JPH0417878A - Indoor broadcasting system for pinball hall - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To selectively rapidly perform necessary broad-cast for players and employees in a pinball hall when a specified condition takes place by broadcasting automatically the specified condition to the interior of the pinball hall and a portable receiver through the utilization of independent two-system signals. CONSTITUTION:A broadcast control circuit 16 of a voice signal compounding means is composed of a microcomputer, voice synthesizing IC, etc., to receive in input terminals P1-P5 a call signal Sp from a call switch 5, a special prize signal Sf from a pinball machine 1, an opening signal So from a controller 6, a shot stopping signal Sz and a shot stop warning signal Sy. When a first voice signal SV1 is outputted from an output terminal A1 of the broadcast control circuit 16 through an amplifier 19, a speaker 18 plays back and broadcasts the voice. A transmitting circuit 20 transmits a voice signal SV2 as electric wave signal through an antenna 20a. When a portable receiver 21 for an employee receives the second voice signal SV2 transmitted from the transmitting circuit 20, it plays back the voice signal so that only the employee having the portable receiver can hear the signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to an in-house broadcasting system for pachinko halls that automatically broadcasts the status of pachinko game machines.

(Prior art) In pachinko halls, when a pachinko game machine is in a specific state (for example, a stopped state, a so-called special prize state, a malfunction state such as a jammed pachinko ball, etc.), a system is used to notify that fact. A message containing the machine number of the targeted pachinko game machine is broadcast inside the store.

Conventionally, when performing such broadcasting, a function is required to receive data signals output from each pachinko game machine to indicate its status, and to display the status of each pachinko game machine based on the received data. A central control device is provided, and when information requiring in-store broadcasting is displayed, a pachinko hall employee broadcasts a message corresponding to the displayed content through a loudspeaker. In addition, in this case, if the pachinko game machine is in a specific state that the player does not want the player to know about, such as a situation where a player has committed fraud on the pachinko game machine, the in-store announcement will be made through the loudspeaker as described above. Instead, pachinko hall employees broadcast the information over the air using transceivers carried by them.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) Generally, it is desirable for the above-mentioned broadcasting to be carried out quickly when it becomes necessary. If the message is broadcast in real voice after confirming the display by the central control device, there is a problem that the broadcast will inevitably be delayed, and in some cases, the pachinko hall may suffer a large loss. In particular, if it becomes necessary to simultaneously perform in-store broadcasts through a loudspeaker and wireless broadcasts through a transceiver, the above-mentioned problems become even more serious. In addition, in the conventional configuration, each time information that requires in-store broadcasting is displayed by the central control device, an employee must broadcast it in his or her own voice, which increases the burden on the employee.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to notify the pachinko hall of the occurrence of a specific condition among a number of pachinko game machines installed in the pachinko hall. In addition, it is possible to automatically broadcast to a portable receiving device using two independent signal systems, so that when a pachinko game machine is in a specific state, the necessary broadcasts can be transmitted to the pachinko game machine. To provide an in-house broadcasting system for pachinko halls that can selectively and quickly provide information to customers and pachinko hall employees, and can reduce the burden on pachinko hall employees.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problem) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a control device that detects the status of a large number of pachinko game machines in a pachinko hall based on data signals from each. , and if this control device detects a specific condition that requires notification to players and pachinko hall employees, or a specific condition that requires notification only to pachinko hall employees. an audio signal synthesizing means for outputting a first audio signal including a message for a player and an employee, respectively, and a second audio signal including a message for an employee of the pachinko hall when the first audio signal is detected; Broadcasting means for receiving and reproducing the audio signal and broadcasting it to the pachinko hall when the second audio signal is output; The configuration includes a portable receiving device that receives and reproduces the information.

(Function) When a pachinko game machine is in a specific state that requires notification to players and pachinko hall employees, the first message containing a message for the players and employees is sent from the voice synthesis means. An audio signal is output. Then, the broadcasting means that received the first audio signal reproduces the first audio signal and broadcasts it into the pachinko hall. Therefore, by such broadcasting, players and employees in the pachinko hall are notified that the pachinko game machine has entered a specific state. In addition, in pachinko game machines,
When a specific state is reached in which it is necessary to notify only the pachinko hall employees, the sound synthesis means outputs a second audio signal containing a message for the pachinko hall employees. Then, the portable receiving device that has received the second audio signal starts reproducing the second audio signal. Therefore, if a pachinko hall employee carries a portable receiving device, only the pachinko hall employee will be notified that the pachinko game machine is in a specific state by the above-described reproduction.

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

A pachinko game machine 1 installed in a large number in a pachinko hall has an out-ball counter 2 that outputs one counting pulse Pa for every 10 out-balls (pachinko balls hit), a safe ball counter (
The safe ball counter 3 outputs one counting pulse pb for every 10 pachinko balls (released pachinko balls), and a special prize detection circuit 4 outputs a special prize signal Sf when a so-called special prize state occurs. The pachinko game machine 1 is also provided with a corresponding call switch 5, which outputs a call signal Sp when in its on state.

The control device 6 is configured to include a computer and performs various controls related to the management of a large number of pachinko game machines 1, but in FIG. 1, only the parts related to the gist of the present invention are shown as functional blocks. This control device 6 will be described below.

That is, the counting circuit 7 counts the counting pulse Pa from the out ball counter 2 and outputs a numerical signal Sa indicating the number of out balls of the pachinko game machine.

The counting circuit 8 counts the counting pulses pb from the safe ball counter 3 and outputs a numerical signal sb indicating the number of safe balls of the pachinko game machine 1. The subtraction circuit 9 receiving the numerical signals Sa and Sb subtracts the number of safe balls indicated by the numerical signal sb from the number of out balls indicated by the numerical signal Sa,
The subtraction result is output as a numerical signal Sc indicating the difference number of balls between the number of out balls and the number of safe balls. At this time, the counting circuit 7.8 and the subtracting circuit 9 are configured to be initialized when a pulse signal is received at each reset terminal R.

The first storage circuit 10 stores an arbitrarily changeable termination setting value N (negative value, for example, r-3000J). The first comparison circuit 11 compares the stop setting value N with the numerical signal Sc from the subtraction circuit 9, and when the relationship N≧Sc is established, in other words, the difference in the number of balls of the pachinko game machine 1 is When the pachinko game machine 1 shifts to the negative side and reaches the stop setting value N, it outputs a stop signal Sz for stopping the pachinko game machine 1. Although not shown, the stop signal Sz is fed to the corresponding pachinko game machine 1, and in the pachinko game machine 1, the stop signal Sz is fed to the corresponding pachinko game machine 1.
When the number Sz is received, the power to the pachinko ball firing mechanism is cut off, etc., and the game is switched to a stopped state in which the game is no longer possible.

The second storage circuit 12 stores a predetermined value (
A positive value, for example r500J) is added to the discontinuation notice value n (in this case, for example r-2500J) is stored. The second comparison circuit 11 receives the above-mentioned discontinuation notice li! ! Compare n with the numerical signal Sc from the subtraction circuit 9, and when the relationship n≧Sc is established, in other words, the difference in the number of balls of the pachinko game machine changes to the negative side and reaches the cancellation notice value n. When this happens, the pachinko game machine 1 outputs a cancellation notice signal Sy indicating that the pachinko game machine 1 is about to stop.

The release button 14 is operated by a pachinko hall employee when the pachinko game machine 1 is released from the stopped state by q, which is what is called a machine release. When this button is operated, an release signal So is output. given to timer 15. This timer 15 performs a timer operation for a certain period of time t (about several minutes) when the open signal So is applied, and when the timer operation ends, it outputs a reset pulse and activates the counting circuit 7. 8 and each reset terminal R of the subtraction circuit 9. Therefore, when the release button 14 is operated, the counting circuits 7 and 8 and the subtracting circuit 9 are initialized after a certain period of time t has passed after the operation, so that the comparison circuits 11 and 13 output the +L, signal Sz and Each output of the stop notice signal sy is stopped, and in particular, the stop state of the pachinko game machine 1 is released in response to the stop of the output of the stop signal Sz.

-h'', the broadcast control circuit 16, which is a sound signal synthesis means, is configured to include a microcomputer and a sound shore synthesis IC, and inputs the call from the call switch 5 to its input terminals P1 to P. Signal Sp, pachinko game machine 1
Special prize signal Sf from.

An open signal So and a stop signal Sz from the control device 6.

It is designed to receive a discontinuation notice signal Sy. The broadcast control circuit 16 also has a clock circuit 17 at its input terminal P6.
It receives a time signal St indicating the current time from .

A speaker 18 serving as a broadcasting means receives a first audio signal Sv1, which will be described later, from a terminal A1 of a broadcasting control circuit 16 through an amplifier 1.
9, the audio signal Sv1 is reproduced and broadcast within the pachinko hall.

The transmitting circuit 20 is configured to transmit the audio signal SV2 into the pachinko hall as a radio wave signal through the antenna 20a when a second audio signal Sv2, which will be described later, is output from the output terminal A2 of the broadcast control circuit 16. ing.

The portable receiving device W21 carried by the pachinko hall employee receives the second audio signal S■ transmitted from the transmitting circuit 20.
2 is received, the audio signal S2 is reproduced so that only the pachinko hall employee carrying the receiving device 21 can hear it (for example, using earphones).

Now, the broadcast control circuit 16 controls the output of the first and second audio signals Sv1 and SV2 described above from the input terminals P1 to
Each signal Sp, Sf, So, Sz, Sy given to P6
, St and a pre-stored program, and some specific examples of the control contents will be explained below.

■When the time indicated by the time signal St becomes the opening time of the pachinko hall. In this case, the first audio signal sv1 containing a message such as thanking you for coming to the store and announcing the contents of the service on that day is output.

■The time indicated by the time signal St reaches a predetermined time (for example, 10:00, 10:30, 211:00, etc., each time in 30 minute increments after the opening of the pachinko hall). When. In this case, the first message should include a message expressing gratitude for your visit and regular patronage, an announcement of the day's service content, and a reminder that only one pachinko game machine can be occupied by one person. The audio signal Svl is output.

■When the calling signal Sp is input. In this case, a second audio signal Sv2 including a message instructing to check the pachinko game machine 1 that is the output source of the calling signal Sp is output.

■When the special prize signal Sf is input. In this case, the first audio signal SVl is output, which includes a message informing that a special prize has been generated together with the machine number of the pachinko game machine 1 where the special prize has been generated.

■When the termination notice signal sy is input. ...In this case, the pachinko game machine 1, which is the output source of the cancellation notice signal sy, sends a second audio signal S2 containing a message notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 is about to cancel the game. Output.

■When the stop signal Sz is input. In this case, the first audio signal SV1 is output, which includes a message informing that the pachinko game machine 1 that the pachinko game has stopped has occurred together with the machine number of the pachinko game machine l that has caused the cancellation.

■When the open signal SO is input. In this case, the first audio signal SV including a message informing that the pachinko game machine 1 in the suspended state is to be released is output.

(2) When the time indicated by the time signal SL reaches a predetermined time (for example, 20 minutes before the closing time) when the pachinko hall is about to close. In this case, the first message should include a message thanking you for your visit and regular patronage, an announcement that the store will be closing soon, and a recommendation to redeem your prize early because the prize exchange counter will be crowded. The audio signal SV1 is output.

- When the time indicated by the time signal St becomes the closing time of the pachinko hall. In this case, the first audio signal Sv1 is output, which includes messages such as a thank you for visiting the parlor, an announcement that it is closing time, and an invitation to exchange all acquired pachinko games for prizes.

In short, when a specific state occurs in a large number of pachinko game machines 1, and each time a predetermined time such as the opening time or closing time of a pachinko hall arrives, a message corresponding to each state is sent. , and is automatically and quickly broadcasted through the speaker 18 or the portable receiving device 21. In particular, the above-mentioned broadcasting is performed by transmitting two independent audio signals SV1 and Sv2 according to the content of the broadcast.
Because it is selectively carried out using , it is possible to broadcast more quickly. Therefore, unlike in the past, broadcasting is delayed and losses on the pachinko hall side increase, and the burden on pachinko hall employees does not increase.

In FIG. 1, for convenience of explanation, only the control device 6 and the broadcast control circuit 1 are shown for one pachinko game machine 1.
6, but in reality, similar control is performed for a large number of pachinko game machines 1 installed in a pachinko hall.

Furthermore, the content of the message sent by the broadcast control circuit 16 is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be configured to, for example, notify of fraudulent activity in the pachinko game machine 1, notify of a malfunction in the pachinko game machine 1, etc. Also good.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, as is clear from the above explanation, when a specific state occurs in a large number of pachinko game machines installed in a pachinko hall,
This can be automatically broadcast to the pachinko hall and to portable receiving devices using two independent signal systems, which is necessary when the pachinko game machine enters a specific state. Broadcasting can be selectively and quickly made to players in the parlor and pachinko hall staff, and
This has excellent effects such as reducing the burden on pachinko hall employees.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawing is a functional block diagram showing the electrical configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a pachinko game machine, 6 is a control device, 16 is a broadcast control circuit (audio signal synthesis means), 18 is a speaker (broadcast means), 20 is a transmitting circuit, and 21 is a portable receiving device. Applicant Daikoku Electric Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Tsuyoshi Sato

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A control device that detects the status of a large number of pachinko game machines installed in a pachinko hall based on data signals from each pachinko game machine, and this control device notifies players and pachinko hall employees. a first audio message containing a message for players and employees, respectively, when a specific condition is detected that requires notification to pachinko hall employees; an audio signal synthesizing means for outputting a second audio signal including a signal and a message for pachinko hall employees; and when the first audio signal is output, it is received, reproduced, and broadcast within the pachinko hall. and a portable receiving device which is provided to be carried by a pachinko hall employee and which receives and reproduces the second audio signal when it is output. In-store public address system.