize that the LED (lamp 3305) emitting light due to the effect includes encoded transmission data, and visually recognizes it as a natural lamp effect, and as a result, The transmission data can be transmitted to the data display device 2001 without making the player aware of it.

In the example shown in FIG. 44, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 is designed to function as a dual-purpose light output device that transmits data such as the game state and the performance pattern while executing the performance expression of the gaming machine 3001. However, it can also be configured as a dedicated optical output device that only transmits data such as game status and performance patterns.

When the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 is configured as a dedicated light output device, instead of the processing of steps S85 to S87, transmission data encoded by CDMA or PSM and a constant luminance value as a reference The light emission mode of the lamp 3305 is controlled based on the light emission pattern of the LED. This is to deal with the problem that when the luminance of the transmission data itself is weak, the amount of light is too small to take an image, and that when the luminance is 0, the emission data in the negative direction cannot be generated.

Also, in the example of FIG. 44, when transmitting data such as game states and performance patterns, error correction information is added by, for example, error correction coding, and 8 bits of the original data are replaced with 16-bit error correction data. This encoding allows 2-bit random errors to be corrected and 3-bit burst errors to be corrected. The error correction code in this embodiment is, for example, a BCH code, which is a type of cyclic code, and transmission data is coded by a generator polynomial shown in Equation 1 below.
G(x)= ^x8 +x7+x6+ ^x4 +x2+x ^{+ 1} (Formula ¹ )

Also, in the example of FIG. 44, CDMA encoding and PSM encoding are selectively used as encoding, but it is also possible to use other encoding.

In this embodiment, the sub-controller 3302 that executes the LED control process constitutes transmission data generation means and information-added luminance generation means.

(Data reception processing in the image sensor unit of the data display)
Next, data reception processing controlled by the host controller 2441 of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described with reference to FIG. This processing is basically started when the data display device 2001 is powered on, and is periodically executed at predetermined intervals until the power is turned off.

First, the host controller 2441 receives a plurality of image data (YUV image data) of the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 acquired by the ISP circuit 2445, and from the image data, the light source, that is, the image of the lamp 3305 A light source searching process for specifying a position (area) is performed (step S100). Details of the light source searching process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S101, it is determined whether or not the light source has been identified. If the light source could not be identified (step S101: NO), the process returns to step S100. On the other hand, if the light source can be identified (step S101: YES), image data acquisition processing is performed in step S102. This process is a process of sequentially acquiring image data (YUV image data) of the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 acquired by the ISP circuit 2445 .

Next, noise removal processing is performed on the reception data grasped based on the position of the light source determined in step S100 and the image data obtained in step S102 (step S103). Details of the noise removal process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Here, it is determined whether or not received data to the extent that decoding processing is possible has not been accumulated, that is, whether or not there is a delay (step S104). Specifically, in the noise removal processing in step S103, if the noise removal processing delay counter and the flicker removal delay counter do not reach the specified values, it is determined that the decoding processing is not ready and that the delay is occurring. be done.

If it is determined to be delayed (step S104: YES), the image data capturing process of step S102 is further executed. If it is determined that there is no delay (step S104: NO), decoding processing is performed (step S105). Details of the decoding process will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the decoding process, in step S106, it is determined whether or not the decoding was successful. If the decoding is successful (step S106: YES), error correction processing is performed to convert the error correction code into the original data (step S107). Next, in step S108, it is determined whether or not the error correction in the error correction code processing is successful.

If the error correction is successful (step S108: YES), the decoded data (received data received from the gaming machine 3001) is stored in the communication data storage area of the RAM 2303 of the data display device 2001 in step S109. Next, in step S110, the reception error counter is cleared, and the process returns to step S102 for acquiring the image data.

If it is not determined in step S106 that the decoding was successful (step S106: NO), or if it is not determined in step S108 that the error correction in the error correction coding process was successful (step S108: NO), In step S111, the reception error counter stored in the SRAM 2443 is updated by 1 (that is, 1 is added).

Next, in step S112, it is determined whether or not the reception error counter is greater than ERROR_MAX. If it is determined that the reception error counter is not greater than ERROR_MAX (step S112: NO), the process returns to step S102 for acquiring image data. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reception error counter is larger than ERROR_MAX (step S112: YES), the reception error counter is cleared in step S113, and the noise removal counter is set to 0 and the flicker removal counter is set to 0 in step S114. After that, the process returns to the image data capturing process of step S102.

In this embodiment, the host controller 2441, the DSP circuit 2442, and the ISP circuit 2445 that extract received data from image data captured by the CMOS image sensor 2432 constitute information extraction means and light receiving control means. do.

(Light source search processing in the image sensor unit of the data display)
Next, the light source searching process controlled by the host controller 2441 of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 50. FIG. The light source searching process identifies the position of the LED light source in the image captured by the image sensor unit 2311 using the blinking control characteristics of the LED light source. In this embodiment, the LED light source is analyzed and identified from four characteristics of the light source, ie, brightness, periodicity, color, and size.

First, the host controller 2441 waits until it receives a VSYNC interrupt signal from the ISP circuit 2445 (step S170). After that, in step S171, it is determined whether or not the time filter is being performed. If it is determined that the time filtering is being performed (step S171: YES), the process returns to step S170 to wait for the generation of the VSYNC interrupt signal. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time filter is not being performed (step S171: NO), the process proceeds to step S172.

Such a time filter is for thinning out YUV image data obtained at 220 fps or 440 fps, for example. It is a decimation filter. Although the temporal filter of this embodiment simply thins out the YUV image data as described above, it is possible to apply various other temporal direction LPFs (Low-pass filters).

If it is determined that the temporal filtering is not being performed (step S171: NO), input image data is acquired in step S172. This processing is processing for acquiring the YUV image data stored in the SRAM 2443 .

FIG. 47 illustrates the acquired input image data. The input image data is YUV image data, each of which is represented by a two-dimensional array consisting of a Y component, a U component, and a V component. Each element of the two-dimensional array corresponds to each pixel of the captured image, and FIG. 47 shows the values of each component in 12×12 pixels for convenience. The image sensor unit 2311 of this embodiment provides, for example, YUV image data captured with 640×240 pixels.

Each component in YUV image data (that is, Y component, U component, and V component) can take an 8-bit value per pixel. key). Note that different resolutions can be employed depending on the components, for example, the Y component can be 8 bits, and the U and V components can each be 4 bits. Further, in this embodiment, YUV image data is used as input image data, but RGB image data or HSV image data can also be used.

Next, in step S173, the host controller 2441 instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to perform average image generation processing. In the average image generation process, average image data generated based on YUV image data that is input image data input up to the previous time and YUV image data that is input image data input this time are used to generate a current average image. This is the process of generating data.

FIG. 47 illustrates average image data of this time. Like the input image data, the average image data is also YUV image data, and is represented by a two-dimensional array consisting of Y, U and V components. Each element of the two-dimensional array corresponds to each pixel of the captured image, like the input image data.

The average image data is obtained by Equation 2 below for each component and each pixel. Note that the initial value of the average image data is the first input image data during the monitoring time.
Average image data (x, y)=previous average image data (x, y)+difference*learning coefficient (formula 2)
The “previous average image data” is average image data that has been updated every time input image data is acquired from input image data that has been input in the past. The “difference” is current input image data (x, y)−previous average image data (x, y), and the “learning coefficient” is a constant such as “0.91”, for example.
Here, assuming that the "learning coefficient" is 0.91, Equation 2 above can be rewritten as Equation 3 below.
Average image data (x, y)=Previous average image data (x, y)*0.09+Current input image data (x, y)*0.91 (Formula 3)
That is, as is clear from Equation 3, this average image data is obtained by a weighted average of the previous average image data and the current input image data. 9% of the elements of the input image data are reflected.

Next, in step S174, the host controller 2441 instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to perform differential image generation processing. The difference image generation process is a process of calculating the difference between the Y component of the input image data and the Y component of the average image data for each pixel at the same position and obtaining the difference image data.

FIG. 47 illustrates difference image data. This differential image data indicates the difference between the input image data (Y component) shown in FIG. 47 and the average image data (Y component). In the example of FIG. 47, there is a difference between the three pixels enclosed by the thick line (if the position of the upper left pixel is represented by (0, 0)), pixel (1, 7) and pixel (4, 6) ) is assigned a value of “1”, and pixel (7,6) is assigned a value of “2”.

Next, in step S175, the host controller 2441 instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to perform cumulative value calculation processing. In the cumulative value calculation process, when a value related to a pixel having a value other than "0" in the differential image data satisfies a predetermined condition, "1" is added to the pixel at the corresponding position for a certain period of time. is obtained as accumulated image data. In this embodiment, in order to search the light source efficiently, not only the fluctuation component but also the color component are considered to obtain the accumulated image data.

For example, for each pixel having a value other than "0" in the differential image data, "1" is added to the position of the corresponding pixel in the accumulated image data when both the following conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied.
<Condition 1>
Threshold 1a ≤ Difference image data (Y component) (x, y) ≤ Threshold 1b (Formula 4)
<Condition 2>
(threshold 3 ≤ average image data 1 (x, y) ≤ threshold 4) & (threshold 5 ≤ average image data 2 (x, y) ≤ threshold 6) (Equation 5)

Equation 4 of condition 1 is based on the condition that the fluctuation component (vibration component) is within a predetermined range (for example, 0.5 to 3.0), and the value of the difference image data (x, y) is within this fluctuation. component, which is the difference between the Y component of the input image data and the Y component of the average image data. In addition, since the fluctuation component is small, another value obtained based on the value of the differential image data (x, y), such as a value obtained by squaring the value of the differential image data (x, y), is used to Judgments can also be made.

Expression 5 of condition 2 is based on the condition that the color components are within a predetermined range, where "average image data 1 (x, y)" is the (U component) of the average image data shown in FIG. , and "average image data 2 (x, y)" is the value of the pixel corresponding to (V component) of the average image data shown in FIG. It should be noted that other values representing the color components of the average image data can also be used to determine the conditions regarding the color components.

FIG. 47 illustrates accumulated image data obtained as a result of performing the above accumulated value calculation processing for a predetermined period based on the data including the average image data and difference image data in FIG.

After obtaining the accumulated image data in step S175, the host controller 2441 performs light source identification processing in step S176. In the light source identification process, based on the accumulated image data, an area having an area equal to or larger than a certain area and having the maximum cumulative value (the value assigned to the pixels of the area in the accumulated image data) is selected as the LED. It is considered as a light source.

In the light source identification process of the present embodiment, when a pixel set in which pixels having a cumulative value of 1 or more are adjacently arranged in the cumulative image data is surrounded by a rectangular area, three pixels or more in the x coordinate and , y-coordinate of two or more pixels (that is, an area of 3×2 (pixels) or more), this area (pixel area) becomes a light source candidate. In this example, even if two pixels with a cumulative value of 1 or more have a diagonal positional relationship (i.e. diagonally upper left, diagonally upper right, diagonally lower left, diagonally lower right), these pixels are considered to be adjacent. However, it is also possible not to consider such diagonal positional relationships as adjacent.

Here, a light source identification process for identifying pixel regions that are light source candidates will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50. FIG. Note that the light source identification processing described in this embodiment is merely an example, and the above pixel regions can be identified by various methods.

48 to 50 show examples of cumulative image data in which cumulative values are arranged in a two-dimensional array in order to explain an example of light source specifying processing according to the present invention. This is similar to the accumulated image data shown in FIG. Here, a two-dimensional array of 9×5 pixels consisting of pixels (0,0) to pixels (8,4) is illustrated.

In this two-dimensional array, the search points that search for the accumulated value are detected in order, and labeling and concatenation are performed according to the accumulated value of the pixels. ) are identified as light source candidates. Labeling is the provisional marking of pixels in a pixel region that may be identified as candidate light sources. Hereinafter, each pixel of accumulated image data shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 will be called a "cell". This cell corresponds to the pixel position of the imaging data obtained as a result of imaging the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001 with the image sensor unit 2311 .

In FIGS. 48 to 50, the search points (cells to be searched) at that time are indicated by hatching with vertical lines, the search points before the previous time are indicated by hatching with horizontal lines, and the labeled cells are indicated by hatching with horizontal lines. It is indicated by diagonal hatching.

48 to 50 also show the search areas indicated by bold lines as P1-1 to P1-8, respectively, which are the search points and the positions to the left, upper left, above, and upper right of the search points. This is the area containing the four inspection points to be checked. The search area is controlled so that its range is sequentially moved by the search, but at least the accumulated value of this search area is read into the SRAM 2443 together with the cell position information at the time of search.

Here, the flow of processing from detecting the search points in order in the accumulated image data shown in FIGS. 48 to 50 to finally specifying the region of the light source candidate will be described.

First, search point detection is started from cell (0,0). In the search point detection, first, the first row of the accumulated image data is searched from the cell (0, 0) to the right, and then the second row below it is searched. That is, in FIG. 48, cell (0,0)->cell (8,0) and cell (0,1)->cell (4,1) are searched in order. Up to this point, the cumulative value of each cell is "0", and since these cells do not contribute to light source identification, they are skipped.

When the probe point advances to cell (5,1), the accumulated value for this cell (5,1) is "67" and this situation is shown in FIG. 48A. As described above, a search area P1-1 is shown that includes the search point cell (5,1) and four test points positioned to the left, upper left, above, and upper right of this search point.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48B, the search point advances to cell (6, 1), and the cumulative value of this cell (6, 1) is "57". At this time, the cell (5, 1) is grasped as an investigation point before the previous time.

Here, since the cell (5, 1) grasped as the exploration point before the previous time is included in the search area P1-2, the cell (5, 1) is labeled as shown in FIG. 48C. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 48D, the search point advances to cell (7,1) and the cumulative value of this cell (7,1) is "39". At this time, the cell (6, 1) is grasped as an investigation point before the previous time.

Here, the cell (6, 1) grasped as the previous search point is included in the search area P1-3, and the cell (6, 1) is labeled as shown in FIG. 48E. Also, since the cell (6, 1) is adjacent to the already labeled cell (5, 1), these cells are recognized as connected.

Cell (8,1), cell (0,2), cell (1,2) are then searched, and these cells are skipped because the accumulated value is "0". After that, as shown in FIG. 49A, the search point advances to cell (2, 2), and the cumulative value of this cell (2, 2) is "76". At this time, the cell (7, 1) is grasped as an investigation point before the previous time.

Here, since the cell (7, 1) grasped as the search point before the previous search is not included in the search area P1-4, the cell (7, 1) is not labeled at this time.

Next, as shown in FIG. 49B, the search point advances to cell (3, 2), and the cumulative value of this cell (3, 2) is "103". At this time, the cell (2, 2) is grasped as an exploration point before the previous time.

Here, since the cell (7, 1) grasped as the search point before the previous time is still not included in the search area P1-5, the cell (7, 1) is not labeled at this time. Therefore, the cell (7, 1) and the cell (2, 2) are grasped as the previous search points.

Here, as shown in FIG. 49C, the cell (2, 2) grasped as the previous search point is included in the search area P1-5, and the cell (2, 2) is labeled.

Next, as shown in FIG. 49D, the search point advances to cell (4,2), and the cumulative value of this cell (4,2) is "141". At this time, the cell (3, 2) is grasped as an investigation point before the previous time.

Here, as shown in FIG. 49E, the cell (3, 2) grasped as the search point before the previous time is included in the search area P1-6, so it is labeled. Also, since the cell (3, 2) is adjacent to the already labeled cell (2, 2), these cells are connected and grasped.

Also, the cell (7, 1) grasped as the search point before the previous time is adjacent to the cell (6, 1) which is connected to the cell (5, 1) which is included in the search area P1-6. Therefore, the cell (5, 1), the cell (6, 1), and the cell (7, 1) are connected and grasped by labeling.

Cells (5,2) to (8,2) to cell (0,3) are then searched, and these cells are skipped because the accumulated value is "0". After that, as shown in FIG. 50A, the search point advances to cell (1,3), and the cumulative value of this cell (1,3) is "49". At this time, the cell (4, 2) is grasped as an investigation point before the previous time.

Here, as shown in FIG. 50B, the cell (4, 2) grasped as the search point before the previous time is the cell connected to the cell (2, 2) that is included in the search area P1-7. It is labeled here because it is adjacent to (3,2). Also, since the cell (4,2) is adjacent to the already labeled cell (3,2), the cell (2,2), the cell (3,2), and the cell (4,2) are connected. grasped. Furthermore, this concatenated cell (2,2), cell (3,2), cell (4,2) becomes concatenated cell (5,1), cell (6,1), cell (7,1). ) and diagonally adjacent to each other, cell (2,2), cell (3,2), cell (4,2), cell (5,1), cell (6,1), cell (7 , 1) are concatenated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50C, the search point advances to cell (2,3), and the cumulative value of this cell (2,3) is "4". At this time, the cell (1, 3) is grasped as an investigation point before the previous time.

Here, as shown in FIG. 50D, the cell (1, 3) grasped as the search point before the previous time is included in the search area P1-8, so it is labeled. Also, since the cell (1,3) is adjacent to the already labeled cell (2,2), it is grasped as being connected to this cell (2,2). ) also has an accumulated value of “4” and is adjacent to cell (2, 2), so cell (2, 3) is also grasped as connected to cell (2, 2), and finally, cell (1,3), cell (2,3), cell (2,2), cell (3,2), cell (4,2), cell (5,1), cell (6,1), cell ( 7, 1) are all connected and grasped.

Cells (3, 3) to (8, 3) and cells (0, 4) to (8, 4) are then searched and skipped because the cumulative value of these cells is "0". and all probes are terminated. As a result, as shown in FIG. 50E, the merged and grasped cells (i.e., cell (1,3), cell (2,3), cell (2,2), cell (3,2), cell ( 4, 2), cell (5, 1), cell (6, 1), and cell (7, 1)). , 3×2 pixels), it is finally identified as a light source candidate.

By applying the above-described processing to the entire accumulated image data, pixel regions consisting of sets of cells with non-zero accumulated values can be identified as light source candidates. are identified.

In the present embodiment, the pixel region specified as a light source candidate is a rectangular region containing a set of cells with non-zero cumulative values. The resulting area can also be specified as a pixel area.

In addition, in the present embodiment, cells with a cumulative value of zero are skipped in the search of each cell, and such cells with a cumulative value of zero are controlled so as not to be involved in identifying pixel regions that are light source candidates. but skip cells whose cumulative value is less than a predetermined value (e.g., 5, 10, etc. greater than zero) so that these cells are not involved in identifying pixel regions that are light source candidates. can also

When it is determined that a plurality of pixel areas of light source candidates appear by the above-described light source identification processing, the area with the largest total sum of accumulated values in the pixel area is identified as the position of the LED light source. Note that in the present embodiment, one LED light source is provided, and one corresponding pixel area is specified as the position of the LED light source.

For example, taking the cumulative image data shown in FIG. 47 as an example, in the pixel region R1 surrounded by a thick line, pixels having a cumulative value of 1 or more are arranged in a region of 2×2 (pixels). As described above, since the area is not larger than 3×2 (pixels), it cannot be a light source candidate.

Pixel regions R2 and R3 surrounded by thick lines are both regions of 3×2 (pixels) or more with cumulative values of 1 or more, and these are light source candidates, but are included in region R2. The sum of the accumulated values is "469" and the sum of the accumulated values included in the region R3 is "162". identified as

Next, it is determined whether or not the position of the LED light source has been specified in the light source specifying process of step S176 (step S177). If the position of the LED light source has been identified (step S177: NO), the process ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the input image data and the average image data shown in FIG. The position of the LED light source is determined based on the data.

If the position of the LED light source is not identified (step S177: YES), it is determined in step S178 whether or not it is within the monitoring time. In this embodiment, the monitoring time is 2-7 seconds. If it is within the monitoring time (step S178: YES), the process returns to step S170 to wait for the generation of the VSYNC interrupt signal. If it is not within the monitoring time (step S178: NO), initialization processing is performed (step S179). In this initialization process, the average image data of the Y, U, and V components are used as input image data corresponding to each pixel, and the difference image data and the accumulated image data are cleared. After step S179, the process returns to step S170 to wait for the generation of the VSYNC interrupt signal.

The LED light source can be effectively obtained by the light source searching process as described above. The transmission signal of the LED light source has characteristics in frequency and amplitude. When the disturbance components are suppressed and the signals are passed through threshold filters for color, amplitude, and periodic components, the characteristics appear near the LED light source. Also, although the pulse of the transmission data is spread over a wide band, taking the background difference (difference from the average image) makes it easier to extract the vicinity of the plateau. Furthermore, disturbance components can be suppressed to some extent by a time filter. The light source searching process of the present invention is constructed based on such a principle, and thereby can realize effective light source searching.

In the present embodiment, the host controller 2441, the DSP circuit 2442, and the ISP circuit 2445 that execute the light source searching process constitute light output specifying means, instruct the DSP circuit 2442, and execute the average image generation process. A host controller 2441 for generating average image data (average information) constitutes average information generating means, instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to execute difference image generation processing, and generates difference image data (difference information). The host controller 2441 constitutes difference information generating means, and instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to execute cumulative value calculation processing to generate cumulative image data (cumulative information).The host controller 2441 constitutes cumulative information generating means. do.

(Noise removal processing in the image sensor unit of the data display)
Next, the removal process controlled by the host controller 2441 of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 to 54. FIG. The noise removal process is a process for removing noise such as flashing and flickering of LED light sources for presentation.

First, the host controller 2441 determines whether the noise removal delay counter is 10 or more (step S130). If the noise removal delay counter is equal to or greater than 10 (step S130: YES), light source image data acquisition processing is performed in step S132 to obtain time-series observed values.

This light source image data acquisition process extracts the value of the Y component from the pixel area (the position of the LED light source in the YUV image data) specified in the light source specifying process (see FIG. 46) of the light source search process, and calculates the average. . In the example of FIG. 47, the pixel region R2 (8×2 (pixels)) is specified as the LED light source, so in the sequentially obtained input image data (Y component), each Y component of the pixel corresponding to this region are summed, and the sum is divided by the number of pixels, 16, in pixel region R2. Here, the average value of the Y component values corresponding to the pixel region R2 is grasped as the observed value, but the observed value may be obtained by another method. For example, the Y component value is weighted based on the cumulative value of each pixel in the pixel region R2, the Y component value corresponding to a specific pixel in the pixel region R2, the average value thereof, or the pixel An average value of a certain area (for example, 3×2 (pixels)) centered on the largest value in the area R2 can also be used as an observed value.

Next, in step S133, edge retention smoothing filter processing is performed to estimate the effect value of the LED light emission pattern related to the effect. An edge-preserving smoothing filter, also called a domain transform filter, is a filter that preserves signals with large edges while smoothing small edges. With this filter, it is possible to estimate and extract the LED light emission pattern related to the effect from the observed value superimposed with the transmission data (data such as the game state and the effect pattern) transmitted from the gaming machine 3001 .

FIG. 52 is a diagram conceptually showing observation values superimposed with transmission data (data such as game states and effect patterns) transmitted from the gaming machine 3001 . As shown in FIG. 52, the value of the Y component at a specific position extracted from the YUV image data fluctuates between the maximum luminance value (eg, MAX=255) and the minimum luminance value (eg, MIN=0), Transmission data is superimposed on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect represented by the thick line. That is, when superimposing (synthesizing) the LED light emission pattern based on the transmission data on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect, for example, if the bit of the transmission data is "1", the LED light emission related to the effect is slightly brighter. When the bit of the transmission data is "0", light emission is slightly darker than the light emission of the LED related to the effect.

For example, when the brightness of the LED is "128" in the LED light emission pattern related to the effect, if the transmission data bit is ON (that is, "1"), the brightness of the LED in the LED light emission pattern after synthesis is "130". On the other hand, if the bit of the transmission data is OFF (that is, "0"), the brightness of the LED is adjusted to "126" in the combined LED emission pattern. Thus, the variation width of the luminance value superimposed by the transmission data is "2", which is extremely small compared to the width between the maximum luminance value and the minimum luminance value as shown in FIG. is considerably smaller than the fluctuation width of the LED light emission pattern associated with the effect represented by .

Also, in FIG. 52, the left end portion and the right end portion of the observed values are respectively enlarged and displayed. It can be seen that the timing is considerably shorter than the variation timing of the LED light emission pattern (the basic variation timing of the LED light emission due to the presentation).

FIG. 53A shows observed values superimposed with transmission data in a more specific manner. In FIG. 53A, each piece of YUV image data captured continuously is represented as a frame. Then, it can be seen that as time passes, there is a large variation in the Y component as the LED light emission pattern related to the effect, and in addition, a small variation in the Y component related to the transmission data is superimposed.

Next, in step S134, effect light emission removal processing is performed. In this effect light emission removal process, the effect value extracted in step S133 (a A value corresponding to the LED emission pattern) is subtracted to obtain a signal value.

FIG. 53B shows an example of signal values obtained as a result of subtracting effect values from observed values.

If the lamp 3305 of the game machine 3001 is configured as a dedicated light output device that only transmits data such as the game state and effect pattern, the effect value is not included, so a constant luminance value that serves as a reference is used. should be subtracted.

Next, the host controller 2441 determines whether or not the flicker removal delay counter is 64 or more (step S135). If the flicker removal delay counter is 64 or more (step S135: YES), flicker removal processing is performed in step S137 to remove flicker components.

FIG. 54 shows how the above flicker removal processing is performed. In FIG. 54A, the signal value after subtraction of the effect value shown in FIG. 53B is indicated by a dotted line. The result of Fourier transforming the data thus represented is shown in FIG. 54B. At this time, for example, a signal (flicker component) is extracted from periodic noise with a frequency of 100 Hz or 120 Hz due to disturbances such as fluorescent lights and is suppressed. The suppressed flicker component is represented as a dashed line in FIG. 54B.

The host controller 2441 then instructs the DSP circuit 2442 to perform an inverse Fourier transform to generate a signal value with the flicker removed. The solid line portion shown in FIG. 54A indicates the pulse sequence generated by the inverse Fourier transform. Thus, in flicker removal processing, Fourier transform and inverse Fourier transform are used to generate signal values from which flicker components have been removed, as shown in FIG. 54A. It should be noted that the Fourier transform performed in the present embodiment employs a discrete Fourier transform (DFT). , other Fourier transforms can also be employed.

If the noise removal delay counter is not equal to or greater than 10 (step S130: NO), 1 is added to the noise removal delay counter in step S131. If the flicker removal delay counter is not equal to or greater than 64 (step S135: NO), 1 is added to the flicker removal delay counter. As described in the data reception processing shown in FIG. 45, when the noise removal processing delay counter and the flicker removal delay counter do not reach the specified values, the decoding processing is controlled not to be performed. , for noise removal processing in steps S132 to S134, control is performed to delay 10 frames, and for flicker removal processing using Fourier transform in step S137, control is performed to delay 64 frames. there is

After the processing of steps S137, S131, and S136, the noise removal processing ends.

(Decoding processing in the image sensor unit of the data display)
Next, the decoding process controlled by the host controller 2441 of the image sensor unit 2311 will be described with reference to FIG. The decoding process is a process of obtaining transmission data (data such as game state and effect pattern) transmitted from the game machine 3001 based on the signal value (pulse wave) obtained as a result of the noise removal process.

First, the host controller 2441 determines whether the encoding is CDMA in step S150. This processing is determined based on data stored in the flash memory 2444 of the image sensor unit 2311, for example.

If it is determined that the encoding is CDMA (step S150: YES), CDMA decoding processing is performed in step S151. This process decodes the signal value obtained as a result of the noise removal process by CDMA. The fact that the encoding is CDMA indicates that the CDMA encoding was used as the encoding of the transmission data in the LED control processing in the gaming machine 3001 shown in FIG. This CDMA decoding is described in detail later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the encoding is not CDMA (step S150: NO), PSM decoding processing is performed in step S152. This process decodes the signal values obtained as a result of the noise removal process using PSM. The fact that the encoding is PSM indicates that the PSM encoding was used as the encoding of the transmission data in the LED control processing in the gaming machine 3001 shown in FIG. This PSM decoding is described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Further, in the example of FIG. 55, CDMA decoding or PSM decoding is used according to the selection of encoding in the LED control processing in the gaming machine 3001 shown in FIG. , and if other encoding is used, it can be adapted to use the corresponding scheme of decoding accordingly.

(Encoding method and decoding method)
As described above, in the present embodiment, the game machine 3001 encodes the transmission data including the game state, effect pattern, etc. in 1-bit units, and transmits the encoded data to the data display machine 2001 in the form of pulse waves via light emission from LEDs. do. In addition, the data display device 2001, which receives the image obtained by capturing the light emission of the LED, calculates the correlation value with the code from the received pulse wave, and receives the pulse wave whose correlation value is equal to or greater than the threshold value from the gaming machine 3001. recognized as transmitted data.

For example, when the transmission data is 4-bit data "0011", the sign bit "0101" is assigned to the bit "1", and the sign bit corresponding to the bit "1" is inverted to the bit "0". If bits "1010" are assigned, the encoded transmission data will be a bit string of "1010, 1010, 0101, 0101" (Note that commas in the bits are inserted for convenience in order to separate the four bits of the transmission data in an easy-to-understand manner. (It is what was done).

In such an encoded bit string, the starting position of the code is ambiguous. Furthermore, when the bit string data is slid to perform processing with a window size of 4 bits, the same code appears in the window, and the code This involves a problem at the time of decoding that the correlation value with is high.

Therefore, in this embodiment, it is important to select a code whose starting position is easy to understand (that is, easy to establish synchronization) and whose autocorrelation and cross-correlation are low. Note that autocorrelation is a measure of how well a signal matches a time-shifted version of itself, and cross-correlation is a measure of the similarity between two signals.

In order to solve the above-described decoding problems, this embodiment employs a unique spreading code in CDMA encoding. CDMA encoding is a scheme used for two or more communications (multiple access) within the same frequency band.

Here, the CDMA code is set from the following viewpoints.
A. Choose a CDMA code with low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation. That is, a spreading code that reduces both the autocorrelation and cross-correlation when inverted, and that reduces the correlation value when the window (separation window based on the unit of processing, etc.) is slid is adopted. .
B. Two types of 16-bit spreading codes are prepared. That is, the two spreading codes are arranged so that the correlation value becomes low when the window is slid.
C. A 32-bit spreading code is associated with only one bit at the leading end of transmission data, and a 16-bit spreading code is associated with the remaining bits. By configuring in this way, it is possible to clearly grasp the start position of the transmission data.

FIG. 56 shows an example of CDMA encoding using the above spreading codes. FIG. 56A shows (in hexadecimal) a leading 32-bit code and two 16-bit codes (16-bit code (1) and 16-bit code (2)) set according to the bits of the transmitted data. ing. If the leading bit of the transmission data is "1", the leading 32-bit code associated with it is "36553cca", and if it is "0", it is "c9aac335". Also, when the bits other than the leading bit of the transmission data are "1", the 16-bit code (1) associated with this is "3c35", and the 16-bit code (2) is "91da". When the bits other than the leading bit of the transmission data are "0", the 16-bit code (1) associated with it is "c3ca" and the 16-bit code (2) is "6e25".

Here, the leading 32-bit code, 16-bit code (1), and 16-bit code (2) when the transmission data bit is "1" are , bit "0" and bit "1" are inverted.

For example, the 16-bit code (1) when the corresponding bit of the transmission data is "1" is "3c35" as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the 16-bit code (1) when the corresponding bit of the transmission data is "0" is "c3ca" as shown in FIG. Comparing the binary representations, it can be seen that the bit "1" and the bit "0" are inverted in each corresponding digit.

FIG. 56B shows what code sequences are associated with transmission data. Leading edge 32-bit code, 16-bit code (1), and 16-bit code (2) are indicated by the notations "top", "(1)", and "(2)", respectively. Here, the transmission data is shown as 2-byte data. A leading 32-bit code is placed in the first bit (first bit) of the transmission data, and if that bit is "1", the leading 32-bit code " 36553cca" and the bit is "0", the leading 32-bit code "c9aac335" corresponding to bit "0" is associated, as shown in FIG. 56A.

A 16-bit code (1) is assigned to the second bit of the transmission data. , and the bit is "0", the 16-bit code (1) "c3ca" corresponding to the bit "0" shown in FIG. 56A is associated. Furthermore, a 16-bit code (2) is assigned to the third bit of the transmission data, and if that bit is "1", the 16-bit code (2) corresponding to the bit "1" shown in FIG. If "91da" is associated and the bit is "0", the 16-bit code (2) "6e25" corresponding to bit "0" shown in FIG. 56A is associated. Thereafter, transmission data is similarly encoded according to the sequence of codes shown in FIG. 56B and the contents of corresponding bits.

FIG. 56C shows the result of encoding by the above method. In Example 1 of FIG. 56C, the transmission data (2-byte error correction code "c53a" (hexadecimal number) subjected to error encoding processing) is converted by the above-described encoding, and the CDMA encoded data shown in the bottom row is can get. This CDMA-encoded data is expressed in hexadecimal notation, and finally becomes 34-byte (272-bit) data.

For example, in the case of Example 1, the first bit (B0) is "1", so the leading 32-bit code "36553cca" corresponding to the bit "1" is associated, and the second bit (B1) is " 1", so the 16-bit code (1) "3c35" corresponding to the bit "1" is associated, and the third bit (B2) is "0", so the 16-bit code corresponding to the bit "0" is associated. Bit code (2) "6e25" is associated, and thereafter, association is performed in a similar manner.

Example 2 of FIG. 56C shows an example of encoding for different transmission data. Here, the error-encoded 2-byte error correction code "453a" (hexadecimal) is converted by the above-described encoding to obtain the CDMA encoded data shown in the bottom row. This CDMA-encoded data is expressed in hexadecimal notation, and finally becomes 34-byte (272-bit) data.

When the transmission data (error correction code "453a") of example 2 and the transmission data (error correction code "c53a") of example 1 are compared with each other, only the first bit is different. Therefore, the first bit (B0) is associated with the leading 32-bit code "c9aac335" corresponding to the bit "0", and the remaining bits are encoded in the same manner as in Example 1.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56A, the leading 32-bit code and two 16-bit codes (16-bit code (1) and 16-bit code (2)) are set according to the bit contents of the transmission data. However, the value of each code is not limited to such values, and the effect of the present application can be achieved by using a combination of codes composed of other values.

Also, various other patterns can be used for the arrangement of the codes shown in FIG. 56B to achieve the effect of the present application. Also, in the encoding process for generating CDMA encoded data as shown in FIG. may be performed.

By using such CDMA-encoded data, the start position of the code becomes clear, and preferable encoding is realized in which the correlation value becomes small when the delimiter window is slid.

CDMA decoding advantageously captures the original transmission data by reversing the encoding process as described above.

Next, in PSM encoding, measures taken in the present embodiment for solving the above-described problems at the time of decoding will be described. PSM encoding uses Manchester code, in which bit "0" and bit "1" are represented by transitions from low level to high level and from high level to low level, respectively. (sometimes set in reverse correspondence).

Here, the Manchester code is set from the following viewpoints.
A. 1 bit of transmission data is represented by 2 bits. By configuring in this way, the code is prevented from becoming monotonous, and noise is prevented from being recognized as the code.
B. Introduce a preamble (synchronization signal). That is, a 32-bit long preamble is introduced into one piece of transmission data to make the preamble complicated. By configuring in this way, the start position of the signal becomes clear, and the identification rate during decoding can be improved.

In this embodiment, a Manchester code is used in which bit "1" of the transmission data is encoded into two bits "01" and bit "0" of the transmission data is encoded into two bits "10".

FIG. 57 shows an example of PSM encoding using the above Manchester code. FIG. 57A shows an example of transmission data (error correction code). This transmission data is the same 2-byte data "c53a" (hexadecimal) as the error correction code shown in FIG. 56C.

FIG. 57B shows an encoded example of the transmission data “c53a” shown in FIG. 57A. At the beginning of the data obtained as a result of the encoding process, a bit string in which 2-bit "10" is repeated 15 times and 2-bit "01" is added once is arranged as a preamble. . After that, a Manchester code corresponding to each bit of the transmission data is arranged. The resulting PSM-encoded data is 8-byte (64-bit) data.

Such coding makes the coded data complex and suppresses noise from being recognized as codes, and the preamble makes the start of the signal clearer, improving the recognition rate during decoding. can be made

PSM decoding advantageously captures the original transmitted data by reversing the encoding process as described above.

Although the gaming system according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Also, it can be applied to the embodiments and modifications described in the first to seventh embodiments. Further, the data display machine 2001 may be the game device or the game display device shown in the first to seventh embodiments, and may also be a game medium lending device or a game machine decoration provided on the game machine. It can be a variety of game devices including units for games.

As for the game display device, a different screen unit may be applied for each game machine, or the same type of screen unit may be applied for each so-called island.

Also, the game display device may be configured as a transmissive projector device and may be configured to be replaceable with a screen unit having a different screen form. You may do so. Further, for example, the light projected from the projector body may directly enter the incident surface on the back side of the screen without using a reflector.

The types of replaceable screen units are not limited to the three types in the above embodiment, and may be two types or four types or more as long as the screens have different forms. In addition, the material of the screen may be different without being limited to the form of the screen.

The position of the light-emitting surface is not limited to the left and right ends of the front surface, and may be, for example, the top or bottom of the front surface, or the side surface.

The second display surface is not limited to the shape described above, and may be, for example, a parallelogram, a rhombus, or a circular shape as long as it has a thickness in front of the first display surface.

An operation unit including buttons may be provided integrally with the screen unit.

When replacing the screen unit, it may be necessary to change the projection data corresponding to the projected image or optically correct the projected image because the form and characteristics of the screen are different. In order to cope with such a case, the control unit of the game display device stores in advance the setting information related to the projected image data and the optical correction data according to the form of each screen, etc. The setting information may be called and applied.

In addition, in order to realize a configuration in which the corresponding setting information can be applied when replacing the screen unit, (1) a process for determining whether or not the LED board (cable) is connected is provided in the control unit, and (2) the screen unit A separate control device is provided in the screen unit, and when the control unit of the housing is started after the screen unit is replaced, the control device transmits a specific command to the control unit, and the control unit determines in which screen unit the control device is connected. or (3) display a setting screen by operating a button on the operation unit, and enable the administrator to input the type of screen unit after replacement as setting information on this setting screen. .

Such setting information can be said to be information that determines by what projection method (method) one image data is to be projected. Also, the setting information may be changeable from the server device as the hall computer, or if the setting information is changed in one game display device by the master-slave system, it is changed in the other game display devices in the same way. may

[Extensibility of game machines]
In the gaming machines of the first to eighth embodiments, the medal insertion operation of the player (that is, the operation of inserting the medals on hand into the medal insertion slot, or the MAX bet button, or A game is started by operating a 1-bet button to insert a bet, and if medals are to be paid out when the game is finished, the hopper device is driven to pay out the medals from the medal payout opening, or Although the form of credit has been described, it is not limited to this.

For example, the present invention is applied to all forms in which a player inserts game media necessary for a game, plays a game based on the game, and grants a privilege (e.g., pays out medals) based on the result of the game. be able to. In other words, not only is the game medium inserted (played) and paid out by the physical actions of the player, but also the main control circuit (main control board) itself electromagnetically transfers the game medium held by the player. It may be managed systematically and the game can be played without medals. Further, the game media held by the player may be electromagnetically managed by a game media management device mounted (connected) to the main control circuit (main control board) to manage the game media.

In this case, the game media management device is a device that has a ROM and an RWM (or RAM) and is provided in the game machine. It is communicatively connected, and wins an operation related to the operation of lending out game media (that is, the operation of providing necessary game media when a player inserts game media) or the payout of game media. A game media payout operation (that is, an operation to acquire the game media necessary for paying out the game media to the player) when (the relevant combination is established), or a game media to be used for the game can be electromagnetically recorded. The game medium management device not only manages the actual number of game media, but also displays the number of owned game media on the front of the gaming machine based on the management result of the number of game media, for example. A number display device (not shown) may be provided, and the number of game media displayed on the owned game medium number display device may be managed. In other words, the game media management device may record and display the total number of game media that a player can use for games by an electromagnetic method.

Further, in this case, the game medium management device has the capability of allowing the player to freely transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media to an external game medium handling device. In addition to the case where is operated directly, if it has a performance that cannot reduce the number of recorded game media, and if an external connection terminal plate (not shown) is provided between the external game media handling device , it is desirable that the player has the ability to transmit a signal indicating the number of recorded game media only through the external connection terminal board.

In addition to the above, the game machine is provided with lending operation means, return (settlement) operation means, and an external connection terminal board that can be operated by the player. (e.g. IC card) insertion slot, non-contact communication antenna for depositing electronic money, etc. from a mobile terminal, other operation means such as lending operation means, return operation means, etc., external connection terminal board on the side of the game media handling device may be provided (neither is shown).

As the game flow at that time, for example, the player deposits valuable value into the game medium handling device by any method, and subtracts a predetermined number of valuable value based on the operation of one of the lending operation means. Then, the game media corresponding to the subtracted value are increased from the game media handling device to the game media management device. Then, the player plays the game, and repeats the above operation when the game medium is required. After that, a predetermined number of game media are acquired as a result of the game, and when the game is finished, the number of game media is transmitted from the game medium management device to the game medium handling device by operating one of the return operation means, and the game is played. The medium handling device ejects the recording medium recording the number of game media. The game medium management device clears the number of game media stored by itself when transmitting the number of game media. The player takes the ejected recording medium to a prize counter or the like to exchange for prizes, or moves the game machine to play a game based on the game medium recorded on another machine.

In the above example, all game media are transmitted to the game medium handling device, but only the number of game media desired by the player is transmitted on the side of the gaming machine or the game medium handling device. may be divided and processed. In addition, it is not limited to ejecting the recording medium, and cash or cash equivalents may be ejected, or may be stored in a portable terminal or the like. Further, the game medium handling device may be configured so that the member recording medium of the game parlor can be inserted, and the member recording medium is stored so that the game can be played again at a later date.

In addition, in a game machine or a game medium handling device, by operating a predetermined operating means (not shown), a locking operation is performed to lock the game medium or valuable data communication to the game medium handling device or the game medium management device. It may be executable. In this case, information such as a one-time password that is known only to the player may be set, or the player may be stored by imaging means provided in the game machine or the game medium handling device.

As described above, this game medium management device may allow a game to be played only without medals, or a game medium may be inserted (played) by a physical action of a player, and a game medium may be paid out, and a form in which a game can be played without medals, or in both forms. In this case, the game medium management device may adopt a method of directly controlling the selector 66 and the hopper device 51 described above. Based on the transmission of the result, the total number of game media that the player can use for the game is recorded by an electromagnetic method, and a method of controlling display can be adopted. .

In the above description, the game medium management device is applied to a pachislot machine. Player's game media can also be managed.

In this way, by providing the game medium management device described above, it is possible to reduce selectors, hopper devices, etc. inside the game machine, compared with the case where the game medium is physically provided for the game, thereby reducing the cost of the game machine. , Not only can the manufacturing cost be reduced, but also the player can be prevented from directly contacting the game medium, the game environment can be improved, the noise can be reduced, and the number of devices can be reduced. It also reduces power consumption. In addition, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts through game media or through the slot for inserting or paying out game media. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving various environments surrounding the gaming machine.

It should be noted that the gaming device, the optical communication device, the gaming machine, and the gaming system according to the embodiments of the present invention basically have the following features and effects.

[Appendix 1A1]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

Disclosure of the Invention The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a game device capable of removing disturbance light and efficiently and accurately specifying an LED light source for data communication. An object of the present invention is to provide an optical communication device and a game system.
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Equipped with a contactless receiving device (e.g., image sensor unit 2311),
The contactless receiving device is
Optical input means (e.g., CMOS image sensor 2432) for inputting an optical signal from optical output means (e.g., lamp 3305) provided in an external device (e.g., gaming machine 3001);
an optical output specifying means (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) for specifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
an input information generating means (for example, an ISP circuit 2445) for generating input information (for example, input image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Average information generating means (eg, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating average information (eg, average image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating difference information (for example, difference image data) between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means (eg, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating cumulative information (eg, cumulative image data) based on the difference information;
A game device (for example, data display machine 2001) that specifies the output of the light output means based on the accumulated information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
an optical input means for inputting an optical signal from an optical output means provided in an external device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information based on the difference information;
An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that specifies the output of the optical output means based on the accumulated information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a non-contact transmission device (for example, game machine 3001);
A non-contact receiving device (for example, data display 2001),
The contactless transmitter,
Transmission data generating means (for example, sub control unit 3302) that generates transmission data;
an optical output means (for example, a lamp 3305) for converting the transmission data generated by the transmission data generation means into an optical signal and outputting the optical signal;
The contactless receiving device is
optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the optical output means of the non-contact transmission device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information based on the difference information;
A game system (for example, game system 5001) that specifies the output of the light output means based on the accumulated information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove ambient light and identify an LED light source for data communication efficiently and with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1A2]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

Disclosure of the Invention The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a game device capable of removing disturbance light and efficiently and accurately specifying an LED light source for data communication. An object of the present invention is to provide an optical communication device and a game system.
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Equipped with a contactless receiving device (e.g., image sensor unit 2311),
The contactless receiving device is
Optical input means (e.g., CMOS image sensor 2432) for inputting an optical signal from optical output means (e.g., lamp 3305) provided in an external device (e.g., gaming machine 3001);
an optical output specifying means (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) for specifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
an input information generating means (for example, an ISP circuit 2445) for generating input information (for example, input image data) of the input optical signal on a frame-by-frame basis based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Average information generating means (e.g., host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating average information (e.g., average image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
specifying the output of the light output means based on difference information (e.g., difference image data) between the input information and the average information;
The average information generating means is
The average information is sequentially updated based on the difference information between the input information of the generated frame and the average information of the frames preceding the current frame, and a predetermined coefficient (for example, a learning coefficient such as 0.91) ( For example, a gaming device (for example, the data display machine 2001) that generates average information by updating the average image data according to Equation 1, which will be described later.

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
an optical input means for inputting an optical signal from an optical output means provided in an external device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal on a frame-by-frame basis based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
specifying the output of the light output means based on difference information between the input information and the average information;
The average information generating means is
An optical communication device that generates average information by sequentially updating average information based on difference information between input information of a generated frame and average information related to frames preceding the current frame, and a predetermined coefficient. (eg, image sensor unit 2311).

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a non-contact transmission device (for example, game machine 3001);
A non-contact receiving device (for example, data display 2001),
The contactless transmitter,
Transmission data generating means (for example, sub control unit 3302) that generates transmission data;
an optical output means (for example, a lamp 3305) for converting the transmission data generated by the transmission data generation means into an optical signal and outputting the optical signal;
The contactless receiving device is
optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the optical output means of the non-contact transmission device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal on a frame-by-frame basis based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
specifying the output of the light output means based on difference information between the input information and the average information;
The average information generating means is
A gaming system ( For example, game system 5001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove ambient light and identify an LED light source for data communication efficiently and with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1B1]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

Disclosure of the Invention The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a game device capable of removing disturbance light and efficiently and accurately specifying an LED light source for data communication. An object of the present invention is to provide an optical communication device and a game system.
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Equipped with a contactless receiving device (e.g., image sensor unit 2311),
The contactless receiving device is
Optical input means (e.g., CMOS image sensor 2432) for inputting an optical signal from optical output means (e.g., lamp 3305) provided in an external device (e.g., gaming machine 3001);
an optical output specifying means (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) for specifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
an input information generating means (for example, an ISP circuit 2445) for generating input information (for example, input image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Average information generating means (eg, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating average information (eg, average image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating difference information (for example, difference image data) between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means (eg, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) that generates cumulative information (eg, cumulative image data) consisting of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
Based on the cumulative information, the determination range of the array of the cumulative information (for example, pixel regions R1 to R3 shown in the cumulative image data of FIG. 47) is detected. A game device (eg, data display machine 2001) that specifies the determination range (eg, pixel region R2 shown in the cumulative image data of FIG. 47) having the largest sum of accumulated values in the above as the output of the light output means.

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
an optical input means for inputting an optical signal from an optical output means provided in an external device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information consisting of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
Based on the accumulated information, the judgment range of the arrangement of the accumulated information is detected, and when a plurality of the detected judgment ranges are detected, the judgment range having the largest sum of accumulated values in the judgment range is output from the light output means. and an optical communication device (for example, the image sensor unit 2311).

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a non-contact transmission device (for example, game machine 3001);
A non-contact receiving device (for example, data display 2001),
The contactless transmitter,
transmission data generating means for generating transmission data;
an optical output means for converting the transmission data generated by the transmission data generation means into an optical signal and outputting the optical signal;
The contactless receiving device is
optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the optical output means of the non-contact transmission device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information consisting of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
Based on the accumulated information, the judgment range of the arrangement of the accumulated information is detected, and when a plurality of the detected judgment ranges are detected, the judgment range having the largest sum of accumulated values in the judgment range is output from the light output means. A game system specified as (for example, game system 5001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove ambient light and identify an LED light source for data communication efficiently and with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1B2]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

Disclosure of the Invention The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and is a game device capable of removing disturbance light and efficiently and accurately specifying an LED light source for data communication. An object of the present invention is to provide an optical communication device and a game system.
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Equipped with a contactless receiving device (e.g., image sensor unit 2311),
The contactless receiving device is
Optical input means (e.g., CMOS image sensor 2432) for inputting an optical signal from optical output means (e.g., lamp 3305) provided in an external device (e.g., gaming machine 3001);
an optical output specifying means (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) for specifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
an input information generating means (for example, an ISP circuit 2445) for generating input information (for example, input image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
Average information generating means (eg, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating average information (eg, average image data) of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating difference information (for example, difference image data) between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means (eg, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442) for generating cumulative information (eg, cumulative image data) consisting of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
Determination range detection means (for example, host controller 2441) for detecting a determination range of the arrangement of the accumulated information based on the accumulated information,
The determination range detection means is
searching for the cumulative value of the cumulative information;
When a cumulative value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is arranged in an array adjacent to an array in which a cumulative value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is arranged (for example, when a plurality of arrays having a cumulative value equal to or greater than 1 are arranged adjacent to each other) ), and the range of arrays containing those cumulative values satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when a rectangular area containing a group of arrays in which multiple arrays having cumulative values of 1 or more are arranged adjacently is 3 x2 or more), a gaming device (eg, data display machine 2001) that detects the range of the array as the determination range (eg, pixel regions R1 to R3 shown in the cumulative image data of FIG. 47). .

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
an optical input means for inputting an optical signal from an optical output means provided in an external device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information consisting of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
determination range detection means for detecting a determination range of the arrangement of the cumulative information based on the cumulative information;
The determination range detection means is
searching for the cumulative value of the cumulative information;
When a cumulative value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is arranged in an array adjacent to an array in which a cumulative value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is arranged, and the range of the array including those cumulative values satisfies a predetermined condition , an optical communication device (for example, the image sensor unit 2311) that detects the range of the array as the determination range.

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a non-contact transmission device (for example, game machine 3001);
A non-contact receiving device (for example, data display 2001),
The contactless transmitter,
transmission data generating means for generating transmission data;
an optical output means for converting the transmission data generated by the transmission data generation means into an optical signal and outputting the optical signal;
The contactless receiving device is
optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the optical output means of the non-contact transmission device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the optical output means based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light output specifying means is
input information generating means for generating input information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
average information generating means for generating average information of the input optical signal based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
difference information generating means for generating difference information between the input information and the average information;
cumulative information generating means for generating cumulative information consisting of an array of cumulative values based on the difference information;
determination range detection means for detecting a determination range of the arrangement of the cumulative information based on the cumulative information;
The determination range detection means is
searching for the cumulative value of the cumulative information;
When a cumulative value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is arranged in an array adjacent to an array in which a cumulative value equal to or greater than a predetermined value is arranged, and the range of the array including those cumulative values satisfies a predetermined condition , a gaming system (for example, gaming system 5001) that detects the range of the array as the determination range.

With such a configuration of the present invention, disturbance light can be removed and an LED light source for data communication can be specified efficiently and with high accuracy.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, it is possible to remove ambient light and identify an LED light source for data communication efficiently and with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1C]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is configured so that the performance LED is also used as a communication LED, thereby suppressing the increase in part cost and providing information transmitted by the LED. To provide a game machine and a game system capable of preventing a player from recognizing the
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides the following gaming machines and gaming systems.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light emitting unit (e.g., lamp 3305) capable of adjusting the brightness of light;
A light emission control unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306) that controls the luminance of the light emitting unit,
The light emission control unit
Luminance generation means for generating a luminance value of the light emitting unit from a light emission pattern corresponding to the presentation;
information-attached luminance generating means for generating an information-added luminance value by adding information (for example, data such as skill state and effect pattern) to the luminance value generated by the luminance generating means;
controlling the luminance of the light emitting unit based on the luminance value with information;
The information to be added to the luminance value has a change amount smaller than the luminance value and a cycle shorter than the variation timing of the light emission pattern (see FIG. 52).

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to configure the production LED to be used also as a communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in parts cost and providing information transmitted by the LED to the player. can be made unrecognizable.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the first embodiment.
Furthermore, encoding means for generating encoded data by performing first encoding and second encoding different from the first encoding on the luminance value with information,
The light emission control section is configured to control luminance of the light emission section based on the encoded data.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to configure the production LED to be used also as a communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in parts cost and providing information transmitted by the LED to the player. can be made unrecognizable. Also, the transmission data can be decoded with higher accuracy by the first encoding and the second encoding.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a non-contact transmission device (for example, game machine 3001);
A non-contact receiving device (for example, data display 2001),
The contactless transmitter,
a light emitting unit capable of adjusting the brightness of light;
a light emission control unit that controls the luminance of the light emitting unit;
The contactless receiving device is
optical input means for inputting an optical signal from the light emitting unit of the non-contact transmission device;
an optical output identifying means for identifying the output of the light emitting section based on the optical signal input by the optical input means;
The light emission control unit
Luminance generation means for generating a luminance value of the light emitting unit from a light emission pattern corresponding to the presentation;
information-added luminance generating means for generating an information-added luminance value by adding information to the luminance value generated by the luminance generating means;
controlling the luminance of the light emitting unit based on the luminance value with information;
The information to be added to the luminance value is a game system (for example, game system 5001) in which the amount of change is smaller than the luminance value and the period is shorter than the variation timing of the light emission pattern.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to configure the production LED to be used also as a communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in parts cost and providing information transmitted by the LED to the player. can be made unrecognizable.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, the effect LED is also used as the communication LED, thereby suppressing an increase in the part cost, and transmitting information related to the effect other than the confirmation information (such as the medal insertion signal and the medal payout signal) by the LED. Since the information cannot be recognized by the player by means of the light emitting pattern, the interest in the game is not spoiled.

[Appendix 1D1]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is made to solve the above problems, and is capable of transmitting transmission data so that it can be received with high accuracy by encoding the transmission data transmitted by an LED with an error correction code. To provide a gaming device, an optical communication device, a gaming machine, and a gaming system capable of
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, a gaming machine, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Specific information (for example, data in which an LED light emission pattern based on transmission data is superimposed on an LED light emission pattern for rendering) from a light emission unit (for example, lamp 3305) of an external device that emits light (for example, game machine 3001) A light receiving unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) that receives light containing
Information extracting means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442, ISP circuit 2445) for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information obtained by adding error correction information (for example, an error correction code such as a BCH code) to the base information,
The information extraction means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving section, and obtains the base information from the extracted specific information (for example, the data display machine 2001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED can be encoded by the error correcting code and can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light receiving unit that receives light containing specific information from a light emitting unit of an external device that emits light;
and information extracting means for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information obtained by adding error correction information to basic information,
The information extraction means is an optical communication device (for example, the image sensor unit 2311) that extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit and acquires the base information from the extracted specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED can be encoded by the error correcting code and can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light-emitting unit (e.g., lamp 3305) that emits light;
The light emitted by the light emitting unit includes specific information (for example, data in which the light emission pattern of the LED based on the transmission data is superimposed on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect), and the external device (for example, the data display device 2001) a light emission control section (for example, the sub-control section 3302 and the lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001) that controls the light emitting section so that the light receiving section (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432) can receive the light from the light emitting section; , and
The specific information is information obtained by adding error correction information to basic information,
The light emission control unit is a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3001) that transmits the specific information by causing the light emitting unit to emit light based on the specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED can be encoded by the error correcting code and can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light emitting unit that emits light (for example, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001);
A light emission control unit (for example, , the sub control unit 3302 and the lamp control circuit 3306 of the game machine 3001,
a light receiving unit (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display 2001) that receives the light emitted by the light emitting unit;
Information extracting means for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit (for example, the host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, the ISP circuit 2445),
The specific information is information obtained by adding error correction information to basic information,
The information extracting means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and obtains the base information from the extracted specific information (for example, game system 5001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED can be encoded by the error correcting code and can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, by encoding the transmission data transmitted by the LED with an error correction code, for example, it is possible to correct random errors up to 2 bits and burst errors of 3 bits length, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

[Appendix 1D2]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and by encoding transmission data transmitted by an LED by first encoding using an error correction code and second encoding, a high To provide a game device, an optical communication device, a game machine, and a game system capable of transmitting transmission data so as to be received with accuracy.
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, a gaming machine, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Specific information (for example, data in which an LED light emission pattern based on transmission data is superimposed on an LED light emission pattern for rendering) from a light emission unit (for example, lamp 3305) of an external device that emits light (for example, game machine 3001) A light receiving unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) that receives light containing
Information extracting means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442, ISP circuit 2445) for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information includes first encoding (for example, error correction encoding) by error correction information (for example, error correction code such as BCH code) on base information, and the first encoding. is information subjected to a different second encoding, and
The second encoding is
CDMA encoding,
Associate the leading 1 bit with a second spreading code that is longer than the first spreading code associated with the remaining bits;
Using a set of two codes with low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation as the first spreading code,
The information extracting means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information. 2001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light receiving unit that receives light containing specific information from a light emitting unit of an external device that emits light;
and information extracting means for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information obtained by performing a first encoding using error correction information and a second encoding different from the first encoding on base information as a basis,
The second encoding is
CDMA encoding,
Associate the leading 1 bit with a second spreading code that is longer than the first spreading code associated with the remaining bits;
Using a set of two codes with low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation as the first spreading code,
The information extraction means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and decodes the extracted specific information to acquire the basic information. 2311).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light-emitting unit (e.g., lamp 3305) that emits light;
The light emitted by the light emitting unit includes specific information (for example, data in which the light emission pattern of the LED based on the transmission data is superimposed on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect), and the external device (for example, the data display device 2001) a light emission control section (for example, the sub-control section 3302 and the lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001) that controls the light emitting section so that the light receiving section (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432) can receive the light from the light emitting section; , and
The specific information is information obtained by performing a first encoding using error correction information and a second encoding different from the first encoding on base information as a basis,
The second encoding is
CDMA encoding,
Associate the leading 1 bit with a second spreading code that is longer than the first spreading code associated with the remaining bits;
Using a set of two codes with low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation as the first spreading code,
The light emission control unit is a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3001) that transmits the specific information by causing the light emitting unit to emit light based on the specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light emitting unit that emits light (for example, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001);
A light emission control unit (for example, , the sub control unit 3302 and the lamp control circuit 3306 of the game machine 3001,
a light receiving unit (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display 2001) that receives the light emitted by the light emitting unit;
Information extracting means for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit (for example, the host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, the ISP circuit 2445),
The specific information is information obtained by performing a first encoding using error correction information and a second encoding different from the first encoding on base information as a basis,
The second encoding is
CDMA encoding,
Associate the leading 1 bit with a second spreading code that is longer than the first spreading code associated with the remaining bits;
Using a set of two codes with low autocorrelation and low cross-correlation as the first spreading code,
The information extracting means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information (for example, a game system 5001). .

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, highly reliable data reception is realized by encoding the transmission data transmitted by the LED by the first encoding and the second encoding using the error correction code.

[Appendix 1D3]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and by encoding transmission data transmitted by an LED by first encoding using an error correction code and second encoding, a high To provide a game device, an optical communication device, a game machine, and a game system capable of transmitting transmission data so as to be received with accuracy.
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, a gaming machine, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Specific information (for example, data in which an LED light emission pattern based on transmission data is superimposed on an LED light emission pattern for rendering) from a light emission unit (for example, lamp 3305) of an external device that emits light (for example, game machine 3001) A light receiving unit (for example, a CMOS image sensor 2432) that receives light containing
Information extracting means (for example, host controller 2441, DSP circuit 2442, ISP circuit 2445) for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information includes first encoding (for example, error correction encoding) by error correction information (for example, error correction code such as BCH code) on base information, and the first encoding. is information subjected to a different second encoding, and
The second encoding is
Manchester encoding,
including a predetermined synchronization signal at the beginning,
The information extracting means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information. 2001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light receiving unit that receives light containing specific information from a light emitting unit of an external device that emits light;
and information extracting means for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit,
The specific information is information obtained by performing a first encoding using error correction information and a second encoding different from the first encoding on base information as a basis,
The second encoding is
Manchester encoding,
including a predetermined synchronization signal at the beginning,
The information extraction means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and decodes the extracted specific information to acquire the basic information. 2311).

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light-emitting unit (e.g., lamp 3305) that emits light;
The light emitted by the light emitting unit includes specific information (for example, data in which the light emission pattern of the LED based on the transmission data is superimposed on the LED light emission pattern related to the effect), and the external device (for example, the data display device 2001) a light emission control section (for example, the sub-control section 3302 and the lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001) that controls the light emitting section so that the light receiving section (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432) can receive the light from the light emitting section; , and
The specific information is information obtained by performing a first encoding using error correction information and a second encoding different from the first encoding on base information as a basis,
The second encoding is
Manchester encoding,
including a predetermined synchronization signal at the beginning,
The light emission control unit is a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3001) that transmits the specific information by causing the light emitting unit to emit light based on the specific information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.

The invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light emitting unit that emits light (for example, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001);
A light emission control unit (for example, , the sub control unit 3302 and the lamp control circuit 3306 of the game machine 3001,
a light receiving unit (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display 2001) that receives the light emitted by the light emitting unit;
Information extracting means for extracting the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit (for example, the host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, the ISP circuit 2445),
The specific information is information obtained by performing a first encoding using error correction information and a second encoding different from the first encoding on base information as a basis,
The second encoding is
Manchester encoding,
including a predetermined synchronization signal at the beginning,
The information extracting means extracts the specific information from the light received by the light receiving unit, and decodes the extracted specific information to obtain the basic information (for example, a game system 5001). .

With such a configuration of the present invention, the transmission data transmitted by the LED is encoded by the first encoding using the error correction code and the second encoding, Transmission data can be transmitted so that it can be received with high accuracy.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, highly reliable data reception is realized by encoding the transmission data transmitted by the LED by the first encoding and the second encoding using the error correction code.

[Appendix 1E]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. To provide a game device, an optical communication device, and a game system capable of excluding components of light emission patterns based on patterns and extracting components related to transmission data such as game states and performance patterns.
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light receiving unit (eg, CMOS image sensor 2432) that receives light from a light emitting unit (eg, lamp 3305) of an external device (eg, gaming machine 3001);
A light receiving control means (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) that acquires light information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information (for example, data such as game state and production pattern),
The light receiving control means is
Detecting the light emission pattern for effect based on the light information (for example, as shown in FIG. 53A, perform edge-preserving smoothing filter processing to estimate the effect value of the LED light emission pattern related to the effect),
The specific information is acquired by removing the light emission pattern for effect detected from the light information from the light information (for example, subtracting the estimated effect value from the observed value as shown in FIG. 53B). Gaming device (for example, data display machine 2001).

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the receiving side can emit light based on the effect pattern. By excluding the pattern component, it is possible to extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the performance pattern.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light receiving unit that receives light from a light emitting unit of an external device;
a light receiving control means for acquiring light information based on the light received by the light receiving unit;
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information,
The light receiving control means is
detecting the light emission pattern for presentation based on the light information;
An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that acquires the specific information by excluding from the optical information the light emission pattern for effect detected from the optical information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the receiving side can emit light based on the effect pattern. By excluding the pattern component, it is possible to extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the performance pattern.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light emitting unit that emits light (for example, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001);
a light emission control unit that controls the light emission unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001);
a light receiving unit (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display 2001) that receives the light emitted by the light emitting unit;
A light receiving control means (for example, the host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, the ISP circuit 2445) that acquires light information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light emission control unit performs light emission control including specific information in the light emission pattern for production,
The light receiving control means is
detecting the light emission pattern for presentation based on the light information;
A game system (for example, a game system 5001) that acquires the specific information by excluding the light emission pattern for effect detected from the light information from the light information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, even when the LED lighting control is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the receiving side can emit light based on the effect pattern. By excluding the pattern component, it is possible to extract the component related to the transmission data such as the game state and the performance pattern.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, even if the lighting control of the LED is performed based on the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data such as the game state and the effect pattern, the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern is displayed on the receiving side. Since the component can be eliminated, the LED communication can be performed by superimposing the light emission pattern based on the effect pattern and the transmission data related to the game state and the like.

[Appendix 1F]
[Background technology]

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and these gaming devices are configured to control display on a display device based on information transmitted from the gaming machine.

For example, when a gaming machine transmits information including jackpot information and game results to a gaming display device (so-called data display device), the gaming display device displays the number of winnings in a bonus game, etc. It is configured to be able to display game information such as the number of games and the number of medals obtained during the winning game state, and to execute effects based on such game information.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a stand display device that is installed in a gaming machine, receives information such as a big win from the gaming machine, and displays the received information on a liquid crystal display device. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a non-contact communication device that converts a transmission signal into an optical signal, emits light, receives the emitted optical signal, and outputs a received signal.
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2016-087321 [Patent Document 2] JP 2012-209747

[Summary of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the information that can be transmitted by the game machine is small, and it is difficult to perform various effects on the liquid crystal display device of the stand display machine. It has been proposed to transmit information by performing LED communication by .

Further, when performing non-contact communication as in Patent Document 2, in a game machine shop where a game machine and a stand display are installed, in-store lighting and light from an adjacent game machine (for example, output for presentation) light) becomes disturbing light, which lowers the accuracy of communication.

Furthermore, since the installation positions of the game machine and the stand display machine often deviate depending on the layout of the game arcade and the installation company, non-contact communication may not be possible or the accuracy may be lowered.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a gaming device capable of suppressing noise caused by disturbance light such as fluorescent lights in amusement arcades, which is one of the weak points when using LED communication. An object is to provide a device, an optical communication device, and a game system.
[Means to solve the problem]

The present invention provides a gaming device, an optical communication device, and a gaming system as follows.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light receiving unit (eg, CMOS image sensor 2432) that receives light from a light emitting unit (eg, lamp 3305) of an external device (eg, gaming machine 3001);
A light receiving control means (for example, a host controller 2441, a DSP circuit 2442, an ISP circuit 2445) that acquires light information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information (for example, data such as game state and production pattern),
The light receiving control means is
Fourier transforming the obtained optical information to obtain post-conversion information (for example, post-conversion information as shown in FIG. 54B);
Suppressing the flicker component included in the post-conversion information to acquire post-suppression information (for example, information after removing the dotted line portion shown in FIG. 54B),
A game device (for example, data display machine 2001) that obtains the specific information (for example, information based on the components represented by the solid line portions shown in FIG. 54A) by further inverse Fourier transforming the information after suppression.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to suppress noise caused by disturbance light such as fluorescent lights in the amusement arcade in the light information acquired by the light receiving section.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light receiving unit that receives light from a light emitting unit of an external device;
a light receiving control means for acquiring light information based on the light received by the light receiving unit;
The light from the light emitting unit is light emission controlled so as to include a light emission pattern for production and specific information,
The light receiving control means is
obtaining post-conversion information by Fourier transforming the obtained optical information;
obtaining post-suppression information by suppressing a flicker component included in the post-conversion information;
An optical communication device (for example, an image sensor unit 2311) that obtains the specific information by further inverse Fourier transforming the suppressed information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to suppress noise caused by disturbance light such as fluorescent lights in the amusement arcade in the light information acquired by the light receiving section.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
a light emitting unit that emits light (for example, the lamp 3305 of the gaming machine 3001);
a light emission control unit that controls the light emission unit (for example, a sub control unit 3302 and a lamp control circuit 3306 of the gaming machine 3001);
a light receiving unit (for example, the CMOS image sensor 2432 of the data display 2001) that receives the light emitted by the light emitting unit;
A light receiving control means (for example, the host controller 2441 of the data display device 2001, the ISP circuit 2445) that acquires light information based on the light received by the light receiving unit,
The light emission control unit performs light emission control including specific information in the light emission pattern for production,
The light receiving control means is
obtaining post-conversion information by Fourier transforming the obtained optical information;
obtaining post-suppression information by suppressing a flicker component included in the post-conversion information;
A gaming system (for example, gaming system 5001) that obtains the specific information by performing an inverse Fourier transform on the post-suppression information.

With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to suppress noise caused by disturbance light such as fluorescent lights in the amusement arcade in the light information acquired by the light receiving section.
[Effect of the invention]

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress noise caused by ambient light such as fluorescent lights in the amusement arcade, which is one of the weak points when using LED communication.

[Appendix 2A]
In a conventional game machine, light is projected upward from a projection means provided below the housing, and light is reflected forward by a reflecting surface provided inside the housing. There is a display device that includes a so-called transmissive projector device that projects an image onto a front screen (projection target) as a display device (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-99743).

Also, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various information related to a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device with a projector device. .

However, in recent years, there is a demand for a display form of a game display device that conforms to the layout and visual effects of a game arcade, as well as the design of a corresponding game machine. However, it is not possible to freely change such a display form, and there is room for improvement in terms of the design and diversity of the display form.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points. An object of the present invention is to provide a display device for

(Appendix 2A1)
A game display device (for example, a game display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes projection means (for example, a projector main body 12) for projecting light for displaying information about a game as a projection image, and the projection A light passage surface (for example, an aperture surface 10A) through which light projected from means passes through, and a projection target portion (for example, a screen 110A) on which a projected image is projected by the light passing through the light passage surface. , wherein the projection target part has a display surface (for example, a (first) display surface 1101) on which a projection image is projected, is arranged replaceably with respect to the light passage surface, and the display surface is 2. The projector is characterized in that the visual impression of the projected image can be changed in accordance with the replacement of the projected portion.

According to such a configuration, the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface can be changed by replacing the projected portion. It is possible to freely change the display form by simply changing the display form, and the design and diversity of the display form can be enhanced.

(Appendix 2A2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention has at least another display surface (e.g., light emitting surface 111a) different from the display surface, and the other display surface is capable of displaying by a method different from the display of the projected image. It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the information about the game by dividing the display surface on which the projected image is displayed and the other display surface. Since it is possible to display by different methods, it is possible to further improve the design and diversity of the display form.

[Appendix 2B]
In a conventional game machine, light is projected upward from a projection means provided below the housing, and light is reflected forward by a reflecting surface provided inside the housing. There is a display device that includes a so-called transmissive projector device that projects an image onto a front screen (projection target) as a display device (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-99743).

Also, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various information related to a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device with a projector device. . Some of such projector apparatuses have enhanced visual effects by deforming the screen into an uneven shape (see, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2012-147828).

However, in the method disclosed in JP-A-2012-147828, since the entire front and back surfaces of the screen are uneven, the projection distance from the projection means to the screen becomes significantly uneven depending on the unevenness. When this screen is applied to a transmissive projector device, there is a problem that the adjustment and arrangement of the optical system such as the projection lens and the reflecting surface become complicated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a game display device that can easily enhance visual effects while having a simple configuration without complicating the optical system for projection. The purpose is to

(Appendix 2B1)
A game display device (for example, a game display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes projection means (for example, a projector main body 12) for projecting light for displaying information about a game as a projection image, and the projection a projection target portion (for example, a screen 110A) onto which a projection image is projected by light projected from the projection means; and a display surface (for example, the (first) display surface 1101) on which a projected image is projected by transmitting light incident on the incident surface. The display surface has at least a first area and a second area divided by providing a thickness different from that of the first area.

With such a configuration, the entrance surface of the projection target is formed of a uniform surface, and the distance from the projection means to the entrance surface is constant. While the configuration can be simple, the visual effect can be easily enhanced by changing the visual impression of the projected image simply by making the thickness of the first region and the second region of the display surface different. can.

(Appendix 2B2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a light passage surface (for example, an aperture surface 10A) through which the light projected from the projection means passes, and the projected portion is arranged replaceably with respect to the light passage surface. characterized by being

According to such a configuration, the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface can be changed simply by replacing the projection target arranged on the light passage surface, so that the display form can be freely changed. , the design and diversity of the display form can be enhanced.

[Appendix 2C]
Conventional game machines are equipped with a sheet member (decorative sheet), and by irradiating the back side of this sheet member with light to make the pattern (image) drawn on the sheet member visible from the front side, Some have enhanced effects (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-165868).

In addition, there is a game display device for displaying various information related to a game corresponding to a game machine, and application of the sheet member to such a game display device has also been proposed.

However, in the method disclosed in JP-A-2013-165868, it is difficult to adjust the brightness of the light due to the characteristics of the relatively thin sheet member, so it is difficult to change the contrast of the image displayed on the sheet member. There was a difficulty.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and is a game display device that can easily change the contrast of an image displayed on a sheet member, thereby easily enhancing the visual effect. and to provide gaming machines.

(Appendix 2C1)
A game display device (for example, a game display device 1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes light emitting means for emitting light, and a plurality of light guides for guiding the light from the light emitting means from the back side to the front side. a plurality of sheet members arranged so as to face each other, and at least one sheet member among the plurality of sheet members being displaceable relative to the other sheet member and having a first position and a first position; and a driving means for moving between two positions, wherein when the one sheet member is at the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member move the light guide portions of the other sheet member. When the one sheet member partially or wholly overlaps with the plurality of light guide portions and moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member may It is characterized by being in a position-shifted state with respect to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member.

With such a configuration, for example, as one of the sheet members moves from the first position to the second position, the overlapped portion of the light guide portions of both sheet members gradually becomes smaller, and these guide portions become smaller. The amount of light that is guided from the light emitting means on the back side to the front side through the light portion gradually decreases. That is, by displacing one sheet member appropriately with respect to the other sheet member, it is possible to change the illuminance according to the degree of overlap between the two light guide portions. The contrast of the displayed image can be easily changed by adjusting the illumination, and thus the visual effect can be easily enhanced.

(Appendix 2C2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises projection means (for example, a projector main body 12) for projecting light for displaying game-related information as a projection image, and a main body section (for example, housing 10) for accommodating the projection means. a projection target portion (for example, a screen 110A) on which a projection image is projected by the light projected from the projection means; ), wherein the one sheet member is provided on the body portion, the other sheet member is provided on the cover portion, and the cover portion is replaceable with respect to the body portion characterized by

According to such a configuration, the visual impression of the projected image in the projection section can be changed by replacing the cover section integrally with the projection target section. The display form of the projected image can be freely changed simply by replacing the cover portion, and the design and diversity of the display form can be enhanced.

(Appendix 2C3)
A gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 2a and a pachislot gaming machine 2b) includes light emitting means for emitting light, and a plurality of light emitting means for guiding the light from the light emitting means from the back side to the front side. a plurality of sheet members arranged to face each other, and at least one sheet member among the plurality of sheet members being displaceable relative to the other sheet member. and a driving means for moving between a position and a second position, wherein when the one sheet member is at the first position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member move to the other sheet member. When the one sheet member partially or wholly overlaps with the plurality of light guide portions of the member and the one sheet member moves from the first position to the second position, the plurality of light guide portions of the one sheet member is shifted with respect to the plurality of light guide portions of the other sheet member.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that exhibits the same effects as the gaming display device according to one aspect of the present invention.

[Appendix 2D]
A game system including a game display device and a game machine is known, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-96100. However, since this game system does not have the configuration and functions of a game display device and a game machine as in the present invention, it has not been possible to improve interest. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game display device and a game machine capable of enhancing interest.

(Appendix 2D1)
A game display device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises projection means for projecting light for displaying game-related information as a projection image, a light passing surface through which the light projected from the projection means passes, and the light a projection target portion onto which a projection image is projected by transmission of light that has passed through the passage surface, the projection target portion having a display surface onto which the projection image is projected; The display surface is arranged to be replaceable, and the display surface is configured to be able to change the visual impression of the projected image according to the replacement of the projection target portion.

According to such a configuration, the visual impression of the projected image on the display surface can be changed by replacing the projected portion. It is possible to freely change the display form by simply changing the display form, and the design and diversity of the display form can be enhanced.

(Appendix 2D2)
A preferred embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it has at least another display surface different from the display surface, and the other display surface is capable of displaying by a method different from the display of the projected image. .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the information about the game by dividing the display surface on which the projected image is displayed and the other display surface. Since it is possible to display by different methods, it is possible to further improve the design and diversity of the display form.

[Appendix 2E]
The present invention also relates to a game display device compatible with a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

In a conventional game machine, light is projected upward from a projection means provided below the housing, and light is reflected forward by a reflecting surface provided inside the housing. There is a display device that includes a so-called transmissive projector device that projects an image onto a front screen (projection target) as a display device (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-99743).

Also, as this type of display device, there is a game display device that displays various information related to a game corresponding to a game machine, and it has been proposed to configure such a game display device with a projector device. .

However, in recent years, there is a demand for a display form of a game display device that conforms to the layout and visual effects of a game arcade, as well as the design of a corresponding game machine. However, it is not possible to freely change such a display form, and there is room for improvement in terms of the design and diversity of the display form.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game display device capable of enhancing the design and diversity of the display form and visual effects.

(Appendix 2E1)
In order to achieve the above object, the game display device according to the present invention includes projection means provided in a housing (10) of the game display device for projecting light for displaying game-related information as a projection image. (projector main body 12) and a projection target (screen 110A) on which the projection image is projected, in which at least one edge of the projection target (for example, the lower edge of the projection target) ), and provided on a substrate (70) on which at least one light emitting element is mounted, and on an edge facing the edge of the projection target (for example, the upper edge of the projection target) and a light shielding member (73) provided in a gap formed between the base and the housing.

According to the present invention, in addition to the image projected by the projection means, by providing the light emitting means for framing at least one edge of the projection screen, the visual effect of the display form and the decorative effect can be enhanced.

In addition, by preventing leakage of light from the light emitting element into the housing, the irradiation efficiency is increased, and the brightness and resolution of the projection image projected onto the projection target are not affected.

(Appendix 2E2)
Further, in the game display device according to the present invention, the projected portion includes a light guide portion (incidence surface 1100) and a display portion (display surface 1101) each having a predetermined thickness, and the light guide portion extends from the light emitting element. of light is guided to the irregular reflection portion. According to the present invention, the light from the light emitting element can be efficiently guided to the irregular reflection portion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game display device capable of enhancing the design and diversity of the display form and the visual effect.

[Appendix 2F, 2G]
The present invention also relates to a game device compatible with a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

Various gaming devices are connected to conventional gaming machines, and controls are performed based on information transmitted from the gaming machines. For example, a game display device (so-called data display device) for displaying statistical information such as game results can be connected to the game machine. The game display device can display game information such as the number of wins in bonus games, etc., the number of games after the end of the previous win game state, and the number of medals obtained during the win game state. (see publication).

In general, a game display device is provided with a call button, and when a problem occurs in the game machine, the call button is pressed by the player to turn on the lamp provided on the game display device. The corner lamps installed at the corners of the island are lit to attract the attention of the staff.

By the way, a general call button is of a movable type that moves in the pressing direction when pressed by a player, and lighting control of the lamp is performed based on a signal from a sensor that detects the movement. Since such a movable call button has a gap in the moving part, it is easy for moisture and dust to enter. There is a possibility that the operating part will be fatigued by pressing the button repeatedly, and there is a problem that failures due to these factors are likely to occur. In addition, since the player normally pays attention mainly to playing the game, he/she rarely pays attention to such an arrangement of the call button. I often look for where the buttons are located. Therefore, it is preferable that the call button is arranged at a position that is easy for the player to understand.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the possibility of failure and making it easy for a player to understand where to operate. .

(Appendix 2F1)
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming device (gaming device F1) according to the present invention is provided with a translucent design section (design section) in a touch area (touch area F1021a) touched by a player. and a translucent exterior panel (exterior panel F1021), and a touch sensor (touch sensor F1022 ), a light source (LED array F1024), a light guide plate (light guide plate F1023) provided on the back side of the touch sensor that guides light from the light source toward the design portion of the exterior panel, and lighting of the light source. and a control means (control circuit F10250) for performing control.

According to the above configuration, when there is a touch input from the player on the touch area, the touch sensor detects the touch input. On the other hand, the control means is turned on by lighting control of the light source, the light from the light source is guided to the design section, and the player can visually recognize the light from the design section. With such a configuration, the design part in the touch area of the exterior panel is illuminated by the light from the light source, so that the player can easily recognize the place to be touched. Since the input is performed on the touch area formed in a plane, it is possible to prevent failures due to dust or the like entering the operating parts and failures due to fatigue of the movable parts.

(Appendix 2F2)
Further, in the game device according to the present invention, the control means may perform control to change the lighting mode of the light source when there is a touch input to the touch area.

According to the above configuration, the player can recognize that his/her own touch has been input by changing the lighting mode of the light source that illuminates the design section. As a result, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the surface of the touch area caused by the player repeatedly touching the touch area until an attendant is called.

(Appendix 2F3)
In addition, in the game device according to the present invention, a translucent light guide plate (G101) is detachably disposed on the substrate (G101) and has an opening (opening G61a) of a predetermined shape formed so as to penetrate in the thickness direction. a light guide plate G61) and a plurality of light guide plate light sources (LEDs G60A) arranged at positions facing the opening-side end surface (opening-side end surface G61b) forming the opening of the light guide plate, and The plurality of light guide plate light sources are arranged side by side along the opening side end face, and the light guide plate guides the light guide plate light sources from the plurality of light guide plate light sources into the light guide plate through the opening side end face. A reflecting portion (reflecting portion G61d) that has undergone a reflective process to reflect part of the emitted light in the thickness direction of the light guide plate is formed, and the control means receives a touch input to the touch area. In this case, control may be performed to change the plurality of light sources for the light guide plate to a specific lighting mode.

According to the above configuration, the light emitted from the plurality of light sources takes on a specific lighting mode according to the player's touch input, spreads radially within the light guide plate, reaches the outer end surface, and reaches the periphery of the light guide plate. It becomes possible to illuminate the entirety in a circular manner, and the light guide plate illuminated in a specific lighting mode can be visually recognized from any direction of the game device. It becomes easier to specify the game machine to which the device is attached. Furthermore, the light emitted from the surface of the light guide plate can improve the design, and the light guide plate is detachable from the substrate, so that it can be replaced with a light guide plate having a different design and reflective processing. It becomes possible to apply the gaming device to various types of gaming machines.

(Appendix 2F4)
Further, in the game device according to the present invention, the control means performs control to change the lighting mode of the plurality of light sources for the light guide plate according to the elapsed time from the timing of the touch input to the touch area. you can go

According to the above configuration, the manager of the game hall can recognize at a glance even if the position is away from the game machine by visually recognizing the lighting state of the light guide plate for the time from the timing of the touch input by the player, Even if there are a plurality of gaming devices to which touch input has been performed, it is possible to give appropriate service to the player by making it possible to assign priorities to the devices.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device that can reduce the possibility of failure and that allows the player to easily understand the operation points.

(Appendix 2G1)
A gaming device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is provided individually in a gaming machine (gaming machine H2) having light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the gaming state. (data display H1), comprising lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); and the lighting detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). It has an effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes a mode effect according to the mode.

A game system according to the present invention includes a game machine (game machine H2) and a game device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the game machine (game machine H2). A gaming system comprising: light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing the lighting mode according to the game state; lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); Effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects in a mode corresponding to the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12); , have

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine. The game state can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G2)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention has light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state, and a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside. H2), and can receive a signal related to a predetermined type of game state among the game states to which the game machine (game machine H2) can shift via the terminal plate of the game machine (game machine H2). a game device (data display machine H1) configured to include lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); and lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12 ) can determine a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the lighting mode detected by (control unit H401), and the game determined by the game state determination unit (control unit H401) It has an effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes a mode effect according to the state.

A game system according to the present invention includes a game machine (game machine H2) having a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and a game machine (game machine H2) individually provided in the game machine (game machine H2). and a game device (data display machine H1) capable of receiving a signal relating to a predetermined type of game state among the game states to which the game machine (game machine H2) can shift via the terminal plate. Light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing the lighting mode according to the game state, lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting game state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the lighting mode detected by mode detection means (camera unit H12); It has an effect execution means (control part H401, image display part H405, illumination part H406, audio output part H407, etc.) for executing an effect according to the gaming state determined by the part H401).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device receives a signal related to a predetermined type of game state from the terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and also emits light from the gaming machine to indicate a game state different from the predetermined type of game state. A determination is made based on the means, and an effect corresponding to the game state of the game machine is executed. In general, there is a limit to the types of signals transmitted from the terminal board of the gaming machine. The state can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G3)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is a game machine (game machine H2) having light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for presentation on the game side and changes the lighting mode according to the game state. A game device (data display machine H1) provided individually, comprising lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), a game state determination means (control section H401) for determining a game state indicated by the lighting mode, and the game state determination means (control section H401). effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, an illumination part H406, an audio output part H407, etc.).

A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine (game machine H2) and a gaming device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the gaming machine (gaming machine H2), wherein light-emitting means (top lamp H60) arranged in the machine (game machine H2) and used for presentation on the game side to change the lighting mode according to the game state; and lighting for detecting the lighting mode of the light-emitting means (top lamp H60). Mode detection means (camera unit H12) and when said lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting mode of said light emitting means (top lamp H60), game state determination for determining a game state indicated by said lighting mode means (control unit H401) and the game machine (game machine H2) in the game state determined by the game state determination unit (control unit H401). It has an effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) capable of executing the effect.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means arranged in the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals sent from gaming machines to gaming devices. The game state can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G4)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is a game machine (game machine H2) having light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for presentation on the game side and changes the lighting mode according to the game state. A game device (data display machine H1) provided individually, comprising lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), gaming state determination means (control unit H401) for determining the gaming state indicated by the lighting mode, and a period during which the lighting mode continues, Effect execution for continuing the execution of the effect interlocked with the effect of the game machine (game machine H2) executed by the game machine (game machine H2) in the game state determined by the game state determination means (control unit H401) means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.).

A game system according to the present invention is a game system having a game machine (game machine H2) and a game device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the game machine (game machine H2). lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); game state determination means (control unit H401) for determining a game state indicated by the lighting state when lighting state detection means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting state of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); is continued, the game machine (game machine H2) executes the game machine (game machine H2) in the game state determined by the game state determination means (control unit H401). It has an effect executing means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that continues the execution of.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals transmitted from gaming machines, but gaming devices limit the gaming status of the gaming machine because they use light-emitting means with lighting modes that differ depending on the gaming status of the gaming machine. can be determined without As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, the gaming device continues execution of the corresponding effect while the lighting mode is continued in the gaming machine. As a result, if there is a lighting mode, it is possible to perform a simple process of performing an effect for the same period, and it is possible to reduce resources and contribute to an increase in effect patterns.

(Appendix 2G5)
A gaming device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is a gaming machine having light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for presentation on the game side and that changes the blinking period within a range that is difficult to recognize according to the game state. A game device (data display machine H1) separately provided in a game machine H2), comprising an image obtaining means for obtaining an image by imaging the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and a flickering cycle based on the image. and a game state determination means (control section H401), and effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes an effect corresponding to the game state determined by the game state determination unit (control unit H401) ) and

According to the above configuration, the gaming device (data display machine H1) displays the gaming state of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) based on the flashing period of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). A game machine (game machine H2) executes an effect according to the game state of the game machine H2. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2), but the data display machine (data display machine H1) H1 can be used for each game state of the game machine (game machine H2) H2. Since the determination is made based on the flashing cycle of the top lamp H60 with different lighting modes, the game state of the gaming machine (game machine H2) H2 can be determined without restriction. As a result, the data display machine (data display machine H1) H1 can increase the effect pattern based on the game state of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2) H2.

A game system according to the present invention is a game system having a game machine (game machine H2) and a game device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the game machine (game machine H2). light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for effecting and changes the blinking period within a range that is difficult to recognize according to the game state; image acquisition means that acquires an image by imaging the light-emitting means (top lamp H60); A lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting a blinking period based on the image, and when the lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) detects the blinking period, a gaming state indicated by the blinking period is determined. Game state determination means (control unit H401), and effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the blinking period of the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals transmitted from gaming machines, but since gaming devices make decisions based on the flashing cycle of the light emitting means, which flashes at different flashing cycles for each game state of the gaming machine, The state can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G6)
The game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention includes light emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for a series of game side effects consisting of a plurality of stages and that changes the flashing period for each stage within a range that is difficult to recognize. a game device (data display machine H1) individually provided in a game machine (gaming machine H2) having image acquisition means for acquiring an image by imaging the light emitting means (top lamp H60); and when the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) detects the blinking period of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), the blinking period is game state determination means (control section H401) for determining which stage of the game side performance is based on the above, and the performance corresponding to the stage determined by the game state determination means (control section H401) is executed. It has effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.).

A game system according to the present invention is a game system having a game machine (game machine H2) and a game device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the game machine (game machine H2). A light-emitting means (top lamp H60) used for a series of effects on the game side, which varies the blinking period within a range difficult to recognize for each stage, and an image is acquired by imaging the light-emitting means (top lamp H60). Image acquiring means, lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) for detecting a blinking period based on the image, and said lighting mode detecting means (camera unit H12) detect the blinking period of said light emitting means (top lamp H60). In this case, the game state determination means (control section H401) for determining which stage of the game side production is based on the flashing period, and the stage determined by the game state determination means (control section H401) and an effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing an effect corresponding to the above.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect consisting of a plurality of stages according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals sent from gaming machines, but gaming devices determine each stage of a series of effects consisting of multiple stages of the game state of the gaming machine with light emitting means that flash differently. Therefore, even if it is temporarily impossible to determine the lighting means, it is possible to easily determine which stage of the performance is being executed at the time of restoration. As a result, the game device can perform effects interlocking with complicated effects of the game machine, and can increase the number of effect patterns based on the game state of the game machine.

(Appendix 2G7)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is a game machine (game machine H2) having light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for presentation on the game side and changes the lighting mode according to the game state. A game device (data display machine H1) provided individually, comprising lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). H12) detects the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), a game state determination means (control section H401) for determining a game state indicated by the lighting mode, and the game state determination means (control section H401). Effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) for selecting an effect corresponding to the determined game state and executing the effect, and the game state An end condition storage means for storing each end condition in association with each other, and a performance end means for terminating the performance when the end condition corresponding to the game state of the performance being executed is satisfied.

A game system according to the present invention is a game system having a game machine (game machine H2) and a game device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the game machine (game machine H2). lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); a game state determination means (control section H401) for determining a game state indicated by the lighting state when the lighting state detecting means (camera unit H12) detects the lighting state of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); Effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that selects an effect corresponding to the gaming state determined by the determination unit (control unit H401) and executes the effect. and end condition storage means for preliminarily storing an end condition for each game state in association with the end condition storage means, and when the end condition corresponding to the game state of the effect being executed is satisfied, the end of the effect for terminating the effect. and means.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, when the condition for ending the performance is satisfied, the performance is terminated. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals transmitted from gaming machines, but gaming devices limit the gaming status of the gaming machine because they use light-emitting means with lighting modes that differ depending on the gaming status of the gaming machine. can be determined without As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Further, by setting the termination condition, even if the lighting mode of the light emitting means cannot be detected, the game device can perform as many effects as possible.

(Appendix 2G8)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is provided individually in a game machine (game machine H2) having light emitting means (top lamp H60) capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors used for game presentation. and a plurality of images acquired by the image acquisition means within a predetermined period of time. , production execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes a specific production when the number of colors of light emitted from the light emission unit (top lamp H60) is equal to or greater than a specific number. ) and

A game system according to the present invention is a game system having a game machine (game machine H2) and a game device (data display machine H1) individually provided in the game machine (game machine H2). Light emitting means (top lamp H60) capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors used for presentation, image acquiring means for capturing an image of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) and acquiring an image in units of frames, and the image acquiring means for a predetermined period. In a plurality of images acquired in the above, if the number of emitted colors of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) is a specific number or more, the effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals sent from gaming machines, but since gaming devices use light-emitting means with different lighting modes (blinking modes and light-emitting colors) for each gaming state of the gaming machine, , the game state of the gaming machine can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G9)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is communicably connected to a server, and has a light emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for game production and changes the lighting mode according to the game state. A gaming device (data display machine H1) provided individually in a game machine (gaming machine H2), wherein the lighting mode and the gaming state are set by the server for each model of the gaming machine (gaming machine H2). effect acquisition means capable of downloading the attached effect pattern; storage means for storing the effect pattern acquired by the effect acquisition means; lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means; Effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit) for executing the effect according to the effect pattern stored in the storage unit according to the lighting state detected by the lighting state detection unit H407, etc.).

A game system according to the present invention includes a server, a game machine (game machine H2), and a game device (data display machine H1) that is communicably connected to the server and provided in the game machine (game machine H2). and a light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that is used for game presentation and changes the lighting mode according to the game state, and from the server for each model of the game machine (game machine H2) Effect acquiring means capable of downloading effect patterns in which set lighting modes and game states are associated with each other, storage means for storing the effect patterns acquired by the effect acquiring means, and detecting lighting modes by the light emitting means. lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12); and performance execution means (control unit H401) for selecting and executing a performance according to the performance pattern stored in the storage means according to the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means. , a video display unit H405, an illumination unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, there is a limit to the types of signals transmitted from the external terminal board of a gaming machine, but the gaming device has an effect pattern downloaded in advance from a server with light-emitting means having different lighting modes for each gaming state of the gaming machine. , the game state of the gaming machine can be determined without restriction. As a result, the data display machine can increase the number of production patterns based on the game state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G10)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is individually provided so as to be communicable with a game machine (game machine H2) having light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state. A game device (data display machine H1), which is a signal interlocking effect executing means (control unit H401, image display unit H405) for executing a production based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) through the communication. , illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). Lighting interlocking effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing the effect in a mode corresponding to the detected lighting state, and the signal interlocking effect execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) and the lighting-linked presentation execution means (control section H401, video display section H405, illumination section H406, audio output section H407, etc.) Priority setting means (production pattern table shown in FIG. 36, etc.) that can set the priority of the production by, production selection means (control unit H401) that selects the production to be executed according to the set priority, have

A game system according to the present invention is a game system having a game machine (game machine H2) and a game device (data display machine H1) provided individually and communicatively with the game machine (game machine H2). light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state; and signal-linked effect execution means ( a control unit H401, an image display unit H405, an illumination unit H406, an audio output unit H407, etc.); lighting-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes a production in a mode corresponding to the lighting state detected by the detection unit (camera unit H12); The effect by the signal-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) and the lighting-linked effect execution unit (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) Priority order setting means (production pattern table shown in FIG. 36, etc.) capable of setting the priority order and production selection for selecting the production to be executed according to the set priority means (control unit H401);

According to the above configuration, the data display machine determines the game state of the game machine based on the light emitting means of the game machine, and executes an effect according to the game state of the game machine. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals sent from the external terminal board of a game machine. The game state can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, since the priority is set according to the effect, the gaming device can reduce the management load by increasing the effect pattern based on the game state of the gaming machine.

(Appendix 2G11)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention has light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state, and a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside. H2), and can receive a signal related to a predetermined type of game state among the game states to which the game machine (game machine H2) can shift via the terminal plate of the game machine (game machine H2). a game device (data display machine H1) that is set to the terminal board signal game state determination for specifying the predetermined type of game state based on the signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication means (control unit H401), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode by the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting mode detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) a game state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the predetermined type of game state, and a priority between the predetermined type of game state and the game state different from the predetermined type of game state. It has priority order setting means (production pattern table shown in FIG. 36, etc.) capable of setting the order, and production selection means (control section H401) for selecting a game state for executing production according to the set priority order. .

A game system according to the present invention includes a game machine (game machine H2) having a terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and a game machine (game machine H2) individually provided in the game machine (game machine H2). and a game device (data display machine H1) capable of receiving a signal relating to a predetermined type of game state among the game states to which the game machine (game machine H2) can shift via the terminal plate. Light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing the lighting mode according to the game state, and the predetermined type of game state is specified based on the signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) through the communication. external terminal board signal gaming state determination means (control unit H401), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12 ), game state determination means (control unit H401) capable of determining a game state different from the predetermined type of game state based on the lighting mode detected by the controller H401; A priority order setting means (such as a production pattern table shown in FIG. 36) capable of setting a priority order for different game states, and a production selection means ( and a control unit H401).

According to the above configuration, the gaming device transmits a predetermined type of game state from the terminal board capable of transmitting a signal to the outside, and also emits a predetermined type of game state to the light emitting means of the gaming machine. , and an effect corresponding to the game state of the game machine is executed. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals transmitted from the external terminal board of a game machine. The game state can be determined without restriction. In addition, since the order of priority is set for each game state, it is only necessary to determine the game state, select a game state with a high priority, and perform an effect corresponding thereto. It is possible to reduce the management load by increasing the production patterns based on the state.

(Appendix 2G12)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is a game machine (game machine) having light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that shifts the game state based on a lottery and changes the lighting mode according to the game state. A game device (data display machine H1) separately provided to the game machine (H2) so as to be able to communicate with the game machine (H2), wherein a signal-linked effect is executed based on a signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) through the communication. execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.); lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); Lighting-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) that executes a performance in a mode corresponding to the lighting state detected by the lighting state detection unit (camera unit H12) ), production by the signal interlocking production execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), and lighting interlocking production execution unit (control unit H401, video display unit H405, A priority order setting means (production pattern table shown in FIG. 36, etc.) capable of setting the order of priority with the production by the illumination unit H406, the audio output unit H407, etc.), and the production to be executed according to the set priority order is selected. effect selection means (control unit H401), transition storage means for storing the transition pattern of the game state, and the transition pattern are collated every time the effect is executed, and when the transition pattern is not matched, , and an error detecting means for detecting as an error.

A game system according to the present invention includes a game machine (game machine H2) that shifts a game state based on a lottery, and a game device (data display machine H1) that is separately provided to the game machine (game machine H2) so as to be communicable. ), wherein light emitting means (top lamp H60) for changing the lighting mode according to the game state, and based on the signal transmitted from the game machine (game machine H2) by the communication Signal-linked production execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing production, and lighting mode detection means for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60) (camera unit H12); and lighting-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H401, video display unit H405, lighting unit H405) that executes a production in accordance with the lighting state detected by the lighting state detection unit (camera unit H12). H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), production by the signal-linked production execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), and lighting-linked production execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), priority order setting means (production pattern table shown in FIG. 36, etc.) capable of setting priority order, and the set priority order effect selection means (control unit H401) for selecting a effect to be executed in accordance with; transition storage means for storing the transition pattern of the game state; and error detection means for detecting an error when the migration pattern is not matched.

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals sent from gaming machines, but the data display machine determines the gaming status of the gaming machine by means of light-emitting means that have different lighting modes for each gaming status. can be determined without As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, since the priority is set according to the effect, the gaming device can reduce the management load by increasing the effect pattern based on the game state of the gaming machine. Furthermore, a game state transition pattern is stored, and an error can be detected when the actual transition does not conform to the pattern, and security can be improved.

(Appendix 2G13)
A game device (data display machine H1) according to the present invention is individually provided so as to be communicable with a game machine (game machine H2) having light-emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state. A game device (data display machine H1) that is capable of executing a production in synchronization with another game device (data display machine H1). , audio output unit H407, etc.) and signal-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60), and the lighting detected by the lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12). lighting-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) for executing effects in a mode according to the state; production by the display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), production by the lighting-linked production execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.); Priority order setting means (production pattern table shown in FIG. 36, etc.) capable of setting the priority order of the synchronized production, and production selection means (control unit H401) for selecting the production to be executed according to the set priority order and have

A game system according to the present invention is a game system having a game machine (game machine H2) and a game device (data display machine H1) separately provided to the game machine (game machine H2) so as to be communicable with the game machine (game machine H2). , light emitting means (top lamp H60) that changes the lighting mode according to the game state, and synchronous effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), and signal-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.); lighting mode detection means (camera unit H12) for detecting the lighting mode of the light emitting means (top lamp H60); H12) detects the lighting state detected by lighting-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, image display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.), and execution of signal-linked effect Effect by means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) and lighting-linked effect execution means (control unit H401, video display unit H405, illumination unit H406, audio output unit H407, etc.) and priority order setting means for setting the priority order of the synchronized effects (production pattern table shown in FIG. 36, etc.), and effect selection for selecting the effect to be executed according to the set priority order. means (control unit H401);

According to the above configuration, the gaming device determines the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the light emitting means of the gaming machine, and executes an effect according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, when the condition for ending the performance is satisfied, the performance is terminated. In general, there are restrictions on the types of signals transmitted from the external terminal board of the gaming machine. The game state can be determined without restriction. As a result, the gaming device can increase the number of production patterns based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. In addition, since the priority order of effects including synchronous effects in which a plurality of gaming devices participate is set, the gaming devices can reduce the management load by increasing the performance pattern based on the game state of the gaming machine. becomes possible.

1 Game display device 2 Game machine 2a Pachinko game machine 2b Pachislot game machine 3 Game medium lending device 3a Game ball lending device 3b Medal lending device 10 Case 11A, 11D Screen unit 110A, 110D Screen (projected part)
1100 incident surface (light guide part)
1101 display surface (display unit)
12 projector body (projection means)
13 Reflector 14 Operation Unit 70 Base 71 Light Emitting Element (LED)
72 Diffuse reflection part 73 Light shielding member G1 Game device G101 Substrate G61a Opening G61 Light guide plate G61b Opening side end face G60A LED
G61d Reflector G60 LED substrate G60e, G61e Alignment part G101e Alignment member F1 Gaming device F1021b Translucent part F1021 Exterior panel F1021a Touch area F1022 Touch sensor F1024 LED array F1023 Light guide plate F10250 Control circuit 2001 Display 32 1 Data display 200 Control unit 2311 Image sensor unit 2432 CMOS image sensor 2434 Control LSI
2441 host controller 3001 game machine 3302 sub-control unit 3305 lamp 5001 game system

Claims (2)

a light emitting unit capable of adjusting the brightness of light;
A light emission control unit that controls the brightness of the light emitting unit,
The light emission control unit
Luminance generation means for generating a luminance value of the light emitting unit from a light emission pattern corresponding to the presentation;
information-added luminance generating means for generating an information-added luminance value by adding information to the luminance value generated by the luminance generating means;
controlling the luminance of the light emitting unit based on the luminance value with information;
the information to be added to the luminance value has an amount of change smaller than that of the luminance value and has a period shorter than the fluctuation timing of the light emission pattern ;
When the luminance of the light emitting unit is controlled based on the luminance value with information, the luminance of the light emitting unit becomes brighter or darker than when controlled based on the luminance value to which the information is not added. controlled by
The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the luminance value with information generating means is capable of generating the luminance value with information by adding the information regardless of the state of control of the luminance . Furthermore, encoding means for generating encoded data by performing first encoding and second encoding different from the first encoding on the luminance value with information,
2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the light emission control section controls brightness of the light emission section based on the encoded data.

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