JPH01284280A - System for controlling pinball hole - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To carry out the control of a game machine delicately and rapidly and accurately carry out data transmission by providing a receiving unit for sending out a received command signal to a centralized control computer and a portable type transmitting/receiving device on each of game machines. CONSTITUTION:An out-ball counter 19 for outputting the counting pulse P1 of the number of out balls and a safe-ball counter 20 for outputting the counting pulse P2 of the number of safe balls are provided on a pinball stand 1, and the pulses P1, P2 are outputted to an arithmetic processing portion 18a in a centralized control computer 18. An unlocking detecting device 21 for outputting an unlocking detecting pulse P3 is also provided and the unlocking detecting pulse P3 is given to a control portion 18b in the centralized control computer 18 through an input circuit 18c. On the other hand, a receiving circuit 13 in a receiving unit 4 receives a transmission data from a handy terminal 15 through a light receiving element 12a, and the received data is given to the control portion 18b in the centralized control computer 18. A transmitting circuit 13 receives a controlling data for the handy terminal 15 from the control portion 18b of the computer 18 through an output circuit 18e.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Purpose of the Invention (Industrial Field of Application) The present invention relates to a management system for pachinko halls that allows detailed management of a large number of game machines.

(Prior art) In pachinko halls, management data such as the income and expenditure of the pachinko machines, the number of stops, etc., is processed for each pachinko machine by a central control computer, and based on the management data obtained in this way, They manage the closing and opening of the pachinko machine and adjust the nails of the pachinko machine. When constructing such a management system, it is necessary to output counting pulses that indicate the number of out balls (the number of pachinko balls played) and the number of safe balls (the number of pachinko balls served as prize balls) for each pachinko machine. An out ball counter and a safe ball counter are installed, and the central control computer calculates the difference number of balls (difference between the number of out balls and the number of safe balls), ball output rate, etc. based on the counting pulses output from each counter. In addition to calculating the number of balls, various calculations such as determining whether or not the ball difference has reached the set stop value and the cumulative number of times the ball is stopped are performed, and the results of such calculations are is stored as management data. The management data accumulated in this way is read out automatically or manually as necessary to manage the pachinko machines (notify and open pachinko machines when they are closed,
Used to notify pachinko machines where fraud has occurred, adjust pachinko machine nails, etc.)

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the conventional management system for pachinko halls described above, data transmission between the central control computer and the employees who actually manage the pachinko machines is indirect through the operator. Since the configuration is performed in a similar manner, the data transmission efficiency becomes extremely poor. As a result, there is a risk that time will be wasted, data exchange will be inaccurate, and it will be impossible to manage pachinko machines in detail. It is also possible for employees to directly exchange data with the central control computer, but in this case, the employee must travel to the location where the central control computer is installed, which is extremely difficult. Efficiency deteriorates.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to directly exchange data between pachinko hall employees d and a central control computer using a portable transmitting/receiving device that pachinko hall employees can carry. A management system for pachinko halls that is capable of managing game machines in a detailed and quick manner, and also has the effect of accurately transmitting data for each game machine as described above. is to provide.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving Problems) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention collects management data such as income and expenditure, number of game stops, etc. based on signals output from a large number of game machines. In a pachinko hall management system that includes a central control computer that calculates and stores individual aggregate calculations for each game machine and outputs the management data as required, the system is designed to correspond to each game machine on a one-to-one basis. a receiving unit that is installed in a receiver and has a function of transmitting a command signal received through a built-in receiving circuit to the central control computer; The portable transmitting/receiving device has a function of receiving management data from the central control computer and a function of receiving management data from the central control computer. and a response means for executing the command content of the command signal in relation to the game machine corresponding to the receiving unit, and the portable transmitting/receiving device is configured to display a display for displaying the content of the received management data. The device includes an operating section and an operation section for inputting data.

In this case, the receiving unit may include a transmitting circuit that transmits management data from the central management computer to the portable transmitting/receiving device using an air propagation signal.

Further, the receiving unit may be configured to include at least one of a calling device including a calling button and a calling lamp, and a display device capable of displaying the number of cancellations and the like.

Furthermore, the portable transmitting/receiving device can also be configured to include a storage section that stores the operation history of the operating section 1.

(Function) The central management computer calculates and stores management data such as income and expenditure of a large number of game machines individually for each game machine. When a command signal is transmitted from the portable transmitting/receiving device to a receiving unit installed in any one of the many game machines, the command signal is sent to the central control computer through the built-in receiving circuit of the receiving unit. Sent. Then, in response to the command signal received as described above, the central control computer executes the command content of the command signal in relation to the game machine corresponding to the receiving unit that is the signal source. If the command signal includes a data read command, the management data is transmitted to the portable transmitting/receiving device. The management data transmitted in this way is displayed on the display section of the portable transmitting/receiving device. In other words, if a pachinko hall employee carries a portable transmitting/receiving device, they can directly exchange data with the central control computer. Since the signals are transmitted to the central control computer through receiving units provided in one-to-one correspondence with the game machines, data transmission as described above can be accurately associated with each game machine.

In particular, when the receiving unit is provided with a transmitting circuit that transmits management data from the central management computer to the portable transmitting/receiving device in the form of an airborne signal, the data transmission becomes even more accurate. Further, when the receiving unit is provided with at least one of a calling device and a display device, the receiving unit can be multi-functionalized without complicating the structure of the entire game machine. moreover,
When a portable transmitting/receiving device is provided with a storage section that stores the operation history of its operation section, unauthorized operations can be discovered by checking the contents of the storage section.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a pachinko machine, which is a large number of game machines arranged in a row, and a door 1a for opening and closing the board of this machine is kept closed by a locking mechanism 2. Further, reference numeral 3 denotes an intermission ball lending machine installed between each pachinko machine 1 for automatically lending pachinko balls, and one machine is provided for every two pachinko machines 1. Reference numeral 4 denotes a receiving unit provided above the pachinko machine 1 so as to correspond to each pachinko machine 1 on a one-to-one basis, and this will be explained below with reference to FIG. 4.

That is, in FIG. 4, reference numeral 5 denotes the case body of the receiving unit 4, and a set of two call lamps 6, for example, are mounted on the upper part of the case body.
A lamp case 7 containing a built-in lamp is integrally provided. 8
is a call button provided in the center of the case body 5,
This and the call lamp 6 constitute a call device 9, and the call lamp 6 is turned on when the call button 8 is depressed. Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop state display device provided on the right side of the case body 5, which has a function of displaying that the corresponding pachinko machine 1 is in the stop state. Reference numeral 11 denotes a stop count display device provided on the left side of the case body 5, which is displayed on the corresponding pachinko machine 1.
It has a function to display the number of stops. In this case, depending on the model of the corresponding pachinko machine 1, a display device for displaying the so-called number of special prizes may be provided in place of the number-of-stops display device 11. And the main body case 5
Inside, a receiving circuit 12 and a transmitting circuit 13 (first
(see figure) are provided respectively. At this time, the receiving circuit 12 and the transmitting circuit 13 utilize air propagation signals such as infrared rays as a transmission medium, and a window 14 for transmitting and receiving them is provided in the main body case 5.

FIG. 5 shows the front appearance of a Hassiday terminal 15, which is a portable transmitting/receiving device that performs transmission and reception between the receiving circuit 12 and the transmitting circuit 13.

In this Fig. 5, 16 is a liquid crystal panel as a display section,
Various management data regarding the pachinko machine 1 are selectively displayed on this screen.

In this case, the above-mentioned management data is calculated by a central control computer, which will be described later, and includes, for example, the number of out balls of pachinko machine 1, the number of safe balls, and the difference number of balls corresponding to the difference between these (the balance of income and expenditure of pachinko machine 1). (equivalent to), ball payout rate, rank of nail adjustment level, etc. Reference numeral 17 denotes a group of key switches serving as an operating section, which is configured to allow input of various command signals. In this case, examples of the contents of the command signal include a command to call the management data as described above, a command to stop pachinko machine 1, a command to open the play IF, a command to change the stop setting value (or a command to change the number of balls). Examples include a change command), an unlock command for the locking mechanism 2 provided on the pachinko machine 1, a command to change the rank of the nail adjustment degree described above, and the like. In addition, a storage section 15a is provided in the handy terminal 15, and the storage section 15a stores the unique code of the handy terminal 15, the security code, and the rank of the pachinko hall employee who carries the handy terminal 15. Attachment etc. are memorized. Furthermore, the storage unit 15
A is configured to store the operation history each time the key switch group 17 is operated. Although not shown, the handy terminal 15 is provided with a transmitting/receiving circuit using infrared rays as a transmission medium, so that data can be exchanged between the receiving circuit 12 and the transmitting circuit 13. has been done.

As shown in FIG. 2, the multiple reception units 4 provided corresponding to the multiple pachinko machines 1 as described above exchange data with, for example, one centralized control computer 18. is configured to do so. At this time, the computer 18 calculates the management data regarding each pachinko machine 1 for each pachinko machine 1 based on counting pulses, which will be described later, output from a large number of pachinko machines 1, In the following, the functions of the central management computer 18 will be explained with reference to FIG. 1, which shows the overall schematic configuration as a combination of functional blocks. However, in FIG. 1, for convenience of explanation, only one pachinko machine 1 and one receiving unit 4 installed corresponding thereto are shown in relation to the central management computer 18.

That is, the pachinko machine 1 includes an out ball counter 19 that outputs a number of counting pulses P1 proportional to the number of out balls, and a safe ball counter 20 that outputs a number of counting pulses P2 that is proportional to the number of safe balls. The counting pulses P1 and P2 are outputted to the arithmetic processing section 18a in the central management computer 18. Furthermore, on pachinko machine 1,
Unlock detection pulse P3 every time lock mechanism 2 becomes unlocked
An unlocking detection device 21 is provided which outputs the unlocking detection pulse P3, and the unlocking detection pulse P3 is given to a control section 18b serving as a response means in the central management computer 18 through an input circuit 18c.

On the other hand, the receiving circuit 12 in the receiving unit 4 is configured to receive transmission data (various command signals) from the handheld terminal 15 through a light receiving element 12a provided corresponding to the window 14. The received data is given to the control section 18b in the central management computer 18 through the input circuit 18d. Especially in this case,
When the receiving circuit 12 receives an unlock command signal for the lock mechanism 2, the lock mechanism 2 is unlocked by the driver 22. The transmitting circuit 13 in the receiving unit 4 is configured to transmit management data related to the pachinko machine 1 to the handy terminal 15 through an infrared light emitting element 13a provided corresponding to the window portion 14. The management data is provided from the control section 18b in the central management computer 18 through the output circuit 18e.

Further, the display contents of the discontinuation state display device 10 and the discontinuation count display device 11 in the receiving unit 4 are controlled by the control section 18b in the central management computer 18 via the output circuit 18e. Furthermore, when the call button 8 is suppressed, the readout signal S
a is output, and the signal Sa is outputted to the input circuit 1.
8d to the control unit 18b.

Now, the arithmetic processing unit 18a of the central control computer 18 calculates the counting pulse p1. Based on p2, the number of out balls and the number of safe balls of pachinko machine 1.

The difference number of balls and the ball output rate are calculated, and the calculation results are stored in the internal storage section 18f as management data. In addition, the control unit 18
b executes the controls described in (a) to (e) below in real time.

(a) When the data indicating the number of differential balls among the management data stored in the internal storage unit 18f reaches a predetermined stop setting value (that is, when the player concerned stops playing at the pachinko machine 1) When the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the set value is obtained), a stop signal is output. When the stop signal is output in this way, for example, a sound for announcing the stop including the machine number of the stopped pachinko machine 1 is synthesized, and the synthesized sound is broadcast into the pachinko hall through the broadcasting device 23.

In this case, the machine number of the pachinko machine 1 that is the target for pachinko is displayed on the pachinko machine number display section (not shown), and based on this display, the operator can select the pachinko machine number as described above. An in-store broadcast including the following may be performed.

(b) When the discontinuation signal is output as described above, the memory value of the discontinuation number storage area set in the internal storage section 18f is incremented by "1", and the discontinuation state display device 10 of the receiving unit 4 A display is made to the effect that the pachinko machine 1 corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 is being discontinued. Further, the value stored in the number of stops storage area (that is, the number of stops of the pachinko machine 1) is displayed on the number of stops display device 11 of the receiving unit 4.

(c) Call number 1d Sa according to the operation of the call button 8
is output, for example, the called pachinko machine 1
A call notification voice including the machine number is synthesized, and the synthesized voice is broadcast into the pachinko hall through a broadcasting device 23.

(d) When a command signal is given from the handy terminal 15 through the receiving circuit 12, the contents of the command according to the command signal are executed. That is, for example, when a command to read management data is given, the management data stored in the internal storage section 18f is read out, and the read data is sent to the handy terminal 15 via the transmission circuit 13.
The transmitted data is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 16 of the handy terminal 15. Further, for example, when a stop/release command signal for the pachinko machine 1 is given, the output state of the above-mentioned stop signal is canceled and the display on the stop state display device 10 is initialized.

Furthermore, when a command to change the stop setting value (or a command to change the number of differential balls) is given, the change command is executed. When a rank command signal for the degree of nail adjustment is given,
The stored value of the nail adjustment degree rank storage area set in the internal section 18f is changed.

Incidentally, this stored value forms part of the management data, and is therefore displayed on the liquid crystal panel 161 based on the command from the above-mentioned handy terminal 15.

(e) When the unlock detection pulse P3 is given from the unlock detection device 21 provided in the pachinko machine 1, that is, when the lock mechanism 2 is unlocked and the door 1a is opened, the setting is set in the internal storage section 18f. The value stored in the unlocking number storage area is incremented by rlJ. At this time, since the locking mechanism 2 is unlocked by the handy terminal 15 through the receiving circuit 12, it is possible to determine which handy terminal 15 has functioned based on the data received from the receiving circuit 12, and the handy terminal 15 can determine which handy terminal 15 has functioned. terminal 15
A unique code number may also be stored at the same time.

In short, when the configuration of this embodiment described above is adopted, if a pachinko hall employee carries a handy terminal 15, management data and command signals can be directly exchanged with the central management computer 18. This is something that can be done.

Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can be carefully managed without wasting time in exchanging data or inaccurately transmitting and receiving data as in the conventional case. Moreover, in this case, data exchange between the handy terminal 15 and the central control computer 18 is performed at the pachinko machine 1.
Since the data transmission is carried out through the receiving unit 4 provided in one-to-one correspondence with each pachinko machine, the above-mentioned data transmission can be accurately associated with each pachinko machine 1, and therefore there is a possibility that incorrect management will be carried out. becomes less. Also,
The receiving circuit 12 and the transmitting circuit 13, which are necessary elements on the pachinko machine 1 side for data exchange as described above, are connected to the calling device 9, the stop state display device 10, and the stop state display device 10, which are essentially necessary for the pachinko machine 1. Since it is configured as a multifunctional receiving unit 4 that integrates the stop count display device 11,
It becomes possible to suppress the complexity of the structure of the pachinko machine 1 side as much as possible.

In the above embodiment, data is transmitted from the central management computer 18 to the handy terminal 15 through the transmission circuit 13 provided in the receiving unit 4.
For example, it may be configured to transmit directly using a radio wave signal. - [Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, as is clear from the above explanation, management data such as income and expenditure, number of stoppages, etc., can be individually collected for each game machine based on signals output from a large number of game machines. In a pachinko hall management system that includes a central management computer that aggregates and stores the management data and outputs the management data as necessary, the following effects can be achieved.

According to the pachinko hall management system according to claim 1, data can be directly exchanged between the pachinko hall employee d and the central control computer using a portable transmitting/receiving device carried by the pachinko hall employee. Thus, the game machines can be managed finely and quickly, and the data transmission as described above can be performed accurately for each game machine.

According to the management system for pachinko halls according to the second aspect, the accuracy regarding the above-mentioned data exchange can be further improved.

According to the management system for a pachinko hall according to the third aspect, the receiving unit can be multi-functionalized without complicating the structure of the entire game machine.

According to the management system for pachinko halls according to claim 4, since the operation history of the operation section of the portable transmitting/receiving device is stored in the storage section, fraudulent activity can be detected by checking the memory contents of the operation section. It becomes possible to discover operations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings are for explaining one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration, Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the overall connection relationship, Figure 3 is a front view showing the arrangement of the game machine, Figure 4 is a front view of the receiving unit, Figure 5 FIG. 2 is a front view of the portable transmitting/receiving device. In the figure, 1 is a pachinko machine (game machine), 4 is a receiving unit, 6 is a call lamp, 8 is a call button, 9 is a calling device, 10 is a stop state display device, 11 is a stop count display device, 1. 2 is a receiving circuit, 13 is a transmitting circuit, 15 is a handy terminal (portable transmitting/receiving device), 15a is a storage unit, 1
6 is a liquid crystal panel (display section), 17 is a group of key switches (operation section), 18 is a central control computer, 18a is an arithmetic processing section, 18b is a control section (response means), 18f is an internal storage section, and 19 is an out ball. Counter, 20 is safe ball counter, 2
1 indicates an unlocking detection device. Applicant Daikoku Denki Co., Ltd. 4 receiving units 18 central control computer (\No pachinko machine Figure 3 Figure 4 / '15a M 5 Figure

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. Management data such as income and expenditure, number of stops, etc. are calculated and stored individually for each game machine based on signals output from a large number of game machines, and the above management data is a central control computer that outputs the information as necessary, and a receiver that is installed in one-to-one correspondence with each of the game machines and has a function of transmitting command signals received via the built-in receiving circuit to the central control computer. unit, and a portable transmitting/receiving device having a transmitting function of transmitting a predetermined command signal as an air propagation signal to the receiving circuit of the receiving unit, and a function of receiving management data from the central control computer. The centralized control computer is configured to include a response means for responding to a command signal sent from the receiving unit and executing the command content of the command signal in relation to a game machine corresponding to the receiving unit, A management system for a pachinko hall, wherein a portable transmitting/receiving device includes a display section for displaying the content of the received management data and an operation section for inputting data. 2. The pachinko hall according to claim 1, wherein the receiving unit includes a transmitting circuit that transmits management data from the central control computer to the portable transmitting/receiving device in the form of an air propagation signal. management system. 3. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the receiving unit includes at least one of a calling device comprising a calling button and a calling lamp, and a display device capable of displaying the number of times the game is stopped, etc. Management system for halls. 4. The management system for pachinko halls according to claim 1, wherein the portable transmitting/receiving device includes a storage section that stores the operation history of the operating section.