JPH0249753B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a locking management device for a pinball game machine, and in particular, a device for unlocking a door frame including a glass frame and a front frame using a mechanical lock and key. The present invention relates to a locking management device for a pinball game machine which performs locking electrically based on electrical processing instead of or in conjunction with locking.

[Prior Art] As is well known, in a pinball game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a coin game machine that uses pachinko balls for playing games, a front frame and a glass frame are attached to the front of the machine so that they can be opened and closed. There is. This glass frame is opened during business hours when a ball gets caught on a nail formed on a game board or when a game machine breaks down and needs to be repaired. In addition, after closing, in order to adjust the nails,
The glass frame is opened. The front frame is constructed by attaching a glass frame so as to be openable and closable and integrally supporting the game board. This front frame is attached to the island frame to which the pinball game machine is mounted so that it can be opened and closed in order to repair various mechanisms disposed on the back side of the game board when they break down. In order to open and close such a glass frame and front frame, a keyhole has conventionally been formed in a part of the front frame. In connection with the keyhole, a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the front frame and a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the glass frame were built-in. When opening the glass frame and the front frame, either one was opened by inserting a common key into the keyhole and rotating the key in different directions or angles.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] Incidentally, in an amusement park, employees are required to carry keys with them in order to quickly deal with abnormal situations, such as when a ball gets caught on a nail or a machine malfunctions. I'm letting you do it. However, if an employee loses the key and the key is thrown away by a player, the player may use the key to illegally open the front frame or glass frame.
There have been cases where players have engaged in illegal games such as forcibly opening the Yakumono or adjusting the nails to give themselves an advantage. Therefore, one method to prevent such illegal games is to use a different type of key for each pinball game machine on an island basis among all the pinball game machines in an amusement park, and even if the key is There is a way to prevent people from knowing which machine the key belongs to even if the key is lost. However, in the case of this method, the number of types of keys to be managed in one gaming hall increases, and there may be cases where the keys cannot be managed sufficiently. Also,
If a player has to search for the key necessary for unlocking a certain pinball game machine from among a large number of keys, there will be an inconvenience that the player will feel frustrated. As described above, in a game parlor where quick unlocking operations are required, it is not possible to have many types of keys, and one type of key must be used to open and unlock a large number of pinball game machines. On the other hand, if a player finds a lost key, there is a risk that the key will be used to illegally open the door frame of the pinball game machine and allow illegal games to be played. This method has the disadvantage that multiple keys corresponding to the lost key must be replaced, which is extremely expensive, and the work is troublesome and complicated.

On the other hand, the staff at the game center opens the door frame of the pinball game machine, performs the prescribed work such as clearing ball jams and repairing malfunctions, and then closes the door frame again to lock it. may not close the door frame sufficiently, leaving the door frame partially open.
There is a risk that a player may open the door frame of a pinball game machine that is half-open and engage in illegal gaming, and it is important for gaming facilities to avoid using pinball machines that are half-open due to the staff's carelessness. There was a demand for early detection of intact pinball game machines and countermeasures.
Furthermore, if the door frame is opened, it is necessary to check whether the staff is opening it legitimately due to a malfunction or to clear a jammed ball, or whether the door frame is being opened illegally by a player in order to play illegally. This request was made to the amusement park.

Furthermore, the fact that the door frame is opened many times during operation means that the pinball game machine is prone to ball jams and malfunctions, and it is expected that there will be mechanical defects. Therefore, at an amusement arcade, it is important to know how often door frames are opened, and based on that information, replace the machines, or refrain from purchasing machines whose door frames are opened at a high frequency. There was a request to do something like that.

In view of the above circumstances, this invention is an inexpensive and simple method that eliminates the need to replace the locks of multiple pinball game machines that correspond to the key even if the key for opening the door frame is lost. This work can prevent illegal games, and also makes it possible to quickly discover pinball game machines whose door frames are not completely closed, as well as to confirm whether the door frame has been opened illegally or legitimately. Another object of the present invention is to provide a locking management device for a pinball game machine that can determine the frequency of opening the door frame, which is necessary for replacing the machine, selecting a model to purchase, etc.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A locking management device for a pinball game machine according to the present invention provides a locking management device for a pinball game machine in which a door frame can be opened in a game hall where a pinball game machine is installed with a door frame that can be opened freely. A device for managing the locked state of a door frame of a pinball game machine using a release enablement information recording medium on which release enablement information for setting the state is recorded, the pinball game machine comprising: a locking mechanism that is provided in association with the door frame and locks the door frame in a closed state; and a locking mechanism that operates on the locking mechanism to change the door frame from a state in which it is impossible to open to a state in which it can be opened. an input means for inputting opening enabling information that is provided at a position related to the front surface of the pinball game machine and recorded on the opening enabling information recording medium; The control device includes a management device that determines permission to open the door frame and manages the locked state of the door frame, and the management device includes at least setting permission information that correlates with the opening enabling information recorded on the opening enabling information recording medium. storage means having a storage area for storing, when the development enablement information recorded on the development enablement information recording medium is inputted by the input means, the development enablement information and the development enablement information stored in the storage means; arithmetic processing means that compares and determines setting permission information and operates the opening enabling means when it is determined that both pieces of information have a predetermined relationship; a display means that displays an open state of the door frame; and a display means that displays the open state of the door frame. The present invention is characterized in that it includes a printing recording means for printing and recording the opening history of the frame.

[Operation] According to the present invention, the development enablement information recorded on the development enablement information recording medium can be input from the input means, and the input development enablement information and the setting permission stored in the management device side can be input. The information is compared by the arithmetic processing means, and the door frame is brought into a state where it can be opened based on the fact that both pieces of information are determined to have a predetermined relationship.

In addition, since the open state of the door frame is displayed by the display means provided on the management device side, it is possible to quickly detect and deal with pinball game machines whose door frame is not completely closed. It is possible to go to a popular pinball game machine and check whether the staff is opening it legitimately or whether the player is opening it illegally in order to play an illegal game.

Further, since the opening history of the door frame is printed and recorded by the printing and recording means provided on the management device side, it is possible to know the frequency at which the door frame is opened by looking at the printing record result.

[Examples] Specific examples of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine), which is an example of a pinball game machine.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire locking management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of one island showing a state in which a plurality of pachinko machines, which are an example of a pinball game machine, are arranged side by side.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, an outline of a gaming hall to which the present invention is applied and an outline of the entire locking management device of the present invention will be described.

A plurality of islands 20 are installed in the pachinko game hall 10, and a prize exchange office (or counter) 11 is installed at a location away from each island 20. On the island 20, a plurality of pachinko machines 30 are arranged in one row or in two rows back to back. In addition, between each appropriate number of pachinko machines 30, a thin ball rental machine 21
will be installed. A collecting gutter 221 for collecting the balls is inclined and provided below the back surface of each pachinko machine 30. A lift 23 is provided at the end of the collecting gutter 221. A replenishment gutter 222 for replenishing collected balls is provided in a path from the top of the lift 23 to the top of each pachinko machine 30. A curtain plate 24 is formed at an upper position of each pachinko machine 30 in association with an island frame (not shown). On the surface of the curtain plate 24, a call button 25, a call display 26, a card reader 27, which is an example of an input means for inputting information, and displays 28 and 29 are arranged.
The card reader 27 includes a magnetic head and a buffer register that temporarily stores an authorization code, which is an example of the activation information read from a magnetic card, which is an example of a magnetic recording medium constituting the activation information recording medium. Note that the card reader 27 may be provided on the front surface (for example, the front frame 32) of the pinball game machine. Further, in this embodiment, the card reader 27 is configured to read the unlocking information by contacting the magnetic card, but it is also possible to contact the card reader 27 by replacing the magnetic card with a remote control device that outputs electromagnetic waves, etc. It may also be configured so that the unlocking information can be read remotely without having to do so. The display 28 is for displaying that opening is permitted when opening a door frame including a glass frame and a front frame using a magnetic card. The display 29 indicates that opening of the door frame is permitted. Card reader 27 and display devices 28 and 29 provided for each pachinko machine 30
are connected to a management device 60 (described later) via connection lines, respectively.
connected to. This management device 60 is the prize exchange place 1
1, or may be installed in a management room or the like apart from the gaming hall 10, or may be installed in each pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the glass frame of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied is opened. As is well known, the pachinko machine 30 includes a game board 31. This game board 31 is integrally attached to the front frame 32. The front frame 32 is attached to an island frame (not shown) or an inner frame of a pachinko machine so as to be openable and closable. A glass frame 33 and a front decorative plate 34 are attached to the front frame 32 so as to be openable and closable. A locking mechanism 40, which will be described in detail in FIGS. 4A to 4C, is provided inside the vertical frame of the front frame 32 (in the drawing, the left vertical frame when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine). This locking mechanism 40 is provided with a keyhole 41 on its front surface as required. and,
As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, which will be described later, the locking mechanism 40 unlocks the glass frame 33 or locks the front frame 32 by inserting a key into the keyhole 41 and rotating it. It may be configured to release the .

A front glass 331 is attached to the glass frame 33. On the side surface of the open end side of the glass frame 33,
An engaging piece 332 is formed for engaging a hook, which will be described later. This glass frame 33 is opened to adjust the nails planted in the game board 31 after the game parlor is closed. In addition, the glass frame 33 can be used to solve problems when the machine installed on the game board 31 breaks down during business hours, or when balls get stuck between the nails planted on the game board 31. or to be cleared for removal.

The front frame 32 is opened for an operator to repair when various mechanisms provided on the back side of the game board 31, such as a winning ball processing machine or a prize ball dispensing mechanism, break down.

Figures 4A to 4C are detailed views showing the relationship between the front frame and the glass frame, the locking mechanism, and the electrical opening means; in particular, Figure 4A is a perspective view thereof, and Figure 4B is a glass frame. FIG. 4C is a side view showing the first locking mechanism in the unlocked state. FIG. 4C is a side view showing the first locking mechanism in the locked state. Next, the specific configuration of the locking mechanism and the electrical opening enabling means will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C. The locking mechanism 40 includes a first locking mechanism 42 and a second locking mechanism 43. The first locking mechanism 42 is configured as follows. That is, inside the vertical frame of the front frame 32, there is a fixing metal fitting 42.
1 is fixed. This fixture 421 has protrusions 422 formed at two locations in its longitudinal direction.
Both protrusions 422 are connected to the guide groove 42 of the sliding plate 423.
4 to slidably support the sliding plate 423. Above and below the sliding plate 423 are the engaging pieces 3.
A hook 425 is formed for engaging 32. This sliding plate 423 has a hook 425 in order to push out the glass frame 33 to the front side by sliding the sliding plate 423.
An inclined portion 426 is formed at an upper position. Also,
The sliding plate 423 is attached to the fixing fitting 42 via a spring 427.
1, and is always elastically biased upward.
On the other hand, a solenoid 44 is fixed to the back side of the front frame 32 in order to unlock the first locking mechanism 42 in response to electrical energization. One end of a rod 442 is connected to the plunger 441 of the solenoid 44 .
The other end of the rod 442 is connected to the sliding plate 423. With this configuration, when the solenoid 44 is electrically energized, the sliding plate 423
slide downward to unlock the glass frame 33. The solenoid 44 and the rod 442 constitute a first electrical unlocking means capable of unlocking the first locking mechanism. The glass frame 33 is unlocked by the action of this first electrical unlocking means, and the glass frame 33 is actually opened by applying a predetermined opening force such as pulling the glass frame 33 toward the operator at the game parlor. be done.

The second locking mechanism 43 is provided with hooks 431 at the top and bottom in association with a sliding plate (not shown) that slides up and down. The inner frame (or island frame) 35 at the position corresponding to this hook 431 has a
An engaging piece 432 (the lower engaging piece is omitted in the illustration) is provided to engage with the lower engaging piece 432 . Also, in order to unlock the second locking mechanism 43, a solenoid 45
will be provided. Solenoid 45 is plunger 45
1 has a height that engages with a pin 433 formed on the hook 431, and is fixed to the inner frame 35 side. Then, when the solenoid 45 is electrically energized,
By pushing up the plunger 451, the pin 433 is pushed up, thereby releasing the engaged state between the hook 431 and the engagement piece 432. Thereby, the front frame 32 is unlocked. The solenoid 45, hook 431 and pin 43
3 constitutes a second electrical unlocking means capable of unlocking the second locking mechanism. The front frame 32 is unlocked by the action of this second electrical unlocking means, and the front frame 32 is actually opened by applying a predetermined opening force such as pulling it forward by an attendant at the game parlor.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are longitudinal sectional views showing other examples of the locking mechanism and the electrical opening enabling means. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the glass frame 33 is automatically unlocked by electrically energizing the solenoid 44, and the front frame 32 is automatically unlocked by energizing the solenoid 40. In this example, the door frame is opened immediately by simply applying a predetermined opening force to the door frame, but in this embodiment, the door frame or front frame is not immediately unlocked by energizing the solenoid, but each door frame is opened immediately. In this example, the locking mechanism is simply put into an operable state where it can be unlocked using a key. Specifically, the keyhole 4 is connected to the front frame 32.
1 is provided. The locking mechanism 40 is configured to slide on a sliding plate (not shown) formed on the sliding plate 423 and the hook 431 when the key 51 is inserted and rotated. And sliding plate 4
In connection with the rod 422 fixed to the
Solenoid 54 is an example of an electrically actuable means for
is provided. When the solenoid 54 is not electrically energized, it projects the plunger and connects the rod 442.
The slide plate 423 is engaged with the slide plate 423 to restrain its downward movement (see FIG. 5A), and the plunger is sucked in response to electrical bias to permit the slide plate 423 to move downward. (See Figure 5B).

On the other hand, a solenoid 55, which is an example of second electrical activation means, is provided in association with the hook 431. When the solenoid 55 is not electrically energized, it projects its plunger and engages the hook 431.
The upward movement of the hook 431 is restrained (see FIG. 5A), and the plunger is sucked in response to electrical energization to permit upward movement of the hook 431 (see FIG. 5B). With this configuration, even if the solenoid 54 or 55 is electrically energized, each locking mechanism can be unlocked using the key 51 without immediately opening the glass frame or the front frame. state. Also, both solenoids 54, 55
When not energized, opening of the glass frame 33 and front frame 32 is prohibited even if the key 51 is used. Note that the electrical opening enabling means is not limited to a solenoid, but may also be a motor. The first and second electrical unlocking means and the first and second electrical enabling means operate on the locking mechanism to change the door frame from a state in which it cannot be opened to a state in which it can be opened. An opening enablement means is configured to make it possible. Note that the electrical opening enabling means is not limited to a solenoid, but may be any device that generates driving force by electrically operating an air cylinder or the like controlled by a conventionally well-known electromagnetic valve. may also carry out the invention.

FIG. 6 is an external view of a management device 60 which is a feature of the present invention. In the figure, the management device 60 includes an operation panel 611 and a display panel 612 formed on the front side of a housing 61. A key cylinder switch (hereinafter referred to as a key switch) 62 is provided on the operation panel 611. The key switch 62 is
The OFF position selects a power-off state, the ON position selects a power-on state of the management device 60, and the LOCK position selects a state in which keyboard operations, which will be described later, are prohibited. On the operation panel 611, there are numeric keys 630 including keys 0, 1 to 9, and a reset key 63r.
and various keys 631 for switching operation modes.
A keyboard 63 including 636 to 636 is provided.
The write key 631 is used when the numerical key 630 is operated to input a permission code as an example of setting permission information.
It is used to update the permission code. The all-glass frame key 632 is used to remotely command the opening of all the glass frames installed in the game hall. The glass frame single key 633 is the glass frame 3 of the unit number input by operating the numerical key 630.
3 is used to issue an opening command. The front frame all unit key 634 is used to issue a command to open the front frame 32 of all units. The front frame single key 635 is used to issue a command to open the front frame corresponding to the machine number input by operating the numerical keys 630. The read key 636 is used to instruct reading of the permission code after writing the permission code. In addition, the operation panel 611
Display lamps 641 to 646 for displaying the operating status of each key are disposed at positions corresponding to the keys 631 to 636 on the top. Further, the operation panel 611 is provided with a card insertion slot 651 and a card discharge slot 652. A magnetic recording device 84 shown in FIG. 8, which will be described later, is provided inside the card insertion slot 651. Note that the magnetic head for reading the magnetic card may be exposed to the outside, and the magnetic recording information may be read by sliding the magnetic card on the magnetic head.

A numerical value display 66 for displaying numerical information is provided on the display panel 612. The numerical display 66 includes, for example, a first numerical display 661 that displays a four-digit permission code, and a second numerical display 662 that displays a three-digit machine number. Further, on the display panel 612, a door frame open state display device 67 is provided. This door frame open state display device 67 has a display element (for example, a light emitting diode) that displays the open state of the glass frame and a display element that displays the open state of the front frame arranged in correspondence with the machine number of each pachinko machine. established and configured. The door frame open state display device 67 constitutes a display means for displaying the open state of the door frame.

Note that as a display means, instead of the above-mentioned display device, a list may be displayed on a CRT display.

Furthermore, a printing device 68 is provided in association with the management device 60, if necessary. This printing device 68
is configured such that a print command key 682 and a paper feed key 683 are provided on the operating section of a housing 681, and a printer is built into the housing 681. This printing device 6
8 is used, for example, to print and record the unit number for which an unlocking request has been made for each glass frame or front frame. The door frame open state display device 67 and the printing device 6
The open state of the door frame displayed and printed at 8 may be displayed and printed based on the detection that the door frame is actually opened.

FIG. 7A is an illustrative view of a magnetic card that is an example of a magnetic recording medium constituting the openable information recording medium, and FIG. 7B is an illustrative view of identification information detection means for identifying the insertion direction of the magnetic card. Note that the identification information detection means may be provided on the surface of the pinball game machine at a position related to the front surface thereof. magnetic card 71
A magnetic recording area 712 is formed along the insertion direction on one side of a sheet-like member 711. In this magnetic recording area 712, a permission code as an example of opening enablement information indicating that the glass frame and front frame can be opened is magnetically recorded by a magnetic recording device 84 included in the management device 60. . In addition, if necessary, the magnetic recording area 712
In addition to the permission code, a code unique to the staff member carrying the magnetic card 71 is magnetically recorded.

By the way, when requesting unlocking of the glass or front frame using the magnetic card 71 on which the permission code is recorded, the following various methods are used to identify which of the front frame and the glass frame is selected. There are possible ways. For example, as a first method, a glass frame or front frame changeover switch is provided in connection with the island or curtain plate 24 on which the card reader 27 shown in FIG. It is identified by switching the changeover switch to either the glass frame or the front frame before or after insertion.

As a second method, a notch 713 is formed at a corner of the magnetic card 71 in the insertion direction. and,
The card reader 27 has magnetic heads arranged vertically facing each other in the direction in which the magnetic card 71 is inserted.
Photoelectric sensors 721 and 722 are placed at positions where they can detect the left and right corners of the tip in the insertion direction when 1 is inserted.
will be established. When requesting to unlock the glass frame, the magnetic card 71 is inserted face up, and when requesting unlocking of the front frame, the magnetic card 71 is inserted face down. With this, the photoelectric sensors 721, 722
Depending on which of the notches 713 is detected, it can be determined whether the glass frame or the front frame should be unlocked.

As a third method, the magnetic recording area 712 is
are formed on both sides along the insertion direction of the magnetic card 71. The permission code and the glass frame opening identification code are magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording area on one side, and the permission code and the front frame opening identification code are magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording area on the other side. Thereby, by determining whether the identification code read from the card reader 27 is the glass frame opening identification code or the front frame opening identification code, it is possible to identify which frame should be opened.

In addition, although the above description shows the case where the magnetic recording area 712 is formed in a strip shape along the insertion direction of the magnetic card 71, it may be formed on the entire surface of the sheet member 711.

The permission code of this magnetic recording medium is configured to be rewritable, so when the magnetic card 71, which is an example of a magnetic recording medium, is lost, the permission code of the remaining magnetic card 71 and the setting permission code of the management device 60 can be used. can be rewritten together to prevent unauthorized use of the lost card. Further, the permission code of the magnetic card 71 may not be rewritable. In that case, only the setting permission code of the management device 60 is rewritten and a magnetic card 71 having a corresponding permission code is used to prevent unauthorized use. do.

Further, in the drawings, a card-shaped or sheet-shaped case has been described as an example of the openable information recording medium, but various magnetic recording media can be considered instead. For example, a magnetic film may be formed on the surface of the rod-shaped member, and the permission code may be magnetically recorded on the magnetic film of the rod-shaped member. In this case, instead of the card reader 27, a device capable of reading the magnetic information of the rod-shaped member is used. This has the advantage that it is less likely to be lost since it is bulkier than a card-like one. Furthermore, other examples of the openable information recording medium include an IC card and an optical card (using an optical disk memory or the like).

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a lock management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the plurality of pachinko machines 30 include a card reader 27 and a drive circuit 36 that drives and controls the solenoids 44 and 45.
and the above-mentioned displays 28 and 29 are included. These card reader 27, drive circuit 36, and displays 28 and 29 are connected to an interface 82 included in the management device 60 via connection lines. In addition,
The drive circuit 36 may be provided on the management device 60 side.

The management device 60 is a CPU, which is an example of arithmetic processing means.
Contains 81. The CPU 81 includes the keyboard 6
3, a numerical display 66, a door frame open state display 67, and a magnetic recording medium 84 are connected. In addition, an interface 82 is connected to the CPU 81, and an interface 82 is connected to the CPU 81, as well as an interface 82 shown in FIGS.
The program shown in the figure is stored in advance.
ROM83 and RAM90 are connected. In addition,
A printing device 68 is connected to the CPU 81 as necessary.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a memory map of the RAM 90. The RAM 90 has multiple register areas 91 to 96 and display lamps 641 to 64.
Flags F1 to F6 that store the state in which 6 should be lit
and a flag area F having a flag area F. Numerical register 9
1 stores numerical information input by operating the numerical key 630. The machine number register 92 stores the machine number of a pachinko machine whose glass frame or front frame is to be opened remotely. Machine number counter 93
is used as a machine number command to determine whether there is an unlock request from each pachinko machine in the machine number order. The permission code register 94 is used to store the same code as the permission code written on the magnetic card 71 that is permitted to open the glass frame or front frame. The responsible person code register 95 stores a code specific to the responsible person, which is determined so as to be able to change the allowable code, for example, and transfers and stores the responsible person code, which is preset and stored in the ROM 83, when the power is turned on. do. This person-in-charge code has a more important meaning than the permission code and requires stricter judgment, so it is selected to have a larger number of digits (for example, 7 digits) than the permission code (4 digits). The machine number maximum value register 96 stores the maximum value of the machine numbers installed in the gaming hall. Since the maximum value of this machine number is usually constant in one game parlor, it is set and stored in the ROM 83 in advance, and is transferred and stored in the register 96 when the power is turned on. In addition, if the person in charge code and maximum machine number need to be changed,
Instead of storing the settings in the ROM 83 in advance, the settings may be set by the person in charge when the game parlor is opened. The RAM 92 also includes an unlock request unit number storage area 97 for storing the unit number for which an unlock request has been made for each glass frame or front frame, as required.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating operations for processing based on operations on the keyboard 63 of the management device 60.

Next, the operation for setting and inputting the permission code will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10.

When setting and inputting a permission code and controlling the writing of the desired permission code on the magnetic card 71, the key switch 62 is turned to the ON position and then the following operation is performed. That is, the operator inserts the magnetic card 71 into the card insertion slot 651 in advance. The operator first operates the numerical keys 630 to input numerical information representing a desired permission code, and then presses the write key 631. Now, assume that a desired permission code is input by operating the numeric key 630. The CPU 81 constantly performs an operation to determine whether any key input is made. If the numeric key 630 is operated, it is determined that any key has been input. Next, it is determined whether the key switch 62 has been switched to the LOCK position. This is key switch 6
2 is switched to the LOCK position, input by operating the keyboard 63 is prohibited, so
This is because in that case, the following operations are not performed.
In this case, the key switch 62 is set to the ON position, so the key operated first is the numeric key 63.
It is determined that it is 0. Subsequently, the contents of the numerical value register are shifted by one digit, and the numerical information just inputted is written into the least significant digit. Subsequently, each flag F1 to F6 included in flag area F is reset. Thereafter, the process returns to the key input waiting step described above. In this way, each time the numeric key 630 is operated, the numeric value input by operating the numeric key 630 is stored in the numeric register 91. Note that the contents of the numerical register 91 are displayed on the numerical display 661 as necessary.

After that, when the write key 631 is pressed,
The CPU 81 uses the numerical register 91 as shown below.
Writes the numerical information (ie, the permission code) stored in the . That is, the CPU 81 receives any key input, and the key switch 62 is not in the LOCK position, the numeric key 630 is not in the LOCK position,
It is determined that it is the write key 631. and,
Flag F1 is set. In response, the display flag 641 is lit to display that the code is being written. Next, the numerical register 91
The contents of are transferred to the permissible code register 94 and stored therein. The allowable code stored in the allowable code register 94 is displayed on the numerical display 661. This display may continue to be displayed during other operations, or may disappear after a certain period of time. Next, the allowable code register 94
The authorization code stored in is provided to the magnetic recording device 84. Accordingly, the magnetic recording device 84
is the permission code in the magnetic recording area 7 of the magnetic card 71.
magnetically recorded to 12. Note that when recording identification information on the magnetic card 71 in order to identify which of the glass frame or the front frame should be unlocked,
Along with writing the permission code, a preset glass frame opening identification code is magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording area on one side of the magnetic card 71, and a front frame opening identification code is magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording area on the other side of the magnetic card 71. magnetically recorded. Thereafter, after all the flags in flag area F have been reset, the process returns to the key input waiting step.

Note that when the display of the permission code is erased, if the user wishes to check it later, this is done by pressing the read key 636. That is, read key 636
When it is determined that the button is pressed, flag F6 is set. In response, the display lamp 646 is lit up. Thereafter, the contents stored in the allowable code register 94 are displayed on the numerical display 661.

Next, a case will be described in which the management device of the present invention is used to remotely open the front frame 32 or glass frame 33 of all pachinko machines or a specified machine number. For example, the glass frame 33 of all units
To open the system, the person in charge operates the numerical keys 630 to input the person in charge code, and then presses the glass frame all units key 632. That is, the person in charge code input by operating the numeric keys 630 is stored in the numeric register 91 in the same manner as in the case of inputting the numeric keys described above. Thereafter, when the entire glass frame key 632 is pressed, the flap F2 is set. In response, the display lamp 642 is lit. Next, register 95
It is determined whether or not the responsible person code stored in advance in the numeric register 91 matches the contents of the numerical register 91. If they match, the CPU 81 provides a signal via the interface 82 to the drive circuits 36 of all pachinko machines 30 to energize the solenoids 44. Accordingly, the drive circuit 3 of each pachinko machine
6 controls the activation of the solenoid 44. As a result, the glass frames 33 of all pachinko machines are unlocked.

In addition, when opening the front frame 32 of all machines, this is done by operating the numeric keys 630 to input the responsible person code and then pressing the whole front frame key 634. Since the operation in this case is the same as the opening operation of all the glass frames 33, only a flowchart is shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In addition, when opening all the glass frames 33 or front frames 32, instead of opening all the frames at once, the locking mechanism may be activated one by one and opened one by one.

Next, the operation for opening the front frame of a pachinko machine with a desired machine number will be explained. A staff member (not limited to the person in charge) of the game parlor operates the numerical keys 630 to input the machine number. In response, the numerical information of the designated machine number is stored in the numerical register 91 in the same manner as the above-described operation. Thereafter, the staff member presses the front frame single key 635. In response, it is determined that the front frame single key 635 has been pressed. Subsequently, flag F5 is set, and indicator lamp 6
45 is lit. Subsequently, the machine number stored in the numerical register 91 is transferred to and stored in the machine number register 92, and the numerical value display 66
2. Subsequently, the CPU 81 provides a signal through the interface 82 to the drive circuit 36 of the pachinko machine whose machine number corresponds to the machine number stored in the machine number register 92 to open the front frame. In response, the drive circuit 36 of the vehicle number energizes the solenoid 45 to open the front frame.

When opening a glass frame with a desired unit number, the operator operates the numerical keys 630 to input the unit number, and then presses the glass frame single key 633. The operation in this case is the same as the operation when opening the front frame of the desired machine number, so only a flowchart is shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In this manner, this embodiment has the advantage of being able to remotely control the opening and opening of a desired number of pachinko machines or the front frames or glass frames of all of the pachinko machines.

FIG. 11 shows a magnetic card 7 which is a feature of this invention.
1 is a flowchart for explaining the operation when unlocking the front frame 32 or the glass frame 33 using the front frame 32 or the glass frame 33. Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11, operations that characterize the present invention will be described.
The CPU 81 constantly determines whether or not there is any key input, but if there is no key input, the process proceeds to the unlock request processing mode shown in FIG.

By the way, when an attendant at a game parlor wants to unlock the glass frame 33 of a certain malfunctioning machine, he inserts the magnetic card 71 into the card reader 27 with the front side of the magnetic card 71 facing upward (that is, with the notch 713 on the right side).
Insert it into the insertion slot. In response, the card reader 27 takes in the magnetic card 71, and during the transfer period of the magnetic card 71, the magnetic recording area 712
After reading the information magnetically recorded on the magnetic head with a magnetic head, the read data is temporarily stored in a buffer register. Then, when the magnetic card 71 is transferred to a predetermined position, the photoelectric sensor 722
13 is detected. The output of this photoelectric sensor 722 is given to the CPU 81 as a glass frame unlocking request signal.

By the way, the CPU 81 normally determines whether or not there is a high-speed clock pulse φ, and waits for the input of the clock pulse φ. and,
When the CPU 81 receives the clock pulse φ,
Perform the following processing. That is, the value 1 is added to the contents of the machine number counter 93. Subsequently, the contents of the machine number counter 93 are stored in the machine number maximum value register 9.
It is determined whether the value is larger than the content of 6. if,
If the count value of the machine number counter 93 is smaller than the maximum machine number value, then it is determined whether or not there is an unlocking request from the pachinko machine with the machine number specified by the contents of the machine number counter 93. This determination is made, for example, based on whether there is an output from the photoelectric sensor 721 or 722. At this time, if the machine number specified by the count value of the machine number counter 93 does not match the machine number requested for unlocking, the process returns to the step of determining whether or not there is a key input. Then, by repeating the above operation at high speed, it is determined whether or not there is an unlock request for each vehicle.
That is, boring processing is performed for each machine.

Then, at the timing when the count value of the machine number counter 93 increments to the machine number for which unlocking is requested,
The CPU 81 determines that there is an unlock request from the machine number specified by the counter 93, and performs the following operations. In other words, the CPU 81 is the card reader 27
Reads the permission code stored in the buffer register contained in the buffer register. Subsequently, it is determined whether the read permission code matches the permission code stored in the permission code register 94.
If they do not match, an error message is displayed, the machine number is displayed, and an alarm is issued to alert the staff.

On the other hand, if both permission codes match, it is determined whether the object of the unlocking request is the glass frame 33 or not. This determination is made based on the fact that when the notch 713 is formed in the magnetic card 71, there is no output from the photoelectric sensor 721 and there is an output from the photoelectric sensor 722. At this time, when determining that the request is to unlock the glass frame 33, the CPU 81 sends a glass frame unlock command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine corresponding to the machine number specified by the count value of the machine number counter 93. is applied to energize the solenoid 44. In this way, if the allowable code of the magnetic card 71 and the set allowable code match, the card reader 2 into which the magnetic card is inserted
Glass frame 33 of a pachinko machine with machine number corresponding to 7
is unlocked.

On the contrary, when it is determined that the object of the unlocking request is not the glass frame 33 (that is, the photoelectric sensor 7
21 and there is no output from the photoelectric sensor 722), the CPU 81 gives a front frame unlock command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine with the machine number specified by the machine number counter 93. to energize the solenoid 45. In this way, the front frame 32 of the pachinko machine with the machine number is opened.

In addition, instead of electrically opening the glass frame or front frame in response to a command from the management device 60, if the locking mechanism and electrical activation means of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 are used, the glass frame or front frame can be opened. Only the opening of the front frame is activated, and unlocking using the key is permitted.

By the way, if you unlock the glass frame or the front frame and need to know later which unit number and which frame was opened, as described above, when an unlocking request is made, After energizing the solenoid corresponding to the target, the count value of the machine number counter at that time (ie, the machine number) and the identification information of the target of the unlocking request are stored in the storage area 97. Thereafter, in response to the press of the print command key 682 of the printing device 68, the machine number for each unlock request object stored in the storage area 97 is printed and recorded.
For example, in addition to the printed record of the machine number that unlocked the glass frame, the "glass frame" or its identification symbol is printed and recorded. In addition, the "front frame" or its identification symbol is printed and recorded in accordance with the printed record of the machine number that unlocked the front frame. In addition, as another printing method, the machine numbers are printed and recorded in the order in which the glass frame or front frame is unlocked, and an identification symbol representing the glass frame or front frame (for example, the glass frame or front frame is printed at the beginning or after the machine number printing line) If it is a frame, "ga" may be printed, and if it is a front frame, "mae") may be printed and recorded. The printing and recording device 68 constitutes a printing and recording means that prints the opening history of the door frame.

If you want to record a code unique to the staff member on the magnetic card, remember the code unique to the staff member along with the machine number for which the unlocking request was made and the identification code of the glass frame or front frame, and store these data. may be recorded in print.

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention having the above-mentioned configuration is based on a comparison result of two types of information: setting permission information preset on the management device side and development enablement information input from the development enablement information recording medium. In order to make the door frame openable based on the door frame, even if the opening enablement information recording medium is lost, the setting permission information and the opening enablement information, which are the subject of judgment on whether or not to allow opening, will be stored in the state where the door frame is opened. By a simple operation such as changing the information of the enabling means to something other than the enabling information, it is possible to prevent illegal games using the lost enabling information recording medium.

Moreover, if the door frame is open during business hours,
Since this can be recognized by the display means, it is possible to quickly discover and deal with pinball game machines that are left ajar during business hours due to the staff's carelessness, etc., and also to prevent the door frame from being opened. It is possible to go to a pinball game machine and check whether the opening is a legitimate opening based on repair by an attendant or an unauthorized opening for a player to play an illegal game.
Furthermore, by looking at the printed record results from the print recording means, it is possible to recognize the frequency with which the door frame is opened, which can be effectively used as information necessary for gaming management, such as changing machines and selecting the type of pinball game machine to purchase. can.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire lock management device for a pinball game machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of an island showing a state in which a plurality of pachinko machines are arranged side by side. FIG. 3 is a detailed view showing the pachinko machine with the glass frame opened. 4A to 4C are detailed views showing the relationship between the front frame and the glass frame, the locking mechanism, and the electrical activation means. 5th A
Figures 5 and 5B are detailed views of other examples of locking mechanisms and electrical activation means. FIG. 6 is a detailed diagram of the management device. FIG. 7A is an illustrative diagram of the magnetic card, and FIG. 7B is an illustrative diagram of the identification information detection means. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of the lock management device of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an illustrative diagram of a RAM memory map. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing operations based on keyboard operations. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the unlock request processing mode. In the figure, 10 is a game hall, 27 is a card reader, 30 is a pachinko machine, 32 is a front frame, 33 is a glass frame, 40 is a locking mechanism, 42 is a first locking mechanism, 43 is a second locking mechanism, 44 ,45,54,
55 is a solenoid, 45 is a second electrical activation means, 60 is a management device, 63 is a keyboard, 71 is a magnetic card, 81 is a CPU, 82 is an interface, 83 is a ROM, and 90 is a RAM.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a gaming hall where a pinball game machine equipped with a door frame that can be freely opened is installed, opening enabling information is recorded for making the door frame openable. A device for managing the locked state of a door frame of a pinball game machine using an information recording medium, wherein the pinball game machine is provided in association with the door frame and when the door frame is closed. a locking mechanism that locks the pinball game machine; and an opening enabling means that operates on the locking mechanism to change the door frame from a state where it cannot be opened to a state where it can be opened; an input means for inputting opening enabling information provided at a related position and recorded in the opening enabling enabling information recording medium; and controlling the locked state of the door frame by determining whether or not opening of the door frame is permitted. The management device includes: a storage means having at least a storage area for storing setting permission information correlated to the activation information recorded on the activation information recording medium; When the development enablement information recorded on the recording medium is inputted by the input means, the development enablement information and the setting permission information stored in the storage means are compared and determined, and both pieces of information are determined to have a predetermined relationship. The door frame is configured to include arithmetic processing means that activates the opening enablement means when it is determined that a certain condition exists, a display means that displays the opening state of the door frame, and a print recording means that prints and records the opening history of the door frame. A lock management device for a pinball game machine. 2. The pinball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the unlocking means is a solenoid whose plunger is linked to the locking mechanism and forces the locking mechanism into the unlocked state according to its bias. Lock management device. 3. The locking mechanism is configured to be unlockable with a key from the outside of the door frame, and the unlocking means unlocks the locking mechanism with the key to enable opening, depending on the operating state of the locking mechanism. , a lock management device for a pinball game machine according to claim 1. 4. The door frame of the pinball game machine includes a glass frame that holds the glass plate in front of the game board, and the glass frame is attached to the glass frame so that it can be opened and closed, and the door frame can be opened and closed while integrally supporting the glass frame and the game board. and a front frame to be attached, and the locking mechanism includes a first locking mechanism that locks the glass frame.
2. A locking management device for a pinball game machine according to claim 1, comprising: a locking mechanism; and a second locking mechanism for locking said front frame. 5. The opening enabling means includes a first electrical unlocking means capable of unlocking the first locking mechanism and a second electrical unlocking means capable of unlocking the second locking mechanism. and an unlocking means, wherein the first electrical unlocking means has a plunger that is linked to the first locking mechanism and sets the first locking mechanism in an unlocked state in response to its bias. a first solenoid that forces the second locking mechanism to an unlocked state, and the second electric unlocking means has a plunger that is linked to the second locking mechanism and forces the second locking mechanism to the unlocked state in response to the energization thereof; A locking management device in a pinball game machine according to claim 4, which is a second solenoid that performs a locking operation. 6. The first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are configured to be lockable or unlockable from outside the door frame with a common key, and the unlocking means locks or unlocks the first locking mechanism with the key. a first electrical enablement means for activating the lock to enable the lock to be unlocked;
Locking in a pinball game machine according to claim 4, comprising a second electrical enabling means for activating the second locking mechanism with the key to enable the unlocking state. Management device. 7. A plurality of pinball game machines are installed, and a different machine number is determined for each machine, and the management device includes a machine number setting input means for setting and inputting the machine number by the operation thereof, and It further includes an opening enabling command operating means for instructing opening of the door frame of the pinball game machine set by the number setting input means, and the arithmetic processing means is configured to operate the machine number setting input means to enable opening of the door frame of the pinball game machine. Claim 1: In response to input of a number and operation of the opening enabling command operating means, the electrical opening enabling means of the pinball game machine corresponding to the machine number is operated. 7. A lock management device for a pinball game machine according to any one of items 6 to 6. 8. A plurality of the pinball game machines are installed, and the management device, through its operation, issues a command to enable the door frames of all of the plurality of pinball game machines to be opened. The arithmetic processing means includes an operating means, and in response to the operation of the all-machine-openable command means, the electrical opening enablement means of each pinball game machine in all machines sets the door frame in an openable state. A lock management device for a pinball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the lock management device is configured to: